Posted by zonked on March 10, 2016, at 20:06:40
In reply to Scott-Resident Pdoc, posted by J Kelly on March 10, 2016, at 11:01:38
I almost said something that might be too dramatic, but I *really* don't know what I would have done without you, SLS. Your experience and wisdom (both your personal experiences and the experiences you've relayed of people you've encountered in your journey) has been so helpful to me and many others.
When in the worst of despair I often thought about your posts which gave me a glimmer of hope, even
far and away from the computer or the smartphone.
I still come here first when I have questions about - well - anything mental health related.This board turned me onto Nardil which has saved my life and provided the support, knowledge, and experience so difficult to find in person.
Knowledgeable, kind, vulnerable, and real - you are everything most psychiatrists should be, but aren't!
(I'm learning to be more vulnerable in therapy -) often I am embarrassed to check in here and see how you're doing because I've left the board for awhile, distracted with other things. But this place has been a constant source of hope and information for me. We, the informed patients sharing information, hope, and experience with each other, is what mental health support is all about...
How ARE you doing, anyway? What are you taking?
This board and you in particular, our humble resident expert, have been SO MUCH MORE valuable to me than 95% of my office visits. Hats off!
-z
Rx regime:
Nardil 90mg/day depression/GAD
Prazosin 2mg ptsd
Fish Oil 4800mg (depression/anxiety benefit? unknown.)
Klonopin 0.5mg sig: 1tb q4h prn anxiety nte 2 tbs. in any 12-hour period (can go 2-3 days without taking it now!)
Doxylamine Succinate 25-50mg prn hs insomniaConsidering adding back Focalin XR at next appointment for bothersome ADHD symptoms.
> > > I sometimes wonder. It's hard to tell.
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> I take this back. You are NOT a side note. You are the resident Pdoc. I cant imagine Babble with out you. It would have shut down a long time ago. You set the tone here. There are no moderators here but single handedly you have managed to keep this site alive. I really believe that. And it helps so many.
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> When I go to do a search on Babble, I often include SLS because I know I will find accurate, often current, and well thought out information.
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> > I hope you, and all the posters who contribute here, know how much your/their insight means to people who come here for not only an ear, but for answers/strategies/and ideas as well.
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> > > I hope this is true. I wish I had a better track record for helping people to feel better.
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> Seriously??? You have helped TONS of posters and lurkers over the years. I'm shocked that you feel this way.
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> > I try not to be lazy in educating myself. I wish I had more to offer here. Its just for me, depression robs me of much of my cognitive ability. Nothing sticks :(
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> > > Yes. I know this very well. Repetition helps.
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> You show great empathy and patience towards others. I am frequently in awe of your unselfish dedication to this site.
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> You may not get paid for your work (and it IS work) but you provide an invaluable service to this community.
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> > Thanks, Jade.
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> > Scott
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> Don't thank me. You are the one who deserves thanks.
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> And please don't be pissed at me for posting this. I just want you to know you are appreciated more than you know.
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> Jade
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