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Posted by Dinah on February 5, 2002, at 23:01:24
My judgement is definitely getting affected by my lack of sleep. I'm overspending. I wrote a letter today that I shouldn't have written and worse yet I mailed it. I'm squabbling with my husband. I'm so overstimulated that I can practically see little jolts of energy popping from my skin. I can't concentrate on my work at all and I'm not getting anything done. I'm knee deep in another "enthusiasm". And yet I'm feeling OK. Although I wasn't this morning.
I think I'd better up my Depakote again before I'm bankrupt, divorced, ostracized (sp), and jobless. That's probably hyperbole, but you get my meaning. My pdoc told me if the last increase didn't work to try another. So I'll give it a shot tonight.
Thanks for listening to me vent.
Dinah
Posted by Dinah on February 6, 2002, at 8:09:26
In reply to Judgement all awry., posted by Dinah on February 5, 2002, at 23:01:24
I'd like a judgement alignment and an attitute adjustment please. And while I'm here, could you rotate my perspective as well?
I need a major tune-up.Sorry, I just realized how silly last night's post was. Or maybe I'm being silly this morning.
A slightly giddy...
Dinah
Posted by Krazy Kat on February 6, 2002, at 12:15:37
In reply to Re: Judgement all awry., posted by Dinah on February 6, 2002, at 8:09:26
Both of your posts were perfect. You described a trip towards mania very well in the first.
Have you up'd you Depakote? If so, is it providing a calming effect yet? (It works almost immediately for me).
Remind your hubby that this is part of the illness and that you need his support. He may need to give you room, or he may need to step in.
My hubby was Horrible during my last depression. I need to discuss it with him, but since things are better, I'm doing that ole' "maybe it won't happen next time" routine.
Let us know how you're feeling.
- KK
Posted by Noa on February 6, 2002, at 17:43:10
In reply to Re: Judgement all awry. » Dinah, posted by Krazy Kat on February 6, 2002, at 12:15:37
Dinah, the image that came to mind for me when reading your post was of reeling in the fishing line---like you were saying that the line had let out a bit and needed to be pulled back in some to regain control. Sounded to me like you were being a good self-monitor!
Posted by Dinah on February 6, 2002, at 18:04:10
In reply to Re: Judgement all awry. » Dinah, posted by Krazy Kat on February 6, 2002, at 12:15:37
Thanks KK,
I took the increased dose last night and slept a whole 7 hours. I feel calmer and less overstimulated today. I hope it will last. Then I can work on returning all the stuff I've bought and catching up on my work. LOL
My husband isn't too bad. He just feels like he has to fix everything and gets all parental on me. Then I become the rebellious teenager. But it can't be easy for him either.
I'm so glad that you are feeling better. Was it decreasing the Depakote dose that helped?
Dinah
Posted by Dinah on February 6, 2002, at 18:11:09
In reply to Re: Judgement all awry.--Dinah, posted by Noa on February 6, 2002, at 17:43:10
Thanks Noa, I was trying. It's hard to walk that fine line because, although I was having trouble with lack of sleep and overstimulation, I was also having fun spending money and spending time on my enthusiasm. I felt good, and smarter than normal. But I was also trying to keep some distance and make sure it didn't get out of hand. (I missed the mark a bit on the spending.) I guess I'm not really in trouble as long as I can see what's going on.
Dinah
> Dinah, the image that came to mind for me when reading your post was of reeling in the fishing line---like you were saying that the line had let out a bit and needed to be pulled back in some to regain control. Sounded to me like you were being a good self-monitor!
Posted by Krazy Kat on February 7, 2002, at 17:28:36
In reply to Re: Judgement all awry. » Krazy Kat, posted by Dinah on February 6, 2002, at 18:04:10
Dinah:
It Was decreasing the Depakote to 500 mg that helped me. Prozac is at 60 - 70 mg.
My relationship with my husband is very similar.
- KK
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