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Posted by ChicagoKat on January 22, 2013, at 9:15:05
Because being off your stims or whatever so they'll work for you again is certainly nothing like a Holiday, a term which evokes happy, sunny beaches.
I'm feeling very non-creative today, probably b/c I am on one such 'holiday'; all I can come up with is Necessary Evil. Anyone got any better ideas?
Kat
Posted by Phillipa on January 22, 2013, at 9:32:48
In reply to We MUST think of a better term than 'Holiday', posted by ChicagoKat on January 22, 2013, at 9:15:05
Kat Holiday means fun to me. I've not been taken off a med to help it work again. Is it only used for stimulants? Phillipa
Posted by gadchik on January 22, 2013, at 10:00:06
In reply to We MUST think of a better term than 'Holiday', posted by ChicagoKat on January 22, 2013, at 9:15:05
I say "necessary evil" as well. It must be done,so think of the end, not the beginning!
Posted by Phil on January 22, 2013, at 11:33:53
In reply to We MUST think of a better term than 'Holiday', posted by ChicagoKat on January 22, 2013, at 9:15:05
When I was starting on stims after years of not taking them I told my doc that I knew people that took weekends off of them, etc.
He said why would you do that?!! He said it like taking them everyday is a no brainer. I never take holidays and I don't think I need to.
Posted by tensor on January 22, 2013, at 11:39:33
In reply to Re: We MUST think of a better term than 'Holiday' » ChicagoKat, posted by Phil on January 22, 2013, at 11:33:53
> When I was starting on stims after years of not taking them I told my doc that I knew people that took weekends off of them, etc.
> He said why would you do that?!! He said it like taking them everyday is a no brainer. I never take holidays and I don't think I need to.For modafinil it is probably a good idea, due to autoinduction of an enzyme, breaking it down faster.
Regarding the OT; hiatus?
/tensor
Posted by Phil on January 22, 2013, at 11:46:59
In reply to We MUST think of a better term than 'Holiday', posted by ChicagoKat on January 22, 2013, at 9:15:05
This is the last paragraph of a Medscape article talking about this.
Nothing replaces sound clinical judgment. The vicissitudes of clinical practice usually preclude algorithmic solutions. Is there, then, a definitive conclusion regarding medication holidays? Not at present. Given the evidence to date, the most conservative strategy, ie, every-day treatment, is likely to yield the best outcomes.
Posted by schleprock on January 22, 2013, at 18:28:57
In reply to We MUST think of a better term than 'Holiday', posted by ChicagoKat on January 22, 2013, at 9:15:05
I suggest you call it the "Super Happy Lou Pilder Med-free antisemitic Salvation Period."
Posted by Meatwood_Flack on January 22, 2013, at 19:01:58
In reply to We MUST think of a better term than 'Holiday', posted by ChicagoKat on January 22, 2013, at 9:15:05
Marines have a nickname for the Marine Corps: The Suck. Might work in this instance, as well.
Posted by ChicagoKat on January 23, 2013, at 9:07:31
In reply to Re: We MUST think of a better term than 'Holiday', posted by Meatwood_Flack on January 22, 2013, at 19:01:58
> Marines have a nickname for the Marine Corps: The Suck. Might work in this instance, as well.
I think we have a winner!!! The Suck...that's perfect! Thanks Meatwood.
I will now continue with my sucky day :(
Posted by Phillipa on January 23, 2013, at 9:47:24
In reply to Re: We MUST think of a better term than 'Holiday' » Meatwood_Flack, posted by ChicagoKat on January 23, 2013, at 9:07:31
Hope not another. It sure is freezing out though. Phillipa
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