{{Pix}} That's a lot of stress, even without brain chemistry funtimes. I hope your doctor gives you the OK to go off the new drug. Do you want to find something to replace it, or just go back to the old routine?

sj, glad to hear the test went well!

DCJ, yay for the good news about your mom! I hope you can see her soon.

Thanks, Kate.

Pix, sorry. I meant to say earlier that I hope you're able to go off the drug and feel better soon.

{{{Pix}}} This is the one time I don't want you in the same boat as me.

Thanks, everyone. Yesterday was just a bad day which was compounded by the lack of sleep since Sunday/Monday. I needed to get the crap out before I internalized it any more than I already had. I fully realize my reactions may have been out of proportion to the perceived offense, which is why I posted here instead of there. I can't tell you how much I appreciate having a place to safely vent.

Totally fine. What we're here for.

Pix, Crazy Meds doesn't have anything like that, but I did find that after another med triggered depression when it wasn't supposed to, my anxiety Celexa, when it had to be upped, made my depression worse. Like the reduction in panic attack energy was just sucked out of my system, rather than redirected. So then I had to add Wellbutrin.

It's frequently a balancing act on a wiggling tightrope. Stupid brains.

Narrrrr. Stupid sinuses still hurt like all the hells. I am not producing any kind of snot, much less green snot that might indicate an ongoing infection. My last dose of the antibiotics (10 days worth) was today, and all I got for my trouble was an upset stomach and a yeast infection that could destroy a village.

I'm going back to see the doctor tomorrow, but I don't know what the answer is. Steroids, maybe? Because there is SO MUCH PRESSURE and it hurts like I got punched in the face by [insert name of someone who punches really hard]. And my ears hurt. I don't think another round of antibiotics would do any good. (And I've been doing the neti pot twice a day, and taking behind-the-counter sudafed and mucinex and WAY more ibuprofen than is wise. So I can't think of what else would help, other than steroids, which I'm not thrilled about, except if they work, then huzzah.)

The only person who can see me tomorrow is a doctor (or possibly NP) who is new to the practice, so I don't know if she'll give me the stinkeye if I walk in and ask for steroids. OTOH, it's not like I'm asking for an endless Rx for opiates. I just want my face to stop hurting.

Plus my gums hurt from the Evil Probing Pointy Stick of Evil that the dentist used to check my cavernous gum pockets. Essentially, my entire head is made of badness. Except my hair. It's very pretty.

Ugh Steph, I hope you get some relief.

Teppy, definitely ask about a steroid type nasal spray like nasonex. I hope your doctor can give you something to feel better soon.

I am both hungry and sick to my stomach at the same time. I can't decide what I should do about this.

Toast?