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Posted by Krissy P on March 23, 2003, at 1:32:11
Hi, I am really having a rough time tonight. Can anyone just say to me, You will be ok or just a hang in there? I have been cycling, but more so manic even after starting on 50mg Lamcital 3 weeks ago. I am smoking like a chimney and I am planning to take a lot of time tomorrow to really think about what I am doing to my body. I was always thin, didn't smoke (at least not almost 2 packs a day now), and I exercised
A LOT. What has happened to me? I am very smart when it comes to what I need to do-but I'm not doing it!!!! WHY???
God this sux.
I feel like telling myself to shut the hell up and do something already, but I can't be harsh to me, I've gotten enough from other people over the years. it isn't good.
Please, any help or support would be beautifully appreciated at this time.
Thank you,
kristen
Posted by sienna on March 23, 2003, at 2:15:07
In reply to Having a Rough One Tonight:-( :-(, posted by Krissy P on March 23, 2003, at 1:32:11
hI kristin
im sorry your having a rough nite.
Dont be too hard on yourself. Maybe try starting slowly and maybe rationing cigs a little bit and start exercise by just walking 20 minutes a day if you can.
and if you are feeling this manic really maybe wanna call your pdoc and let them know. Maybe they can add a mood stablilizer? I just had to restart depakote and am hopign it will help soon.take care
sienna
Posted by noa on March 23, 2003, at 10:42:36
In reply to Re: Having a Rough One Tonight:-( :-(, posted by sienna on March 23, 2003, at 2:15:07
Krissy,
Maybe you should delay dealing with the smoking thing. First stabilize your med situation. then when you are stable, make a plan for dealing wiht the smoking addiction.
I have never been addicted to cigarrettes, and I feel so lucky, because I've heard from friends how incredibly hard it is to kick it. You are craving nicotine, maybe because of long time addiction, but also maybe nicotine is doing something for your mood. Well, not best delivery system, granted, but trying to quit now maybe asking much too much of yourself.
One step at a time, no?
Posted by Krissy P on March 23, 2003, at 12:09:13
In reply to Re: Having a Rough One Tonight:-( :-(, posted by noa on March 23, 2003, at 10:42:36
thanks noa for your feedback. YAY for you never being addicted to cigs. I grew up around my mom, dad, and grandmother smoking all the time. I so agree that I cannot take on too much and realize that I can't change these things overnight, I am asking too much of myself. I will chill lol
Many therapists have said to me that I just can't "fix" everything that I'm doing negatively to my body-at once. I need to remember this! I do have an addictive personality-thanks to dad LOL
Another poster just said maybe I should stop smoking, honestly, the weight thing is more important to me right now, I've only been smoking for 3 1/2 years, and even though I know it's only a short time, it is and will do damage. I really appreciate your feedback, as I agree that my mood and weight need to be brought under control(not that I'm huge, but I need to lose about 50)
Thanks again and all the best to you:-)
By the grace of God go I....one step at a time no?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Krissy,
Maybe you should delay dealing with the smoking thing. First stabilize your med situation. then when you are stable, make a plan for dealing wiht the smoking addiction.
I have never been addicted to cigarrettes, and I feel so lucky, because I've heard from friends how incredibly hard it is to kick it. You are craving nicotine, maybe because of long time addiction, but also maybe nicotine is doing something for your mood. Well, not best delivery system, granted, but trying to quit now maybe asking much too much of yourself.
One step at a time, no?
Posted by justyourlaugh on March 23, 2003, at 16:58:52
In reply to Re: Having a Rough One Tonight:-( :-( » noa, posted by Krissy P on March 23, 2003, at 12:09:13
without even giving it any thought at all i quit smoking 3 months ago......wellbutrin wellbutrin wellbutrin......
just stopped,,,smoked for 15 years
jyl
with spring here i think we feel pressured to getbetter quick,,,,lose weight to fit that swim suit,, get motivated!!!!
when all we got is,,,,
Posted by sienna on March 23, 2003, at 18:23:28
In reply to Re: Having a Rough One Tonight:-( :-(, posted by sienna on March 23, 2003, at 2:15:07
hiya
yeah its probably true about not wanting to quit right now. I smoke too and am not worrying about it right now becuase i have bigger problems to deal with. Seriously though if you can find a way to walk when its sunny out then that takes care of getting sunshine for the day and walking. And both are relaly good for mental health and phsyical health too.
I just reallized that you been already talking about the mood stablilzer thing which is probably made you upset that i mentioned it. I was just writing from my experience so thats all. So if you are fine without it then please ignore me i just thought it might help you just to have a trial and see if you feel less manic. I know it can be really uncomfortable to be manic as i get that wasy sometimes. i did better when i was on depakote ,but i quit taking it. sSo now they put me on it again. Ill let you iknow how it goes for me if you are interested.
Anyways, hope you feel better.
Sienna
Posted by Krissy P on March 24, 2003, at 0:09:43
In reply to hope your feeling better today, posted by sienna on March 23, 2003, at 18:23:28
oh sienna :-) I am always open to people here saying anyting they want to me. no worries
And yes, please let me know how you do back on Depakote K? *hugs*
Stay well, Kristen:-)
>
> yeah its probably true about not wanting to quit right now. I smoke too and am not worrying about it right now becuase i have bigger problems to deal with. Seriously though if you can find a way to walk when its sunny out then that takes care of getting sunshine for the day and walking. And both are relaly good for mental health and phsyical health too.
>
> I just reallized that you been already talking about the mood stablilzer thing which is probably made you upset that i mentioned it. I was just writing from my experience so thats all. So if you are fine without it then please ignore me i just thought it might help you just to have a trial and see if you feel less manic. I know it can be really uncomfortable to be manic as i get that wasy sometimes. i did better when i was on depakote ,but i quit taking it. sSo now they put me on it again. Ill let you iknow how it goes for me if you are interested.
>
> Anyways, hope you feel better.
> Sienna
Posted by sienna on March 24, 2003, at 0:47:14
In reply to Re: hope your feeling better today » sienna, posted by Krissy P on March 24, 2003, at 0:09:43
K Cool Krissy
Ill let you know how it goes. I only have been on it for two days and a very low dose, but willlet you know how i feel. I m not usually manic at all, but the mood stablilzers well depakote anyways has helped beofre when i took it with seroquel. Im on risperdal now so well see howit works.
sienna
Posted by Krissy P on March 24, 2003, at 0:50:16
In reply to Re: hope your feeling better today, posted by sienna on March 24, 2003, at 0:47:14
Feel better and let me know. I may be doing bad tonight but it's my issue. I care about ya.
Kristen> K Cool Krissy
> Ill let you know how it goes. I only have been on it for two days and a very low dose, but willlet you know how i feel. I m not usually manic at all, but the mood stablilzers well depakote anyways has helped beofre when i took it with seroquel. Im on risperdal now so well see howit works.
> sienna
Posted by WorryGirl on March 24, 2003, at 8:41:14
In reply to Having a Rough One Tonight:-( :-(, posted by Krissy P on March 23, 2003, at 1:32:11
Hi Krissy,
Hope you're feeling better today. If not, you have this board to help you feel better hopefully :)
Posted by Krissy P on March 25, 2003, at 10:35:21
In reply to Re: Having a Rough One Tonight:-( :-(, posted by sienna on March 23, 2003, at 2:15:07
Hi sienna:-)
Just wanted to ask how the Depakote was doing for you?
Kristen
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------hi kristin
im sorry your having a rough nite.
Dont be too hard on yourself. Maybe try starting slowly and maybe rationing cigs a little bit and start exercise by just walking 20 minutes a day if you can.
and if you are feeling this manic really maybe wanna call your pdoc and let them know. Maybe they can add a mood stablilizer? I just had to restart depakote and am hopign it will help soon.
take care
sienna
Posted by Krissy P on March 25, 2003, at 10:39:16
In reply to Re: Having a Rough One Tonight:-( :-( » Krissy P, posted by justyourlaugh on March 23, 2003, at 16:58:52
Hey there justyourlaugh,
So Wellbutrin helped your smoking too? Did it help with your depression?
I see my pdoc Friday and I am going to ask her about this med. Effexor seems to have lost its beneficial effect for me. Oh the med trials and cocktails. *sigh* lol
Thanks for sharing:-)
kristen
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------without even giving it any thought at all i quit smoking 3 months ago......wellbutrin wellbutrin wellbutrin......
just stopped,,,smoked for 15 years
jyl
with spring here i think we feel pressured to getbetter quick,,,,lose weight to fit that swim suit,, get motivated!!!!
when all we got is,,,,
Posted by Krissy P on March 25, 2003, at 10:43:54
In reply to Having a Rough One Tonight:-( :-(, posted by Krissy P on March 23, 2003, at 1:32:11
Posted by sienna on March 25, 2003, at 20:06:09
In reply to Re: Having a Rough One Tonight:-( :-( » sienna, posted by Krissy P on March 25, 2003, at 10:35:21
hi Krissy
Imonly on 250mgs am not feeilng much different. it really needs to come up more but as we are just added it and are also increasing risperidone am trying to do it slowly. maybe that they will increase it sometime later this week. ill keep you informed. mostly im just kinda tired from adding it and increasing the risperdal. im still delusional and my moods are still changing a lot. not manic but go from ok to depressed to anxiety quite a bit.take care
sienna
Posted by Krissy P on March 25, 2003, at 21:27:26
In reply to depakote, posted by sienna on March 25, 2003, at 20:06:09
Hi, thanks for your update:-)
Can I ask how your appetite is on these meds? Any weight gain or loss?
Hang in there and give it time, we all must be the most patient people in the world with these meds!!!
> hi Krissy
> Imonly on 250mgs am not feeilng much different. it really needs to come up more but as we are just added it and are also increasing risperidone am trying to do it slowly. maybe that they will increase it sometime later this week. ill keep you informed. mostly im just kinda tired from adding it and increasing the risperdal. im still delusional and my moods are still changing a lot. not manic but go from ok to depressed to anxiety quite a bit.
>
> take care
> sienna
Posted by sienna on March 26, 2003, at 0:40:16
In reply to Re: depakote » sienna, posted by Krissy P on March 25, 2003, at 21:27:26
trying to be patient its hard. my appetite is the same except been eating more because i was able to go to the grocery store withot freaking out so nows theres food in the house. hardly overeathing though just actually eating breafast and dinner now.
Posted by noa on March 26, 2003, at 5:05:58
In reply to Re: Having a Rough One Tonight:-( :-( » noa, posted by Krissy P on March 23, 2003, at 12:09:13
Krissy, I said the mood needs to be brought under control, I didn't say anything about the weight. I think taking on a 50 pound weight loss also sounds like a huge endeavor when you are having unstable mood.
What about focusing on things that can help mood that will also be likely to have benefits for physical health? Like small goals of increasing exercise in very small increments, which helps mood, or very small changes toward healthier eating.
Most of my weight gain has occurred after dieting, and I have felt that I used to set myself up for unrealistic expectations for weight loss, so that is why I'm wary of you taking that 50 lb loss on, esp. before you get your mood stabilized.
Think smaller, Krissy. Little, tiny goals. One day at a time.
Posted by Krissy P on March 26, 2003, at 10:34:21
In reply to Re: Having a Rough One Tonight:-( :-( » Krissy P, posted by noa on March 26, 2003, at 5:05:58
Hi noa,
thank you for this. I totally hear you. When I was talking about the weight, I was just explaining my feelings about it. You help here a lot and I thank you.
Since I posted this, I have been feeling pretty good, yay! Small goals of increasing exercise in very small increments, like walks with my puppy, and/or very small changes toward healthier eating is what I have been pretty much doing, and will continue:-)
Thanks for reminding me to think smaller, little, tiny goals, and one day at a time.
A few therpaists have told me that severeal times:-)
Thanks again noa, and thanks for caring.
Kristen
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Krissy, I said the mood needs to be brought under control, I didn't say anything about the weight. I think taking on a 50 pound weight loss also sounds like a huge endeavor when you are having unstable mood.
What about focusing on things that can help mood that will also be likely to have benefits for physical health? Like small goals of increasing exercise in very small increments, which helps mood, or very small changes toward healthier eating.
Most of my weight gain has occurred after dieting, and I have felt that I used to set myself up for unrealistic expectations for weight loss, so that is why I'm wary of you taking that 50 lb loss on, esp. before you get your mood stabilized.
Think smaller, Krissy. Little, tiny goals. One day at a time.
Posted by noa on March 26, 2003, at 17:43:33
In reply to Re: Having a Rough One Tonight:-( :-( » noa, posted by Krissy P on March 26, 2003, at 10:34:21
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