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Procholraperazine and Bipolar Disorder
Actually, I'm not entirely sure how the name is spelt because I've lost the outer packaging, however, you should know what medication I'm refering to if you have taken it.
...have you ever taken it?
I was perscribed it last week by my doctor and (at the moment) I think it's rather useless! All it has done is make me sleep a LOT and given me palpitations when I've awakened.
I'm still feeling pretty hypomanic. It's a real problem because I'm a recovering cocaine addict and people can't tell the difference. Also, any mood swing either side even slightly puts me in the frame of mind to start using again.
My doctor says I should continue with my medication but I was wondering if anyone had any personal experience?
...have you ever taken it?
I was perscribed it last week by my doctor and (at the moment) I think it's rather useless! All it has done is make me sleep a LOT and given me palpitations when I've awakened.
I'm still feeling pretty hypomanic. It's a real problem because I'm a recovering cocaine addict and people can't tell the difference. Also, any mood swing either side even slightly puts me in the frame of mind to start using again.
My doctor says I should continue with my medication but I was wondering if anyone had any personal experience?
alcohol, depression, counselling and medication
Hi
I wanted to strart this post as I have been drinking all my adult life (now 37). I went to AA, counselling, and tried to deal with alcoholism myself too unsuccessfully. I was always depressed about what i thought was the drinking.
2 months ago i decided it might be time to start thinking about how to end my life as it really was not living anymore and i could not get any better. At this point i decided i would have one more shot at it and went to a counseller.
I've been going for 2 times a week ever since and have been sober with no real hard cravings like when i tried to give up myself. I think in some way it has helped me to be told that i have been self medicating using alcohol to either in some part deal with the anxiety/depression/social anxiety and to some extent the issues i have with myself, which i am addressing now and will continue to do so at counselling.
I was prescribed anti-depressants (seroxat or paxil as it is known in the states), anatabuse and an anti anxiety pill for the weeks coming off booze.
I want to start this thread as i wanted to get some feedback on the above and also wanted to discuss users questions about my road to recovery which has, and i know will be now, successful. Fears on medication etc.
I would never have really considered what i have done to get to being able to sit here happy and posting in a sane frame of mind, post away please:-)
I wanted to strart this post as I have been drinking all my adult life (now 37). I went to AA, counselling, and tried to deal with alcoholism myself too unsuccessfully. I was always depressed about what i thought was the drinking.
2 months ago i decided it might be time to start thinking about how to end my life as it really was not living anymore and i could not get any better. At this point i decided i would have one more shot at it and went to a counseller.
I've been going for 2 times a week ever since and have been sober with no real hard cravings like when i tried to give up myself. I think in some way it has helped me to be told that i have been self medicating using alcohol to either in some part deal with the anxiety/depression/social anxiety and to some extent the issues i have with myself, which i am addressing now and will continue to do so at counselling.
I was prescribed anti-depressants (seroxat or paxil as it is known in the states), anatabuse and an anti anxiety pill for the weeks coming off booze.
I want to start this thread as i wanted to get some feedback on the above and also wanted to discuss users questions about my road to recovery which has, and i know will be now, successful. Fears on medication etc.
I would never have really considered what i have done to get to being able to sit here happy and posting in a sane frame of mind, post away please:-)
chronic worry
Thanks SR friends- I'm on day 38 alcohol free! However, I thought I'd be feeling all fine and dandy and instead my worries creep up on me. I fear so much for my health. The statistics are just dismal. I'm so ashamed of having been such a heavy drinker for so long and I fear what could very well happen years down the road even after abstinence. I feel like a failure as a female. I used to have some self respect- now I can't believe how low I let myself sink and what ridiculous decisions I made. I thought as long as one didn't have any apparent health problems, abstinence was a sure route to a happy, healthy life. But things can get back to you according to my internet research. It's scarier being a woman! I was under such delusion while drinking, the whole "Nothing can happento me" frame of mind, and thinking I'd already been through so much tha nothing else could be worse. I also wanted someone to notice and tell me to stop. How screwy is that? I may be extra stressed because someone really put me through the ringer for a few weeks emotionally, lying and the whole bit to get what they wanted. At least I have a quiet living space for the time being. I am a downer today, sorry!
JFT October 28: Attitudes
October 28
Attitudes
“We can also use the steps to improve our attitudes.”
Basic Text, p. 53
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Ever have a day when everything seems to be working against you? Do you go through periods when you are so busy taking peopleÂ’s inventories you can barely stand yourself? What about when you find yourself snapping at your coworker or loved one for no reason? When we find ourselves in this bleak frame of mind, we need to take action.
At any point in the day, we can set aside a few moments and take a “spot inventory.” We examine how we are reacting to outside situations and other people. When we do, we may find that we are suffering from a plain old “bad attitude.” A negative outlook can hurt our relationship with our Higher Power and the people in our lives. When we are honest with ourselves, we frequently find that the problem lies with us and our attitude.
We have no control over the challenges life gives us. What we can control is how we react to those challenges. At any point in time, we can change our attitude. The only thing that really changes in Narcotics Anonymous is us. The Twelve Steps give us the tools to move out of the problem and into the solution.
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Just for today: Throughout the day, I will check my attitude. I will apply the steps to improve it.
Copyright © 1991-2008 by Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Attitudes
“We can also use the steps to improve our attitudes.”
Basic Text, p. 53
––––=––––
Ever have a day when everything seems to be working against you? Do you go through periods when you are so busy taking peopleÂ’s inventories you can barely stand yourself? What about when you find yourself snapping at your coworker or loved one for no reason? When we find ourselves in this bleak frame of mind, we need to take action.
At any point in the day, we can set aside a few moments and take a “spot inventory.” We examine how we are reacting to outside situations and other people. When we do, we may find that we are suffering from a plain old “bad attitude.” A negative outlook can hurt our relationship with our Higher Power and the people in our lives. When we are honest with ourselves, we frequently find that the problem lies with us and our attitude.
We have no control over the challenges life gives us. What we can control is how we react to those challenges. At any point in time, we can change our attitude. The only thing that really changes in Narcotics Anonymous is us. The Twelve Steps give us the tools to move out of the problem and into the solution.
––––=––––
Just for today: Throughout the day, I will check my attitude. I will apply the steps to improve it.
Copyright © 1991-2008 by Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Language of Letting Go - October 23 - Morning Cues
You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go
Morning Cues
There is an important message for us first thing every day.
Often, once we get started with the day, we may not listen as closely to life and ourselves as we do in those still moments when we first awaken.
An ideal time to listen to ourselves is when we are laying quietly, our defenses are down, and we're open and most vulnerable.
What is the first feeling that floods through us, the feeling that perhaps we are trying to avoid during the business of the day? Are we angry, frustrated, hurt, or confused? That is what we need to focus on and work through. That's the issue we need to address.
When you awaken, what is the first idea or thought that enters your mind? Do you need to finish a timely project? Are you in need of a fun day? A restful day?
Do you feel sick and need to nurture yourself? Are you in a negative frame of mind? Do you have an issue to resolve with someone?
Do you need to tell someone something? Is something bothering you? Is something feeling particularly good?
Does an idea occur to you, something you could get or do that would feel good?
When you awaken, what is the first issue that presents itself? You don't have to be fearful. You don't have to rush. You can lay still and listen and then accept the message.
We can define some of our recovery goals for the day by listening to the morning message.
God, help me let go of my need to be in resistance to the harmonic flow of life. Help me learn to go with the flow and accept the help and support that You have to offer me.
From The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie ©1990, Hazelden Foundation.
Morning Cues
There is an important message for us first thing every day.
Often, once we get started with the day, we may not listen as closely to life and ourselves as we do in those still moments when we first awaken.
An ideal time to listen to ourselves is when we are laying quietly, our defenses are down, and we're open and most vulnerable.
What is the first feeling that floods through us, the feeling that perhaps we are trying to avoid during the business of the day? Are we angry, frustrated, hurt, or confused? That is what we need to focus on and work through. That's the issue we need to address.
When you awaken, what is the first idea or thought that enters your mind? Do you need to finish a timely project? Are you in need of a fun day? A restful day?
Do you feel sick and need to nurture yourself? Are you in a negative frame of mind? Do you have an issue to resolve with someone?
Do you need to tell someone something? Is something bothering you? Is something feeling particularly good?
Does an idea occur to you, something you could get or do that would feel good?
When you awaken, what is the first issue that presents itself? You don't have to be fearful. You don't have to rush. You can lay still and listen and then accept the message.
We can define some of our recovery goals for the day by listening to the morning message.
God, help me let go of my need to be in resistance to the harmonic flow of life. Help me learn to go with the flow and accept the help and support that You have to offer me.
From The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie ©1990, Hazelden Foundation.
Day 15: Music as therapy
Like other alcoholics I suffer from mood swings and depression at times. To counteract that, I have turned to my love of music as a form of therapy.
Listening to an inspirational song or just a good tune can alter my mindset and put the focus back to where it should be.
Whether it be music, sports, or any other hobby we should all have an outlet that can put us back into the proper frame of mind.
Listening to an inspirational song or just a good tune can alter my mindset and put the focus back to where it should be.
Whether it be music, sports, or any other hobby we should all have an outlet that can put us back into the proper frame of mind.
