Feeling Better Than I Ever Have!

FreeToBeGG · Post by **FreeToBeGG** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:51 pm

Hi, all! It's been awhile since I've been posted or even been on this site. I think I have finally found the right combo of meds that help out a ton!! I am taking 120 mg Cymbalta (1x a day), 1 mg Clonazepam (2x a day, although I try only to take .75 mg in the morning because I have a long drive to work), and 5 mg of Abilify in the evening. I can't believe it! No depression! Anxiety reduced to a bare minimum! The OCD is manageable. I just flow with my compulsions even though the racing thoughts have pretty much quieted down. Now I just have to break the compulsive habits. It's easy now to say that I am fixed, but I know that the meds are really only a band-aid cure. Now is the time to get things going with the CBT therapy. I finally feel like I can be honest and open with my therapist and have actual topics or themes of my life that I can begin to work on. Anyway, I just wanted to update everyone. I hope that everyone is doing as okay as they can be or doing better than ever, too!

Genie

LisaLisa · Post by **LisaLisa** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 11:41 pm

Congratulations to you. I am so glad that you are feeling better and ready to take on the world.

monty'smom · Post by **monty'smom** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 1:45 am

Hi Genie, I too am very happy you are feeling so much better!! Congrats to you.

Are you doing this program at all or just going to stay with the meds and seeing your therapist? Just wondering.

Enjoy life to the fullest.
Sending good thoughts your way!!

Deborah

FreeToBeGG · Post by **FreeToBeGG** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:57 pm

Thanks, all!

I have started this program, but right now, I am working through the Mind Over Mood workbook. It's wonderful! I may one day return to this program, which is why I am keeping it and still paying for it!

Thanks for all of the positive feedback, and I wish everyone a lot of luck in overcoming these challenges!

Genie

monty'smom · Post by **monty'smom** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 12:55 am

Good Morning Genie.

I am sooooooooooooooo thrilled for you and with <span class="ev_code_PURPLE">All Mt Heart And Soul WISH YOU ALL THAT IS GREAT IN LIFE!!!</span>
Drop us a post now and then just to keeo us informed and to inspire others who are affraid to take meds.

God Bles You!!
<span class="ev_code_PINK">((((Hugs))))</span>
Deb

FreeToBeGG · Post by **FreeToBeGG** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 2:45 pm

Thanks! You know I will!

Genie