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Posted by cakes on August 10, 2000, at 9:05:37
I know it's only been a couple of days. Just wondering if you noticed any difference with the Vitamin E/sweating?
Thanks, Cakes
Posted by Greg on August 10, 2000, at 9:09:46
In reply to Shar, a question for you..., posted by cakes on August 10, 2000, at 9:05:37
Milady Shar,
If this is working for you, PLEASE let me know! I've been in the sweat from Hell ever since I started the Paxil...
And, good morning cakes! I hope you are doing well.
Hugs,
Greg> I know it's only been a couple of days. Just wondering if you noticed any difference with the Vitamin E/sweating?
>
> Thanks, Cakes
Posted by cakes on August 10, 2000, at 10:19:31
In reply to Re: Shar, a question for you..., posted by Greg on August 10, 2000, at 9:09:46
Hi Greg,
Is the Paxil working any better for you? I didn't have a problem with sweating on it, but I certainly have it with Effexor. I get really bad head sweats at night and am restless because of it. I'm hoping to find something over the counter before trying a prescription.
I've seen in some previous posts that you've been down. I hope things pick up for you soon.
Let me know how you're doing. Keep your chin up. I'm rooting for you!!!:^) Cakes
Posted by Greg on August 10, 2000, at 11:04:55
In reply to Re: Shar, a question for you... » Greg, posted by cakes on August 10, 2000, at 10:19:31
Hi Cakes,
No, the Paxil isn't doing anything for me at all and things are still heading in a downward direction. The only thing I'm taking that works is the Xanax for my anxiety. If someone would have told me that depression and anxiety sucked so bad, I'd have passed on the whole thing.... ;^)
Still haven't scheduled my therapy appt, maybe it's time to stop procrastinating. But I do it so well...
Thanks for asking about me, it's always comforting to know that someone cares.
Hugs,
Greg
Posted by cakes on August 10, 2000, at 12:41:35
In reply to Re: Shar, a question for you... » cakes, posted by Greg on August 10, 2000, at 11:04:55
Greg,
Have you ever been in therapy before? (Just thought maybe a bad experience might have outweighed opening a can of worms.)
If not, and it is that can of worms that's holding you back, maybe you need to open that can, and feed those worms to the fish in order to feel better. Maybe those worms are your underlying problem.I went to therapy after my mother died. (We were very close. Her death was quick, 4 months after discovering cancer.) I had finally reached the age where my mother and I could become friends, 18, and she was suddenly gone. My aunt suggested I go to therapy as I was having a hard time dealing with accepting, adjusting. I had a great deal of guilt-the reasons are endless. Anyway, I made an appointment with a psychiatrist who was old enough to be my triple great grandfather. I went once a week for about two months, and nothing was accomplished. The thing that aggrivated me most was, and this may sound silly, but he would curse and try to make lite. It was almost as if he was trying to be cool. Anyway, on that last visit, his last words to me were, "I'm not going to to put you on any medications yet as I don't feel you are going to hurt yourself or others." I was so upset by that statement. He obviously didn't understand that I missed my mother. From his statement, I gathered that he hadn't heard a word I said.
Needless to say, I never went back and never sought any other help.
In retrospect, he probably did understand and knew a hated life and knew I was wondering how I could live without her. But, what I really should have done was looked for a therapist I could somehow relate to, a female, maybe someone younger. I may not have suffered for so long. Although I've never had the desire to harm others (!)I have thought of suicide; doesn't everyone at least once in their life? I do believe if I would have had help dealing with it 11 years ago, I would be a much stronger, different person today. (FYI-I have since come to terms!! My depression and anxiety are unrelated.)
What is the moral of my long tedious story, you ask? If you don't like the what's put on your plate, don't go back for seconds. Order something different, more pleasing to the palate.
:] Cakes
Posted by Greg on August 10, 2000, at 13:00:27
In reply to This is not good... » Greg, posted by cakes on August 10, 2000, at 12:41:35
Cakes,
Thanks for the advice! I see my doc today at 3 for the meds, and finally got off my butt and scheduled the therapy appt for Aug 22nd. They're going to try to get me in sooner though. I'm just in one of those jump in front of a train moods today...
I hope the top on that can of worms can be closed as quickly as it's opened...
Thanks for your support, it really does mean a lot to me.
Kind of got off the subject on this thread huh?...
Greg
Posted by cakes on August 10, 2000, at 13:12:27
In reply to Re: This is not good..., posted by Greg on August 10, 2000, at 13:00:27
...and good luck. Keep us all "posted"!
Cakes
Posted by shar on August 10, 2000, at 16:06:39
In reply to Re: This is not good..., posted by Greg on August 10, 2000, at 13:00:27
> Cakes,
> Kind of got off the subject on this thread huh?...
>
Greg,
you are a master of understatement! 8-)No, I don't think there's any difference so far with the Vitamin E. In fact I seem to be having warm flushes/hot flashes now more often...?
I am taking only 400 I.U. My mom says that is too little but it's about 1300 times the RDA! So, I'm still wearing my bandanas! And drinking Gatorade.
Greg,
I'm SO glad to hear you made your appt. to see a therapist. I think of my therapist as someone who will be on my journey with me for a while, and who can provide guidance about navigating the rough waters. Not so much to give me advice, as to help me understand and find my own guiding light within, and to hold on to myself as I am right now and as I grow.You can always ask what their style is and how they approach the therapeutic process, and by all means share with them your concern about the can of worms (in your own words). You are buying a service, they are not being altruistic to see you. Make sure your questions are asked and answered, no matter how "stupid" you may feel.
You should be able to get at least some idea of what they'll be like by their response. Also, you might want to have an idea of what you want to accomplish in therapy--say, over the next six months (where you want to be) and discuss that. (you don't have to stay the six months and you can stay longer! It's just a framework.)
Do not feel down, dahling, or as mommy dearest would say, You do not feel down. She always knows what one feels, if you want her number let me know. 8-)
You deserve to be up, up, up. I'm thinking about you and wishing away the clouds.
Shar
Posted by cakes on August 10, 2000, at 16:19:24
In reply to Re: This is not good...and back to sweating..., posted by shar on August 10, 2000, at 16:06:39
> > Cakes,
> > Kind of got off the subject on this thread huh?...
> >
> Greg,
> you are a master of understatement! 8-)Sorry for babbling. I thought that's what this site was for. Just giving a little insight on my experience, as everyone else seems to do. I see that for some it is okay, and for others it is not.
Forgive me, Cakes.
Posted by shar on August 10, 2000, at 22:19:03
In reply to Re: This is not good...and back to sweating... » shar, posted by cakes on August 10, 2000, at 16:19:24
Cakes,
I was just giving Greg trouble, in a friendly, humorous way. Greg, if you took it seriously, I really do apologize. (I am not so anal as to want to control what people do with the threads.) If you, Cakes, actually wrote that statement about getting off the subject, I apologize profusely to you.
I had hoped the smiley face 8-) would indicate I was kidding.
Please feel free to take threads where you will, Cakes.
Shar
> > > Cakes,
> > > Kind of got off the subject on this thread huh?...
> > >
> > Greg,
> > you are a master of understatement! 8-)
>
> Sorry for babbling. I thought that's what this site was for. Just giving a little insight on my experience, as everyone else seems to do. I see that for some it is okay, and for others it is not.
> Forgive me, Cakes.
Posted by Greg on August 10, 2000, at 22:57:45
In reply to Re: This is not good...and back to sweating...8-), posted by shar on August 10, 2000, at 22:19:03
Shar,
I know you well enough to know when you are giving me a little friendly ribbing. Rest assured that I took it in the spirit you meant it. I love you man!
Big Hug,
Greg
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