Posted by Greg on October 6, 2003, at 18:23:12
In reply to Anybody down?, posted by shar on October 1, 2003, at 0:14:22
We have money problems? They couldn't POSSIBLY have anything to do with our depression, could they? Sarcasm over...Yes MIC, I've been down so long that you would think that there's no way to go but up. Alas, tis not the case.
Interesting cocktail
Zyprexa, 5mgs, 2.5mgs am, 2.5mgs at bedtime
Topamax, 200mgs, 100mgs am, 100mgs at bedtime
Ambien, 10mgs at bedtime (for sleep)
Klonopin, 1mg daily, as needed
Nortriptyline, 100mgs, at bedtime, (for nerve pain, back and neck)
Avinza, 30mgs, once a day (do a search on this if you want a big surprise, it's only been on the market for 4 or 5 months)I'm still hanging there despite my best efforts no to. I keep reading that 2004 is going to bring a major upturn in the job market. I know in my heart that if I can just find a full-time job, something with benefits, a place where I can feel like I matter, I can turn my life around. If you would have told me 10 years ago that a job would mean so much to me, I would have laughed in your face. I never knew that contributing to a company, and feeling that sense of accomplishment was such a big part of who I am. In a way it makes me ashamed...
I hope everyone is doing the best they can, and I send you my love.
A side note to Tina. I DID IT!!! I got on the scale yesterday and I was 198! You know how much it meant to me to finally break that 200 lb barrier. I owe a lot of that to you my darlin'. Thanks for believing in me!
Greg
> I stopped my meds a while back for a variety of reasons ($$ was one) and wow! realized that even tho' I'd cut back to half-dose of wellbutrin (buproprion) it was making a big difference!
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> I started experiencing the CLASSIC symptoms of depression, extreme fatigue, very low mood, etc., etc.
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> Guess it was helping more than I realized. I think maybe, in my heart of hearts, I was hoping I wasn't depressed anymore, but I'd been on WB for so long I couldn't tell. Well.....dysthymia and depression are still a significant part of my life.
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> Wondering how other old-timers are doing! Phil and Greg have always had the most interesting cocktails......
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> Shar
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