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Hi, I would really appreciate some different opinions on whats going on with me lately. I'm becoming fixated on one issue and would like some clarification on other areas to focus on. Last week I was in a car accident. My friend died and the other driver is still really badly hurt. I was pretty lucky (apparently, I certainly dont feel lucky). I have pinched nerves in my back, and I have been getting quite bad headaches. One of my lungs collapsed and I have a hole in my side. I have got quite a few different pain killers, and a nurse also got me 3 months Aropax, which I've never been on before. Is it any different from Fluoxetine? I am finding my memory is really bad and my moods are so unpredictable. I cant sleep and the more I cant sleep the more I panic about not sleeping. I'm not sure if its the drugs or just me thats making everything so surreal. I have some Tramadol ( I think thats what it is) and some codeine and another one thats out in the car. Is this just me getting used to the Aropax or is it the other drugs? My Dr doesnt know about the Aropax and I really dont want to go into all that with him. Also, its been 8 days since the accident, 4 since the funeral and I have been home for 3 days now. I am finding I need to take the Tramadol a little more often every day, not less, why is that? My memory is so bad lately sometimes I'm not sure when its time to take them all. My left lung is really sore tonight. I think thats from holding my breath but I dont realise I'm doing it until it becomes really painful. I just dont know if I just need to ride it all out and wait for everything to level out, or if I should stop taking something or everything. Most of them run out on Friday anyway. I do like the way some of the meds help shut out the images in my head. I was only just holding the past out before the accident, now it fights for space in my head with the accident and C. I dont know why this happened. What would you do?
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I would take nineteen's advice here. Tell your doctor. If you can't speak to your doctor... write it all out like you did here (print this page if necessary) and give it to them.
As it was your friend who died,of course your issues are different, but none of it will be shocking or overwhelming or unforgivable to a trained counselor,especially one specialized in guiding a patient through all the turbulent,but necessary,steps through grief,towards healing.
Best of luck to you,hon,with everything.
I agree with TerriP, and the need to take all the meds is probably a need to feel different or out of it...
thats is a lot to sort through, and you seemed concerned about the amount of the medication, I would contact your doctor.
i hAad a broioken anckle.
it took mnme till now tro start derrivoing on the highway agian and at nigght. it takes time and each day brings new challeges.
the truth is all the meds in the world are not always the answer sometimes they help, butu have to deal with your feelings in your onw way. love yourself.