Friday, September 12, 2014

Life without

I have decided that I want to try to become prescription drug free. Last weekend I had a discussion with my husband about me and how I was dealing with things like home, working out, health and my business. He stated that he has seen a change in me and wonders if I really need to be taking as much medicine as I take on a regular basis. Zoloft, Flexeril, and bystolic.

Zoloft for anxitey
Flexeril for my jaw/headaches - I clench my teeth at night which leads to a migraine headache the next day.
Bystolic for sped up heart rate.

I did some research and found that some of the side effects of the Zoloft could be muscle tightening and sped up heart rate.

I have been experiencing the clenching teeth, feet and leg swelling, foot discomfort( it hurts to walk after sitting for a while or waking up in the morning.), weight gain, I flush on my neck and chest and I experience general anxiety. I also have found that I am experiencing the sexual side effects that go along with taking this type of medication.

SO

I am going next week to talk to my Doctor about weening myself off of the zoloft. Last Last Tuesday (3 days ago) I started taking only half of the zoloft that I normally take. Yesterday, during the day I felt tingly and warm but didn't have any other discomfort ( If you can call that discomfort) Last night I was crampy/achy.. Kind of like my body was preparing to get sick. I had a little bit of anxiety but I was also Rolling a D and D character so... that was a little stressful since I really have no business playing dnd because I have no clue how to play.

Last night I slept hard. I woke a few times during the night and had to roll over because that side of my body hurt.

Today I feel a little anxious. I had court this morning, My client was 20 minutes late for court. I feel like I handeled myself well in front of the court and did not not completely unload on my client when she finally came in late. (she got a stern talking to, about the inportance of being on time and how the court views lateness as apathy about your case..IE if you don't care they don't either. she started to cry...i calmed a but and sent her on her way) our motion for youthfull offender was denied because she was late and court was over.

So... Now I am writing this down. It is lunch time. I feel a bit tingly (on my scalp) and a little anxious.

I plan on going to the jail this afternoon to visit with clients. and then take my parents out to eat for their 40th wedding anniversary. these are events that usually cause a little stress.

Here's hoping for a good day.

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