Posted by CA 2 NJ on November 5, 2006, at 13:57:46
In reply to Re: In Dire Need of Help! Feel Like I'm Going Nuts! :(, posted by madeline on November 5, 2006, at 11:58:50
> Okay,
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> Just because you feel like you are going nuts, doesn't mean you are.
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> Take deep breaths, try to imagine yourself in a very calm, serene place, concentrate on imagining the sound of water running, count backward from 1000 by sevens.
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> All of these are interruption techniques that are designed to focus your thinking. Use at will.
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> As far as your meds are concerned, my guess is that wellbutrin is the culprit and this will probably pass.
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> However, you need to call your pdoc and tell them that this is an emergency and you need to be seen ASAP. This is not something that can wait until the 8th any longer.
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> How long have you been on the xanax and how often do you take it? Some of what you are experiencing could be the rebound hyperexcitability that the benzos cause. OR you may have developed a tolerance to xanax, but before you do anything, Talk to your doc about that too.
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> Finally, a lot of ADs make me VERY sensitive to caffeine or other stimulants. Is your scalp crawling? Skin itching? Heart racing or anything like that? Be sure you lay off the caffeine until this passes.
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> Remember your interruption exercises, call the doctor NOW and tell yourself over and over again you are not going nuts, your body is just telling you that you are.
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> I hope you feel better very very soon.
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> Maddie
Oh yeah! I should mention that I do have the itchy thing going on but I don't really eat much caffeine. No coffee, tea, soda, very little chocolate so I don't think that's the culprit. But I sure do go through spells of itching attacks!Another interesting point you have brought to light. :) Thanks again!
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