Posted by LynneDa on March 15, 2004, at 18:28:58
In reply to Hi everyone, posted by Gator on March 15, 2004, at 16:31:21
Well, boy did I miss a lot not being able to check in for a few days!!! Glad to see everyone found their way to social. Be prepared, this will be long cuz I have to catch up with all of you from the last 3 days :-).
For spaciness (Kate?) - have you tried any herbal remedies or vitamins/supplements? I take Omega 3 capsules and it seems to help me. Also, be sure you are taking a multi and maybe throw in some Vitamin B. That seems to help with the spaciness. Also, have you tried taking your AD at night?
Birth control pills - I've been on Lex and BCP and haven't found myself pregnant yet! I've heard varying things, that the interaction isn't as bad as antibiotics, but there could be a slight lessening in the BCP's effectiveness. Haven't got a definitive answer though.
Mystic - you sound great!!! One thing you may want to consider. I am told (& could be so wrong) that the meds help your brain make new pathways. So, would taking the Xanax regularly help your brain combat anxiety long term? Don't know, but it's a thought that maybe will help motivate you to take it when you need it:-).
Emily, you're sounding much better too! Hang in there and you're almost past the worst of the s/e's.
Gator - it is good to hear the ending to your story. I hope you and your husband can grow together through this.
In general, feeling better grows on you. If you sleep better, have more days without anxiety, start thinking more positively about yourself, have the energy to eat and care for yourself - it all just wraps into a big snowball that keeps growing as you push along your path!
I take 20mg - started at 10, upped after 2 months and have been at 20 for about 3 months. I'm in about the same time frame as Mrs. C. I believe. I still struggle with insomnia and bouts of down times before my period. I think I have some issues with anger and low self-esteem that I could deal with in therapy, but just haven't picked up the phone to make that call. I don't know if I have the energy yet to deal with all that therapy will dredge up.
I bought a treadmill this weekend and have used it twice - yesterday and this morning. Hoping that will help with the energy and insomnia.
I think for women, depression is hard because we are counted on in so many ways and our self-esteem is so wrapped in being that good caretaker. We often forget to care for ourselves or ask for help. I spent so much time in my first marriage caring for my ex with all his issues, I totally depleted myself. What I did was not good for him either.
JLynne (good name!) - your ex-husband clearly does not deserve you. Now that you are on your own and on the way to recovery, I know you will start discovering things about yourself you either forgot or never realized were there. Loneliness is hard, but a lonely marriage is even worse. Hang in there, give yourself some time to recover and be open to your true self!
I guess that's enough for one night! I'm glad you all are here and it is good to read your posts. Thanks for all your wisdom and support :-)
~ LynneP.S. I'm in St. Louis, Central time. Also, Mystic do be careful about your email address. I did that early on and I get the nastiest spam now. Truly offensive :-(.
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