Shyness was always a problem for me. In addition to shyness, I was also consumed with others' perception of me. Approximately two years into my disability, I was prescribed Zoloft for anxiety. After being on Zoloft for about 45 days, I noticed that I was no longer shy or self conscious. I learned that Zoloft somehow removes shyness and self consciousness.
When my physiatrist prescribed Zoloft I was thinking that the last thing I wanted was another pill. In hindsight, I now believe that it was the best pill I have ever taken.
I know this is somewhat off topic and not pertaining to your vent however, being shy and self conscious is a terrible thing when it is heaped on top of paralysis.
My hopes and best wishes for your health,
Brien
On Jul 18, 2006, at 10:59 AM, Angelique Novak wrote:
Jerry-
I've always been that shy! Even before my injury. A teacher's nightmare, I questioned everything on a different level.
My RT said something like that about the conversion stuff, when I told him what happened the last time I went in for a surgery. He was amazed that they didn't have LP-10s, and that they called is employer company to see if they could supply one.
I was switched over to my vent that time for the surgery and recovery. That was a pain for my mom, she switched it over.
I don't see why they didn't have at least 1 LP-10 somewhere in the entire hospital. They had just bought many PLV-100s, and the RTs had no idea how to program them yet! Fantastic for the few ventilator dependent people needing surgery, right?
At least the RT wasn't pissy about that last time. But she was younger. The older ones are usually bitchy, especially when they see I use an LP-10.
-Angelique [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Angelique:You are so shy about expressing your feelings! Probably what was meant when they said your LP10 settings "don't jive" with the PLV-100, is that the inspiratory setting is a different unit. The LP vents use inspiratory time, and it's Liters per minute on the PLV-100. There is a table for conversion. Don't ask me why; they should use the same inunits. Jerry
