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[OT] Maybe things are looking up
They're worse on the DH front, but at least it looks like I've
recovered one of my "lost" friendships. He came over last night and we talked for four or five hours, even stuff from years ago (we've known each other half my life). Worked through a lot, got very honest about a lot, and it looks like we are very solidly dear friends once again. He is going to help me through some of this divorce stuff, too, whatever he can, whenever he can. I am so grateful. Friends make all the difference, and to almost have lost one had me so depressed I just about gave up on life. And so today I follow in Yowie's footsteps, and begin to take antidepressants. I hope they will help me through this time, give me more energy, and help my outlook. I really, really hate going this route, but when your pulmonologist's intern thinks you should be on antidepressants, I guess it's way past time to give it a try. Wish me luck! Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.moonsummer.com http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb....mmer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) |
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... They're worse on the DH front, but at least it looks like I've recovered one of my "lost" friendships. He came over last night and we talked for four or five hours, even stuff from years ago (we've known each other half my life). Worked through a lot, got very honest about a lot, and it looks like we are very solidly dear friends once again. He is going to help me through some of this divorce stuff, too, whatever he can, whenever he can. I am so grateful. Friends make all the difference, and to almost have lost one had me so depressed I just about gave up on life. I'm so happy to hear that, Ginger-lyn! Friends are important, especially when you're going through a bad time. And so today I follow in Yowie's footsteps, and begin to take antidepressants. I hope they will help me through this time, give me more energy, and help my outlook. I really, really hate going this route, but when your pulmonologist's intern thinks you should be on antidepressants, I guess it's way past time to give it a try. Wish me luck! Ginger-lyn I do! With your friend to help you, and the antidepressants to balance your body chemistry, you're on the right track to get through this and come out the other side. And there will be another side, even though you can't see it right now. Joy |
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... They're worse on the DH front, but at least it looks like I've recovered one of my "lost" friendships. He came over last night and we talked for four or five hours, even stuff from years ago (we've known each other half my life). Worked through a lot, got very honest about a lot, and it looks like we are very solidly dear friends once again. He is going to help me through some of this divorce stuff, too, whatever he can, whenever he can. I am so grateful. Friends make all the difference, and to almost have lost one had me so depressed I just about gave up on life. I'm glad you got your friend back. And so today I follow in Yowie's footsteps, and begin to take antidepressants. I hope they will help me through this time, give me more energy, and help my outlook. I really, really hate going this route, but when your pulmonologist's intern thinks you should be on antidepressants, I guess it's way past time to give it a try. I really don't know why people resist taking anti-depressants when they need them. It should be viewed the same as a diebetic taking insulin - there's something your body needs to function properly and you shouldn't hesitate to take it. There is (or should be) no stigma in needing to adjust the chemistry of your body when it is out of whack. Wish me luck! Purrs that things start going smoothly for you. -- Hugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.moonsummer.com http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb....mmer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) |
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On Thu, 15 Jun 2006 13:17:40 -0500, CatNipped wrote:
I really don't know why people resist taking anti-depressants when they need them. It should be viewed the same as a diebetic taking insulin - there's something your body needs to function properly and you shouldn't hesitate to take it. There is (or should be) no stigma in needing to adjust the chemistry of your body when it is out of whack. I'll second that! Taking anti-depressants isn't a sign of weakness. It's just another medication to fix chemical imbalances. And I know that when I went off antidepressants for a year or so I REALLY felt it. When your brain isn't getting the right balance of norepinephrine or serotonin or whatever other chemicals are involved, you can sure feel it. Dan |
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"Dan M" wrote in message news On Thu, 15 Jun 2006 13:17:40 -0500, CatNipped wrote: I really don't know why people resist taking anti-depressants when they need them. It should be viewed the same as a diebetic taking insulin - there's something your body needs to function properly and you shouldn't hesitate to take it. There is (or should be) no stigma in needing to adjust the chemistry of your body when it is out of whack. I'll second that! Taking anti-depressants isn't a sign of weakness. It's just another medication to fix chemical imbalances. And I know that when I went off antidepressants for a year or so I REALLY felt it. When your brain isn't getting the right balance of norepinephrine or serotonin or whatever other chemicals are involved, you can sure feel it. I was pretty scared about being prescribed anti-depressants. I thought it meant I was sort of mad, or something. What it actually meant was a prop for me when a lot of awful things happened to me all at once and it really helped. It took a few weeks to work instead of the instant fix I really wanted. There is, of course, no "instant fix." Tweed |
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Dan M wrote:
On Thu, 15 Jun 2006 13:17:40 -0500, CatNipped wrote: I really don't know why people resist taking anti-depressants when they need them. It should be viewed the same as a diebetic taking insulin - there's something your body needs to function properly and you shouldn't hesitate to take it. There is (or should be) no stigma in needing to adjust the chemistry of your body when it is out of whack. I'll second that! Taking anti-depressants isn't a sign of weakness. It's just another medication to fix chemical imbalances. And I know that when I went off antidepressants for a year or so I REALLY felt it. When your brain isn't getting the right balance of norepinephrine or serotonin or whatever other chemicals are involved, you can sure feel it. I am so frustrated. My mom is in Germany right now, visiting her sisters for a month. Her older sister, Inge, seems to be suffering from depression quite badly. My mom first told me about this about 6 months ago, when she found out from talking to Inge on the phone. At that point I wrote to my mom and told her to tell Inge to get to a doctor and get on anti-depressants. My mom wrote back a huffy email saying that that is certainly not necessary and all Inge needs is to get out there and get more exercise (my mom's answer to everything). I wrote a few more emails but they all got ignored and so I stopped. Now I got an email a few days ago from my mom saying that she was only able to stay with Inge for a few days and then had to move onto her other sister's place, because staying with Inge was so stressful because of how depressed she is. I wrote another, very long and detailed email all about depression and what it really is and how medication would help and it wouldn't necessarily be for life, etc. I told my mom that it's been going on long enough and if Inge doesn't commit suicide soon, then even if she continues to live, her life won't feel much worth living. Get her to a doctor! My email got completely ignored :-( I don't know if this is just their stubborn German-ness or what but I'm getting really mad about this. It's not like I can even just contact Inge myself, I have no details on her phone, email or address and I'm sure my mom won't give it to me because she knows what I would talk to her about and she wouldn't want to get in trouble for telling me Inges personal problems. Grrrr! -- Britta Purring is an automatic safety valve device for dealing with happiness overflow. Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album |
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"Randy" wrote in message
news wrote: They're worse on the DH front, but at least it looks like I've recovered one of my "lost" friendships. He came over last night and we talked for four or five hours, even stuff from years ago (we've known each other half my life). Worked through a lot, got very honest about a lot, and it looks like we are very solidly dear friends once again. He is going to help me through some of this divorce stuff, too, whatever he can, whenever he can. I am so grateful. Friends make all the difference, and to almost have lost one had me so depressed I just about gave up on life. And so today I follow in Yowie's footsteps, and begin to take antidepressants. I hope they will help me through this time, give me more energy, and help my outlook. I really, really hate going this route, but when your pulmonologist's intern thinks you should be on antidepressants, I guess it's way past time to give it a try. Wish me luck! Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.moonsummer.com http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb....mmer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) You shouldn't be reluctant to take antidepressants, they are prescribed to correct a valid medical condition that can be corrected. I have been on them for years and they have made a tremendous difference in my life. Dennis has also been taking them now for a few years. He used to have terrible mood swings to the point where it was very unpleasant to be around him. The antidepressants were a god send for him. The only drawback was when he was in one of his moods he would go down in the basement and do the ironing, the ironing doesn't get done anymore. Ironing??! What's ironing???!!! I just thank gawd somebody invented permenant press or my family and I would go about looking like unmade beds! ; -- Hugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ huggs and purrs that your situation will soon improve. Randy http://www.crmartin.zoomshare.com |
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[OT] Maybe things are looking up
Ironing??! What's ironing???!!! I just thank gawd somebody invented
permenant press or my family and I would go about looking like unmade beds! ; Or as I tell Nancy when she seems incredulous that I'm putting on a pair of pants that have been sitting in the dryer overnight: "Why not? Even if I iron them they'll be wrinkled by the time I get to the office" |
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