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07-13-2012, 06:20 PM | #1 | |||
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...I've lost almost 10lbs and I can't sleep at night (or during the day).
On the bright side, I'm having more "OK" days now and my anxiety/depression isn't that bad without it. However, I'm starting to get behind on sleep (this has been my sleep aid for 7 months now) and its starting to take its toll on me. I'm also looking like a skeleton now...Which is NOT COOL. Should I start it back up? The drug is called Mirtazapine. Nick
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What happened: I was randomly assaulted from behind in June of 2011. I was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time (less than 30 minutes) and have no memory of the event. CT scan showed contusion and hematoma of the left frontal lobe. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome in September 2011. Currently have Medicaid, Medicare and SSI. Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain. Life after the brain injury: 4 years after the injury, I'm engaged to my beautiful girlfriend of 5 years, I'm the CEO of my own business, Notorious Labs, I've taught myself how to program complex games and apps which is a feat I never thought I'd accomplish and now live a semi-normal life with very mild PCS symptoms. Slowly but surely regaining my life back. |
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07-14-2012, 05:28 AM | #2 | |||
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I do know that it is not a good idea for me to mess around w my Meds. I don't like being on them. I even got my doctor to get me off of some of them and the result was not good. Sleep is so important for recovery, taking care of your child, etc....and the weight loss may be indicative of anxiety wearing at you. Like I said, I am not a doctor but the dotors are educated, albeit they cam make mistakes but they are better at making decisions about me medically than I am. I would get back on the medicine and definitely talk to the experts about it. Oh, I told my doctor that when I take the medicine I feel dopey, when I don't take the I am moving so fast, unfocused, confused....he said, " would Lou rather feel dopey or anxious, I opted for dopey, for me it is safer. Good luck to you.
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