Your Turn Now
As I engage in that seemingly endless struggle to work on another book, the thought occurred to me that I should ask readers what they'd like to see. So, here it is.
What would you like to see my next book tackle? What are the topics that interest you and which you'd like to see covered in my blogs? Is there something that is of particular concern or presents a difficulty that you'd like to see a psychologist write about and offer ways to handle it?
I can't promise that I'll get to all of them, but it will provide me with some valuable direction for this blog.
I'd like to hear from you. No idea is too obvious or unworthy of consideration. I remember I used to tell my college students that they couldn't ask a stupid question because, if it was something they didn't know and wanted clarified, it certainly wasn't stupid.
Bring on the suggestions. Thanks.
What would you like to see my next book tackle? What are the topics that interest you and which you'd like to see covered in my blogs? Is there something that is of particular concern or presents a difficulty that you'd like to see a psychologist write about and offer ways to handle it?
I can't promise that I'll get to all of them, but it will provide me with some valuable direction for this blog.
I'd like to hear from you. No idea is too obvious or unworthy of consideration. I remember I used to tell my college students that they couldn't ask a stupid question because, if it was something they didn't know and wanted clarified, it certainly wasn't stupid.
Bring on the suggestions. Thanks.
21 Comments:
As I have stated before as a comment in one of your post, I think that stating that psychiatry is not the means of not taking responsibility of oneself. From what I understand patiences and a good many doctors in the field of psychiatry makes excuses of what is happening in their lives.
When I findout that I have made myself into rut in life, I take responsibilities for it. Once I realize that I am going the wrong way, it might take a time to clean up my act so I can go the right way. The point here is when patience do need psychological help, the first thing the doctor needs to do is to allow the patient to accep that he or she is responsible.
When it is done the other way around, nothing is learned. If one cannot learn from their mistakes, then no help can do any good. I would like for you to write your next book on the principal of what is psychaitry and what is not. If psychaitry can do wonders for others, then so be it.
My point is that people do not want to take responsibilities for their own actions. They want a quick fix cure so they can make the same mistakes over again without having to take the blame.
Sky high, seek peace,
Brandon Bowers
I think you're right about the quick fix and taking responsibility rather than putting it in the hands of someone else. We are, ultimately, the keepers of our own souls and self.
I'll keep your suggestion in mind. I think it's a good one. Thanks.
Hi,I'm new to this site,actually found it by accident. I was looking for information on panic/anxiety attacks and the side effects of going off clonazapam and it brought me to you! So,I wanted to let you know that I am enjoying the reading. I have been taking clonazapam .5mg for 2 years along with Paroxetine 40mg and am decreasing my clonazapam and incresing my paroxitine but was having some not so nice symptoms. You said to leave suggestions for your blog,and I thought that perhaps you could go into detail as to the side effects of going off clonazapam. I haven't been able to find any descent information yet and even my doc doesn't seem to be very helpful in answering if what I'm feeling is normal or not. Well thanks and good job o your blog! Zoya.
Okay, I will see what I can turn up in my research materials and my specialized search engines and post something once I've got it firmed up.
Thanks for the recommendation.
Just wondering if you have found any helpful information in regard to my question on clonazapam and paroxatine?
Thanks,
Zoya
is it o.k. to take vicodin with clonazapam - one is for a torn ACL and the othrer for anxiety
My doctors have me taking Dilantin 400mg daily for my epilepsy, three extra strenth Vicodin for my neck disc disease{which I'm still not to clear of why it's called that}I have a couple of discs out in my neck due to a bad fall during a seizure a few years ago. Now my shrink put me on Klonopin for anxiety, paxil 40mg and Clonidine 2mg, and Flexeril at bedtime to help relax me. Is this combo safe? my current doctors tell me it is.
But I read somewhere Vicodin and Paxil don't mix. I was on 60 mg of Celexa as of last month but my shrink I should say pschyciatrist changed me onto Paxil. I would rather just take the Klonopin and the Vicodin and of coarse the Dilantin and stop the Paxil, does that seem reasonable?
I am going through anxiety, depression, ibs. My doctor put me on 1mg of klonopin 3 times a day and changed me from paxil to remeron because of the ibs. Is remeron a good antidepressant?
My doctor,a few days ago changed me from xanax 1mg.xa day to clonazepam2mg 3x a day I'm so tired I can;t do anything,can i cut them in halftaking only 1 mg 3x a day?
I had my first FULL BLOWN Panic ,Anxiety Attack in 2000 I tryed everything paxil prozac wellbutrin etc.NOTHING HELPED Xanax ,Was A miracle for me My life went back to normal.Is taking the generic Alprazolam The same as xanax or is there a difference??I now am coming down very very slowly as I know this is going to be very hard.But,If not for Xanax I dont know what would have happend Thanks to my Doc.
I just wanted to let people know there is a danger with certain anti-depressants and anxiety meds. I have depression/anxiety and my phsychiatrist prescribed Xanax, Remeron and Paxil. Two days later I had a grandmal seizure and was told by the ER doctor that it was caused by the combination of drugs I was taking.
I just started seeing a psychiatrist, she has put me on a mood stabalizer, xanax, and effoxor(already on effoxor). In the process of changing to Wellbrutrin XL. I havent been truly honest with her, I have so many aches and pains, I buy off the streets vicoidin to get my day started. Does anyone think depression causes chonic pain. I have no energy and not only does it help the aches, it gives me energy. My Dr. dainosed me as, major deppression, social anxiety disorder. I am ashamed of taking the meds., but deep in my heart, I know I need too.
I'm taking prozac & need to know if combinig xanax could cause any problems?
i am taking 100mg of Zoloft and 300mg of Wellbrutrin XL each once daily. Is it safe to mix Amoxil with them?
I have had a recent minor surgery, and given the pain medication Norco (another name for Vicodin, I think?). I am also on xanax for my anxiety, but not prescribed by the same doctor. I had a blackout yesterday, I recollect picking up my medicine from the pharmacy but don't recall anything else about yesterday. Should I be taking these meds together at all? I appreciate your time,
S.A.Z. from Texas
(continued from my last post) And I agree with brandon, I'd love a good reliable (layman comprehensive) resource on treatments as well as risks in psychiatric medicine.
I have been on klonopin for over 10 years and want to get off. Inhave tried tapering but the side effects are horrible. my physcit ia ok to be on it this long. does anyone know how to do it without so many side efect?
I have been on Xanax 0.5mgXL (slow release) twice a day for PTSD following traumatic loss of 24 yr old son 3 yrs ago. Was initially on a myriad of antidepressants, but have gradually cut down to what is neccesary for the actual symptoms. Unfortunately, antidepressants don't seem to work the same long-term for grief related disorders.
Main problem is Xanax has the shortest half-life of all the benzodiazapines, and I feel I need to switch to Klonipin... cause I have heard Klonipin has a longer effect and doesn't rebound like Xanax.
Anyone have any experience switching from xanax to Klonipin?
I was on xanax,for twelve yrs. It has saved me from the terrors of panic,and my anxiety disorder.My Dr.added seraquel,about five yrs.-ago and I have been fine ,up until about 8 months ago.when I started having RLS every-night.Went to primary Dr. she just gave me more meds,I wouldn't-take them,happened to mention to my head DR. and she knew right away it was from the xanax,with the seraquel.I need that med. so we decided to try clonapin and just switch me over to it which I was really afraid to do,but she explained it was in the same family and told me all I wanted to know about it.I was SO glad I switched I only have to take these 2times a day with xanax I was taking 5 1mg. a day.They work just as well as xanax.Hope this helps.
I was on xanax,for twelve yrs. It has saved me from the terrors of panic,and my anxiety disorder.My Dr.added seraquel,about five yrs.-ago and I have been fine ,up until about 8 months ago.when I started having RLS every-night.Went to primary Dr. she just gave me more meds,I wouldn't-take them,happened to mention to my head DR. and she knew right away it was from the xanax,with the seraquel.I need that med. so we decided to try clonapin and just switch me over to it which I was really afraid to do,but she explained it was in the same family and told me all I wanted to know about it.I was SO glad I switched I only have to take these 2times a day with xanax I was taking 5 1mg. a day.They work just as well as xanax.Hope this helps.
Has anyone had experience with Symbrax? It's a combination of prozac/Zprexa - and comes in different strengths. It worked miracles for my insomia- started to sleep through the night for the first time in 20 years. I was taken off due to weight gain after only 30 days -Now on Clonazepam & Abien CR- helps but not the same type of deep restful sleep. Any input/experience on Zprexa or alternative would be welcome.
Nana
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