Posted by dazedandconfused on September 3, 2003, at 16:11:24
In reply to Re: 1st post: How can you tell if meds are working?? » dazedandconfused, posted by Mimi on September 2, 2003, at 20:36:19
Mimi,
Thank you for your post!! I am a 35 yo female. I had never even considered schizofrinia (sp?), no one had ever mentioned it as a possiblity, but I will look into it. This is so difficult to describe and I don't feel like I am doing a very good job.
I don't really remember feeling any differently when I was younger. I guess I can feel certain feelings and sensations, its just that I don't notice them. Again, its more of a feeling of being out of touch. For example, if someone asked if I had a headache, I would think about it and be able to respond yes or no (this is a minor headache I am talking here). In other words, I would know if I had a headache and I would be able to feel it. But unless I made a conscious effort to "check in" I would normally not notice it.
Its just so frustrating becuase I can't help my PDOC much if I can't determine whether or nor my meds are working....
Thank you for your help! And congrats on getting married!!
dandconfused,
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> How old are you? And can you remember any moment of your life when you had feelings and sensations?
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> What you describe might be deemed to fall into the schizophrenic category. Don't worry: I'm somewhere in that category and I'm learning about emotions now and maybe regaining some. The brain is an amazing healing organ.
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> Sports are a good way to connect to your body in a visceral sense until you can feel otherwise.
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> I've had years when I did not feel a thing except pain and sadness. Now I'm engaged to be married and have been able to feel happiness at times. This has been the best year of my life and I'm at midlife! I've been medicated for five years now and had multiple ECT treatments less than two years ago.
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> Keep the faith. Much depends on life circumstances and your social support network. This site is a wonderful place!
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> Mimi
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