Whenever we discuss the use of ativan or similar with the group home residents for things like dental appointments, I always tell the nurse, "Forget about the residents, lay in a stock of it for the staff!"
Fred: It's the pictures in my mind that are getting me. It's like being stuck in a really bad movie with those Clockwork Orange clampy things on my eyeballs. Wesley: Why imagine? Reality's disturbing enough.
'Shells'
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WindSparrow - Aug 07, 2008 8:24:12 am PDT #167 of 10001
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
vw bug - Aug 07, 2008 8:26:58 am PDT #168 of 10001
Mostly lurking...
I do know that Ativan is considered highly addictive.
My shrink says this is a bunch of hoohah. It is highly addictive in addictive personalities, but for anyone else, it really isn't. I've been on the same daily dosage for 5.5 years, and barely use PRNs anymore.
ETA: Which is not to say that people should take the medication lightly...
Nora Deirdre - Aug 07, 2008 8:35:07 am PDT #169 of 10001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
I do know that Ativan is considered highly addictive.
That's why my shrinks won't prescribe it to me. I don't think I have an addictive personality, but apparantly, having done *ahem* stuff in the past (even though one has stopped doing, uh, stuff, easily and naturally and with no ill aftereffect) qualifies.
juliana - Aug 07, 2008 8:40:14 am PDT #170 of 10001
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
It is highly addictive in addictive personalities, but for anyone else, it really isn't.
I was wondering about that. I certainly haven't felt any ill effects/cravings for it like I did for Percoset (HOMG the withdrawal, even when I was doing the step-down).
Nora, I think your docs are full of shit, by the way. I've thought that before, when they balk on prescribing you stuff.
vw bug - Aug 07, 2008 8:41:30 am PDT #171 of 10001
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Oh, you guys. I just got the sweetest comment on one of my Beauty and the Bug blog entries. Back in January I wrote a piece after finding out that my neighborhood cobbler passed away. His daughter found it and commented on it and thanked me. It's here if you want to look: [link] I'm so touched!
Also, can I share a cute CBD story? Or have I CBDed everyone out?
amych - Aug 07, 2008 8:42:47 am PDT #172 of 10001
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
Also, can I share a cute CBD story?
Any time, babe.
Susan W. - Aug 07, 2008 8:44:57 am PDT #173 of 10001
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
Share away!
vw bug - Aug 07, 2008 8:45:40 am PDT #174 of 10001
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So, I've been giving him a joking hard time about not eating fruits and veggies, and I found out this morning (after serving apples with his bacon and eggs) that when he told his parents about me, one of the things he told them about me is that I love to cook and have been cooking him "whole meals with sides and everything." His mom is so thrilled that he's getting balanced meals.
I laughed and laughed and laughed.
Nora Deirdre - Aug 07, 2008 8:45:51 am PDT #175 of 10001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Nora, I think your docs are full of shit, by the way. I've thought that before, when they balk on prescribing you stuff.
Yeah, I do too, but it's a fight that I've given up on because insisting you're not an alcoholic or an addict is just fruitless, due to the assumption that I'm just in denial. It got to be too much energy for me to fight, and my flight ended me up with the lady who gives me Zoloft, which is an OK solution for the time being, I guess (except the forgetting about Doing It). I HATE changing shrinks. If I never have to do another intake appointment again, I'd be a happy lady.
Laura - Aug 07, 2008 8:57:58 am PDT #176 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.
Yay vw, bringing on the wholesome eating habits. I'm so glad your remembrance of the cobbler found its way to his daughter. I'm sure it meant a lot to his family.
Life has decided to cut my summer short and we will start the trip home on Saturday. School starts the 18th. Summer vacation should last longer. Pout.