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Posted by janejane on January 12, 2010, at 5:48:12
In reply to Re: I having a lot of down days, posted by Maxime on January 11, 2010, at 22:47:04
(((Maxime)))
It must be so frustrating not to be able to cry. Have you adjusted your meds at all? (Forgive me if you already discussed this, I don't remember.)
When you talk about heat lamps, do you mean light therapy for SAD? If so, you can try getting a full-spectrum bulb (maybe from a hardware store) to put in a regular lamp you have. It probably won't be as strong, but you could try staying under it longer, maybe even have it on all day. (Or put two or more lamps on at the same time.) Even if you use lamps with regular bulbs it might be better than nothing. Can't hurt to try.
Are you taking vitamin D supplements? They're quite cheap. My doctor says 2000 IU per day is a safe amount.
Posted by SLS on January 12, 2010, at 10:37:03
In reply to I having a lot of down days, posted by Maxime on January 9, 2010, at 21:20:04
> My mood has been down. Of course then I start to panic that the parnate isn't working any more. I need to remind myself that people have good days and bad days. I think I am stressed out over jobs and money. I feel like everything is closing in on me.
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> I need a hug.Sometimes, the more your depression improves, the more capable you are of focusing on the realities of every day living.
- Scott
Posted by Meltingpot on January 12, 2010, at 16:06:55
In reply to Re: I having a lot of down days » Maxime, posted by SLS on January 12, 2010, at 10:37:03
Maxime,
I hope these down days are just a temporary blip. Do you think perhaps that you are bored with not working? Or do you think it is the weather?
Denise
Posted by floatingbridge on January 13, 2010, at 11:10:34
In reply to Re: I having a lot of down days » Maxime, posted by SLS on January 12, 2010, at 10:37:03
> > My mood has been down. Of course then I start to panic that the parnate isn't working any more. I need to remind myself that people have good days and bad days. I think I am stressed out over jobs and money. I feel like everything is closing in on me.
> >
> > I need a hug.
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> Sometimes, the more your depression improves, the more capable you are of focusing on the realities of every day living.
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>
> - ScottScott, I never thought about it that way....
Good to see you--I've been wondering how you've been.Maxime, how's today going?
hugs,
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Posted by Maxime on January 13, 2010, at 23:46:57
In reply to Re: I having a lot of down days, posted by Meltingpot on January 12, 2010, at 16:06:55
Still feeling very down and thinking about suicide a lot. I emailed my doctor to see if I could increase the Parnate to 100 mg. I was doing so well and I want that back. Of course it doesn't help that I am stressed about my job situation. In bipolar fashion I spent a lot of money on gifts etc. When will I learn.
Posted by janejane on January 14, 2010, at 5:36:49
In reply to Re: I having a lot of down days, posted by Maxime on January 13, 2010, at 23:46:57
Hang in there. Emailing your doctor definitely sounds like a step in the right direction. Feel free to babblemail me if you need a compassionate ear. I've been feeling really stressed out and overwhelmed about a lot of stuff too, including my job and money, and some big, life-changing decisions I need to make soon. The depression is making it very difficult to deal with it all, especially when just getting through the day is tough enough. There have been a few times when I've thought, "I don't feel so bad today," and then I wonder whether I have the strength to deal with the stuff I've been putting off, and I just fall apart again emotionally.
Posted by Maxime on January 14, 2010, at 6:46:07
In reply to Re: I having a lot of down days, posted by Maxime on January 13, 2010, at 23:46:57
My doctor told me to go up to 100 mg of the Parnate to see if that would help. I pray it does.
Everyone, thank you for the great support you give me. It means a lot to me.
Posted by Maxime on January 14, 2010, at 7:40:05
In reply to Re: I having a lot of down days, posted by Phillipa on January 9, 2010, at 23:47:04
No, it's depression seeping in. All I want to do is sleep and I have no energy and I cry a lot. But my pdoc just increased my Parnate so hopefully I will feel better in a week or so.
Posted by Maxime on January 14, 2010, at 7:41:11
In reply to Me,too...(((((((Maxie)))))))..oooxxxooo (nm), posted by ColoradoSnowflake on January 10, 2010, at 0:04:33
Posted by Maxime on January 14, 2010, at 7:42:41
In reply to Re: I having a lot of down days » Maxime, posted by SLS on January 12, 2010, at 10:37:03
Very true Scott. Unfortunaly my daily living is not good right now. I am jobbless, poor and my mum has been diagnosed with Alzheimers. I don't feel like I can cope.
Posted by Maxime on January 14, 2010, at 7:43:44
In reply to Re: I having a lot of down days, posted by annabamma on January 10, 2010, at 13:12:55
Awww, thank you. We haven't had much sun ... just cloudy days and snow.
Posted by Maxime on January 14, 2010, at 7:44:40
In reply to Re: I having a lot of down days, posted by Meltingpot on January 12, 2010, at 16:06:55
It's hard to know what it is. Maybe it's the come down from the holidays which I enjoyed so much.
Posted by Maxime on January 14, 2010, at 7:45:56
In reply to Re: I having a lot of down days » Maxime, posted by janejane on January 12, 2010, at 5:48:12
I should buy a heat lamp but they are so expensive. I know I suffer from SAD. Maybe I could get a second hand on ebay.
Posted by Maxime on January 14, 2010, at 7:47:43
In reply to Re: I having a lot of down days, posted by willey on January 10, 2010, at 5:57:33
That's one way to look at it. Thank you.
Posted by Maxime on January 14, 2010, at 7:48:49
In reply to Re: I having a lot of down days, posted by morganator on January 9, 2010, at 23:45:21
Morgan, I am sorry that you have been feeling this way as well. It's not pleasant place to be. I hope it passes for the both us.
Posted by Maxime on January 14, 2010, at 7:50:02
In reply to Re: I having a lot of down days, posted by rjlockhart04-08 on January 10, 2010, at 0:32:02
Thanks RJ, I will try it before going to bed. I will let you know if it works.
Posted by Maxime on January 14, 2010, at 7:50:55
In reply to Re: I having a lot of down days, posted by gman22 on January 9, 2010, at 22:02:51
Hug received and appreciated. Thank you. :)
Posted by Maxime on January 14, 2010, at 11:24:53
In reply to Re: I having a lot of down days » gman22, posted by Maxime on January 14, 2010, at 7:50:55
Wow, I can feel the effect of the extra Parnate. I am roasting. I also feel very stimulated.
Posted by janejane on January 14, 2010, at 11:32:04
In reply to Re: I having a lot of down days, posted by Maxime on January 14, 2010, at 11:24:53
> Wow, I can feel the effect of the extra Parnate. I am roasting. I also feel very stimulated.
Well, at least you know it's doing something. Hopefully you'll experience an improvement in mood soon too. I've got my fingers crossed for you!
Posted by Maxime on January 14, 2010, at 11:47:02
In reply to Re: I having a lot of down days » Maxime, posted by janejane on January 14, 2010, at 11:32:04
Thank you. It will probably take a week or so to have an effect on my mood ... but I can wait.
Posted by Maxime on January 14, 2010, at 15:06:09
In reply to Re: I having a lot of down days » janejane, posted by Maxime on January 14, 2010, at 11:47:02
I am so hot! It's amazing what a little extra Parnate can do. I have a fever of 101. I hope it goes away soon. I'm not feeling very well.
Posted by Maxime on January 14, 2010, at 15:42:34
In reply to Re: I having a lot of down days, posted by Maxime on January 14, 2010, at 15:06:09
Okay, maybe adding 20 mg at once of Parnate was not a good idea. I am having a hypertensive crisis. The back of my head is killing me and I have a fever of 102. I just took 100 mg of thorazine to bring everything down.
I didn't even eat anything I wasn't supposed to.
Parnate is such a weird med. I think I am going to go and lay down now.
Posted by inanimate peanut on January 14, 2010, at 16:44:17
In reply to hypertensive, posted by Maxime on January 14, 2010, at 15:42:34
I was hypertensive with Parnate too. Now granted, I was on 160mg before I got hypertensive, but maybe your body is more sensitive to it. It can be a nasty drug for that. I'm worried about your fever, too. Maybe you should call your doctor (I wasn't smart enough to do that).
Posted by floatingbridge on January 14, 2010, at 17:29:38
In reply to hypertensive, posted by Maxime on January 14, 2010, at 15:42:34
Maxime, of course I'm concerned--temperature elevation can be part of a hypertensive crisis? Maybe I'm a wimp, but should you call a doctor, just to check in and let someone near you know?
Please write back when you can,
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Posted by janejane on January 14, 2010, at 18:24:42
In reply to Re: hypertensive, posted by floatingbridge on January 14, 2010, at 17:29:38
> Maxime, of course I'm concerned--temperature elevation can be part of a hypertensive crisis? Maybe I'm a wimp, but should you call a doctor, just to check in and let someone near you know?
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> Please write back when you can,
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> fbI'm worried too. Are you alone at home? Please let us know you're OK.
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