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Posted by Maxime on August 18, 2010, at 19:18:17
In reply to Re: Back from Crisis Centre, posted by morgan miller on August 17, 2010, at 22:43:23
Thank you. I am not even sure that I can stay at the job. It is costing me so much for gas and I only make minimum wage! I don't know what to do. My paychecks will be eaten up in no time with the amount of gas I have to use. It's 45 minutes each way.
Posted by Maxime on August 18, 2010, at 19:21:36
In reply to Re: Back from Crisis Centre, posted by SLS on August 18, 2010, at 5:49:50
> > I really feel like taking an OD and ending it all. I don't think my life is ever going to get any better. It's like someone doesn't want me to be happy or content.
> >
> > I'm tired. Mentally and physically.
>
> Me too.
>
>
> - ScottI am very sorry to hear that Scott. What is your cocktail these days?
Posted by Maxime on August 18, 2010, at 19:22:18
In reply to Re: Back from Crisis Centre » Maxime, posted by SLS on August 18, 2010, at 5:52:10
> > I am going to make an appt. with my pdoc to see if I can get on to Desipramine instead of the Nortriptaline
>
> This might be a good idea. I responded best to a combination of Parnate and desipramine many years ago.
>
>
> - ScottWell, I think it's worth a try!
Posted by Maxime on August 18, 2010, at 19:23:22
In reply to Re: Back from Crisis Centre, posted by ed_uk2010 on August 18, 2010, at 17:00:21
> >I got a job.
>
> Hi Maxie,
>
> Good news about the job. Having a job won't make you feel better straight away. Once you get into it.....get to know how things work, get to know the staff and customers, establish a role for yourself within the business.....that's when you'll start to feel better.
>
> xxThanks Ed. You are right. I hope I will start to feel better soon.
Posted by Phillipa on August 18, 2010, at 20:06:04
In reply to Re: Back from Crisis Centre, posted by Maxime on August 18, 2010, at 19:23:22
Maxie thanks for the link. Love Phillipa
Posted by SLS on August 18, 2010, at 21:16:26
In reply to Re: Back from Crisis Centre » SLS, posted by Maxime on August 18, 2010, at 19:21:36
> > > I really feel like taking an OD and ending it all. I don't think my life is ever going to get any better. It's like someone doesn't want me to be happy or content.
> > >
> > > I'm tired. Mentally and physically.
> >
> > Me too.
> >
> >
> > - Scott
>
> I am very sorry to hear that Scott. What is your cocktail these days?Nardil 90mg
nortriptyline 150mg
Lamictal 100mg
Abilify 10mg
lithium 600mgI recently increased my lithium dosage from 300mg to 600mg. I have never been on Nardil and lithium together, so I was optimistic at first. Not so much now. I should know within a week if the lithium increase helps.
- Scott
Posted by softheprairie on August 19, 2010, at 4:33:21
In reply to Back from Crisis Centre, posted by Maxime on August 17, 2010, at 19:36:25
I pray the desipramine is helpful to you!
Posted by Maxime on August 19, 2010, at 19:28:39
In reply to Re: Back from Crisis Centre » Maxime, posted by SLS on August 18, 2010, at 21:16:26
I hope the lithium increase helps you. How do you like Nardil compared to Parnate?
Posted by Maxime on August 19, 2010, at 19:29:18
In reply to Re: Back from Crisis Centre » Maxime, posted by softheprairie on August 19, 2010, at 4:33:21
Thank you. I hope my doctor agrees to it. :-)
Posted by Maxime on August 19, 2010, at 19:35:14
In reply to Re: Back from Crisis Centre » Maxime, posted by Phillipa on August 18, 2010, at 20:06:04
> Maxie thanks for the link. Love Phillipa
I'm not sure I can keep the job. I am spending too much on gas. It may not be worth it to keep the job. I will have to see ...
Posted by Phillipa on August 19, 2010, at 19:52:48
In reply to Re: Back from Crisis Centre, posted by Maxime on August 19, 2010, at 19:35:14
I understand gas is so horribly expensive now. Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on August 20, 2010, at 19:21:40
In reply to Re: Back from Crisis Centre, posted by Maxime on August 19, 2010, at 19:35:14
Someone.shoot.me please.
Posted by softheprairie on August 20, 2010, at 20:19:03
In reply to Re: Back from Crisis Centre, posted by Maxime on August 19, 2010, at 19:35:14
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> I'm not sure I can keep the job. I am spending too much on gas. It may not be worth it to keep the job. I will have to see ...
Can you see if the Vocational Rehabilitation services in your area will help you with gas money? It probably wouldn't be for long, but it's worth checking into, it seems to me. In my area (which I realize is not the same country you are in), V.R. has been known to help in that way.Of course, I will add that V.R. did not work out for me. I may try it again some time, though. I did feel sort of worse after the fact, like it just got my hopes up, and then dashed them. So, I guess there is a risk. (And, I'm sorry if I just did the same thing here.) *specially pronounced sore-ee for Canadians :)
Posted by morgan miller on August 20, 2010, at 21:24:45
In reply to Re: Back from Crisis Centre, posted by Maxime on August 19, 2010, at 19:35:14
Maxie, you have try to find a way to get free counseling and see if you can go two times a week.
Isn't the job going to pay for the gas money at least? I guess you will have to wait for the paychecks and may run out of money to pay for gas before you get them. I'm just thinking, even if you don't really make any money at this job, maybe it will still help you eventually.
Hope you feel better soon, hang in there.
Morgan
Posted by Maxime on August 21, 2010, at 18:00:19
In reply to Re: Back from Crisis Centre, posted by morgan miller on August 20, 2010, at 21:24:45
Yes, I will earn enough money to pay for gas. However, I need to look at how much I will be making a month (it will vary from week to week based on the scheduling). If I am earning the same as on Welfare ... well, I am better off staying on Welfare and trying to find a more suitable job.
Posted by morgan miller on August 21, 2010, at 23:48:04
In reply to Re: Back from Crisis Centre » morgan miller, posted by Maxime on August 21, 2010, at 18:00:19
> Yes, I will earn enough money to pay for gas. However, I need to look at how much I will be making a month (it will vary from week to week based on the scheduling). If I am earning the same as on Welfare ... well, I am better off staying on Welfare and trying to find a more suitable job.
>
I hear ya..Well I wish you the best of luck whatever you do. Hope you feel better soon. Hang in there.Morgan
Posted by ed_uk2010 on August 22, 2010, at 15:51:34
In reply to Re: Back from Crisis Centre » morgan miller, posted by Maxime on August 21, 2010, at 18:00:19
> Yes, I will earn enough money to pay for gas. However, I need to look at how much I will be making a month (it will vary from week to week based on the scheduling). If I am earning the same as on Welfare ... well, I am better off staying on Welfare and trying to find a more suitable job.
I dunno Maxie, even if the pay is bad, you could still benefit from the job. You would meet new people, do new things. If you like the shop, you might really enjoy it after a while.
Posted by Maxime on August 22, 2010, at 21:07:52
In reply to Re: Back from Crisis Centre, posted by ed_uk2010 on August 22, 2010, at 15:51:34
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> I dunno Maxie, even if the pay is bad, you could still benefit from the job. You would meet new people, do new things. If you like the shop, you might really enjoy it after a while.
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>I agree with you Ed. But I can't earn less than I make on Welfare because it's already very little money.
I do a lot of volunteer work so I do interact with people.
I feel so sad right now.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on August 23, 2010, at 14:07:02
In reply to Re: Back from Crisis Centre » ed_uk2010, posted by Maxime on August 22, 2010, at 21:07:52
What hours would you be doing Maxie?
I think you need a hug right now.
Ed x
Posted by Maxime on August 23, 2010, at 14:27:39
In reply to Re: Back from Crisis Centre » Maxime, posted by ed_uk2010 on August 23, 2010, at 14:07:02
> What hours would you be doing Maxie?
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> I think you need a hug right now.
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> Ed xI don't know. Would have to talk to the manager. I am feeling really sad about it all and that once again, I am a failure. :(
Posted by ed_uk2010 on August 23, 2010, at 15:00:03
In reply to Re: Back from Crisis Centre, posted by Maxime on August 23, 2010, at 14:27:39
>I am a failure. :(
Not if you go and get the job. That's a success!
Now Maxie, you need to arrange to do enough hours to make the job financially worthwhile. Perhaps you could talk the manager tomorrow? You did say you liked the shop.
Posted by Maxime on August 23, 2010, at 15:53:03
In reply to Re: Back from Crisis Centre, posted by ed_uk2010 on August 23, 2010, at 15:00:03
> >I am a failure. :(
>
> Not if you go and get the job. That's a success!
>
> Now Maxie, you need to arrange to do enough hours to make the job financially worthwhile. Perhaps you could talk the manager tomorrow? You did say you liked the shop.
>My manager is on vacation and there is no assistant manager. But the manager will return this week and I will talk to her.
Thanks Ed.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on August 23, 2010, at 17:17:56
In reply to Re: Back from Crisis Centre, posted by Maxime on August 23, 2010, at 15:53:03
> > >I am a failure. :(
> >
> > Not if you go and get the job. That's a success!
> >
> > Now Maxie, you need to arrange to do enough hours to make the job financially worthwhile. Perhaps you could talk the manager tomorrow? You did say you liked the shop.
> >
>
> My manager is on vacation and there is no assistant manager. But the manager will return this week and I will talk to her.
>
> Thanks Ed.
>Excellent xx
Posted by Maxime on August 25, 2010, at 14:23:49
In reply to Re: Back from Crisis Centre, posted by ed_uk2010 on August 23, 2010, at 17:17:56
Trapped. Can't out. Don't know what to do anymore. This has been my life for as long as I can remember. I want to die. I want to OD. I do not want to live.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on August 25, 2010, at 15:08:19
In reply to trapped, posted by Maxime on August 25, 2010, at 14:23:49
(((((Maxie)))))
I think you really need some support in person. Do you think you need to go back to the crisis centre?
xx
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