Posted by verne on April 16, 2006, at 12:02:47
In reply to Re: Where do I go from nowhere?gg, posted by ron1953 on April 15, 2006, at 17:26:30
I'm in the same boat, Ron. Older and more depressed. I had just been rehearsing what to say to my doctor next week when I read your post. I have similar thoughts.
I'm sure I've made things worse with alcohol. I feel like I've aged more in the last year than in the previous ten. I can't imagine growing old like this.
Sorry I'm not much help. Have you thought about a new drug, Emsam - a transdermal patch for depression? It's an MAO inhibitor without the dietary restrictions. Check the thread on the main board, one poster is into his second week with good results.
I may suggest Emsam to my doctor but he tends to dismiss anything I come up with. I'm seeing an MD since there are no psychiatrists in the area and the nearest VA clinic is over 80 miles away. Past pdocs did recommend MAO inhibitors for me but I was too concerned about side effects.
I'm in a conservative part of the Midwest where doctors simply won't treat anxiety or pain. A lot of needless suffering. I really need to get out of this place but I'm not emotionally up to making a move. So instead I think about getting my affairs in order.
In brighter moments, I think about doing several self-help projects: egoscue exercises, meditation, light yoga, staying sober, doing the Borderline Skills course, reading scripture or anything inspirational, and hiking in a nearby park. I would add "take acid" to the list if it were legal.
I'm glad you posted. Perhaps, there's help for us.
Verne
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