How do I apply/look for psychological testing?

12-26-2009, 08:49 AM

Thanks folks...I'm gonna stick with the Valium until told otherwise - it wasn't a problem until the tizanidine (Zanaflex) came back into the picture, and I've got no history of seizures yet...wait until I'm married, divorced, and she seizes half my stuff

sorry, had to make light of at least one issue.

Valium works...Zanaflex worked, both separately. Maybe together they don't mesh...who knows. And I also know that Wellbutrin...I think now,...can cause an emotional rollercoaster. Most anti-depressants do, at least.

The Prilosec is probably harmless.

On an interesting note, I took a Z and a V at about three a.m when I went downstairs to get a drink of water. I woke up today without any back pain, but within 10 - 20 minutes, it's back, and my neck is killing me.

As I said, we'll get this sorted. Thanks again for the support, folks.

mash · 12-26-2009, 11:47 AM

I'm a mental health physician, so if you don't mind I'm going to respond.
First of all, I'm sorry for what you're going through. Feeling irritable and out of control is miserable. I hope things get better.
It sounds like to me like you need a psychiatrist/psychologist to see you and try to help. You need someone who is versed in psychopharmacology to sort out your meds, not sure if a psychologist is going to fit that bill.
My one question is in regards to your statement "I fully blame my pills for my actions". I'm assuming there was a reason that these medications were started, to think that everything you do is now attributable to your meds is almost certainly wrong. Yes, people can have mood changes/swings while on antidpressants or other medications, just like people with diabetes can have excessive thirst on Insulin. Doesn't mean the treatment is the reason.
Good luck with your situation.

12-26-2009, 08:49 AM	#1
kzm007 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How do I apply/look for psychological testing? Thanks folks...I'm gonna stick with the Valium until told otherwise - it wasn't a problem until the tizanidine (Zanaflex) came back into the picture, and I've got no history of seizures yet...wait until I'm married, divorced, and she seizes half my stuff sorry, had to make light of at least one issue. Valium works...Zanaflex worked, both separately. Maybe together they don't mesh...who knows. And I also know that Wellbutrin...I think now,...can cause an emotional rollercoaster. Most anti-depressants do, at least. The Prilosec is probably harmless. On an interesting note, I took a Z and a V at about three a.m when I went downstairs to get a drink of water. I woke up today without any back pain, but within 10 - 20 minutes, it's back, and my neck is killing me. As I said, we'll get this sorted. Thanks again for the support, folks.

12-26-2009, 11:47 AM	#2
mash Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 435 Trading: (2)	Re: How do I apply/look for psychological testing? I'm a mental health physician, so if you don't mind I'm going to respond. First of all, I'm sorry for what you're going through. Feeling irritable and out of control is miserable. I hope things get better. It sounds like to me like you need a psychiatrist/psychologist to see you and try to help. You need someone who is versed in psychopharmacology to sort out your meds, not sure if a psychologist is going to fit that bill. My one question is in regards to your statement "I fully blame my pills for my actions". I'm assuming there was a reason that these medications were started, to think that everything you do is now attributable to your meds is almost certainly wrong. Yes, people can have mood changes/swings while on antidpressants or other medications, just like people with diabetes can have excessive thirst on Insulin. Doesn't mean the treatment is the reason. Good luck with your situation.