![[dr. bob]](/dr-bob-sm.gif)
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
bob@dr-bob.orgShown: posts 1 to 10 of 10. This is the beginning of the thread.
Posted by ccass on November 21, 2000, at 10:51:16
I just felt like venting here, hope you don't mind.
I must say things are alot better then they were a year ago, but man what a rollercoaster ride!
Coming out of depression is a crazy up and down ride, last night my mind was going crazy I swear I saw sparks coming from my brain, too much thinking. It kind of surprised me because I haven't felt that way in a year since starting the antidepressants...all teary eyed and not being able to sleep.
So my point is I guess does everything just come together eventually? Or is it a rollercoaster ride forever?
Posted by Noa on November 21, 2000, at 11:01:15
In reply to depression is hard work, posted by ccass on November 21, 2000, at 10:51:16
I can't say what happens "eventually" because for me I think it will always be somewhat "in process", but I do know that once I found the right med cocktail, it has been a lot less of a rollercoaster ride. A lot more stable and livable.
Posted by ccass on November 21, 2000, at 11:11:48
In reply to Re: depression is hard work, posted by Noa on November 21, 2000, at 11:01:15
ah..thanks, this message boards is great...just to know other people are feeling or have felt the same as you makes me smile :o) I guess thats what I needed today!
Posted by pullmarine on November 21, 2000, at 18:11:40
In reply to depression is hard work, posted by ccass on November 21, 2000, at 10:51:16
Let me answer this way:
I don't know of any system in nature that is stagnant and constant. Do you?
Posted by coral on November 21, 2000, at 19:04:30
In reply to Re: depression is hard work » ccass, posted by pullmarine on November 21, 2000, at 18:11:40
Yes, it is a lot of hard work but getting out of it is WELL worth it. (pun intended) :)
Posted by Noa on November 21, 2000, at 19:11:28
In reply to Re: depression is hard work, posted by coral on November 21, 2000, at 19:04:30
> Yes, it is a lot of hard work but getting out of it is WELL worth it. (pun intended) :)
Well said. Despite not being completely free of depression, the difference between last year's hell and now is amazing. Amazing.
Posted by Shirley on November 21, 2000, at 20:34:43
In reply to depression is hard work, posted by ccass on November 21, 2000, at 10:51:16
Ccass,
I used to enjoy roller coaster rides but I hate them now. Sorry, I just couldn't resist.
In answer to your question, the authors of "Driven to Distraction", about ADD and one of my favorite books have said that it's important to give patients stable brain chemistry. Unfortunately, I don't think many psychiatrists think that way. No, I am not asking for life to be perfect but it shouldn't be a roller coaster ride like some on those deep drops you find on those rides.
Anyway, when I have moments like a I did two days ago, where all of a sudden, I had the energy to clean my messy apartment like I have never had in my life, I know damm right well that it doesn't have to be a roller coaster ride. Unfortunately, I have hit PMS so those golden moments will be postponed but at least I know they exist.
Again, it doesn't mean I live happily ever after and never have another down moment. But it means that the ride will be alot smoother than if I was on a roller coaster. Kind of like people without depression.
Shirley
Posted by R.Anne on November 24, 2000, at 2:59:14
In reply to depression is hard work, posted by ccass on November 21, 2000, at 10:51:16
> I just felt like venting here, hope you don't mind.
> I must say things are alot better then they were a year ago, but man what a rollercoaster ride!
> Coming out of depression is a crazy up and down ride, last night my mind was going crazy I swear I saw sparks coming from my brain, too much thinking. It kind of surprised me because I haven't felt that way in a year since starting the antidepressants...all teary eyed and not being able to sleep.
> So my point is I guess does everything just come together eventually? Or is it a rollercoaster ride forever?
****I was wondering the same thing. Part of it is our reactions to things, ya know? We can try to look at some things a little differently so they don't effect us as much-easier said than done-that's been my new year's resolution for years! I got to a point where I stayed away from people so I wouldn't be effected by anyone in any way! But with the meds. NOW I feel better-today at least-but for me it changes as I have hormones, and we live in a wild world and things effect me and I just try to deal with them as best as I can at the moment. Trial and error, over and over with everything, ya know. My moods are more even now though, than ever. I have ptsd and so my emotions were especially disconcerting for me much of the time-crying and feeling down about all the troubles of the world all the time-feeling too sensitive. With the combo. I'm on now I feel the best I have in awhile but have a ways to go yet in getting back into the REAL WORLD---you know working, etc.
Posted by ccass on November 24, 2000, at 8:12:25
In reply to Re: depression is hard work, posted by R.Anne on November 24, 2000, at 2:59:14
> I was wondering the same thing. Part of it is our reactions to things, ya know? We can try to look at some things a little differently so they don't effect us as much-easier said than done-that's been my new year's resolution for years! I got to a point where I stayed away from people so I wouldn't be effected by anyone in any way! But with the meds. NOW I feel better-today at least-but for me it changes as I have hormones, and we live in a wild world and things effect me and I just try to deal with them as best as I can at the moment. Trial and error, over and over with everything, ya know. My moods are more even now though, than ever. I have ptsd and so my emotions were especially disconcerting for me much of the time-crying and feeling down about all the troubles of the world all the time-feeling too sensitive. With the combo. I'm on now I feel the best I have in awhile but have a ways to go yet in getting back into the REAL WORLD---you know working, etc.
yeah things are tough but definately better then they used to be, I'm not so sensitive too. Which is nice if something bothers me I'm atleast able to forget about it and get things done that need to be done rather then dwelling on it for days! woohoo...we are on are way :)
can you tell I'm in a better mood today? :)
Posted by R.Anne on November 24, 2000, at 20:13:38
In reply to Re: depression is hard work, posted by ccass on November 24, 2000, at 8:12:25
> > I was wondering the same thing. Part of it is our reactions to things, ya know? We can try to look at some things a little differently so they don't effect us as much-easier said than done-that's been my new year's resolution for years! I got to a point where I stayed away from people so I wouldn't be effected by anyone in any way! But with the meds. NOW I feel better-today at least-but for me it changes as I have hormones, and we live in a wild world and things effect me and I just try to deal with them as best as I can at the moment. Trial and error, over and over with everything, ya know. My moods are more even now though, than ever. I have ptsd and so my emotions were especially disconcerting for me much of the time-crying and feeling down about all the troubles of the world all the time-feeling too sensitive. With the combo. I'm on now I feel the best I have in awhile but have a ways to go yet in getting back into the REAL WORLD---you know working, etc.
>
> yeah things are tough but definately better then they used to be, I'm not so sensitive too. Which is nice if something bothers me I'm atleast able to forget about it and get things done that need to be done rather then dwelling on it for days! woohoo...we are on are way :)
> can you tell I'm in a better mood today? :)
^^^^^^
Yeah, you must be feeling good with all those smilies smiling at me! I was on the computer till 4 am last night. I had a bit too much coffee but it was good, too. I have to constantly deal with this depression, every time I get up in the morning or afternoon. I turn on the t.v and drink coffee and get my mind off of my failings in life. But I'm okay now. ;^)
This is the end of the thread.
Psycho-Babble Medication | Extras | FAQ
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
bob@dr-bob.org
Script revised: February 4, 2008
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/cgi-bin/pb/mget.pl
Copyright 2006-17 Robert Hsiung.
Owned and operated by Dr. Bob LLC and not the University of Chicago.