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Posted by susan C on October 29, 2002, at 15:18:20
an update:
oops, I am mentioning medication...but I like this board better...
In September I added Verapamil to Depakote. Since then, I have been progressively improving...I was thinking this morning, it is like I am swimming in this warm nutrient soup...while looking out over a calm lake. There is some currents of disturbance under the surface, but, in general, I feel great.I have picked up projects I put down two years ago, I have been cooking again...using a knife, figuring things out clearly with out being overwhelmed. I have been social with real bodies...thanking you all here over and over for helping me keep my social skills up.
When I first started talking to people again, I had some real duzies of miscommmunication, and, over communication. As in, telling them WAY to much about how I was feeling. Over time, I got to the point where I could just keep my mouth shut and try to keep to the subject at hand, if I could keep up.
It has been a long time, five years...of turmoil. Assuming, and that is all I can do at this point of only two months of relief, this continues, I have been thinking, I may need some new skills to gain some perspective of the time past.
So, a vote to all of you... Do I: A. Just Ignore It And It Will Go Away; B. Review and Analyize; c. some combination
Also, this new "me" is so different, so relaxed, comfortable and understanding. Do I just:
1. go with it
2. find a support group for "people who think they are survivors of mental illness" and go to the 12 step meetings
3. otherThanks
insecure mouse walking in the leaves
Posted by Dinah on October 29, 2002, at 16:38:51
In reply to me myself and i, posted by susan C on October 29, 2002, at 15:18:20
Enjoy yourself, Mouse. You deserve that tranquility. (And you actually halfway inspire me to rethink my medication stance.) I wouldn't think too much about it, just enjoy it. Do the things you've wanted to do, spend lots of time with that wonderful husband of yours.
But don't forget to stop by chat from time to time. :)
Congratulations!
Dinah
Posted by Dr.Eamerz on October 29, 2002, at 17:07:51
In reply to me myself and i, posted by susan C on October 29, 2002, at 15:18:20
Marvelous Mousie..Hey I'm no good at advice at the mo but I just wanted to say I'm so happy that you are well and dandy...
(I'll show you my painting stuff as soon as I finish them--it's hard to know when to stop at the mo)
Happy swimming.....
Posted by Dr.Eamerz on October 29, 2002, at 17:30:48
In reply to Re: me myself and i » susan C, posted by Dr.Eamerz on October 29, 2002, at 17:07:51
Verapamil looks interesting as I suffer from unusual fast/irreguar heart beat--tested- tacycardia..
Hmmm.I'll have to find out a bit more...
Posted by mair on October 29, 2002, at 20:22:25
In reply to Re: me myself and i » susan C, posted by Dinah on October 29, 2002, at 16:38:51
All of this is wonderful, Susan. I hope you can just enjoy it without constantly questioning what comes next. If you start to feel nervous about things you can always hook into a support group. I think for most of us, it's very difficult to start thinking of ourselves as being normal functioning people, whatever they are. I have an awful tendency to pathologize myself, which can be a handicap to just enjoying things when I'm feeling better.
Mair
Posted by susan C on October 31, 2002, at 18:42:38
In reply to Re: me myself and i, posted by mair on October 29, 2002, at 20:22:25
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