Posted by missliz on August 5, 2002, at 2:48:30
In reply to How Parnate saved my butt, posted by cybercafe on August 4, 2002, at 19:44:58
Yes, Parnate rocks! And yes, healthy people find daytime TV just gruesome. I put my life back together with MAOIs too, but I had to go out and get it. Life doesn't come over and drag you away from Oprah. You need a plan.
You sound lonely, and you need to get out. Structured activity would be best; It's hard to go back into the world after you've been sick and isolated. I don't know what options there are where you live, but taking a course at a community college can be good- If all you do is relearn how to show up every day on time it's a good start. I did this and wound up with a batchelors degree. Or volunteer work- structured and easy to get, and free. No tedious financial aid forms. I'm sure there are other possibilities. Those are the two I used.
I don't know how long you've been on the Parnate, but it takes a couple of months to work completely. You have to get used to the diet, settle down the insomnia, and grapple with the big question; Are you ready to be well? It can take some getting used to. Start thinking about what you'd like to do more than watch TV. Make some inquiries. When you're ready MAOIs have this way of just letting you move on.
Something that's helping me now, as I'm pretty housebound with injuries, is a library card. Reading does so much more for your head and your loneliness than TV. Since it demands total engagement you don't notice the other stuff as much. And you're going to need something to talk to people about... ;)Miss Liz
Another thing that helps, try to take a nice walk most days. Get out, look around,get a little exercise. It's another way to re-engage the world. And get away from the TV.
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