Posted by Beckett on February 10, 2012, at 21:44:48
In reply to Re: Lutuda one week no change or likely worse » Beckett, posted by SLS on February 10, 2012, at 21:22:32
> 1. How do you know that you are feeling worse? What are you experiencing?
Painful thoughts. Increasing futility. I'll fold a cereal box and put it in the recycling then sit with my head in my hands. Daily crying.
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> 2. How do you know that any worsening is due to Latuda and not to the illness itself?
>I don't. But god, I am so low. So flat.
> 3. How long can you tolerate feeling this way?I can do the time.
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> 4. Who can guarantee you that 80 mg won't work? I can't.
>I have no idea about how these meds work. They don't seem to work like snri's. I guess I was hoping for something more antidepressant.
> * Your doctor should know that you are feeling worse. He might feel strongly that this is an indicator of a failed treatment.
>I told him over the phone yesterday. I didn't make my case as strongly as here because I thought he would understand when I said suicidal ideation without any intent or danger. Maybe I should have been more prosaic and stuck with cereal boxes.
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> - ScottThanks,
Beckett
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