<p>Not sure how old you are but a lot of women report this as they start going through menopause. I have noticed the same thing and I can tell my hormone levels are swinging. I’m 48. Just started noticing the signs the last few months. I had a horrible time concentrating at work this week. It comes and goes throughout the month. Very scary feeling. I’m doing some research on memory, concentration and cognitive issues as women go through menopause - almost all of my friends complain of this. I only take two meds daily (thyroid and statins). Of course, there are meds that can cause this - especially when you are taking multiple ones.</p>
<p>Sorry to go off topic - your post just resonated with me and I felt the need to respond.</p>
<p>For some reason (maybe the huge blizzard we just went through) I was reminded of crabbylady’s request for help on this thread and did some searching to find the outcome of the trial. I figured it had all been done and over with last fall when she first mentioned it coming up. </p>
<p>But it just ended and the verdict was given Tuesday - guilty of of manslaughter, felony assault and driving under the influence. I hope the OP is hanging in there. I’m sure it was tough.</p>
<p>Thank you for posting this, teriwtt. What an awful tragedy - thank God the snowmachiner will be held accountable. I hope this outcome helps bring some small amount of peace to crabbylady and her daughters.</p>
<p>I have used both drugs, one during certain cancer procedures and one in general. I found that ativan made me drowsy (a good thing when I was having the procedures). Xanax, depending on dosage, takes the edge off and, in my case, the heart rate goes down.</p>
<p>Addiction greatly depends on the person. I do take a half xanax to go to sleep every night. (If I don’t I have severe nightmares). I will stop every month for a night or two. I have never needed to increase the dosage for ordinary nights. For nights prior to major medical events I do take a whole one. </p>
<p>You are undergoing extraordinary stress. Let the love of your children, the help of your family and friends, and medication (if you and your doctor find it appropriate) guide you through this very stressful time.</p>
<p>nysmile-crabbylady directed posters to news articles about the tragedy when it first happened, so I think she would be ok with the outcome posting.</p>
<p>crabbylady-I will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts. Wishing you all the best.</p>
<p>nysmile - my-3-sons is correct. She was the one who originally directed us to the link that provided all the information. I think she also provided a link to an organization that people could donate to in his memory, if they felt so inclined because so many people reached out to her in another thread.</p>
<p>teriwtt-thanks for reviving this link. As a former prosecutor, I do think that manslaughter was the correct verdict rather than murder, as being under the influence of alcohol would probably make this a situation of recklessly causing someone’s death rather than intentionally causing it. I would like to see what the sentence is, though, before deciding that this is a “fair” outcome. This drunken young man took the life of a very gifted and giving pediatrician who also had a wife and two daughters.</p>
<p>And I agree that the OP’s actual name is already known to those of us who have followed this tragedy from the beginning.</p>
<p>momof3sons - honestly, having a big fat zero background in anything law-related, some of the subtleties of charges goes in one ear and out the other. But I know it has meaning if you’re the accused, victim or loved one of the victim. I do understand that the sentencing will be another emotional experience for all involved and I’m guessing that they hope the maximum will be given for manslaughter, et al. In the meantime, I’m also hoping that the OP feels a small burden has been lifted from her, knowing this guy will spend time in jail and probably a lot.</p>
<p>I’ve never taken Xanax, but I’ve taken Ativan and Klonopin. I did not like Ativan at all. It did NOT relieve my anxiety, and yet I felt physical effects – less coordination (I’d NEVER drive on it, it affects me that badly even at a low dose) and a general sense of walking around in a fog. It sometimes even increased my anxiety. </p>
<p>With Klonopin, I have no side effects and just feel a lack of anxiety. I take it about once every two or three weeks.</p>
<p>My best friend is currently on Klonopin which they tell her is non-addicting (which she can’t be on for other reasons).</p>
<p>Xanax is good for situational anxiety, taken when needed or before you enter into an anxiety provoked situation.</p>
<p>In posters case, seems like you may need to be on an anti-anxiety med (Prozac, Zoloft, Cymbalta) and add the other, short lasting (Xanax or Klonopin, etc) as needed. Dosing has to be adjusted in response to your needs. Everyone is different.</p>