I have given it a lot of thought...we are all different and most here are sincere in wanting to help, therefore sharing their experiences. We are all unique as far as our health concerns...as Bob said some are true addicts, displaying all the usual behaviors and some have become physically dependent and are confused as to what "addict" means. Regardless...there are a few people here who should NOT be giving out advice medically...especially since their own health is so screwd up from their "meds". Those who were kind and helpful..you know I appreciate it. Just because sub did not work for me is no one's fault...maybe my body just couldn't tolerate it. What really pisses me off is the inconsistency here about what people take and don't take...who's "clean and sober" and who is not. Please......xanax, valium, sub, any drug that is habit forming is a problem. Yes..if taken as prescribed as I did one could justify it....however so many here are on this and that and there seems to be this consensus about acceptable drugs. That is why I have not been here because there are some serious hypocrites on this board and some scary dangerous people giving out bad advice...i.e.xanax is bad but seroquel,prednisone, trazodone and dalmane? Just because they are not opiates? I have been on AD's and benzos and they ALL have some type of discontinuation syndrome...granted benzos are some of the worst. I will NEVER listen to 10 people arguing over their opinion of me and listen again...I almost died. Should have trusted myself. 3 weeks wasted. Then...on a serious thread there is BS going on about kissing a**,etc...and it's a big joke. Sophomoric stupidity. My life was at stake and arguing amongst one another was more important. Do I sound ungrateful for all the help? Perhaps....but my point is that no one here has ALL the answers and the egos are out of control. I am so disgusted right now. No ofense to anyone who HELPED me that night.Danny...I know you meant well and I am not talking about you...KeeKEE, Carol, Brooke...you did your best and I love you for it. But to those giving advice concerning DANGEROUS medications....just DON't. Sharonn
I love you Sharonn. I'm sorry I wasn't there for you during that time. You were thought of and prayed for everyday though. How you feel is perfectly understandable. I'm sorry it has you upset. Go take a hot bath and enjoy the rest of your night.
I ran across your picture today and smiled.
Love,
Stac
I ran across your picture today and smiled.
Love,
Stac
Stacey...I love you too and I am so happy that your life has taken an upward swing....you so deserve it and little Kaylin has the best mom she can....take care. You have my e-mail..Love, S
Sharon,i know where youre coming from hon,i really do.I dont blame you for being so upset.Youve been through so much.I pray things are going to get better for you one way or another.
As far as the advice we recieve from this board,i agree,some should be held,and given by a doctror,not members from this board....But we all do tend to speak of what worked for us,especially when someone is asking for help and desperately needs answers.
I understand your being upset,try and let it go.You ned to concentrate fully on getting your health back and using any of your energies on this just isnt worth it.Take care and please,post more often,we care and want to know how youre doing!~KIM
As far as the advice we recieve from this board,i agree,some should be held,and given by a doctror,not members from this board....But we all do tend to speak of what worked for us,especially when someone is asking for help and desperately needs answers.
I understand your being upset,try and let it go.You ned to concentrate fully on getting your health back and using any of your energies on this just isnt worth it.Take care and please,post more often,we care and want to know how youre doing!~KIM
Sharonn,
Lets face facts, this is a message board, the advice you take away from here should be well investigated on your own part, through doctors and other means. What I mean is, this place is a good start, not all your answers are here.
Regards,
Tom
Lets face facts, this is a message board, the advice you take away from here should be well investigated on your own part, through doctors and other means. What I mean is, this place is a good start, not all your answers are here.
Regards,
Tom
I know I do not have the right to place blame...so let me say that I was the only one responsible for taking advice from the board. My point is simply that people who are vulnerable and still using take a lot to heart when they are desperate and grasping for answers...Am I mad? Mostly at myself. But I still think medical advice is best left to professionals. What works for some, does not work for others. When I was in the middle of a crisis and could not count on the Dr. for help at 1 A.M there were 50 different opinions being tossed around. All Im saying is that if you find yourself ina MEDICAL crisis....do NOT do what I did....seek help in an ER or Dr. I was so sick and with the problems already from the Lupus..the sub made it worse. Ultmately...the Dr. is at fault or not monitoring me. I am not blaming anyone. I am just really pissed about how I got sucked into all the conflicting advice. I hope this maked more sense. I am not mad at anyone(except one male) LOL...Haave a good night,,,stay healthy. Sharonn
Unfortunatly, not all will seek medical advice. Some can't afford it, others won't, period. We shouldn't give medical advice but can talk about what worked for us. It's up to the person who's reading to decide what to do next. Telling someone what to do is different than telling them our story. So, you're right, no one here should tell anyone what to do. I've said in the past for people to flush thier pills and I still believe in certain cases it's appropriate, but telling someone to take a powerful drug like sub without the knowledge and care of a qualified dr is simply stupid. Our bodies are fragile and eventually your luck is going to run out. Keep putting all of that poison in there and you may not dodge the next bullet.
