I am entering a Outpatient Detox Program soon........

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  • Juicy D. Links
    So Fucking Banned
    • Apr 2001
    • 122992

    #16
    Originally posted by Insane Matt
    outpatient is for wussies.. good effort tho jdl, comming off perscriptions is awfully hard I have been dealing with it for YEARS.. It just seems so right..
    What is your prescribed daily dose of xanax?

    Right I only take 225 mg of Effexor /day and 1mg 3x/day of Xanax

    the other shit i was given i took for a week or so then off of it. I take a Vicodin on occasion for my back spasms but my MD wont give me enough to get me hooked on em. Just enough for emergencies

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    • Sands
      Confirmed User
      • Feb 2007
      • 3134

      #17
      Originally posted by Juicy D. Links
      its true , went to see my regular doc after the fire in the house and being in the ER so we spoke about the shrink and such. I wont be seeing the shrink anymore we both decided on that.
      This seems to be a reoccuring problem: more and more psychiatrists are using biopsychological treatments first rather than leaving them as a last resort. These medications should be used as a last resort for most individuals, or used immediately for those who are deemed to be a danger to their self or others.

      Behavioral modification, in addition to talk therapy is much more ideal. Unfortunately, we're always looking for a magic pill, a quick-fix solution. From what I understand, the S.O.P. for using anti-depressant/anti-anxiety medication (when chosen as a primary treatment) is to stabilize the patient, and then gradually lower doses over time when they become more able to cope with whatever stressors are involved in their life. It sounds like your shrink did the opposite (upping the dosage over time).

      Best of luck in detoxifying, Juicy. Hopefully when you're finished you'll seek out another psychiatrist who's less prescription-happy. I actually know a guy who has his own practice. Very cool guy, very smart. He was a professor of mine at Hofstra. I'll give you his email if you'd like.

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      • Juicy D. Links
        So Fucking Banned
        • Apr 2001
        • 122992

        #18
        Originally posted by Sands
        This seems to be a reoccuring problem: more and more psychiatrists are using biopsychological treatments first rather than leaving them as a last resort. These medications should be used as a last resort for most individuals, or used immediately for those who are deemed to be a danger to their self or others.

        Behavioral modification, in addition to talk therapy is much more ideal. Unfortunately, we're always looking for a magic pill, a quick-fix solution. From what I understand, the S.O.P. for using anti-depressant/anti-anxiety medication (when chosen as a primary treatment) is to stabilize the patient, and then gradually lower doses over time when they become more able to cope with whatever stressors are involved in their life. It sounds like your shrink did the opposite (upping the dosage over time).

        Best of luck in detoxifying, Juicy. Hopefully when you're finished you'll seek out another psychiatrist who's less prescription-happy. I actually know a guy who has his own practice. Very cool guy, very smart. He was a professor of mine at Hofstra. I'll give you his email if you'd like.
        bro i have my degree from Hostra also , BA in Psychology and Minor in BCIS

        Class of 2000 i think
        Last edited by Juicy D. Links; 07-06-2007, 06:23 PM.

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        • Sands
          Confirmed User
          • Feb 2007
          • 3134

          #19
          Ah, very cool. You graduated just as I was coming in.

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          • cj_purve
            Confirmed User
            • Sep 2002
            • 1065

            #20
            That's great to hear Juicy.
            Good luck getting through the withdrawals. Just keep reminding yourself 'im this far and dont want to have to start the fuck over again!!!!'

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            • xclusive
              Too lazy to set a custom title
              • Apr 2004
              • 35218

              #21
              Stay strong and I hope it isn't to rough on you.

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              • Juilan
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                • Feb 2004
                • 15141

                #22
                Good luck with it Juicy
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                • uno
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                  • Dec 2002
                  • 18450

                  #23
                  Originally posted by Juicy D. Links
                  Right I only take 225 mg of Effexor /day and 1mg 3x/day of Xanax

                  the other shit i was given i took for a week or so then off of it. I take a Vicodin on occasion for my back spasms but my MD wont give me enough to get me hooked on em. Just enough for emergencies
                  Are you still on the paxil?
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                  • Spunky
                    I need a beer
                    • Jun 2002
                    • 133986

                    #24
                    Good luck with that man..hope you can kick that shit

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                    • JaneB

                      #25
                      Good luck Juicy. It should be ok. I know some people getting of Lexapro and Klonopin. They said it is hard but they are making it. There are good shrinks out there that will not over medicate you. So if you need a shrink in time, just tell them you do not want to be all doped up. I thought you said you had anxiety issue, so they should not have put you on Effexor. That is a nasty ass drug. Tried it once and it sucked.

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                      • xclusive
                        Too lazy to set a custom title
                        • Apr 2004
                        • 35218

                        #26
                        You should also consider working out a lot more and drinking a lot of water. It will help clean out your system faster.

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                        • Juicy D. Links
                          So Fucking Banned
                          • Apr 2001
                          • 122992

                          #27
                          Originally posted by uno
                          Are you still on the paxil?
                          i took myself off of it months ago over a period of weeks and weeks it was killer yo

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                          • Imortyl Pussycat
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                            • Apr 2006
                            • 5449

                            #28
                            good luck darlin, call me anytime you are freakin-day or night. i will talk you down oh yeah, you don't have my number. i will icq it now
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                            • Juicy D. Links
                              So Fucking Banned
                              • Apr 2001
                              • 122992

                              #29
                              Originally posted by Sands
                              Ah, very cool. You graduated just as I was coming in.
                              I entered in 1994 and took some time off here and there. I was so happy to get out man.

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                              • uno
                                RIP Dodger. BEST.CAT.EVER
                                • Dec 2002
                                • 18450

                                #30
                                Originally posted by Juicy D. Links
                                i took myself off of it months ago over a period of weeks and weeks it was killer yo
                                I've heard, it took my sister forever to get off it. Good luck bro, if you need anything, let me know.
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