Hi Masha -
It sounds like you've been going through some difficult times. I'm glad you took the time to write in, as that's a good step toward making things better.
You've provided information on several prescription drugs that you appear to have been taking for quite some time, as well as one that you say is "self-prescribed." Later you mention changing your medication patterns, then needing to go to an ER for help, and then you ask what you can do to help yourself. You also mention drinking a lot of alcohol in recent months, which is another form of self-medicating.
In all of this information what I'm not seeing is any indication that you're working with a physician or other health care provider, or that anyone is monitoring how the drugs affect you, whether your dosage levels are accurate, whether you still need the medications, whether your physical health necessitates changes, and more. This is very alarming!
If you continue to be your own health care provider, and continue to self-prescribe, self-medicate and come up with your own equivalent of treatment plans, you're putting your health at risk. You MUST see a medical professional and provide complete information on not only the medications you've been taking, but also your overall health and well-being. If you need and want to withdraw from medications, there are safe ways to do that. If you have additional problems that you need treatment for, only a professional can help you with that.
I can't tell your age from your post, but since your 27-year-old friend's situation scared you I'm going to guess you're about the same age. Look at it as a wake-up call, one that's saying you need to get professional assistance. I urge you to get help as soon as possible, and to let us know what you learn and the progress you make in getting back to better health. Good luck to you.
Take good care,
Pat
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Hi Masha -
It sounds like you've been going through some difficult times. I'm glad you took the time to write in, as that's a good step toward making things better.
You've provided information on several prescription drugs that you appear to have been taking for quite some time, as well as one that you say is "self-prescribed." Later you mention changing your medication patterns, then needing to go to an ER for help, and then you ask what you can do to help yourself. You also mention drinking a lot of alcohol in recent months, which is another form of self-medicating.
In all of this information what I'm not seeing is any indication that you're working with a physician or other health care provider, or that anyone is monitoring how the drugs affect you, whether your dosage levels are accurate, whether you still need the medications, whether your physical health necessitates changes, and more. This is very alarming!
If you continue to be your own health care provider, and continue to self-prescribe, self-medicate and come up with your own equivalent of treatment plans, you're putting your health at risk. You MUST see a medical professional and provide complete information on not only the medications you've been taking, but also your overall health and well-being. If you need and want to withdraw from medications, there are safe ways to do that. If you have additional problems that you need treatment for, only a professional can help you with that.
I can't tell your age from your post, but since your 27-year-old friend's situation scared you I'm going to guess you're about the same age. Look at it as a wake-up call, one that's saying you need to get professional assistance. I urge you to get help as soon as possible, and to let us know what you learn and the progress you make in getting back to better health. Good luck to you.
December 2, 2009 - 6:45pmTake good care,
Pat
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