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Posted by allisonm on December 9, 2000, at 12:17:02
With three boards to visit now, does anyone get lost -- I mean forget which ones they've already visited because they all look the same save for the postings? I try to look at them in a particular order but sometimes I still end up going back to one I've already scanned -- or even the one I've just finished scanning.
Posted by Greg on December 9, 2000, at 13:40:53
In reply to Getting lost, posted by allisonm on December 9, 2000, at 12:17:02
Allison,
I've found it helpful to bookmark them under distinctly different names.
Long time no talk to. How have you been? Well I hope?
Greg
> With three boards to visit now, does anyone get lost -- I mean forget which ones they've already visited because they all look the same save for the postings? I try to look at them in a particular order but sometimes I still end up going back to one I've already scanned -- or even the one I've just finished scanning.
Posted by Ted on December 9, 2000, at 16:50:26
In reply to Getting lost, posted by allisonm on December 9, 2000, at 12:17:02
Hi Allison,
I got lost LONG before I found PsychoBabble. In fact, PB has in a way helped me find my way.
Ted
> With three boards to visit now, does anyone get lost
Posted by allisonm on December 9, 2000, at 19:17:12
In reply to Re: Getting lost » allisonm, posted by Greg on December 9, 2000, at 13:40:53
Hi Greg,
This probably will sound stupid, but I think part of my problem is that my bookmarks are all together and I am mouseless. If I don't drag my finger down the pad far/quick enough, I end up somewhere else and if I didn't notice, I start going through the board again only to stop and think "wasn't I just here?"
Thanks for asking. I dunno. I've started exercising again, after dogged prodding recently by my pdoc. I have loathed being at work lately, feeling trapped, trying to figure where else I could work, but it feels like too much work to look. I have always been hyper self-critical, but often lately I have felt paranoid, like maybe my bosses think I'm not doing a good job either.
Still trying to determine what's normal feeling and what is influenced by depression. I think the Neurontin is working, but I don't know whether it is enough. I'm at 400mg/day of Wellbutrin, but only at 800mg/day for the Neurontin, so I guess there is room for more. I am able to laugh and be silly more than I have in a very long time, though, which feels good when it happens.
It doesn't help that the holidays are upon us. I don't have anyone close to celebrate them with anymore, so I go back and forth about whether to celebrate them at all. The last two years I stubbornly did what I always had when my husband and mother were here (no kids). This year I have spurts of enthusiasm, then I wonder what the point is. Why bother? It all feels like too much work. I've simplified things this year, but often it still feels like too much work.
How's the Neurontin working for you?
Posted by Greg on December 10, 2000, at 11:25:02
In reply to Re: Getting lost » Greg, posted by allisonm on December 9, 2000, at 19:17:12
Hi Allison,
Sounds like you're using a laptop? As convenient as they are for mobility, I'd much rather use my PC. I know what you're talking about with the dragging your finger. Mine has that stupid little button in the center of the keyboard and you have to use two buttons at the same time to get it to scroll. Technology....grrrr.
Sounds like even though things are a little tough, you are starting to make some headway. When it gets bad enough, remember that ever small improvements can be worth celebrating! I just started back on the WB myself, I have been having some pretty extreme fatigue and my pdoc and I thought it might help a bit. The jury is still out on that one.
You mentioned being self-critical, Don't you know that we are our own worst critics? I never live up to my own potential in my own eyes. But others tell me I'm doing a great job. Does your employer know about your dis-ease? Some people say it's none of their business and they're probably right. But I've chose to tell mine and it's been great for me. My employer has even taken the time to educate herself about BiPolar so she understands better what I'm going thru. I'm very fortunate I guess. Some would use the info against you. If you haven't already done so, would it be something you might feel comfortable with? Just a thought.
The Zyprexa and Neurontin are doing really well for me. I haven't had any severe mania or mood swings in over a month. I'm still at the 900 mg level with the Neu. If you feel you are getting some benefit from it but would like more, would your pdoc be willing to raise your dose to see what happens? You can always titrate back down if there is a problem.
Try to hang tough for the holidays, it does get over eventually. I'm not in the spirit either. I even bought a Grinch tie to wear to my wife's Xmas party the other night. You should have seen the looks I got.. :) I just wish it would be over...
Well, got to get back to packing. I'm going for a week of training in Boston this week. I'm hoping it'll turn into a working vacation and I'll be able to get in some serious sight-seeing. Dare I pray for a break in the snow....?
Take care,
Greg> Hi Greg,
>
> This probably will sound stupid, but I think part of my problem is that my bookmarks are all together and I am mouseless. If I don't drag my finger down the pad far/quick enough, I end up somewhere else and if I didn't notice, I start going through the board again only to stop and think "wasn't I just here?"
>
> Thanks for asking. I dunno. I've started exercising again, after dogged prodding recently by my pdoc. I have loathed being at work lately, feeling trapped, trying to figure where else I could work, but it feels like too much work to look. I have always been hyper self-critical, but often lately I have felt paranoid, like maybe my bosses think I'm not doing a good job either.
>
> Still trying to determine what's normal feeling and what is influenced by depression. I think the Neurontin is working, but I don't know whether it is enough. I'm at 400mg/day of Wellbutrin, but only at 800mg/day for the Neurontin, so I guess there is room for more. I am able to laugh and be silly more than I have in a very long time, though, which feels good when it happens.
>
> It doesn't help that the holidays are upon us. I don't have anyone close to celebrate them with anymore, so I go back and forth about whether to celebrate them at all. The last two years I stubbornly did what I always had when my husband and mother were here (no kids). This year I have spurts of enthusiasm, then I wonder what the point is. Why bother? It all feels like too much work. I've simplified things this year, but often it still feels like too much work.
>
> How's the Neurontin working for you?
Posted by Dr. Bob on December 10, 2000, at 13:00:13
In reply to Getting lost, posted by allisonm on December 9, 2000, at 12:17:02
> With three boards to visit now, does anyone get lost -- I mean forget which ones they've already visited because they all look the same save for the postings? I try to look at them in a particular order but sometimes I still end up going back to one I've already scanned -- or even the one I've just finished scanning.
Hmm, I usually check them in a particular order myself. Would giving them a different "look" make a difference? Not that I have any graphic skills or anything...
Or, and this wouldn't be too hard, I could just put "Next" (and "Previous") buttons after each list of posts, so after you scan one you can click to the next. But that would mean designating a particular order...
Bob
Posted by Dr. Bob on December 10, 2000, at 13:04:21
In reply to Re: Getting lost, posted by Ted on December 9, 2000, at 16:50:26
> I got lost LONG before I found PsychoBabble. In fact, PB has in a way helped me find my way.
Posted by Dr. Bob on December 10, 2000, at 13:08:28
In reply to Re: Getting lost » allisonm, posted by Greg on December 9, 2000, at 13:40:53
> Long time no talk to. How have you been? Well I hope?
It's nice to see you thinking of each other here, too, but maybe follow-ups along this line could be redirected to Psycho-Social-Babble? Thanks!
Bob
Posted by allisonm on December 10, 2000, at 15:37:11
In reply to Re: How have you been?, posted by Dr. Bob on December 10, 2000, at 13:08:28
> It's nice to see you thinking of each other here, too, but maybe follow-ups along this line could be redirected to Psycho-Social-Babble? Thanks! > >
Sorry, Dr. Bob. My fault. I guess I was going by the sentence on the other boards that says: "If what you want to do is support someone more than discuss an issue, just post to whichever board they've posted to." I figured my reply would get lost (do you see a theme here?). But looking now, I don't see that sentence on the administration board.
To respond to your suggestions, yes, it might help if the boards looked different. A different photo for each, perhaps? Or a different background color? I'm not sure I'd like the next and previous buttons.
And while I am on the subject of photos, have you considered the angle at which your photos are taken and how that can communicate a meaning in itself, possibly entirely different than what might have been intended?
Thank you again for all you do.
Allison
Posted by shar on December 10, 2000, at 15:49:39
In reply to Re: How have you been?/Getting lost » Dr. Bob, posted by allisonm on December 10, 2000, at 15:37:11
I was also thinking of different photos for different boards.
Like Admin could be we barely can see you over the stacks of papers and books on your desk.
Social could be you with a beer and your feet up.
Meds could be you in a white coat and a stethoscope around your neck.
Whatcha think? ... 8-)
Posted by Cam W. on December 10, 2000, at 16:36:09
In reply to Getting lost, posted by shar on December 10, 2000, at 15:49:39
To pose for the different photos Dr.B will have to consult with the drama department or perhaps an advertising firm. They should be able to come up with the perfect look for each site - Cam
;^)I kinda like the idea of a "next" button. I too follow an order throught he 3 sites. Although it is a very minor thing, scrolling back to the top of the page is sometimes a pain in the ass, especially with a Mac mouse without one of those buttons or rolly thingys. My mouse sometimes slips off the arrow.
I do have the site bookmarked, but I have so many bookmarks and they are all categorized, it is sometimes hard to hit on the correct one the first time. I reserve the "personal toolbar folder" ofr my wife's websites, as she is not as adept at the bookmarks, yet.
Just some thoughts - Cam.
Posted by Dr. Bob on December 12, 2000, at 15:28:57
In reply to Re: How have you been?/Getting lost » Dr. Bob, posted by allisonm on December 10, 2000, at 15:37:11
> I guess I was going by the sentence on the other boards that says: "If what you want to do is support someone more than discuss an issue, just post to whichever board they've posted to." I figured my reply would get lost (do you see a theme here?).
OK, fair enough. I think it'll take some trial and error, figuring out how to work best with these separate boards...
> have you considered the angle at which your photos are taken and how that can communicate a meaning in itself, possibly entirely different than what might have been intended?
I remember a comment last time about the angle. My camera sits on my desk, so I do have a tendency to look down at it. Which may very well convey, as you say, an unintended meaning. I'll try to remember to move it next time. :-)
Bob
Posted by Rzip on December 12, 2000, at 16:15:33
In reply to Re: Getting lost, posted by Dr. Bob on December 10, 2000, at 13:00:13
> I could just put "Next" (and "Previous") buttons after each list of posts, so after you scan one you can click to the next. But that would mean designating a particular order...
Dr. Bob,The first board should be Psycho-babble Social so that people in immediate distress can have access right away.
The second board should be Psycho-babble administration because most of the time people see this board as sort of a family support group. So, people log on daily to find out what is going on. What's new in terms of the participants.
The third board, should be Psycho-babble (medical) for people who wants to exchange medical information of interest.
The fourth board, should be Psycho-babble children (in case, anyone is interested).
Just thought I would share my opinion.
- Rzip
Posted by shellie on December 12, 2000, at 16:21:56
In reply to Re: How have you been?, posted by Dr. Bob on December 12, 2000, at 15:28:57
>
> > have you considered the angle at which your photos are taken and how that can communicate a meaning in itself, possibly entirely different than what might have been intended?
>
> I remember a comment last time about the angle. My camera sits on my desk, so I do have a tendency to look down at it. Which may very well convey, as you say, an unintended meaning. I'll try to remember to move it next time. :-)
>
> BobI like the different angles of your photos. And your EYES aren't looking down. I assumed your photos looked the way they do because of some creative process. I find most headshots incredibly boring. So it's just because the camera sits on your desk? No, I have to believe it has to do with some tendency toward uniqueness. Shellie
Posted by Dr. Bob on December 12, 2000, at 17:07:34
In reply to Re: How have you been?/Getting lost » Dr. Bob, posted by allisonm on December 10, 2000, at 15:37:11
> To respond to your suggestions, yes, it might help if the boards looked different. A different photo for each, perhaps? Or a different background color? I'm not sure I'd like the next and previous buttons.
> I was also thinking of different photos for different boards.
>
> Like Admin could be we barely can see you over the stacks of papers and books on your desk.
>
> Social could be you with a beer and your feet up.
>
> Meds could be you in a white coat and a stethoscope around your neck.
>
> Whatcha think? ... 8-)Great idea! :-) But then I'd need to get props and everything? I don't think I see that happening. OTOH, if someone wanted to contribute a drawing or cartoon or something...
> I kinda like the idea of a "next" button. I too follow an order throught he 3 sites. Although it is a very minor thing, scrolling back to the top of the page is sometimes a pain in the ass, especially with a Mac mouse without one of those buttons or rolly thingys. My mouse sometimes slips off the arrow.
The buttons would be relatively easy to do, we could just give it a try... But you don't have to scroll back to the top, the links are at the bottom, too. But maybe I should move them up to before "start a new thread"?
Thanks for all the input,
Bob
Posted by Dr. Bob on February 27, 2001, at 17:28:08
In reply to Re: Getting lost, posted by Dr. Bob on December 12, 2000, at 17:07:34
> > With three boards to visit now, does anyone get lost -- I mean forget which ones they've already visited because they all look the same save for the postings? I try to look at them in a particular order but sometimes I still end up going back to one I've already scanned -- or even the one I've just finished scanning.
>
> Hmm, I usually check them in a particular order myself...
>
> I could just put "Next" (and "Previous") buttons after each list of posts, so after you scan one you can click to the next. But that would mean designating a particular order...> I'm not sure I'd like the next and previous buttons.
> I kinda like the idea of a "next" button. I too follow an order throught he 3 sites.
That looked kind of weird, so I just put little arrows next to the links at the bottom (after "start a new thread"). I used the order I use, which is: Original - Social - Children - Administration. They're small, but maybe they'll help a little.
Bob
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