Posted by zonked on October 2, 2011, at 9:59:16
In reply to Re: A retrospective on my MI and treatment » zonked, posted by SLS on October 2, 2011, at 5:03:41
> How long did it take for you to notice an improvement after beginning testosterone treatment?
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Two to three days. In fact, when it started working a close friend said, "This stuff doesn't make you manic does it?" - the first day when something hits is magic for me, and I assured her it was just the relief. Because I had to skimp days (due to the insurance nightmare), I haven't been as even with dosing it as I'd like to have been, until now. I had to make a 1mo supply last longer than that. My new plan covers it.I guess this is true of all ADs or things that work in AD-like ways, but I was kinda blue and stressed yesterday.. I started cleaning my house and felt so much better (as opposed to doing it without feeling much at all.)
Stereotypically people on steroids get, hmm, angry (roid rage) .. that hasn't been the case with me, although I am on the lowest possible dose. Now that my dosing will be consistent, I am sure my MD will order a lab in about a month to see how I've changed.
> Have you had any "downs" while your depression has lifted? Are you able to tell the difference between the way the two types of depression feel?Excellent question, and yes, but only after thinking about it. Initially, I get a sense of "oh no it's back." But then I can always trace it to something external, or almost always, and this time it PASSES.
During my longest period of remission, I experienced a couple of minor depressions due to external events. I could feel that the biological depression remained in remission, even though there is some overlap in features. I actually enjoyed doing the work necessary to process the situational reactive depression. It was within my power to work through this depression and watch it dissolve. Nice.
>No kidding, me too. I have to say I'm pretty proud of some of the things I've triumphed over since being well enough to do so.
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> Your post demonstrates your recovery of mental health and the pursuit of personal growth. I admire the way you put things into perspective. Your hard work has paid off.
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> May God preserve your health and positive attitude.
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> Stay well.
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> - ScottThe same to you my friend.
-z
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