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Posted by bluedog on December 18, 2002, at 13:19:51
In reply to stop making sense » bluedog, posted by BeardedLady on December 18, 2002, at 12:44:39
woof woof - I'm glad to see your feeling a bit more up again. Really nice talking to you again
I'm going to bed now. Since I've returned to work and slipped back into depression my sleep hygiene has basically gone "up the creek (or is it "down the creek") without a paddle. It's 3.00am where I live but I'm wide awake!!! and I have to somehow get up for work in a few hours. I already know my alarm is going to create a crisis in my system in a few hours time.
So I'm now officially signing off for the night (sorry, I meant morning) and ooil talk to you when I return to the land of the waking AND the living (because I'm a zombie and a member of the walking dead during my waking hours at the moment due to this pesky depression that plagues me!) but I'm hoping this is simply an adjustment phase to being back at work and I will experience joy again soon!!!
I never realized just HOW uplifting this message board can be until now and that supportive posts definitely do help when your experiencing trouble in your mind :)
see ya Beardy
warm regards
bluedog
Posted by BeardedLady on December 18, 2002, at 15:01:05
In reply to Re: stop making sense » BeardedLady, posted by bluedog on December 18, 2002, at 13:19:51
Posted by oracle on December 19, 2002, at 0:25:24
In reply to Re: Fish oil is not a drug? - LARRY HOOVER » BeardedLady, posted by bluedog on December 18, 2002, at 10:17:50
Posted by linkadge on December 19, 2002, at 11:08:55
In reply to Fish oil isn't a drug? Everything taken is a drug (nm), posted by oracle on December 19, 2002, at 0:25:24
I am taking 6 g of standard fish oil,
I have noticed a few good things.
It seems to really help with the Celexa
apathy. I didn't notice at first, but then
I was watching star wars on TV, and I
couldn't believe it, I was interested in
it, it wasn't like, oh it's just a movie.I have also noticed that colors are deeper
and ritcher, and the dirty winter snow
doesn't look quite so depressing and ugly.Linkadge
Posted by ShelliR on December 19, 2002, at 14:31:52
In reply to Re: stop making sense » BeardedLady, posted by bluedog on December 18, 2002, at 13:19:51
I just remembered that blue fish is the name of
of brand of casual (but expensive) clothing that I think is manufactured in Taos, New Mexico. (They also carry it at a little store near me--on the east coast)Shelli
Posted by BeardedLady on December 19, 2002, at 15:43:51
In reply to Trivia » bluedog, posted by ShelliR on December 19, 2002, at 14:31:52
Posted by ShelliR on December 19, 2002, at 18:24:24
In reply to Is it kinda like Fresh Produce clothing? (nm) » ShelliR, posted by BeardedLady on December 19, 2002, at 15:43:51
Posted by bluedog on December 19, 2002, at 23:32:28
In reply to Trivia » bluedog, posted by ShelliR on December 19, 2002, at 14:31:52
I haven't heard of the clothing but I like the name.
It's the sort of name that they would give to surfwear here in Australia!!!
That's where I'm from Beardy, Singapore was a good guess though!!!!!
keep well all
bluedog
Posted by HannahBeGood on December 20, 2002, at 3:01:46
In reply to Re: Trivia - Beardy and » ShelliR, posted by bluedog on December 19, 2002, at 23:32:28
Hate to butt in, I know nothing about supplements, and I'm new here (posting that is, been reading for sev'l years).But, Blue dog , are you aware of the now-famous contemporary 'bluedog' paintings by a fellow out of New Orleans? I'ved often wondered if your name is some sort of reference to his art. I lived in N.O. in the mid-eighties and they were beginning to catch on then. N.O. has lots of galleries and by the time I moved, 'buedog' had become ubiquitous, at least in lower La. and he also went national turning up in mag ads now and then. Did he do a Smirnoff vodka print in their artist series? I'm not sure~Just babbling, oh, and to make this post subject-appropriate, how can you who take handfulls of supplements daily do it? I mean swallow all those capsules and orbs, etc. My mom-in-law takes, I think, 17 Shaklee vits/minerals, etc., every a.m. I have trouble getting Darvocet or Soma down, along with the 4 other meds I take daily. If I remember my multiple, b12 and E, it's a red-letter day for me. And I MUST eat something after swallowing almost any pill, lg. or small, or it sticks in my throat. Liquids just don't cut it.
p.s. If you're not familiar with the 'bluedog' artist, I'll try to find a graphic on the web.
Posted by bluedog on December 20, 2002, at 3:32:56
In reply to Re: More Trivia - Beardy,Shelli,and Bluedog » bluedog, posted by HannahBeGood on December 20, 2002, at 3:01:46
> But, Blue dog , are you aware of the now-famous contemporary 'bluedog' paintings by a fellow out of New Orleans? I'ved often wondered if your name is some sort of reference to his art. I lived in N.O. in the mid-eighties and they were beginning to catch on then. N.O. has lots of galleries and by the time I moved, 'buedog' had become ubiquitous, at least in lower La. and he also went national turning up in mag ads now and then. Did he do a Smirnoff vodka print in their artist series? I'm not sure~Just babbling.
No I'm not familiar with this art at all and my posting name is not related to this. Heres a link to the story behind my posting name. see http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20021206/msgs/33214.html
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> p.s. If you're not familiar with the 'bluedog' artist, I'll try to find a graphic on the web.I'd love a link to a graphic on the web if you can find one :) :).
==================================================================================================>Oh, and to make this post subject-appropriate, how can you who take handfulls of supplements daily do it? I mean swallow all those capsules and orbs, etc. My mom-in-law takes, I think, 17 Shaklee vits/minerals, etc., every a.m. I have trouble getting Darvocet or Soma down, along with the 4 other meds I take daily. If I remember my multiple, b12 and E, it's a red-letter day for me. And I MUST eat something after swallowing almost any pill, lg. or small, or it sticks in my throat. Liquids just don't cut it.
Alright, in order to avoid being sanctioned by Dr Bob for innapropriate posts on the med board I can tell you the following:-
1.I always take my supplements with food. (except for my L-Tyrosine and DLPA supplements wich should be taken on their own half an hour before food)
2.If they are water soluble (my L-Tyr and DLPA supps are water soluble and I find it doesn't upset my tummy this way either) I will actually dissolve my supplements in a glass of water to make it easier for me to take.
3. I am currently in the process of rationalising my supp regime to try and minimize the number of pills I take each day.
4.For all my pills and capsules but especially those big hard to swallow pills I actually first take a mouthful of water, then I slip the pill into my mouth (through tightly closed lips so the water doesn't dribble down my chin) so that the pill ends up sort of floating in the middle of this mouthful of water and then I take another larger sip of water as I swallow the pill. I find this tends to lubricate the pills and they don't tend to get stuck in the back of my throat this way.
kind regards
bluedog
Posted by BeardedLady on December 20, 2002, at 6:55:04
In reply to Re: More Trivia - Beardy,Shelli,and Bluedog » HannahBeGood, posted by bluedog on December 20, 2002, at 3:32:56
Love 'em. Kitchy as they are now, they're still endearing.
beardy
Posted by BeardedLady on December 20, 2002, at 6:56:10
In reply to Re: More Trivia - Beardy,Shelli,and Bluedog » HannahBeGood, posted by bluedog on December 20, 2002, at 3:32:56
Posted by ShelliR on December 21, 2002, at 20:18:02
In reply to Re: More Trivia - Beardy,Shelli,and Bluedog » bluedog, posted by HannahBeGood on December 20, 2002, at 3:01:46
Posted by bluedog on December 22, 2002, at 0:59:48
In reply to The Blue Dogs of George Rodrigue » bluedog, posted by BeardedLady on December 20, 2002, at 6:55:04
Hannah and Beardy
Thank you for introducing me to the Blue Dog art. I LOVE it. Those expressive eyes really reflect the inner turmoil that I always seem to experience but does it in such a way that it actually cheers me up. I have copied all the pictures from the site that Beardy provided the link to onto my system and everyday I will paste a new picture as my background wallpaper on my desktop to reflect my mood for the day.
After my first week back at work I have pasted the following picture onto my desktop http://www.georgerodrigue.com/topsyturvy.htm as this accurately reflects my current state of mind.
I'm almost certain that the bluedog art must have used the Blue Heeler as it's inspiration. Heres a link to some photos of a Blue Heeler with it's family see http://www.cattledog.com.au/gallery31_40/photogallery38.htm ( Note: Blue Heelers are called Australian Cattle Dogs outside of Australia)
I forgot to add to my list of reasons behind my posting name that in Australia police officer are affectionately referred to as "Blue Heelers" which is a very positive description in comparison to the derogatory description of "pigs" that is often used and that I personally find rather offensive. There is even a popular TV series in Australia that is called "Blue Heelers".
By the way Hannah, did my advice on taking your supplements help at all?
kind regards
bluedog
Posted by IsoM on December 22, 2002, at 1:57:02
In reply to Re: Blue Dogs - HannahBeGood and » BeardedLady, posted by bluedog on December 22, 2002, at 0:59:48
Posted by HannahBeGood on December 22, 2002, at 4:16:58
In reply to Re: More Trivia - Beardy,Shelli,and Bluedog » HannahBeGood, posted by bluedog on December 20, 2002, at 3:32:56
Bluedog~
Thanks for the 'supplemental' tips. I do not eat regular, well-balanced meals~I graze~I've had 'food apathy' for sev'l mos, but I really do need to start doing all those real-life get off your rear things (eating well, taking vits, exercising regularly) & HELLO Hannah, developing a better regulated sleep program! It's 3;55 a.m. my time~if I ever want to truly recover, work again etc, etc, etc...I am going to check out the supplements. But, I sure wish I cd. find most everything I need in one combination, and simply add to, as needed.
I see Beardy gave you the exact I was going send u tonight-thank you Beardy. I haven't seen much of his work in several years (been SOOOOOOOOO involved w/family, birth, deaths, my on mounting illness which finally spilled over my home-made dams) and I like his color-play, dogs are my great love and his bluedog certainly does have that 'look in his eye' that I have felt many a time. (Like 'how did I get here? am I having fun? is this real or am I just a dream or, maybe, some silly character someone doodled out & then ruthlessly exposed me to the multitudes? And, I'm, like, paralyzed or something, why can't I just walk out of this lttle, bitty box...?
EVERYBODY is lookin' at me, and they're staring...that is so rude; or maybe I really am the magnificent blue creature I always thought I was, and they can't take there eyes off me...errr, NO, too weird...Something's just a bit off here, not good,eeeeeeeeeee, I think I'm freakin' here...!)
Glad u liked 'em~I GOTTA turn in~
HBG
Posted by BeardedLady on December 22, 2002, at 7:02:26
In reply to we call the dogs Blue Heelers in Canada... (nm) » bluedog, posted by IsoM on December 22, 2002, at 1:57:02
Posted by bluedog on December 22, 2002, at 10:28:40
In reply to Re: More Trivia - Beardy,Shelli,and Bluedog, posted by HannahBeGood on December 22, 2002, at 4:16:58
> Thanks for the 'supplemental' tips. I do not eat regular, well-balanced meals~I graze~
There is nothing wrong with grazing as long as over the course of the day the foods you graze on add up to a relatively balanced diet providing you with all the necessary nutrients you need to keep you going.
==================================================================================================>I've had 'food apathy' for sev'l mos, but I really do need to start doing all those real-life get off your rear things (eating well, taking vits, exercising regularly)
For me all of the above things were the relatively easy part, just don't try to do to much at once. What I did was change to change only ONE bad habit at a time until it became a natural part of my routine!! Do any more and you'll overwhelm yourself and just end up feeling worse. This was a long hard lesson for me to learn.
==================================================================================================>& HELLO Hannah, developing a better regulated sleep program! It's 3;55 a.m. my time~if I ever want to truly recover, work again etc, etc, etc...
Now this is a COMPLETELY different matter altogether and is the part of my routine that I find the hardest to discipline myself on. In fact the more depressed I get the later I tend to go to bed. For some reason my brain chemicals finally seem to stabilise between 3.00am to 4.00am in the morning and all of a sudden I'm feeling OK and even able to concentrate on rather complicated principles and concepts that I can't seem to do at any other time.
Last week was my first week back at work after a 4 month sick leave period and within two days I became so severely depressed that I ended up going to bed at 4.00am twice during the week and the earliest I got to bed during the week was 1.30am. I am certain that this played the major role in my coming down with a viral infection by Friday and I had to call in sick in my first week back (with a feeling of enormous guilt because I know that my Human Resources Manager has NIL understanding or sympathy for sufferers of depression and I hate to think what he is thinking about me)
Anyway it's now midnight where I live and I'm going "bite the bullet" and exercise some discipline and I am now signing off for the night to go to bed a bit earlier for once!!!!! I hope it will have a positive effect on my mood and concentration at work tomorrow. :).
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> I am going to check out the supplements. But, I sure wish I cd. find most everything I need in one combination, and simply add to, as needed.Don't get too stressed about the supplement thingy as this will create more anxiety and confusion than you probably need. There are some basic things which I personally believe will help almost everyone's general well being but there is no need to go overboard. I went through a period where I became absolutely obsessed about this supplement thingy and it made me so anxious that I literally got sick worrying too much about taking the right or perfect combinations of supplements. This is why I am currently re-assessing my entire supplement plan and to rationalise my plan to the basic essentials only and to only add extra supplements when I experience specific problems or symptoms.
I am not going to push any supplement advice onto you but if you really want my opinion I will be more than happy to give you some basic advice. I know that Larry Hoover and IsoM will also be able to give you some good, balanced and non-biased advice on supplements. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS ASK and then you can pick and choose from the advice that is given and choose the supplements that your "gut feelings" (and your budget) tell you will be right for you. By the way I think the advice that I would give you would in all probability be pretty similar to the advice that Larry Hoover and IsoM will be able to give you but of course there will individual differences because we are all different.
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> I see Beardy gave you the exact I was going send u tonight-thank you Beardy. I haven't seen much of his work in several years (been SOOOOOOOOO involved w/family, birth, deaths, my on mounting illness which finally spilled over my home-made dams) and I like his color-play, dogs are my great love and his bluedog certainly does have that 'look in his eye' that I have felt many a time. (Like 'how did I get here? am I having fun? is this real or am I just a dream or, maybe, some silly character someone doodled out & then ruthlessly exposed me to the multitudes? And, I'm, like, paralyzed or something, why can't I just walk out of this lttle, bitty box...?
>
> EVERYBODY is lookin' at me, and they're staring...that is so rude; or maybe I really am the magnificent blue creature I always thought I was, and they can't take there eyes off me...errr, NO, too weird...Something's just a bit off here, not good,eeeeeeeeeee, I think I'm freakin' here...!)
>
> Glad u liked 'em~I GOTTA turn in~Thanks again HBG for the info on the Blue Dog art. Like I said I LOVE it :) :).
warm regards
bluedog
Posted by IsoM on December 22, 2002, at 12:34:43
In reply to Yes, but do you call COPS blue heelers in Canada? (nm) » IsoM, posted by BeardedLady on December 22, 2002, at 7:02:26
Funny thing is, Beardy, I don't know what the slang term is. All I have called them is 'the police' - at work among coworkers & among my friends. We have municipal or city police, & then we have the federal who are the RCMP. Even in my young, drug taking days, I've never had anything but good & helpful experiences with them, & seen a real sense of humour among many of them.
Posted by bluedog on December 22, 2002, at 23:41:53
In reply to Re: Yes, but do you call COPS blue heelers in Canada? » BeardedLady, posted by IsoM on December 22, 2002, at 12:34:43
> Funny thing is, Beardy, I don't know what the slang term is. All I have called them is 'the police' - at work among coworkers & among my friends. We have municipal or city police, & then we have the federal who are the RCMP. Even in my young, drug taking days, I've never had anything but good & helpful experiences with them, & seen a real sense of humour among many of them.
AAWw Iso
Even us "country bumpkins" all the way down here in Aussie-land know that the the Canadian police ride around on horses all day wearing bright red jackets and that they are called "Mounties" by all and sundry the world over :) :). Like yourself I am deeply offended by derogatory terms used for the police and can never feel comfortable using any of these terms. Like you I have nothing but respect for police officers and the VERY difficult job they have to perform.... usually under the spotlight of a very unsympathetic media. As a matter of interest the police service in the city where I live has a mounted division and people really love watching pairs of mounted police patrolling the city streets. It's great seeing the looks of wonder in the eyes of small children (you can include me in this description) as they ride past.
I have added a link to a web site run by an individual police officer in Australia that provides links to the various police services that operate in and around Australia. There are also some links to worldwide police departments included. If you look "really hard" down the page you will even see a link to the homepage of "Royal Canadian Mounted Police". see http://members.iinet.net.au/~oneilg/police/index.html.
By the way, another thing that I forgot to add to my list regarding my posting name is that the police in Australia are also affectionately referred to as "The Boys (and Girls) in BLUE". So you can see that the word "blue" is used in many contexts that are significant in Australia which again is part of the reason that I chose my particular posting name.
I am home sick again today with a very solid viral infection/dose of the flu. Can anyone tell me whether there are any negative drug interactions between Prozac, Diazepam and Paracetemol. I have been holding off trying for some relief from my symptoms with some Paracetemol because I don't want to discover there is some horrible interaction between my Prescription meds and Paracetemol.
Thanks and warm regards
bluedog
Posted by IsoM on December 23, 2002, at 12:38:23
In reply to Re: Yes, but do you call COPS blue heelers in Canada?, posted by bluedog on December 22, 2002, at 23:41:53
I realise you're kidding about them dressed in red riding horses all day - but the last time I actually saw a "Mountie" riding a horse was in Vancouver's huge Stanley Park & that was back in 1969! We're more likely to see police on biccycles for the ease they can manoveur in city streets. I think the RCMP may have red coats still but strictly for holiday functions. I can't reacll anyone calling them Mounties either - probably a long ago push to drop the association with horses only.
Bluedog, why not post your question of med interaction in a new thread to catch posters attention? I'm sure it's lost here & I can't answer it - sorry.
Posted by BeardedLady on December 23, 2002, at 12:41:56
In reply to Re: Yes, but do you call COPS blue heelers in Canada?, posted by bluedog on December 22, 2002, at 23:41:53
Posted by Larry Hoover on December 23, 2002, at 12:51:00
In reply to Re: Yes, but do you call COPS blue heelers in Canada?, posted by bluedog on December 22, 2002, at 23:41:53
> I am home sick again today with a very solid viral infection/dose of the flu. Can anyone tell me whether there are any negative drug interactions between Prozac, Diazepam and Paracetemol. I have been holding off trying for some relief from my symptoms with some Paracetemol because I don't want to discover there is some horrible interaction between my Prescription meds and Paracetemol.
>
> Thanks and warm regards
> bluedogSorry you're sick. Paracetemol (acetominophen in the civilized world <wink>) and diazepam are both substrates for two enzymes, but each has yet a third to deal with it separately. You might find slightly enhanced effects from the diazepam, but the fluoxetine uses a different enzyme altogether.
Drink lots of fluids, rest, and Merry Christmas.
Lar
Posted by bluedog on December 23, 2002, at 20:19:14
In reply to Re: drug interactions, posted by Larry Hoover on December 23, 2002, at 12:51:00
Thank you all for all the advice!!!
1. I realise you're kidding about them dressed in red riding horses all day - but the last time I actually saw a "Mountie" riding a horse was in Vancouver's huge Stanley Park & that was back in 1969! We're more likely to see police on biccycles for the ease they can manoveur in city streets. I think the RCMP may have red coats still but strictly for holiday functions. I can't reacll anyone calling them Mounties either - probably a long ago push to drop the association with horses only.
Iso
Looks like they call Australian Cattle Dogs Blue Heelers in some areas of the USA as well!! See this great story about "Blue" the blue heeler who saved his owner from an alligator in Florida.
( see http://www.sptimes.com/News/072701/State/Blue_fights_off_gator.shtml. )Regarding the "Mounties" I'm pretty sure that this term is probably used more often outside of Canada than by the Canadians themselves. Like you say the red coats and horses are more than likely for public relation purposes only and for the benefit of tourists on holiday functions.
==================================================================================================2. you can call any pharmacist to find out! (nm)
Beardy thanks again!
I should have done this right away...silly me (<slaps palm against forehead>)
==================================================================================================3.Sorry you're sick. Paracetemol (acetominophen in the civilized world <wink>) and diazepam are both substrates for two enzymes, but each has yet a third to deal with it separately. You might find slightly enhanced effects from the diazepam, but the fluoxetine uses a different enzyme altogether.
Drink lots of fluids, rest, and Merry Christmas.Larry
Thanks again, however in this "uncivilised" country of mine (LOL) our crocodiles regularly take a liking to foreign tourists especially if there are no blue heelers around to protect them.(see http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/10/23/1034561549695.html.) and we also have kangaroos bounding down the main streets of our central business districts.
I like the idea of the slightly enhanced Diazepam effects with Paracetemol because this will help me to "sleep it off"
==================================================================================================Thanks again everyone and have a great christmas
bluedog
Posted by HannahBeGood on December 27, 2002, at 12:00:29
In reply to Welcome, Glad you decided to join in. (nm) » HannahBeGood, posted by ShelliR on December 21, 2002, at 20:18:02
Thanks,Shelli,
I've read many, many of ur posts. I find that I must stay on at least a small amount of opioid or opiate type of drug to feel completely well, physically and mentally.
I do have chronic pain, but I know that juat one or 2 darvocette a day (¬ every day, but mostly)help me very much.Have been off the puter a few days, but kept wanting to remember to say thanks fot the welcome. Hope u are doing ok.
Hannah
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