Posts by wanderingangler90

Linda Ross said:I dropped by my doctor’s office today to ask about Dormicum, only to find out she had never even heard of the drug. She pulled up her terminal—which is linked directly to their Medicare system—and discovered that this medication isn't even something you can get via a standard prescription; apparently, it is strictly reserved for patients undergoing surgery in a hospital setting. Is it any wonder that there is such a heated debate over whether general practitioners who prescribe drugs like this should face disciplinary action? After all, shouldn't such potent sedatives be restricted from being handed out just to help someone catch a few hours of sleep? What are your thoughts on this?

Your doctor is being ridiculous. How could she not know about that medication? It makes zero sense—if it were exclusively for hospital use, you wouldn't even find it at a local pharmacy. What an absolute joke.

Robert Collins2 said:Listen, don't you try to lecture me. We aren't exactly best buddies, and honestly, Larry Howard8 has already driven both God and the devil crazy with those irrational ideas and that frantic typing of his...

You are a deeply unwell and overly emotional individual.☕>

hollowtinker18 said:Can you actually describe what catatonia, or catatonic schizophrenia, looks like? (even if it's just based on how your friend acts).

I am probably not the best person to ask since I have only seen one case; my friend has schizophrenia, but he doesn't get stiff or walk around like a piece of furniture, so he isn't experiencing that catatonic stupor or anything like that. I really shouldn't be considered a reliable source because I haven't witnessed it firsthand.
Your best bet is to look it up on Google.

hollowtinker18 said:Empty eyes, like they're just glancing past you. Between the rigid limbs and that robotic walk, I honestly wonder if they even realize how much they're suffering.

That’s actually catatonic schizophrenia, which is a specific type of schizophrenia. A friend of mine deals with schizophrenia, though it isn't the catatonic variety.

fadedbear92 said:Calm down, ladies—there's really no point in all this fighting. We're here to support one another, not tear each other down.

Dormicum solves everything...☕

fadedbear92 said:I might—though I really hope not because my anxiety is through the roof—get prescribed Dormicum. For now, my doctor gave me Normabel; I took it last night, but it was a total disaster—barely slept and felt incredibly anxious. It doesn't seem like it's going to work for me, so we'll see...
And when I asked about Dormicum, she called it "heavy artillery." I actually burst out laughing, even though the situation isn't funny at all.

I personally take Dormicum. From my own experience, I know it can cause retrograde amnesia. This means you really need to get straight into bed the moment you take it.😍I'm not quite sure what she meant by "heavy artillery," but it is definitely different from Normabel; while Normabel is used for inducing anesthesia, Dormicum is primarily for insomnia. It is a very potent medication.

Michael Reed45 said:We’ve touched on this before, whether on this thread or the last one. It's based on experience... though perhaps you see things differently.

Here is how psychotropic drugs generally cause weight gain. If anyone actually lives forever, they can send me the footage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGfcf1acU1I

Ethan Sullivan4 said:Can someone tell me if Lexapro causes weight gain? Thanks. Cheers.

It does.☕

Brandon Lopez6 said:They went and doubled my Xanax dose! (And I was already on the absolute bare minimum 😍)!

Now I'm actually low-key terrified to take it 🙄

Just have a Bud Light to settle the nerves first, then take the Xanax.🤷

Linda Ross said:sorry Betty, I missed your reply earlier. I definitely plan on researching the side effects before I pick up my prescription, especially given how unpredictable these antidepressants can be lately. That said, both Calixta and Loquen list weight gain as a frequent side effect, which is a massive concern for me since I already struggle with my weight; the last thing I need is a medication that triggers constant cravings. So far, Loquen hasn't spiked my appetite, but the sensation is incredibly strange. It takes forever to kick in, and once it finally does, I feel like I'm trapped in some sort of half-dream state. I’ll sleep, yet I never truly feel rested, waking up several times feeling completely disoriented. I usually take Starcitin during the day, whereas this is meant for bedtime—is there an antidepressant specifically designed for nighttime use that doesn't cause weight gain? To be fair, I found it much easier to fall asleep on Calixta than on Loquen, but the weight gain from that was absolutely catastrophic.

For me, Calixta only helped with calming me down for sleep on the very first night. I don't take it anymore. Now I'm using Ambien to help me sleep.