Staying on your prescribed medications,for good or ill.

KBC · Dec 8, 2007, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by asking

I didn't realize I was off topic. One of my main points is that I don't have an addiction problem with opioids--at least that is what my doctors tell me. If I did, I don't think I would need to set up my computer to remind me to take the medication... I am talking about things that make me NOT want to take my medication (the thread topic) and one of those causes is the external perception that anyone using pain medications is abusing them. Ironic that you should decide that my true topic is addiction.
Asking

I didn't move that idea over to addictions because of you, I did it because that is where it belongs, we can absolutely keep this going in here,I never would tell/judge someone's use of medications as addictive behavior!(ME a recovering addict,would HATE someone if they judged me like that!)

My sincerest apologies if that is how it came across( at the time I posted that, I had just read the update from admin about posts,perceiving our subject matter might be getting off track and trying to stay with the overall concept of AMHD )My bad.

Lets start back, If you'd like,

Ken

J_9 · Dec 8, 2007, 05:09 PM

Sorry I haven't been around lately. School schedule has been extremely hectic. Will be over on Wednesday for a month. I will start working soon. I finally get to start using the procedures I have been taught. I'm very excited.

Well, back to studying for finals.

TTFN

J_9 · Dec 8, 2007, 05:21 PM

Just out of curiosity, do you ever use music to medicate? I find listening to certain types of music works as well as medication under certain circumstances.

For instance, I am a hopeless romantic (shhh, don't tell anyone, I don't want my tough persona to be given away), but whenever I feel stressed or like the world is coming down....I play some positive romantic music. Well, not really romantic, but... Like, right now I am hooked on the song Her Eyes by Pat Monahan, it just tends to relax me.

KBC · Dec 8, 2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by J_9

Just out of curiosity, do you ever use music to medicate? I find listening to certain types of music works as well as medication under certain circumstances.

For instance, I am a hopeless romantic (shhh, don't tell anyone, I don't want my tough persona to be given away), but whenever I feel stressed or like the world is coming down....I play some positive romantic music. Well, not really romantic, but... Like, right now I am hooked on the song Her Eyes by Pat Monahan, it just tends to relax me.

Now that's good therapy music,

....Gemini/Capricorn....interestingly enough I am a Gemini

I am an oldtime rocker and of all things '80's new waver.

, My music choices have been with tremendous memories involved(good and bad) but more to the questionable/bad.(dark side) hurt is easier a memory for me to remember than fun or happiness(wonder why?)

Hope studies are going good.

Ken

J_9 · Dec 8, 2007, 05:45 PM

Interesting you are gemini..... No, I'm not, but for some reason it does not surprise me that you are.....Let me ask you a weird question if you will......Are you eyes green? I'll tell you why I'm curious after you answer the question.

Now, I have found music to be very therapeutic....All kinds of music really, for different situations. Yes, there is what I call "mad music," you know that headbabing cr*p, but in certain circumstances I have seen it work wonders with patients.

I have studied the therapuetic effects of music and find that it can even aid the meds.

KBC · Dec 8, 2007, 07:10 PM

NOT green, Not blue, not hazel,not black,not gray, that leaves ?.....Brown?(with a black ring around them)

Music soothing the savage beast huh?

Soft 80's and weird punk rock sometimes do the trick too.

J_9 · Dec 8, 2007, 07:14 PM

Dang, you see I am doing some research on green eyes and physical and mental health.

You have never heard of music therapy? I'm sure you have. 80s, punk, etc....I have found every kind of music works for every person, depending upon the particular situation.....Just more mental health research I am into.

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It's not that it soothes, but actually helps relieve frustrations....kind of hard to explain, but I guess soothe will work. Releases aggravations, etc.

KBC · Dec 9, 2007, 10:32 PM

I seem to have lost asking on here,I didn't mean to offend,just a little information towards shame.Now I feel bad.

Anyway, I am Toxic(not shame this time either) been swelled up for 3 days now, went to ER and got the boot

( typical, no insurance, no care!)So my local PDOC is out of the country till January,Also typical,and his replacement suggested the ER, did it, Now what?(can't even close my fists anymore) I stopped my AM dose of Depakote(its the one that swells me up)and I am still swelling steadily, have to see what the AM will bring,looks like a trip inpatient again.

More later today(maybe,depends on the PDOC and the hospital)

Ken

KBC · Dec 14, 2007, 02:04 PM

It has been 4 days and the swelling has diminished,it seems to come and go,slightly.

Medical doctor says it could be the tomatoes in my diet,plus salt(OK too much salt) so I cut it off,the salt that is.

Been back on the Abilify,Atarax,and Depakote,and swelling up for the winter,I should get a job as Santa this year,got the shape down for sure.

KBC · Dec 19, 2007, 05:08 AM

I am increasingly dissatisfied with the depakotes' side effects.the swelling is going on and on,medical doctors say it is just what is going to happen(I am beginning to look like a beached whale)(ORCA anyone)

Sleepy most of the time(seasonal depression) and not interested in a lot of 'normal' activities,life being one of these.I am not suicidal,just listless.

I am beginning to struggle with the meds idea again,so it is going to be question the professionals again about what to do(I am clear enough on that right now, if only I can keep a good enough attitude for their advice,then follow it.)

Staying on your prescribed medications,for good or ill.

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