Jason Vaughn482 said:So, you're asking about taking two doses—but I have to wonder, how exactly are you managing the morning after? What does that wake-up process feel like for you, and how much actual sleep are you managed to squeeze out of the night? Furthermore, how long have you been stuck on this regimen of Jane Doe?
I start work at 7:30 AM, so you can probably figure it out from there. 😁 I wake up feeling pretty normal. I've been taking them since February, ever since I took a break from the John Smith.
I’ve been on them since I was 25. The yellow ones, right? Taking two usually does the trick for me. Honestly, if you've been on John Smith for a long time, it’s hardly any surprise when they stop hitting the mark like they used to.
Jason Vaughn482 said:I've been taking Empty over the last few days, maybe just a couple of pills in total, along with one 25 mg Ambien. I'm torn on whether to continue if a single dose isn't doing the trick, yet I wouldn't want to increase it further. I'd also love to stop the Ambien, but what else am I supposed to take to actually fall asleep? Is an antipsychotic my only remaining option?
You can take John Smith for about three weeks at a time, but then you really need to take a break for at least a month, otherwise you'll find it stops working altogether. Sometimes I'll take two John Smiths in one night, and honestly, there's no shame in that. Plus, when I'm taking a break from them, some Jane Doe works wonders to help me drift off. 😉
I was taking Calixt, but someone I know 😁 is on Remeron
I ended up tossing that damn Calixt straight into the trash after just two days. I tried taking half a dose and I seriously couldn't even pull myself out of bed to go grab the mail. I was actually kind of looking forward to it—thinking maybe I’d finally put on some weight or something—but man, it was just way too heavy for me.
On the other hand, I see that this celebrity uses Remeron and says it works wonders for them, especially for getting some sleep. I'm not sure though, what exactly is the difference between the q-tab version and the regular Remeron? 🙈
redcrane22, I hope you're doing alright? What does your current regimen look like?
I think I mentioned quite some time ago that I absolutely need AD, because without it, I’d probably just sink straight to the bottom. And honestly, I don't have any issue taking it for the rest of my life. My only real concern is how far this tolerance thing goes. I mean, after a year of steady use, one Effexor just isn't cutting it anymore, so my psychiatrist ended up bumping me up to two pills.
You know I'm doing just fine😉
I'm on Zoloft 100, plus three diazepam and two prazosin as needed, maybe a pill or two of Valium occasionally, and so on and so forth. Honestly, I haven't really felt depressed for quite a while—maybe just those typical bad days everyone gets—but I think I'll stick with the Zoloft for a bit longer since it helps me see things more clearly and realistically. It’s just strange, though; I don't get why I, or any of us here, don't feel that sudden burst of energy or whatever people expect when they take it. For me, everything just feels normal. 🤷
You really need to get in touch with whoever is handling the garnishment, and honestly, you could have figured all this out the moment you opened that mail. Avoiding the delivery doesn't actually protect you or buy you any extra time; if anything, it just makes things worse. You haven't delayed the inevitable, and there’s a very real chance they won't even bother sending more notices—instead, they'll just move straight to freezing your bank account in a month or two. Maybe you can work something out by reaching out to the collection agency directly, but I wouldn't count on them being particularly flexible or willing to go out of their way for you.
Has anyone else dealt with this before, and is this actually allowed?
So, here’s the deal: his psychiatrist originally prescribed him Seroquel. But then he goes to his local family doctor, and she tells him that Seroquel is just way too expensive, so she’s going to swap it out for Quetiapine from Pharma instead. 😕
I know Seroquel is basically the same thing as Quetiapine, but can a doctor really just switch it on a prescription if the patient doesn't want them to? It makes me wonder if there’s some kind of kickback involved with Pharma or something... I mean, it’s a bit strange—if she was looking to save money, why didn't she just suggest the Pfizer version of Quetiapine? 😁
There are all sorts of people involved—some big names you’ve heard of and others who stay under the radar—who operate this way. And just like any business, there are different kinds of legal safeguards and insurance policies in place to make sure that whatever money is borrowed actually gets paid back.
Honestly, my best advice is to just keep reading the fine print. Small details matter.😬
Does anyone know where I can find the specific rule stating that quarterly bonuses shouldn't be subject to garnishment, and that they can actually be paid out directly in cash? I'm talking specifically about things like per diems and travel reimbursements...
Thanks so much. $117 That sounds reasonable enough, though I can't help but wonder if the actual hit to JPMorgan Chase might be even steeper, given that the principal amount is sitting around $2333??
Since we're talking about a legal entity, it’s really the company they work for that's on the hook, so...
Can someone tell me if a legal entity that filed an enforcement order through FIN can actually withdraw it? Like, if the principal amount is paid off, what else needs to be settled with FIN specifically? The enforcement hasn't actually been carried out yet because there aren't enough funds in the account, and the person is currently in talks to get the interest waived... Also, is there any way to get those notary fees waived or deducted?
Does anyone happen to know when I was admitted to the ER? I was feeling pretty rough and they weren't quite sure what was going on at the time, so they ran a full blood panel. Now I’m sitting here wondering if my liver enzymes were included in those results, since I can't seem to find the report anywhere. Basically, I'm just trying to figure out if checking liver function is part of a standard blood workup, or if that's something they usually only order if they're looking for something specific.
Kevin Bailey2 said:I’ve been on some pretty heavy meds for about a year now. Honestly, I’ve dealt with stuff even stronger than what I’m taking at the moment. To help my body handle it, I take vitamins, B complex, and milk thistle to keep my liver in check. Just had my blood work done recently, and everything came back perfect—even though I used to have a few too many drinks while on them.
The real question is how much your friend weighs and what they’re actually eating. If they’re overweight or living on junk food, the pills aren't even going to be a factor.
ideal weight 😁 I know it really varies from person to person depending on how their body reacts, but I wanted to mention that side effect too. I actually ended up in the ER a little while ago, and since I can't find my paperwork right now, I'm wondering if they ran liver function tests. I went in because I was feeling pretty rough and they needed to figure out what was going on. It turned out to be inflammation in my inner ear caused by a bad cold. But that's not really the point; I'm more curious if they typically run those liver tests for you too—like, when they do a full blood panel, is that part of the standard procedure? If it is, then everything is fine on my end, especially since I'm taking some medications myself. 🤷
Kenneth Scott41 said:Does anyone else actually lose sleep over the idea of being on AD for the rest of their life? Personally, I don't give it a second thought, because if it weren't for the AD, I might have been six feet under by now. It helps me feel human again, so I really don't see the point in worrying about it.
Some people who know me a bit better—a few friends here and some folks I've connected with online—are aware that my daily routine involves more than just AD just to stay afloat... but even I have had to face the reality that this is likely a lifelong commitment.
But I'm not letting it get the best of me! 🙂
Hey, I know you'll likely be on these for life too.
But yesterday, I was thinking about one potential downside—specifically, after taking these pills for a year or two, a close relative of mine ended up with incredibly high liver enzymes. For instance, if the standard max value is supposed to be around 48, his was sitting at 585. 😲 He’s looking into it now, but his doctor suggested the medication might be the culprit, so we're all just waiting to see what happens. It’s tragic because I know far too many people who have lost their lives due to liver issues. 😢
He was on Seroxel Xr, Fevarin, and Arvind for four months, and for the rest of the time, it was a mix of things like Xanax, Mirzaten, and similar stuff. And it wasn't even like he was abusing the meds or anything.
Jason Vaughn482 said:Hmm, I was there about ten days ago and picked up two boxes of 30—the 5mg ones—and they didn't charge me a dime. 🤷
I’m currently taking 10 mg, but according to my pharmacist, that dose only really stays effective for about two and a half months. So, there's a chance you might have taken yours a bit earlier than that. 😉