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Posted by lepus on July 18, 2004, at 16:39:49
So my psychiatrist basically said she doesn't know what else to do with me. I am completely out of hope. I feel terrible, I have nothing in my life to live for (no really I don't - job? no. lover? no. friends? not really. dreams or hopes? nope) so why am I sticking around? Why can't I be given or find just a little hint of hope that someday my life will be okay?
It has been 19 years and I am tired. I turn 30 next month. I have accomplished nothing.
I just want either hope to make it through or to just die. I have trouble fighting when I see nothing that I am fighting for.
I asked God to show me some kind of sign a few weeks ago that things were going to get better and that I had a reason to live. It has been two weeks and things have just gotten worse. To top it off the psychiatrist says she doesn't know what to do. What is God telling me? Give up? And yeah, I know that sounds nuts but I am getting pretty desperate.
Posted by karen_kay on July 18, 2004, at 17:01:33
In reply to what's the point?, posted by lepus on July 18, 2004, at 16:39:49
sweetie, you have to find something everyday to get you through to the next. today, mine came in the form of a handsome gentleman named boca. (and he was delicious! what a pleasant surprise!) now, i figure i have five more left in my freezer and i must find something else to cling to until i can find someone to make me deliriously happy (or find a way to make myself happy of course).
and don't give up the hope that meds will help you too of course.
can you concentrate well enough to lose yourself in a wonderful book? if not, then what about great music dear? and if not that, you always have your dreams. if you have nightmares, then do you have sisters? they're always great at listening. if you don't have sisters (or they're not like mine) then do you have pets to play with? if that's a no, then go to the park and watch the children play. that always brings a smile to my face.
and remember all the times you've heard funny jokes. and funny voices. and bad impersonations. and poorly told jokes. and people stick their feet in their mouths (yourself included, that always makes me laugh). try to laugh dear, it helps. you'll hang in there, you'll get through.
i told my old man today 'one day you'll be sorry.' he said 'what do you mean?' i said 'if you really don't know, you're even dumber than i thought.' that still makes me laugh....
Posted by attoday on July 18, 2004, at 21:12:03
In reply to what's the point?, posted by lepus on July 18, 2004, at 16:39:49
I can relate to your feelings right now. I just turned 30 3 weeks ago. I do have a job, but I don't particularly care for it because it is stressful and about making more money for a big corporation. I'm finding that I have little hope in my life. My boyfriend has been supportive, but it is taking a toll on our relationship.
My therapist has suggested taking Antidepressants. I'm not sure what else to do at this point. I am in volved in a coda group as well to help me with my codependent issues. My therapists just listens to my week and how I feel. I don't get feedback.
I'm at a point where I don't think I'll ever feel better unless I take medication and that isn't a positive move in my eyes. The meds might not even work.
I hope you find something to move you through another day... as I am trying to find the same.
Posted by 64bowtie on July 19, 2004, at 3:33:34
In reply to Re: what's the point?, posted by attoday on July 18, 2004, at 21:12:03
atto,
My bias is that you are wise to question therapy and/or "meds"... Please consider that my discovery that there is a concert going on in our mind, such that there is a balance point sharing logic and feelings... If you are only sharing good-feelings and bad-feelings to your therapist, he may be strapped for any entre' to make changes in your operation...
Try asking help from your T to find a balance between logic and feeling in problem solving and conflict resolution... My suggestion to my clients is to start carefully attaching "options" and "caring" to all decisions... The purpose is that this forces consideration of a balance of logic and feelings... A person can't use logic for "caring" nor feel "options"...
Trust that most folks don't see a need for even "caring", let alone "options"... If we wait for the masses to progress to adulthood behavior, we will continue to perform in mediocrity... Does that sound like something to aspire to? I am talking about "new stuff" that has historically always been here and very practical... Five generations ago, we seem to have forgotten to focus on maturity...
Try it... Others are grateful and succeeding... May not be large numbers yet, but they are out there...
Rod
Posted by attoday on July 19, 2004, at 9:20:43
In reply to Re: what's the point? » attoday, posted by 64bowtie on July 19, 2004, at 3:33:34
Rod..
So I am to ask myself what are the "options" and "caring" of a particular problem or conflict?
I can kind of see where you are going with this.. to try and find a balance.. but I'm not certain.
Can you give an example?
Thanks
At Today> Try asking help from your T to find a balance between logic and feeling in problem solving and conflict resolution... My suggestion to my clients is to start carefully attaching "options" and "caring" to all decisions... The purpose is that this forces consideration of a balance of logic and feelings... A person can't use logic for "caring" nor feel "options"...
>
> Trust that most folks don't see a need for even "caring", let alone "options"... If we wait for the masses to progress to adulthood behavior, we will continue to perform in mediocrity... Does that sound like something to aspire to? I am talking about "new stuff" that has historically always been here and very practical... Five generations ago, we seem to have forgotten to focus on maturity...
>
> Try it... Others are grateful and succeeding... May not be large numbers yet, but they are out there...
>
> Rod
Posted by Indie on July 19, 2004, at 9:41:04
In reply to Re: what's the point?, posted by attoday on July 18, 2004, at 21:12:03
Hi Attoday,
I am sorry that you are not feeling well. It sounds though like you are putting up a good fight and trying to work through your troubles. I also think that it is good that you don't want to depend soley on medication to fix everything. But it is important that you remember that depression is usually a bio-chemical imbalance and that imbalance needs to be fixed before you will start feeling better. It doesn't neccesarily mean that you must go on medication to fix it. I, personally, would give anything to be off of medication but I get suicidally depressed without them, so I have had to accept them as part of my healing process.
It sounds like you function very well despite your depression though so there are a few things that you can try before resorting to meds. There is a great deal of evidence that depression and other mental illness can be helped by nutritional supplements. There is some research that suggests that many people with mental illness are severely deficient in certain nutrients. Even if you have a good diet, it is possible that your body does not absorb them and therefore, they are not available for your body to use.
If you are detirmined to stay off of medication, here are a few tips to help yourself through nutrition.
1) You should be on a multi vitamin/mineral supplement. This will support your brain health as well as overall physical health.
2) I believe that everybody who experiences any sort of mental illness should be taking Omega 3 supplements. (ie Fish oil. There is growing research that shows that a lack of Omega 3 in the American diet is one of the factors of the increasing rates of mental illness in the country.
3) B Vitamins support brain healys and tend to lift your mood and improve overall mental function. Taking a good B-Complex should help.
4) There is alot of evidence that shows that some Amino Acids can reduce the symptoms of depression and anxiety as well as a number of other symptoms. I do not know enough about this to really advise but if you jump onto the alternative board there are some folks that have a ton of knowledge about this and many other forms of nutritional healing.
5) Exercise!! I don't know if you do already but getting exercise is sooooo important to maintain a healty mind. If you are extremely depressed, it may be very difficult to work up the energy to do this, but if you force yourself to do it you will definately begin to feel better. Find something that you really enjoy doing. Running, Walking and bike riding are great ways to start. I also recommend doing Yoga, it is one of the best ways to control anxiety.
I know that that is alot of information to digest at once, but if you slowly start to integrate these regiments into your life you can very likely get rid of the depression without having to resort to meds.
All of this should really be discussed on the Alternatives board, so if you want more information, I suggest you post there. There are people on that board who are much better suited to advise on this stuff than I am. I personally am just starting to work the nutritional stuff back into my treatment, but I have had good success with it in the past.
Good luck and I hope you start feeling better soon. I look forward to seeing you on the alternatives board. Remember though, depression is a physical illness just as diabetes and the flu. Don't blame yourself for how you are feeling.
Indie
> I can relate to your feelings right now. I just turned 30 3 weeks ago. I do have a job, but I don't particularly care for it because it is stressful and about making more money for a big corporation. I'm finding that I have little hope in my life. My boyfriend has been supportive, but it is taking a toll on our relationship.
> My therapist has suggested taking Antidepressants. I'm not sure what else to do at this point. I am in volved in a coda group as well to help me with my codependent issues. My therapists just listens to my week and how I feel. I don't get feedback.
> I'm at a point where I don't think I'll ever feel better unless I take medication and that isn't a positive move in my eyes. The meds might not even work.
> I hope you find something to move you through another day... as I am trying to find the same.
Posted by lepus on July 19, 2004, at 14:50:17
In reply to Re: what's the point? » attoday, posted by Indie on July 19, 2004, at 9:41:04
I love it. I am sitting here seriously contemplating my existence and whether or not it is worth it and basically only 1 person in this thread (maybe 2 sorry for your problems attoday) answered with something uplifting or acknowledged my pain (thank you karen_kay).
Yes, I am being difficult. I really needed a hand to reach out and got nothing again.
Posted by partlycloudy on July 19, 2004, at 15:06:31
In reply to what's the point?, posted by lepus on July 18, 2004, at 16:39:49
I have been so wrapped up in my own insigificant drama that I neglected your post. I am so sorry!. First of all - how long have you seen this p-doc? I haven't heard of one giving up, in so many words, on a patient! That must have been awful to hear. I know I would have run out of the office at those words.
Do you have faith in your p-doc? I know you're in a terrible place right now, but what about a second opinion?
Most of us have been through the wringer with meds. Different combinations, unsufferable side effects, at seems truly hopeless until you get, through trial and error, a combo that works. I've heard that some people have med-resistant depression - is that what your doctor said?
I just feel very badly that your post, written clearly from a point of pain, perhaps wasn't addressed the way you needed it to.
((((lepus))))
Posted by lepus on July 19, 2004, at 15:37:49
In reply to Re: what's the point? » lepus, posted by partlycloudy on July 19, 2004, at 15:06:31
Thanks partlycloudy. The fact that you reached out despite your own difficulties means a lot to me. I am sorry you are having a rough go of it as well. I am sorry I over-reacted but I am really at the end of my rope and to have my original post seemingly ignored while someone else's post was responded to in what I considered my thread just set me off today.
I have seen this p-doc off and on for about 19 years. Other psychiatrists have seen me. She hasn't mentioned anything as specific as "treatment resistant" although that would certainly be the implication. She won't prescribe MAOIs because I could use them to kill myself. God forbid they should be the class of medications that would make me want to live again. It isn't like I have a history of suicide attempts. I don't self-injure. I know I need a second opinion but I don't have a lot of options due to my medical insurance.I am just completely lost and don't know what to do anymore.
Posted by TexasChic on July 19, 2004, at 16:11:33
In reply to what's the point?, posted by lepus on July 18, 2004, at 16:39:49
Hi Lepus. I'm sorry you're feeling so bad. I turned 34 this year and I feel like I am just beginning to get my life in order, much less discover what my purpose is. Maybe God wants you to have a little more life experience before he gives you his purpose. I know everyone here would agree that we are more compassionate, and maybe even a little wiser and stronger for what we have gone through.
As for your psychiatrist, I would say get a new one immediately! If she can't help you, find someone who can. Are you on any meds? I'm on Prozac and it has changed my life tremendously. Don't give up hope too soon. Please keep writing and let us know how you're doing.
Posted by AuntieMel on July 19, 2004, at 16:27:48
In reply to what's the point?, posted by lepus on July 18, 2004, at 16:39:49
Look at in another light. Your shrink doesn't know what else to do with you? I know it's hard to hear her say right now, but she is doing you a favor. She is (rightly) admitting that your problems are not in her area of expertise.
So, why couldn't she help? Trying to understand that might help when you look for the next doctor.
It might also help if you let us know what your psychiatrist did try before quitting.
My guess is everyone in babble is in the same boat. If a bit of prozac "cured" us, we wouldn't need to look for validation from others that understand. I mean, I'm living what some would call the "suburban dream" but I have depression.
Desparate isn't nuts. It's pretty common around here.
30 isn't old - by a long shot. I finished college (finally) when I was 36 and went on to a career that led me to travel all over the world, including places that I loved, but wouldn't have thought of spending money to see. And made some good friends across the pond(s) that I still keep in touch with. So - point is - there is still LOTS of time to do some very cool things.
Posted by TexasChic on July 19, 2004, at 17:04:54
In reply to Re: what's the point?, posted by AuntieMel on July 19, 2004, at 16:27:48
I didn't intend it to sound as if Prozac cured me. I meant it was just a part of my treatment that has help me greatly.
Posted by partlycloudy on July 19, 2004, at 17:08:46
In reply to Re: what's the point?, posted by lepus on July 19, 2004, at 15:37:49
I would definitely seek another opinion, within your insurance; if not, any doctor will be happy to consult for a fee - and lepus - your life and happiness are worth the money. My p-doc was reluctant to prescribe xanax for my anxiety attacks because of my alcoholism. After trying vistaril, she decided that it was more important to treat the anxiety, and as she said, "if that ends up being a problem, we'll deal with it then," So far - fingers crossed - it hasn't been a problem for me.
I guess I would also ask if perhaps your doctor has made recommendations that you decided against, like therapy? My p-doc made it a condition of her treating me. It has led to an acceleration (I think) of my recovery. Feeling better about myself and my future has allowed me to think beyond getting through this moment only; and allowed me to invest in my long-neglected creativity.
And finally, it made a difference to me that my providers are women. It was easier for me to open up and talk to them. I'm 41 years old, dx'd with bipolar2, GAD and panic attacks. I kind of decided last October that I had to get really serious about improving my life, not just making it through another day. There is too much precious in this world for you to give up.
Posted by AuntieMel on July 19, 2004, at 18:13:04
In reply to Re: what's the point? » AuntieMel, posted by TexasChic on July 19, 2004, at 17:04:54
How funny. I didn't even see you said prozac. I was just picking a name out of the hat. Next time I'll leave out brand names and use "happy pills"
Posted by Indie on July 19, 2004, at 21:26:20
In reply to Re: what's the point?, posted by lepus on July 19, 2004, at 14:50:17
Hey Lepus,
I believe that I was one of the offenders who answered somebody else on your thread. I assure you I meant no harm and feel greatly for your pain. I will also admit that I have felt a bit offended that people kind of took over "my" thread before, but I have learned that these things often go off on tangents and there is something to learn from all of it...
I do trully understand where you are right now. I am 31. I have no job. Lost a man I trully loved to this stupid illness. I was working on my masters degree and totally feel like I failed because in my last semester I got so depressed and disfunctional that I just couldn't function...It was horrible. All I have to do to finish is write a few papers. I have done nothing about them in two months because it feels worthless to try when I have fallen down so many times. I too have found it almost impossible to find the right meds to help. "Treatment resistant bipolar depression." Luckily, I have a doc who will work with me on any and all treatments until we find one that works....but the waiting is HORRIBLE!! I hope that you can find a doc that will work as well with you.
In the last couple of weeks I have been turning here for support and found it to help tremendously. Miss Karen is always good for an uplifting mood. JenStar has been great at telling me to get off my butt and get my papers done...and it is working. I have made some progress. It is also good for me just to read and talk to people who have felt as awful as I do and have survived it to find joy in life once again. It reminds me that this will pass. And it will!! It will pass for you too. I promise...you just have to fight through it.
I agree that you need to find a new doc who is more creative. There are more remedies out there than I can count...I don't think it is even possible to try EVERYTHING in a lifetime. I have found alot of information on the main meds board and the Alternative board. I do alot of research and take it to my doc, he tells me if it is safe, sane, etc. He also does alot of research into the latest findings. Taking a little more control of the process might help you feel like you have some control of the beast that seems so out of control right now...At least it helps me. For advise on some of the alternatives, read my previous post to Attoday (Yes...on your thread-Sorry)
So there's my take on the med thing...the really hard part is getting through the waiting period...waiting to see if a treatment will work...changing meds...waiting some more...I know the drill. I think everybody here does and it STINKS. (That really deserves stronger language, but it is not allowed here.) First advise, listen to miss Karen. She is full of light and I am stunned and in awe of how good she is about recognizing the "little things". The little things of course are the best part of life when you are well enough to appreciate them.
Reach back in your memory and find the things that have enjoyed. They are there...you know they are. My thing was tree climbing and rock climbing as a kid. I went to a park the other day and climbed a tree. It felt great. Music, never forget the music. If you are sad and don't want to be cheered up, let the sad sultry sounds of Sarah McLaughlin wrap around you and share your pain. Angry?? For the last two days, every time I have been in my car I have blared Eminem as loud as my stereo would go. Yes-31 years old, upper-middle class chick listening to Emminem...I love him.
Not in the mood for music? Go catch a matinee of a good movie. Again, if you're just pissed off, go see Farenheit 9/11. It'll give you something good to target your anger at. More romantic?? The "The Notebook". Good love story, it'll make you cry! And cry!! You feel awful...Cry, you deserve it. Really!! I can't tell you how good you can feel after a good sobbing crying fit. When I first started using these boards I thought that they might be very bad for me because I cried so easily at some of the pain that people express here and some of the kind and understanding words that I have recieved.
If you just can't inspire yourself to do anything at all, you're allowed to sit in front of the TV and lose yourself is the stupid show. My thing is Law and Order. When I was at my worst I stayed at my mothers house for a week and watched Law and Order. I watched about 5 episodes a day...My mom would make me eat at least two meals a day and go for a walk, but aside from that it was Law and Order all day until I could crawl back into bed and read a good book.
I guess all of this babbling is just to say that I trully feel your pain. The key is to be good to yourself as much as you can.
No lover?? Love yourself. Lovers come and go until one comes and stays. Thats the rule of the game. (I am affraid that I too am struggling deeply with that one myself)
No Friends?? I don't believe you. I too have spent days, even months feeling as if nobody loved me. Much to my surprise, when I looked around, there were my friends ready and willing to give me the hugs I needed. Isolation is part of depression...I promise you that there are people on this planet who would love to hear from you...don't be affraid to reach out. You will be surprised.
No job?? They're over-rated. Take care of yourself and the rest will follow.
Dreams?? You have them, they are just buried beneath the pain. Search for them. Don't give them up just because you feel the way you do now.
There is really alot to live for. Ultimately, those of us who have lived through the darkness have a much insight into ourselves and the world in which we live. I trully believe that.
Hang in there. Use the support of the people here, they are an amazing group.
Hugs
(((((lepus)))))
> I love it. I am sitting here seriously contemplating my existence and whether or not it is worth it and basically only 1 person in this thread (maybe 2 sorry for your problems attoday) answered with something uplifting or acknowledged my pain (thank you karen_kay).
>
> Yes, I am being difficult. I really needed a hand to reach out and got nothing again.
Posted by attoday on July 19, 2004, at 21:45:05
In reply to Re: what's the point?, posted by Indie on July 19, 2004, at 21:26:20
sorry lepus.. I should have posted my question to the off topic post in a new thread.
I too am trying to do my best to make it through another day. I am trying to reach out as well because I am finding myself feeling very hopeless in my struggle with depression and to be healthier emotionally and interpersonally.
In my other post, I had started, I had one person respond. I think it was Indie. I am new to this board.. so I thought I would see what support is here.
I sympathize with you. I can see myself in your own words... I'm sorry I don't have much that is uplifting because I can't uplift myself at this point.
I hope you find a Pdoc that will help you and give you the support and recovery you deserve.
This depression is a horrible place to be.at today
<< I'll go sit in a corner now>>
Posted by lepus on July 19, 2004, at 22:32:00
In reply to Re: what's the point?, posted by attoday on July 19, 2004, at 21:45:05
I am sorry I blew up and made you feel like you had something to apologize for or had done something wrong. I have just been feeling overlooked in a lot of aspects of my life so when I came on here to see replies and saw them not directed at me I felt overlooked again. I am a bit ashamed of my outburst now.
I guess the best thing we can do is stick together and try to help each other through this time.
I'll try to come up with a more cogent reply to the kindness that has been shown here today but as for now the depression is really sapping my brain power.
Hugs to all...
Posted by kazoo on July 19, 2004, at 22:46:20
In reply to what's the point?, posted by lepus on July 18, 2004, at 16:39:49
> So my psychiatrist basically said she doesn't know what else to do with me.
^^^^^^^^^^^^
Find a doctor that is a little more supportive and sensitive to your needs. Your present one needs to have her head examined.
I am completely out of hope.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Okay, Emily, hit it!
HOPE is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops at all,
And sweetest in the gale is heard; 5
And sore must be the storm
That could abash the little bird
That kept so many warm.
I ’ve heard it in the chillest land,
And on the strangest sea; 10
Yet, never, in extremity,
It asked a crumb of me.(Emily Dickinson (1830–86) Poem XXXII)
> I feel terrible, I have nothing in my life to live for
^^^^^^^^^^^^^
What about yourself? What about that person within you? You know, the one that's alive and trying get out? What about them? Don't they count?> (no really I don't - job? no. lover? no. friends? not really. dreams or hopes? nope)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Guess what? I don't either and I'm 26 your senior. Does this bother me? Of course it does. Does it "get" to me. I don't let it.
> So why am I sticking around?
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Because you want to. You have to. There's a destiny out there for you, waiting, waiting ... and you have to seek it out. Besides, we live in very exciting times ... a thrill a minute that I'm sure you wouldn't want to miss.> Why can't I be given or find just a little hint of hope that someday my life will be okay?
^^^^^^^^^^^Lepus, listen to me carefully: tomorrow morning and the morning after that and the one after that, ad infinitum, you will have HOPE. I'm giving you HOPE and FAITH and CHARITY. You will cherish these three gifts and share them with others who will share their HOPE, FAITH and CHARITY with you. This is how it's done. It's a simple plan. It's easy to remember ... and do.
> It has been 19 years and I am tired. I turn 30 next month. I have accomplished nothing.
^^^^^^^^^^
Accomplishments: via your perspective exclusively. You don't know how many lives you have affected either directly or indirectly all of your life. You don't know how you fit in the divine scheme of things, and you want to know this, and so doesn't everyone else. How would this help if you did know this? Would you be a "better" person? Would you be "happy"? Would you achieve and "accomplish"? You (nor I) have no idea how to answer those inquires and that's the way it has to be. But just remember: whether you know this stuff or not, you *do* make a difference to others.Nineteen years is a long time, but I got you beat by a long shot, and you know what? I got tired of being tired so I did something about it. I did something for myself which is what you have to do. You have to shuck this self-pity image and give something of yourself to others. Randomly. Without regret. And with much passion.
> I asked God to show me some kind of sign a few weeks ago that things were going to get better and that I had a reason to live.
^^^^^^^^^^^^
God's funny that way: sometimes he answers his phone but most times it's off the hook. You're better off petitioning Saint Jude.Why ask the Creator for help when the solution is within you. "God brought you to it ... he can take you through it." but don't depend on this method. This kind of contractual law isn't upheld in any court, so the solutions are within your grasp. Carpe Diem!
> What is God telling me? Give up? And yeah, I know that sounds nuts but I am getting pretty desperate.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I remember a quiz show back in the 1960s entitled "It's not what you say ... it's what you don't say." so just because you don't have a Lourdes-type vision making decisions for you does it mean, or even imply, that the Creator is ignoring you. If anything it should provide the impetus for you to help yourself.I wish you the best in the future, and may you find what you're looking for (as is everyone else).
kazoo
Posted by 64bowtie on July 20, 2004, at 4:10:58
In reply to Re: what's the point?, posted by lepus on July 19, 2004, at 14:50:17
(((Lepus))),
Please help me... I sense your pain and wish things were better for you...
My hand is out... will you accept?
Is something out of balance in your life?
Who did it; Who put things outta balance?
Is there a discrepancy between
what you expected and how things turned out?Will it ever happen again?
Answer these questions and I can help...
I can't make you feel different or OK. Only you know how to do that. All I can do for sure is work with information at this distance.
Rod
Posted by leo33 on July 23, 2004, at 13:55:07
In reply to what's the point?, posted by lepus on July 18, 2004, at 16:39:49
Hey, just so you know I can totally relate to your situation. Im 37, living with mom and dad SOS, dead broke, no job, no significant other (I wonder why), no kids, no house, recently bankrupt and fleeting hopes. But, with all that against me a ray of light came in the other day from an application I put in to Americorps for a position in Hawaii. I spoke with the director of several projects and its very possible that I will be moving to Hawaii in about a month. Lesson: Life can change for the better at any moment even when sitting in the darkest corners.
I really hope this comes thru and I hope your good break will come soon.
Hang In there.
Leo33
Posted by lepus on July 24, 2004, at 1:05:17
In reply to Re: what's the point?, posted by leo33 on July 23, 2004, at 13:55:07
I had hoped that as time passed I would have enough energy to respond to each of your posts individually but that energy has not been found. The depression has really sapped my energy and ability to think very clearly. So, I do want to say thank you to all of you for sharing your stories with me and lending support even after my little tirade. Your replies were very much appreciated.
I did see my psychiatrist and she has agreed to put me on Nardil after we see what my endocrinologist has to say. I suspect there might be a strong hormonal connection to all that is going on with me emotionally. But at least it is good that my shrink finally bent on the MAOI issue. There is some hope there.
Just to reiterate, thank you all for your kindness. I have taken your words and suggestions to heart.
Happy to hear your good news Leo. It has given me some hope.
Best to you all -
L
Posted by gardenergirl on July 24, 2004, at 12:15:59
In reply to Re: what's the point?, posted by lepus on July 24, 2004, at 1:05:17
Good luck with the Nardil, if your endo agrees. I've been on it since last fall, so if you have some questions, feel free to ask. There are great Nardil-ites on the med board, too.
Take care,
gg
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