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Posted by Phillipa on September 17, 2009, at 12:01:24
Posting is down to a dribble. So is everyone well now seriously. Or just not able to post? Or gone somewhere else. No one on meds? Phillipa
Posted by bulldog2 on September 17, 2009, at 13:19:33
In reply to Is Everyone Well Now?, posted by Phillipa on September 17, 2009, at 12:01:24
> Posting is down to a dribble. So is everyone well now seriously. Or just not able to post? Or gone somewhere else. No one on meds? Phillipa
I'm assuming have gone elsewhere. People being people they will be on meds. Not all people but certainly a lot. Every board I've ever been on people stay for a while and move on. Fact of life. Doesn't mean they got better. Hopefully some got better.
Posted by West on September 17, 2009, at 13:29:55
In reply to Is Everyone Well Now?, posted by Phillipa on September 17, 2009, at 12:01:24
I haven't been around lately but I did see this and felt a tug of guilt and desire to post since the stlawarts on this board have been so solid and supportive in the past.
It's a little rough still but effexor is currently a great help at 225mg.
I think it's fine to accept that people, naturally, will slip away. Many too will find their way back.
Posted by Phillipa on September 17, 2009, at 13:32:05
In reply to Re: Is Everyone Well Now?, posted by bulldog2 on September 17, 2009, at 13:19:33
Less boards no activity on psychology either so some site must have a bunch of new posters. Wonder if psych central? Love Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on September 17, 2009, at 15:37:02
In reply to Is Everyone Well Now?, posted by Phillipa on September 17, 2009, at 12:01:24
People only post when they have a question. I guess no one has any questions at this time.
I'm not doing well ...
Posted by SLS on September 17, 2009, at 16:04:30
In reply to Re: Is Everyone Well Now?, posted by Maxime on September 17, 2009, at 15:37:02
> People only post when they have a question. I guess no one has any questions at this time.
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> I'm not doing well ...
Hang in there.
- Scott
Posted by floatingbridge on September 17, 2009, at 19:55:46
In reply to Is Everyone Well Now?, posted by Phillipa on September 17, 2009, at 12:01:24
I'm not (well) these days--just too busy w/ the start of school year. I rarely cruise the board these days. No med changes to report. fainted today for the first time in my life. WTF? Have more complete exam tomorrow. I didn't know one could faint and have their arms and legs 'cycle'. I thought it was a seizure (never had one). Live and learn, huh? I though fainting was like in the movies. Oh, I think they call that swooning.....
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Posted by Phillipa on September 17, 2009, at 20:11:27
In reply to Re: Is Everyone Well Now? » Phillipa, posted by floatingbridge on September 17, 2009, at 19:55:46
Fb you fainted? Well that's not good at all. Let me know what the docs says. Where did it happen? Strange? Love Phillipa
Posted by bleauberry on September 18, 2009, at 5:30:03
In reply to Is Everyone Well Now?, posted by Phillipa on September 17, 2009, at 12:01:24
Is Everyone Well Now?
Not me.
Posted by Maxime on September 18, 2009, at 10:13:41
In reply to Re: Is Everyone Well Now? » Phillipa, posted by floatingbridge on September 17, 2009, at 19:55:46
Some people have movement like that when they faint. When it happened to me the first time everyone thought I was having a seizure. It wasn't. I was later told by a doctor that some people look like they are having a seizure when they faint. I hope you feel better not. Take care.
Posted by Phillipa on September 18, 2009, at 20:12:08
In reply to Re: Is Everyone Well Now? » floatingbridge, posted by Maxime on September 18, 2009, at 10:13:41
Maxie that's new one to me. Haven't heard that before. Phillipa
Posted by floatingbridge on September 18, 2009, at 21:57:46
In reply to Re: Is Everyone Well Now? » Maxime, posted by Phillipa on September 18, 2009, at 20:12:08
> Maxie that's new one to me. Haven't heard that before. Phillipa
Me, too, but apparently not new to my two docs. One said maybe blood pressure (too low) the other said 'vasco-vagus' (spelling!) nerve was involved. Moments earlier I had swallowed some herbal capsules, that, d*mn *t! keep sticking in my throat. So I had some pain around that in my sternum while I am rushing around the house to find my son's shoes. Next thing I know I'm on my back, tunnel vision, my arms and legs pedaling away. It didn't hurt--no thoughts until I think, "what is happening to me?" Then the panic, and I'm able to get up, get my husband. Anyways, one doc says when some people have blood drawn,they faint and do the same thing. Newbies at the clinic think it's a seizure. (BTW, I didn't lose bladder control--key in seizures, I guess--see what one can learn?)
My worst fear--they'd withdraw my meds on the day before my pdoc leaves for Italy!
All's well--just exhausted. Oh. That's not news.
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Posted by zzzz7 on September 19, 2009, at 7:09:20
In reply to Is Everyone Well Now?, posted by Phillipa on September 17, 2009, at 12:01:24
Not well, but am slightly better with 5mg of Remeron. 10mg and 2.5mg depress me. 5mg seems to be just right for some relief.
Next, Parnate.
Posted by bulldog2 on September 19, 2009, at 10:29:57
In reply to Is Everyone Well Now?, posted by Phillipa on September 17, 2009, at 12:01:24
> Posting is down to a dribble. So is everyone well now seriously. Or just not able to post? Or gone somewhere else. No one on meds? Phillipa
No...depression is being made worse by painful hip...dreams of death and heading towards the bright light.
Posted by floatingbridge on September 19, 2009, at 11:40:23
In reply to Re: Is Everyone Well Now?, posted by bulldog2 on September 19, 2009, at 10:29:57
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> No...depression is being made worse by painful hip...dreams of death and heading towards the bright light.Hi Bulldog, I'm really sorry to hear this. How far off is parnate? Your physical pain sounds excruciating.
kindest regards,
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Posted by bulldog2 on September 19, 2009, at 13:23:43
In reply to Re: Is Everyone Well Now?, posted by floatingbridge on September 19, 2009, at 11:40:23
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> > No...depression is being made worse by painful hip...dreams of death and heading towards the bright light.
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> Hi Bulldog, I'm really sorry to hear this. How far off is parnate? Your physical pain sounds excruciating.
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> kindest regards,
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>Percocet my elevate the mood a bit to cope with pain. But now still feel the pain with percocet. Like Like hot molten glass being poured into my hip. Should have asked my ortho for a higher dose.
Part of the problem is have to take my bullmastiff to the vet and she hates going there. She's strong and tries to resist going in and her lunges to get away send shivers of pain though my body. My wife is not strong enough to handle her. After the operation I'm going to take months off to let everything heal.
Posted by yxibow on September 19, 2009, at 14:53:50
In reply to Is Everyone Well Now?, posted by Phillipa on September 17, 2009, at 12:01:24
People may have obligations or may be too sick or depressed to post at some points, Jan so people not posting doesn't mean that they're still not here....
As to how "well" I am... certainly quite far from where I want to be, physically, psychiatrically, and psychologically
Posted by Phillipa on September 19, 2009, at 20:10:31
In reply to Re: Is Everyone Well Now?, posted by yxibow on September 19, 2009, at 14:53:50
I sure don't like hearing babblers are in pain, fainting, etc. But it's good to know your're all still around. Bulldog the folks will miss you. Love Phillipa
Posted by sam K on September 20, 2009, at 12:03:39
In reply to Is Everyone Well Now?, posted by Phillipa on September 17, 2009, at 12:01:24
lol
Posted by floatingbridge on September 20, 2009, at 12:33:54
In reply to no im still crazy!!!, posted by sam K on September 20, 2009, at 12:03:39
Posted by sowhysosad on September 21, 2009, at 9:50:43
In reply to Re: Is Everyone Well Now?, posted by bulldog2 on September 19, 2009, at 10:29:57
Still in a bad way here.
Lost my job and found out my wife was filing for divorce in the same week.
Although she denies it, most of my behaviour she's cited in the legal paperwork are clearly symptoms of my depression.
So this terrible disease has now lost me my job, my self-respect and now my wife and family.
Posted by SLS on September 21, 2009, at 12:27:00
In reply to Re: Is Everyone Well Now?, posted by sowhysosad on September 21, 2009, at 9:50:43
> So this terrible disease has now lost me my job, my self-respect and now my wife and family.
I'm so sorry.:-(
- Scott
Posted by floatingbridge on September 21, 2009, at 13:16:22
In reply to Re: Is Everyone Well Now?, posted by sowhysosad on September 21, 2009, at 9:50:43
I am so sorry to hear this, sowhysosad.
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> Still in a bad way here.
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> Lost my job and found out my wife was filing for divorce in the same week.
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> Although she denies it, most of my behaviour she's cited in the legal paperwork are clearly symptoms of my depression.
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> So this terrible disease has now lost me my job, my self-respect and now my wife and family.
Posted by sowhysosad on September 21, 2009, at 19:49:31
In reply to Re: Is Everyone Well Now?, posted by SLS on September 21, 2009, at 12:27:00
> I'm so sorry.
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> :-(
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> - Scott
Thanks Scott.I read with interest today that under UK law if there's mental illness involved the court cannot grant a "quickie" divorce.
Obviously her legal people don't mention "depression" anywhere in reference to me in the paperwork, but it's blatantly obvious from reading the catalogue of my many failings that depression is the cause (eg. hypersomnia, apathy, withdrawal, inability to hold down a job).
So this may not be as fast or straightforward as she hopes.
I'm going to fight this, if only to make a stand against people with mental illness being treated this way. I'm heartily sick of people like us being discriminated against.
Posted by sowhysosad on September 21, 2009, at 19:51:39
In reply to Re: Is Everyone Well Now? » sowhysosad, posted by floatingbridge on September 21, 2009, at 13:16:22
> I am so sorry to hear this, sowhysosad.
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> hugs,
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> fbThanks fb!
That means a lot.
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