Anger & Rage taking over

Hi Norma, I've been having a bad few days, can't stop crying. Managed to get through work yesterday with my usual anxiety symptoms. I've not taken the Pregabalin, too scared to. Appreciate your advise on that. I'll just stick with Temazepam whilst I've still got some when I'm having bad days. I've not been sleeping well for the past few days & know that lowers my mood considerably. Got a new baby in the family which is nice & giving me something postive to look forward to seeing her grow up. I just feel like total crap at the moment. Luckily an Ostiopath could fit me in on NYE & she did a couple of manipulations that have loosened up my neck. I have to go back next week to see her again.

How are you feeling now? Happy New year. Just waiting for some happiness to come my way x

Hi dinkey-dee, I really don't blame you not taking Pregablin it's not really for me to say but in my experience your just stopping one bad drug for another.     I do think that sleep helps you cope with the days,I take Tamazapam at night and my GP tried taking me off it, but after I put my case to him strongly I got it back.  I would go back to your GP and ask for some other type of meds for your pain and mood.Are you totally off the Miirt now.     I've been on 15mg for about 6wks an d according to my husband he's got his wife back BUT I'm now going to try tapering Down some more slowly, so I dare say the temper will be back,but I am determined to get off this nasty drug,Then I'm going to attack getting of the Pregablin which I know is also hard because I've tried before without success . When I was comeing of the Mirt I had a good man on here who was really helpful,but he's totally off it now so I can only get him privately. He has put a blog I think you call them on here for people to write there story about WD of Mirt. Then I think he's going to put a complaint in.  Anyway dinkey usual me ranting on. At the moment Im fine but now I've began WD again give me 10 days and I'll be ravening mad again ha ha.             Please take care of yourself and if you need anything ( help,or Meds) from your GP put your foot down.  Big Hug x

Hi Norma,

Iam thinking of going back to the GP, may have a chat with the pharmasist first to see if he can shed any light on what the best drugs for me may be. On the other hand I think I may not take anything because I've realised that all the mouth ulcers & sometimes crippling stomach pains I used to get were from the ADs. I know the docs say to weigh up the side affects with your mood etc but I'm feeling worn out by it all. Had 15 years of being on different drugs etc it gets exhausting doesn't it. 

I hope you next WD goes well. It's awful how these drugs get us all hooked, I think Pfizer have a lot to answer for..

Thanks for the hug, I need it. Sending virtual ones back to you x

Hi, dinkey, Me and my husband have just been Haveing the same discussion,it is exhausting . I've been trying to sort my health out but it's all so confusing.  But if like me you've got a good Pharmasist that's your best bet. If you suffer low mood try changeing your life style. ( I know easier said than done ) I've promised myself this year I'm going to make a few changes. (Getting off some Meds for a start ) GP seem to willing to put you on Meds without thinking of the amount of chemicals that can't be doing us much good.  I'm now coming Down again on the Mirt, and my husband isn't looking forward to it.lol.     As for my Stomack pain I think I'll have to grin and bear it untill my new Gastrologist has got a few things in place.  Here I go again ranting on,but I do think your doing the right thing,talk to both your GP and Pharmasist then come to your own decision . Why not look up on foods that help with mood.or a hobby. Whatever you decide Do Take Care and another Big Hug to help

Hey Norma,

you are not ranting so don't worry about that. It's good to chat to other sufferers as I don't have too many people to talk to about this stuff. I've caved tonight & taken my first Pregabalin I'll see how I go on it. Hope I dont have the similar situation to the Mirt.  Not got any work tomorrow which is unusual so I'll take advantage.

I know what you mean about life style changes. I'm desperately trying. Was doing more exercise etc but the trapped nerve has put paid to that. I'm cutting out alcohol, only had 2-4 unit a week anyway but trying for a detox etc. I'm taking more supplements. I've always been interested in nutrition & healthy living. I really miss getting out in my garden this time of year & going on my long dog walks by the estury. 

Hope you're not too bad x

Hi,dincky,it's nice to hear from you, I know what you mean about getting into the garden,I love gardening though I struggle a bit with it now ,and it's frustrateing not being able to do what I want. Now on the other hand my husband hates it,so if I have to ask him to help me with something and he can't do it my way I could scream ( poor man he has a lot to put up with me lately ). I'm still tapering down on the Mirt it's going to take me ages the speed Im going,but I'm finding my temper starting to rise again, but this time my husband begining to turn it into a joke so we end up laughing instead of me killing him. Are you taking the pregablin for pain? And what mg are you on?  The problem I found with Mirt and pregablin is I am on them both for pain and neither did the job but My GP kept saying give them a chance and like a fool that's been 5yrs.they did not stop the pain but when I've tried to come off either of them the pain is more severe than when I began.  So just think if they don't work for you in a month or two don't carry on go back for something else.  My son loves long walks with his dog and my hubby and they are both super fit.  Anyway dink it's nice to hear from you and that your not to bad,roll on spring and we will all feel better. ( that's if my poor hubby's still alive lol ).   Take Care of yourself speak to you soon. 

Hi love,

ah your husband sounds like a nice chap & he's there for you. I don't have many people for support. I'm on my own with 2 children. I do get a break when they go to their Dad's house for 3 nights a week. I miss them terribly though.

So I'm taking this Pregablin now & feel a little more like myself. It's taking the edge off my anxiety. On day 7 with it. Reading a really good book too. Dee x

Hi dinky I'm really happy for you, if Pregablin does the job then by all means take it, but if after a month or two it don't work for you don't be like me and carry on taking it.  I also think I owe you an apology I do Beleive in one post I called you HE, I don't know why I got that oppinion from apart from when you talk about people Haveing a bad temper,I automaticly think of men,even though I'm a woman with a bad temper ( at the moment ). Anyway I like reading and if you can loose yourself in a good book,I think it does you the world of good for anxiety.  Stay Calm and Take Care.

Hi, well my opinion of Mirt is it's easy to take but not so easy to reduce. It sounds like you are like me and dinkey when comeing of it. I normally didn't have a really bad temper ,not to the stage of throwing things or hurting people,but reducing Mirt my poor Husband has really had it hard with me.  That's why I picked dinkey up because he's the only other person I've found it has this effect on.  Now if I was you depending on how long you've been on 15mg you could just try half every other night for at least two weeks. Then if your body settles to this then you could go to half.  But if your still struggling stick with it untill it settles.  You really have to go with how your body reacts. Another alternative is Google CITA and they have a plan how to withdraw. Please let us know how you get on and remember we are here for you.  I think Temper is a terrible emotion.  My husband thinks he's living with a different woman.  (He wishes lol ).           Take Care and keep talking to us.

Hi I was only on this drug for 14 days or so. I just came off it straight away as the reaction was an allergy. It's says if any rapid changes in mood occur etc then it's a bad side effect in the leaflet. It's difficult isn't it because doctors keep saying you'll get worse for 2 weeks then start to feel better & tell you to up the dose!?! It did relax me & switch off my obsessive thinking for a while, helped me sleep but my legs swelled up with a rash etc. 

How long have you been on it? x