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Posted by tina on July 14, 2002, at 0:15:01
Hey ya Gabbi
Just wondering how you're doing these days.
I actually got my butt up off my sofa tonight and went down to the local bar and hung out with the regulars. Woo hoo me! Had to take some benzos but still had a good time.
Whatchoo been up to?take care
Tina
Posted by Gabbi on July 14, 2002, at 1:47:47
In reply to Hey Gabbi, How U doin?, posted by tina on July 14, 2002, at 0:15:01
the only reason I came on tonight was to Holler "Help" I'm sinking into that other dimension of terror hopeless and abandonment so commonly called the "Black Hole"
Bless you Both I think you might have prevented the fall. Tina I am sooo glad you went out and had fun-- Go girl. Have a drink for me next time.
Geez.It has been a long time since I've had fun... waaah..Geez its been so long since I've combed my hair.
A serious question about the Benzo's... I know there are ways to kind of bring yourself out of that "gee I hate that I'm not Jeanette Winterson' kind of down.
But when you are in the "pit" it (they) are my only way through it..and its still no fun. and it seems I'm not alone..I'm just freaked about everything y'know the can't cry, can't concentrate,can't even punctuate. I will just pace and shake. I've got an APPt with my Pdoc...A GOOD one, the only one I will ever let near my brain chemistry again (another story)
But its in two weeks. I've got enough Klonopin to take about 2mgs total per day until then, but I know sometimes that can make depression worse, but Its that or...a fight not to exit.
Yup I know its temporary, but funny thing depression >> You can know all about whats happening, and it really doesn't change a thing when you crash. Its so weird to be able to talk about it so sanely(relatively speaking) when your head is nuts.I know some stuff can prevent a recurrence (maybe.) Yoga, chamomile, excercise.
But if I'm in the pit My brain chuckles at me. "What you give me klonopin and now yer tryin to fix me with flowers.hahaha STUPID!Gee I'm just a barrel of fun. Are you sorry that you asked How I am, I do go on...
Thanks (such an understatement that thanks word..for averting a sink into the abyss. Your timing was supernatural.
Till we speak again, Have fun..I hear its fun.
Uh dear time for Gabbi to put herself to sleep.Or is it *Princess* Dinah who gets to sleep tonight?
I take that back, whoa, you might never de-brink me again. Love Gabbi
Posted by Dinah on July 14, 2002, at 9:22:30
In reply to Tina, Dinah, I was ready to holler S.O.S, posted by Gabbi on July 14, 2002, at 1:47:47
The monsters were driven away by a massive migraine. You might know the sort, the sort where you think... ok this is it, this can't possibly be a headache.
So at least I know Effexor is not the magic migraine pill.
I'm glad you have a pdoc appt coming up, Gabbi. And I'm glad you have a good cognitive grasp of what's going on in your depression. But I know that a good cognitive grasp doesn't help much with the emotional part.
Hang in there, and give a shout if you need some help.
A still headachy, bedhead, crinkled, not so princess
Dinah
Posted by tina on July 14, 2002, at 15:50:53
In reply to Tina, Dinah, I was ready to holler S.O.S, posted by Gabbi on July 14, 2002, at 1:47:47
Gabbi
Benzos are all I've got! If I didn't have them, I'd already be *gone....outta here....toast*
I'm glad Dinah and I could remind you how much you are thought of and cared about. That's all we can do, stick together and muddle through. I keep thinking "if it happened once, it can happen again" Maybe someday that thought won't enter my head and I'll just be living and normal and well. What a positive thought.....didn't know I had it in me.Keep holdin on Gabbi. I'm thinking of you.
tina
Posted by Gabbi on July 14, 2002, at 16:09:47
In reply to Re: Tina, Dinah, I was ready to holler S.O.S » Gabbi, posted by tina on July 14, 2002, at 15:50:53
Wow, I'm all goosebumpy again, I wish we could just establish where exactly this black hole is, so at least we could fall into the same one. I'll put on the coffee. Actually I'm
Feeling Way better today, and I really think it was (were) the messages that stopped the fall.Love, Gabbi
Posted by Dinah on July 14, 2002, at 17:59:23
In reply to Aww Shucks ... » tina, posted by Gabbi on July 14, 2002, at 16:09:47
Gabbi, if you think this place is great for stopping the fall, well you're right. But you ought to join us in PB Open sometime (see the bottom of the page for a link - you've got to go through yahoo registration he** but it's worth it). I've had the fall not only stopped but reversed laughing myself silly there. Chat can be so wonderfully supportive.
Dinah
Posted by Gabbi on July 14, 2002, at 18:31:31
In reply to Re: Aww Shucks ... » Gabbi, posted by Dinah on July 14, 2002, at 17:59:23
Posted by tina on July 15, 2002, at 10:12:34
In reply to Re: Aww Shucks ... » Gabbi, posted by Dinah on July 14, 2002, at 17:59:23
T'weren't no big thang Gabs. It's what were here for. I'm glad you're feeling better. One day at a time. It's what we all have to do.
I don't go to chat but Dinah is right. You should check it out sometime. I hear it can be quite a party. :)
take care and try to keep your chin up
tina
Posted by judy1 on July 15, 2002, at 18:19:49
In reply to Aww Shucks ... » tina, posted by Gabbi on July 14, 2002, at 16:09:47
I was wondering if Gabbi is short for Gabrielle. I have a 5 month old baby named Gabrielle and we're trying to come up with a good nickname- I thought Gabbi was cute. Thanks- judy
Posted by Gabbi on July 15, 2002, at 19:46:59
In reply to A silly question » Gabbi, posted by judy1 on July 15, 2002, at 18:19:49
Actually it is my middle name, and it is short for Gabrielle, I use it however because I can tend to be well, Gabbi. I think it would be awfully cute on a little girl, though if it lasts until her school years I can just imagine the teasing.Congratulations on your little angel Gabrielle
Posted by SandraDee on July 15, 2002, at 22:14:42
In reply to A silly question » Gabbi, posted by judy1 on July 15, 2002, at 18:19:49
I have a friend, her name is Gabrielle, but everyone calls her Gabri.... Like Gah-bree, anyhow, just another option... a twist on your Gabbi. :)
Posted by judy1 on July 15, 2002, at 23:35:28
In reply to An answer to Judy's question.... » judy1, posted by SandraDee on July 15, 2002, at 22:14:42
Thank you, I like that. And Gabbi is right, if she's anything like me with talking too much- I can see what will happen :-). Again, thank you and Gabbi so much- judy
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