Extra Stress & Bipolar.

[CRSeaside]

I've recently experienced a very traumatic business loss.
  I know my Dr has me on very low doses of the 5 drugs I take.
  The last few days I took an extra pill ( the klonipin ).  Now later I'll have to skip
a day then skip another later.
   How do you manage your meds when a huge stress happens?
  I'm out of the USA & can't contact my Dr for an extra prescription.  
I'm doing other stuff. Yoga. Walks. Spending time with my cat & dog. I haven't been
Isolating & had intensive all day eml help from a MedHelp trusted friend.
  I feel deep grief. Sorrow. Anxiety. Hard to sleep. Difficult to focus. All more than usual.
What do you suggest?  Thanks. Maxy

[CRSeaside]

Good news. The phamacia had the Klonipin. I'll just have to quarter it for correct dosage. It was less than my co-pay in the States.
  They don't sell the Vyvance here in CostaRica.
So I'm set for the 3 months. Maxy

[CRSeaside]

Hi Tony. Sunrise is a colorful experience here. From downstairs bedroom window colors peak thru mango tree branches.

[weaver71]

When I took pills, I didn't manage my meds, I did like you are, took extra as I wanted to, or felt i needed to, and then rationed to suffer through until I got more. Of coarse you know that was mostly methadone, I have always taken less psych meds than prescribed and suffered through it. I suppose I had to learn to be okay with not being okay sometimes, or else I would self-medicate, over an over. I know this doesn't necessarily apply, but wanted to share with my friend anyway. Hope you got to watch the moon set the sun rises the last couple of dawns, wow, it has been delightful.

[CRSeaside]

Thanks. Problem is I'm in Costa Rica. She doesn't even accept calls in the USA.  Appointment only.
I have an appointment to see her March 10. I return March 4. So I even need to ration pills so I have the 6 pills of each type to take when I arrive while waiting for my appointment. She's helping me & took care of me in hospital, but is very strict. She's not American & has different customs!!
You did give me an idea. Many drugs you can buy over the counter. I'm going to a big city this weekend. I'll try to score 15 more pills.
I mainly need the Vyvance & Klonipin.
The night pills aren't working the same, but like we spoke before I just stay awake. It's high tide so I'm listening to the waves crashing.

[Crystal413]

I wanted to add, sonetimes when we go thru tramatic events, a particular med we are on can be slightly increased to help. I know you said you were on five meds.
Call you call your USA pdoc about this too, or the new one you see where you are at now. Just some ideas.

[Crystal413]

I'm sorry for your loss. If you want, you'll have another business and this will eventually become a distant memory. I know it's fresh now and I think the things your doing, walking, etc are great. Going to your quiet place and drawing, painting, coloring, basically crafty can help too. Find something you enjoy. Also, meditation really does help too. There are so many meditation CD'S out there to choose from. I pick them based on how the person sounds.

As for the Klonipin. Can your USA dr call in a rx after you explain what happen and you feel you need a little more. If not, you can always go to a new one where you are. I don't know how long you have been on Klonipin but it is a drug that needs to be weened off of no matter what the dose if taken regularly. Also, keep in mind Visteral. It is not a Benzo or addicting. It is prescribed for anxiety and other things. I took it for a while and it really helped me.

My pdoc told me to get Melatonin for my sleeping problem. She said to start out with 3mg and I could go up to 9mg. I just bought it yesterday at the Vitamin shop. I bought a 5mg bottle based on what the label said.

I'm glad you had a trusted fried to talk to. I'll be thinking about you.