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Posted by Glydin50 on May 12, 2011, at 23:10:34
Still going strong... Med still working. Sometimes, it does work out despite the word on the street and the superhighway ... Smile!!
I wish wellness to all
Posted by floatingbridge on May 13, 2011, at 7:19:45
In reply to 6 year in recovery/remission, posted by Glydin50 on May 12, 2011, at 23:10:34
That's fabulous! Thanks for sharing your good news. What has been working for you this long?
So glad you hit your mark.
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Posted by hopefullynow on May 13, 2011, at 15:12:25
In reply to 6 year in recovery/remission, posted by Glydin50 on May 12, 2011, at 23:10:34
Lucky you!!!
Your post bring me a smile on my face, thinking that someday i'll post here too, that there is hope.
Thanks !
What's your diagnostic and treatment, please?
Posted by Glydin50 on May 13, 2011, at 17:57:14
In reply to 6 year in recovery/remission, posted by Glydin50 on May 12, 2011, at 23:10:34
Thank you. I have been around Babble for about 10 years and now am just to posting an anniversary message.
My diagnosis is primarily GAD with moderate unipolar Depression. History of agoraphobia and panic disorder. Checkered history with AD's so initially settled on mono therapy with Klonopin @ .5-1 mg per day. Did that for 4 years. That plan was "okay" but didn't treat the depressive symptoms which were largely, lack of motivation and drive. Finally succumbed to a plan change despite some residual med "phobia".
Currently - Lexapro @ 20 mgs per day. Klonopin .25 mgs. prn up to twice a day... I might throw that in occasionally at night as general and daytime dose only if I'm going to the dentist (Smile)
I urge everyone to keep trying... Find your path... Advice can be great but "blanket" ideas just don't hold for everyone in every situation. Poly-syllabic words and conflicting studies aside, I and others are proof, treatment can work. My wellness is not a debatable nor do I need to defend it topic for me. (Smile) -- which in one of the reasons I don't "do" message boards anymore (another Smile)
Thanks again!!!
Posted by floatingbridge on May 13, 2011, at 22:29:11
In reply to Re: 6 year in recovery/remission, posted by Glydin50 on May 13, 2011, at 17:57:14
>
> I urge everyone to keep trying... Find your path... Advice can be great but "blanket" ideas just don't hold for everyone in every situation. Poly-syllabic words and conflicting studies aside, I and others are proof, treatment can work. My wellness is not a debatable nor do I need to defend it topic for me. (Smile) -- which
in one of the reasons I don't "do"
message boards anymore (another
Smile)
>
>
> Thanks again!!!Glydin, I don't understand this last
part. Who would debate your recovery?This message board is helpful as I move toward recovery. I enjoy reading success stories, giving and recieving support, and
generally goofing around. It helps me deal with the isolation and frustration of
my current situation.I am tempted to ask you why you decided to visit and post given your statement about doing boards. But as you said, it is an anniversary. That, I suppose, can be reason enough.
Posted by Glydin50 on May 13, 2011, at 22:47:54
In reply to Re: 6 year in recovery/remission » Glydin50, posted by floatingbridge on May 13, 2011, at 22:29:11
> Glydin, I don't understand this last
> part. Who would debate your recovery?~~~ It has been done in the past... I have received some very, for lack of a better term, cruel commentary.
>
> This message board is helpful as I move toward recovery. I enjoy reading success stories, giving and recieving support, and
> generally goofing around. It helps me deal with the isolation and frustration of
> my current situation.
>~~~ I am glad.
> I am tempted to ask you why you decided to visit and post given your statement about doing boards. But as you said, it is an anniversary. That, I suppose, can be reason enough.
>~~~ Does what I posted upset you in some way? I was not my intention to upset and I don't intend to post further. I'm thinking now, maybe I should not have posted at all... and my judgement must have been way off.
I wish you well.
Posted by floatingbridge on May 14, 2011, at 0:00:02
In reply to Re: 6 year in recovery/remission » floatingbridge, posted by Glydin50 on May 13, 2011, at 22:47:54
Glydin,
Yes, I felt hurt. But I can behave too reactively. Once I read your reply, any hurt feelings disolved. Thank you for writing back. I am sorry you've been the target of cruel remarks. That's happened to me, and I've seen it happen to others. I've also made some less than stellar comments myself.
I'd like to reset, and I'm now concerned that my comments may have caused you unhappy feelings. I really appreciate your swift sincerity. Even more than I previously stated, I really do wish you well! Nothing anyone can say can really diminish your success. Don't let anyone have that power. That can be difficult for anyone who is sensitive, so it's advice I need to take to heart too.
Many blessings on your anniversary.
With respect,
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Posted by Glydin2011 on May 14, 2011, at 0:26:57
In reply to Re: 6 year in recovery/remission » Glydin50, posted by floatingbridge on May 14, 2011, at 0:00:02
I am sincerely sorry you felt hurt. I so appreciate your kind post.... Very sweet and touched me so!!!
We are cool as we can be w/ one another according to my end.
Keep the faith, I am pulling for you.
Posted by hopefullynow on May 14, 2011, at 0:54:23
In reply to Re: 6 year in recovery/remission » floatingbridge, posted by Glydin2011 on May 14, 2011, at 0:26:57
Glydin,
Success stories like yours are very rare here on PB.There are a lot of people frustrated that their meds don't work properly, you know.Some say that meds are no better than placebo, this is very discouraging.
Your visit here shed a ray of light which all we need.Even the nayers.
I wish you a happy anniversary and be that your visits here to be as "tourist"!
God bless!
Posted by floatingbridge on May 14, 2011, at 1:03:56
In reply to Re: 6 year in recovery/remission » Glydin2011, posted by hopefullynow on May 14, 2011, at 0:54:23
Ditto, hopefullynow. Well said!
Posted by SLS on May 14, 2011, at 5:46:51
In reply to 6 year in recovery/remission, posted by Glydin50 on May 12, 2011, at 23:10:34
> Still going strong... Med still working.Mazel Tov!
> I wish wellness to all
Thank you for dropping in. I am disappointed that you won't be sticking around. Does Psycho-Babble demonstrate the same attitude problems you find problematic on other websites?
Stay well.
- Scott
Posted by Glydin50 on May 14, 2011, at 8:20:13
In reply to Re: 6 year in recovery/remission » Glydin2011, posted by hopefullynow on May 14, 2011, at 0:54:23
> Glydin,
>
> Success stories like yours are very rare here on PB.There are a lot of people frustrated that their meds don't work properly, you know.Some say that meds are no better than placebo, this is very discouraging.
>
> Your visit here shed a ray of light which all we need.Even the nayers.
>
> I wish you a happy anniversary and be that your visits here to be as "tourist"!
>
> God blessI thank you, I do understand where the commentary originates. I need to work to make a better peace with that. God Bless you too!!
Posted by Glydin50 on May 14, 2011, at 8:25:25
In reply to Re: 6 year in recovery/remission » Glydin50, posted by SLS on May 14, 2011, at 5:46:51
>
> > Still going strong... Med still working.
>
> Mazel Tov!
>
> > I wish wellness to all
>
> Thank you for dropping in. I am disappointed that you won't be sticking around. Does Psycho-Babble demonstrate the same attitude problems you find problematic on other websites?
>
> Stay well.
>
>
> - Scott~~~ Thank you so. Yes, I have received less that kind commetary from posters here... However, my spirit has been lightened by this recent posting. Today, I am thinking of the sweet rather than of the bitter.
I wish you all good things, Scott
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