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Posted by Phillipa on February 1, 2005, at 17:51:19
There seem to be a lot of Threads in the last few days where meds are not working to the point that many feel suicidal. I myself, was just in the hospital and changed meds. No improvement yet. What do you think? Is it the time of year, or is it the medications? Thanks Phillipa
Posted by Chris O on February 1, 2005, at 18:19:10
In reply to Have you Noticed?, posted by Phillipa on February 1, 2005, at 17:51:19
I don't come to these boards everyday, but I've had a bad few days, and I've been here, and I have noticed many, many people are having "episodes" right now. I always feel on edge with my panic, GAD, and OCD, so, it's hard to say now is any different for me, but it does seem that many on the boards are struggling profoundly right now. Different from other times I've come here.
Chris
There seem to be a lot of Threads in the last few days where meds are not working to the point that many feel suicidal. I myself, was just in the hospital and changed meds. No improvement yet. What do you think? Is it the time of year, or is it the medications? Thanks Phillipa
Posted by zeugma on February 1, 2005, at 18:37:09
In reply to I've Noticed » Phillipa, posted by Chris O on February 1, 2005, at 18:19:10
yes, I'm freaking out, I am always anxious, have always been a terribly tense person, but am having terrible problems rights right now with meds not working.i would gladly hospitalize myself if I thought it would do any good.
-z
Posted by Phillipa on February 1, 2005, at 19:06:10
In reply to Re: I've Noticed, posted by zeugma on February 1, 2005, at 18:37:09
Going to the hospital unless you're suicidal , or psychotic is really not the answer. I went because it was the only way to get a new pdoc. It's very complicated. Anyway, I go to new pdoc tomorrow and we'll see what happens when she hears the meds aren't working. My anxiety is worse and now muscle twitching from changing benzos I think. Phillipa
Posted by up'n'down on February 2, 2005, at 2:43:08
In reply to Re: I've Noticed » zeugma, posted by Phillipa on February 1, 2005, at 19:06:10
All of you sufferers hang on-help is coming, and you will feel so good when it arrives. My whole last year has been pretty bad, with no feelings of well-being. However, I have a sense of well-being now. It is soon going to be spring [our crocus or croci or whatever the plural is, are blooming and the early Camillia trees are blooming in Oregon]. Spring brings new hope, and I have new hope for my meds because we are trying a combo that just might work,like my beloved Nardil did.
Posted by jen2 on February 2, 2005, at 16:40:40
In reply to Have you Noticed?, posted by Phillipa on February 1, 2005, at 17:51:19
Yes, I was going to post something about this too. It's a bit eerie, isn't it? I'm feeling quite well this past few days, but there seems to be something in the air as there unfortunately have been lots of folks having seriously difficult episodes at the moment.
I have a friend who is having similar problems to mine and we seem to take turns having our bad times, which is good because we can help each other out - we had just this kind of exchange of support yesterday when I was feeling good and she was having a horrible day. Maybe that's it - an opportunity for those of us who feel well to help those of us who don't.
If you're in a bad place and you're reading this right now, remember that this too will pass and you will be well again!
Jen
Posted by dove on February 3, 2005, at 8:41:29
In reply to Yes, I've Noticed, posted by jen2 on February 2, 2005, at 16:40:40
This is a reoccurring phenomena in my existence. I have been hospitalized four times during the months of February and March. Beginning in February, I often find myself feeling very overwhelmed and hopeless, and just struggling to go through the minimal of motions. I have many journals and calendars recorded during the last 15 years to prove it.
My pdocs initially chalked this up to SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), but after introducing and expending extensive light therapy, meds and lots of spent $$$, found this not be the cause. Then we went the bipolar route, viewing the severe yearly dips as part of a cycle. However, this also proved to be a tenuous diagnosis, with no positive results and the fact that I still have never experienced any manner of mania.
One of my many pet-theories is the post-holiday letdown effect. When all those pressures leave, and one is allowed to return to "normal", one finds themselves overwhelmed, tired of all the pressures, worn-thin, exhausted by the effort (successful or otherwise) to meet expectations ect...
I am quite stable at the moment, and was last year also, but these are the first two times I have not essentially gone into the deep dark cavern of hopeless depression during the month of February in over 15 years.
I also seem to go through a dip during the summer, but this may be due to all the kids being home from school and not having time to be alone or any personal space to breathe.
Just some thoughts to add to the discussion.
dove
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