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Posted by curtm on May 22, 2006, at 18:45:51
When I am on the computer, I think I keep hearing the sound alerting me that I have new mail. It goes like "dint,dint"...no wait...more like "d-dint" ...or... "de-doon," but there isn't any new mail. Is there anything I can do?
Posted by llrrrpp on May 22, 2006, at 19:48:54
In reply to Meds for e-mail?, posted by curtm on May 22, 2006, at 18:45:51
Thank you
Thank youcurt, I'm almost crying I'm so happy. I read your post and had a real laugh. a sincere laugh, from my belly. THAT was good medicine. Got any more of that?
I haven't laughed like that in a LONG time (maybe 2 weeks?)
Your e-mail beeps are terminal. Try to make the patient comfortable, it may be a while before your computer finally kicks the bucket. -l
Posted by BrianBoru on May 22, 2006, at 20:05:16
In reply to Meds for e-mail?, posted by curtm on May 22, 2006, at 18:45:51
I would try Depakote and Seroquel hs, Prozac in the AM, Effexor at noon, and Paxil at dinner time, Xanax , Ativan and Klonopin as needed also. Several days in an isolation room should help. It sounds like you're having suffering from technology adjustment disorder (DSM-IV 666.666).
Posted by Phillipa on May 22, 2006, at 21:44:35
In reply to Re: Meds for e-mail?, posted by BrianBoru on May 22, 2006, at 20:05:16
Oh add cymbalta, nardil, parnate and valium to the mix. Please no one take this seriously it is just a joke you would get very ill or possibly die if you did this. Love Phillipa
Posted by llrrrpp on May 22, 2006, at 21:59:05
In reply to Re: Meds for e-mail? » BrianBoru, posted by Phillipa on May 22, 2006, at 21:44:35
At the risk of getting this post moved over to 'Alternative' I think a big cup of hot cocoa with whipped cream is a cheap alternative. the side effects include electrocution, weight gain and lactose-intolerance induced flatulence. Apply liberally to keyboard, and then drink the rest.
Posted by B2chica on May 23, 2006, at 12:32:38
In reply to Meds for e-mail?, posted by curtm on May 22, 2006, at 18:45:51
actually they tried putting me in isolation for this exact problem and it got worse. i kept hearing the be-dooo-do (eudora) but then started seeing the dialog boxes as well.
i kept telling them that i have mail but they said i should calm down that the server is down and i can't check mail that it's all in my head. THEY WERE WRONG!! i started drawing qwerty keyboard on the walls and kept hitting esc...nothing happend, then they gave me a big shot of haldol....it worked like a charm.
Posted by curtm on May 23, 2006, at 12:49:19
In reply to Re: Meds for e-mail?, posted by B2chica on May 23, 2006, at 12:32:38
I was hearing that noise a couple times yesterday really, and a little today, but it was probably just a side-effect of my head cold. (a little ringing sensation now and then)
Posted by bassman on May 23, 2006, at 13:01:22
In reply to Let me clarify, posted by curtm on May 23, 2006, at 12:49:19
Yuh know, they can send a man to the moon, but they can't put a volume knob on our heads...(I'd use it lots):>}
Posted by B2chica on May 23, 2006, at 13:25:52
In reply to Let me clarify, posted by curtm on May 23, 2006, at 12:49:19
sorry for being so flip.
from what you described i wouldn't worry about it too much. it could be several things.
1)auditory sensitivity. sometimes we are extra suseptable to certain sounds, if we hear a certain sound several times in one day it can stay with us. (not knowing why that sound or how long it will stick around) but it's like auditory memory and it goes off without telling us. and then we 'think we hear things' that aren't really there. this is not a sign of major mental illness and will go away after a while.(usually when another sound infiltrates the memory)
2)pseudo-auditory hallucination. this also is not a sign of mental illness and is different than normal auditory hallucinations. typically pseudo AH are less distinguishable and consist of everyday sounds sometimes even songs, music, talking but fuzzy sounding (indestinguishable)
-this sometimes can be a symptom of hearing loss. i don't know your age but i don't know that this is a concern for you.
3)there are some medications that can do this also, but i think you are off your meds right?
4)also i think narcolepsy can also be a culprit. you did have a rough time sleeping last night.anyway. if you only hear it a few time throughout a day lasting only a couple days i wouldn't worry too much about it.
if however, it becomes intrusive and persistant than i would mention it to your doc next time you see him/her. also note if the level changes (does it seem louder at certain times), does it interfere at certain times, is it repetitive or do you hear it once in a while...things like this are good to keep an eye on.overall i think you ok curt. dont' worry to much about this, as axiety can exaccerbate this.
cares
b2c
Posted by curtm on May 23, 2006, at 14:19:10
In reply to Re: Let me clarify » curtm, posted by B2chica on May 23, 2006, at 13:25:52
I wasn't really concerned about it, I thought it was one of those "white noise, or magenta w/green polka dot" noise frequencies. As I said I have a cold. That happens.
I did throw a little humor in however which might have made someone feel patronized in hindsight.
Posted by llrrrpp on May 23, 2006, at 14:46:29
In reply to Let me clarify, posted by curtm on May 23, 2006, at 12:49:19
Oh boy, I reeeealllly feel like a jerk.
I'm sorry I trivialized something that was a real concern.I agree with everything B2C wrote about. I would add one more point. A lot of times when we're expecting something, or anticipating something (like an e-mail alert) we allocate extra attention towards it. At the same time, we also become less picky about what qualifies as a real e-mail alert. Think about a little kid anticipating Santa Claus coming down the chimney. Any little noise might be interpreted as reindeer hoofs, and if there should be some slight motion outside, in the sky, usually we think it's birds, but because it's a special day, we interpret it as a flying sleigh. Just as we wouldn't worry about the kids having hallucinations, I wouldn't worry too much about the tricks your ears are playing on you.
-Llrrrpp
Posted by curtm on May 23, 2006, at 15:20:36
In reply to Re: Let me clarify, posted by llrrrpp on May 23, 2006, at 14:46:29
Posted by llrrrpp on May 23, 2006, at 15:29:02
In reply to BBmail didn't go through- Usend again? (nm) » llrrrpp, posted by curtm on May 23, 2006, at 15:20:36
Posted by curtm on May 23, 2006, at 15:37:52
In reply to server slow Uget it now? (nm) » curtm, posted by llrrrpp on May 23, 2006, at 15:29:02
Posted by curtm on May 23, 2006, at 17:27:02
In reply to Re: Let me clarify, posted by llrrrpp on May 23, 2006, at 14:46:29
>> Think about a little kid anticipating Santa Claus coming down the chimney. Any little noise might be interpreted as reindeer hoofs, and if there should be some slight motion outside, in the sky, usually we think it's birds, but because it's a special day, we interpret it as a flying sleigh. Just as we wouldn't worry about the kids having hallucinations,...
The supplantation of this sort of hocus-pocus is passed down from one generation to the next... and we can't figure out why we're *crazy*?!
Posted by heaven help me on May 23, 2006, at 21:11:24
In reply to Supplanted hallucinations » llrrrpp, posted by curtm on May 23, 2006, at 17:27:02
You guys make me laugh harder than I ever have. My kids come into the room to find out what is wrong. THIS is good medicine!
Thank you!
Mary
Posted by Bonnie_CA on May 24, 2006, at 2:47:36
In reply to Meds for e-mail?, posted by curtm on May 22, 2006, at 18:45:51
LOL you guys are silly :D I like it!
Posted by llrrrpp on May 24, 2006, at 7:10:45
In reply to Re: Meds for e-mail?, posted by Bonnie_CA on May 24, 2006, at 2:47:36
Okay,
I'm being totally serious.
As I was falling asleep last night, I may have been half-dreaming. I saw little red dots, with numbers in them. It's exactly like how my e-mail program says I have mail. sometimes the numbers were double digits, and I thought "I'm getting behind! I need to check!"Again. This is not a joke. I turned off the sound for the alerts, but now I have a visual image of little red dots. And this morning I saw dots too, but only when I was really sleepy. I think I look for the red dot obsessively. I think I need to sleep more. 5.5 hours/night not good.
-llrrrpp
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