Posted by SLS on October 26, 2004, at 17:59:19
In reply to Someone PLEASE. Need something for racing thoughts, posted by BRC on October 26, 2004, at 17:35:42
> Hi, I am desperate. I have been tried on everyting. I just want my old self back. I have constant racing thoughts all day long--(I am not Bi-Polar). My mind seems like it is in overdrive all the time. Can't think straight or rational. Can't sit still because I try to distract myself with doing things to interrupt the thoughts. Nothing seems to work.
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> I have a psychiartist, a neurologist, and a family doctor. They all know the problem. I have tried therapy everything. But with the racing thoughts all the time I can't remember or put things into practice.
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> What medications help with slowing down thoughts. I currently take 50mg of Lexapro, 30mg of Remeron, 4mg of Klonopin, and 1,200mg of Trileptal. I have even protested to my doctors that the medication could be the cause. But they all insist it is not. If these medications don't slow down thoughts. What do?
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> I have never drank alcohol in my life or done drugs. But I am seriously considering getting me a six pack of beer and see if it works.
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> Any ideas, comments, or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. THANKS
Could you describe in more detail what you experience as racing thoughts? Is there anxiety? When did this start in relation to the Lexapro or any of the other drugs? Has this ever happened to you before?This is sort of a cop-out, but when it comes to psychotropic medications, almost anything is possible. Lexapro can cause anxiety. Perhaps it can cause manic-like racing thoughts if you are vulnerable to a manic reaction. It might not be a bad idea to investigate this first. I guess it depends on your history.
You might need an antipsychotic to address your racing or ruminating thoughts. I would recommend doing this right now if you consider your condition intolerable. Risperdal might be a good first choice.
- Scott
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