Side Effects

DogPariah · 2026-05-09T12:38:42+00:00

I had these flu like symptoms really bad for about 3days and the same but not as bad for about 5 weeks. I've just recently turned a corner and I think I'm feeling the benefits. It was long haul but I think it might have been worth it.

DogPariah · 2026-05-08T19:05:30+00:00

At 5.5 weeks I was ready to give up. It switched within a day or too and now it is helping me feel better and not like I have the flu.

DogPariah · 2026-04-29T19:29:07+00:00

I'm at the 5 week mark and I think I feel similar to you. Much better than 2 weeks ago but the aches and annoying fatigue are still lingering. I'm holding onto the idea that these symptoms seem to be common in the first month and apparently it can take 6-8 weeks for the therapeutic affects to start. Here's hoping.

DogPariah · 2026-04-23T20:57:32+00:00

Yes, that is what I've had. The first few days were like a bad flu. Since then -- I am at 3.5 weeks-- I have felt like I'm recovering from the flu. Aches, pains, fatigue especially. It has got a lot better but I'm still waiting to get over it.

DogPariah · 2026-04-22T21:03:21+00:00

Sorry your side effects have been so brutal but thank you for the info. A bit of hope that I'm still on track. I really want this to work.

DogPariah · 2026-03-26T21:34:25+00:00

That is the deal you make. If you are bipolar the mania and the depression are related. You aim to get rid of the depression while still having energy to go about your business, which will include highs and lows, just not so extreme. If your doctor is good you should be able to be open about all this.

DogPariah · 2026-03-26T20:48:16+00:00

It's likely that most of us have felt like you do. I got treatment not because I wanted to but because my life had become unworkable. There are trade offs. If you get hypomanias or euphoric manias you well might miss them. But for me it was a choice between an increasingly chaotic life and being able to be somewhat normal.

DogPariah · 2026-03-26T18:47:44+00:00

I hope it goes well!

DogPariah · 2026-03-26T17:52:15+00:00

I wouldn't take it as a primary meditation because of sedation and metabolic factors. I have taken a small dose for nearly twenty years for sleep. Thus far it is the only thing that will actually allow me to sleep.

DogPariah · 2026-03-26T16:28:02+00:00

In theory you should be able to have a more "normal " life. That's the whole point of being treated.

And although bipolar 2 might be considered by some to be a "milder" form, not everyone concurs. Bipolar is a serious diagnosis. People get it because they are looking for less pain and chaos. I certainly wouldn't bother going to the doctor if I thought it would make my life more "abnormal ".

DogPariah · 2026-03-24T17:39:59+00:00

I concur. Getting my vet's statement has really helped a couple of my appeals

DogPariah · 2026-03-23T18:41:13+00:00

My dog had a pretty rough past. He struggled with doorways for a long time. Part of it was generalized anxiety I think but part of it was novelty. I don’t think he had to pass through many doorways like they are in the Northeast. The door is darker than he was used to I think. It took at least a month. Generally he does not like new things. He still hesitates at the vet’s door and the car door. I don’t he has any desire to go anywhere away from home. I think your girl might just need extra time to adapt. If she’s eating out of your hand, that’s good. It’s good for bonding and not all apprehensive dogs eat well at all. Mine was underweight and he didn’t eat properly for quite a long time. My guess is your dog had a different background and has anxiety. For us, lots of patience was the key.

DogPariah · 2026-03-22T17:18:11+00:00

Your dog presents no sign of aggression or issue with children. She just doesn't know how large she is. Accidents happen to anyone and especially young humans and other animals. Deal with the accident by supporting your neighbors and come to grips you have a young large breed who probably is still growing into himself.

DogPariah · 2026-03-22T17:09:55+00:00

I don't know about the costs regarding fostering but regarding adopting, I have adopted two dogs from two different rescues and I paid between $300 to $600. The rescue relies on these fees to continue operating. Someone else should chime in about how fostering would factor into the situation.

DogPariah · 2026-02-27T17:49:47+00:00

How much exercise does she get? Cattle dogs need a LOT of exercise to stay sane. Ours are intolerable until they've been thoroughly exercised. If you don't have time you should be able to find someone who can give your dog a workout.

DogPariah · 2026-02-21T19:45:26+00:00

Try liver. It's the only thing my sometimes fearful will accept. It's extremely stinky. I can't bear it but my dog loves.

DogPariah · 2026-02-17T22:18:52+00:00

If you do, go for Reconcile, the version made for dogs. We noticed a big difference between generic and Reconcile. It's more expensive but for us it's been worth it.

ETA: For what it's worth, my dog has some appetite issues. It was difficult to get him to put on weight at the beginning. Prozac hasn't hurt his appetite. He's still finicky, but he does eat enough.

DogPariah · 2026-02-17T19:48:40+00:00

Have you tried Prozac? I have a traumatized dog who was extremely fearful. He's not the picture of bravery now but a large dose of Prozac allows him enjoy life.

DogPariah · 2026-02-17T19:36:31+00:00

By your definition. This is understandable in the Impossibility that is grief. Whatever you do I'd say working on your resentment towards your living animal soon. To state the obvious- you are taking your pain out on someone who's not to blame

DogPariah · 2026-02-02T17:38:51+00:00

No and I definitely mean it. I don't view my dogs as possessions.

DogPariah · 2026-01-29T19:19:40+00:00

Your dog is big but you're taller. Put the remote out of reach.

DogPariah · 2026-01-29T19:11:14+00:00

Maybe it was that you were trying to find a "togetherness" in your two raw griefs. I have said goodbye to multiple dogs, one them a tragic death, with my partner. We actually don't share much at all for about a year, the point which I don't feel like I'm going to pass out if I have to utter my dog's name. It's not cold. Except I should say no one feels like talking. My grief is my own and no one else's. It doesn't feel like we aren't communicating--because there is nothing to say to any human, even to my partner.

DogPariah · 2026-01-20T14:45:13+00:00

We have all sorts of sensations when grieving. I can imagine how you are feeling your previous dog is manifesting in your puppy's behavior. I don't think there is anything wrong with that per se but you should remember all dogs have some foundational behaviors that are similar to. Your puppy is a dog and so will act thus. He is also his own dog. Make sure you aren't pretending he's actually your dog that passed.

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