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Posted by Greg on June 10, 2002, at 14:25:07
KK,
I had you pop into my mind for some reason and wanted to say hi and I hope you're doing well.
G
Posted by Krazy Kat on June 10, 2002, at 19:56:04
In reply to Krazy Kat, posted by Greg on June 10, 2002, at 14:25:07
How sweet, Greg! Thank you! I'm actually doing quite well. Tweaking my med regime for now - Depakote has proven to be the basis for my treatment, but I need to counteract its side effects. I am going to start therapy, first time since, oh, early-twenties, and every therapy experience I've had was awful, so I am interested and scared about this.
How are you?
I'm pulling off the site except for quick check-ins. Several reasons - my internet access is suddenly very limited; I have not been comfortable with the site since Sar's death; and I am "better" - trying to live in the 'real' world.
- kk
Posted by Greg on June 11, 2002, at 8:31:50
In reply to Re: Krazy Kat » Greg, posted by Krazy Kat on June 10, 2002, at 19:56:04
I think it’s great that you’ve been so dedicated about your meds. It seems like it took forever to find the right combo for mine but I was determined to find it. I recently threw out all the failed meds I had tried and couldn’t believe how many there were… I hope the Concerta is working out for you. I’ve been on Adderall for several months, the regular for about 3 and the XR for about 2 ½ and so far I haven’t had any flair-up of my BP II symptoms. I like the XR version much better cause it’s a lot more mellow and much easier on the tummy. Great to hear about the therapy too. I’m sure it will be fine. My advice FWIW, just make sure you’re comfortable with your T. If you don’t feel that connection with him/her, don’t be afraid to move on. Remember it’s all about you. I’m doing group therapy right now and I really like the dynamic of it, having all the different inputs is very beneficial for me.
I’m doing OK I guess. Life has thrown me a few curves lately, but I am determined to fight my way thru them. I am diligently on the quest for that ever elusive perfect job but have had no luck so far. My field is overloaded with people that are out of work right now and they’re willing to take next to nothing for salary to get a job. I don’t have that luxury. The job market is very brutal right now and I’m just going to have to tough it out I guess.
I pulled away from all my sites too for various reasons. My tank just ran dry. I understand how you feel and I’m sorry for you and everyone that have had such a hard time with Sar’s death. I miss her too. Living in the real world is not all it’s cracked up to be but unfortunately it’s something we have to do. It has a tendancy to jump up and smack us square in the face at the most inconvenient times doesn’t it?
Well KK, take the best care of you that you can and be well. I will keep you in my thoughts. Remember, it’s not the size of the kat in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the kat ;^)
Greg
Posted by Krazy Kat on June 13, 2002, at 15:29:03
In reply to Re: Krazy Kat, posted by Greg on June 11, 2002, at 8:31:50
> I think it’s great that you’ve been so dedicated about your meds.
Thanks, Greg. That sort of encouragement is Really helpful.
> I hope the Concerta is working out for you. I’ve been on Adderall for several months, the regular for about 3 and the XR for about 2 ½ and so far I haven’t had any flair-up of my BP II symptoms. I like the XR version much better cause it’s a lot more mellow and much easier on the tummy.
Concerta is presenting a few problems, or maybe it's the Concerta + my Dep. and their fluctuations - Mitch has been so kind about giving me advice re: this on the med board. Thank you for your advice, too. Tummy trouble is def. the stim - I went two days w/o it - no problem, no other change. But also SO TIRED... so I'm back on it.
> Great to hear about the therapy too.
This might actually go on hold for me, but thanks for your input here as well. I am very happy with the therapist I met last week, but I don't think I can make the commitment yet...
> I’m doing OK I guess. Life has thrown me a few curves lately, but I am determined to fight my way thru them. I am diligently on the quest for that ever elusive perfect job but have had no luck so far. My field is overloaded with people that are out of work right now and they’re willing to take next to nothing for salary to get a job. I don’t have that luxury. The job market is very brutal right now and I’m just going to have to tough it out I guess.Greg, I think you're in tech work - no need to correct me or confirm. Regardless, the economy does keep throwing us curves, and I don't know where I would be if I had to go into an office each day. I deal with the guilt of my husband taking care of me, but it means I have been able to avoid that stress for about 2 years now. I know that stress though, and you have my every sympathy. I know you also have responsibilities that I don't, and you have my sympathy for that as well.
If you possibly can, keep up a hobby, if even for a half an hour a day. "We" are creative types I believe across the board (doesn't mean we don't also have those analytical skills as well - we're brilliant afterall ;)) and we Must let that out!
> I pulled away from all my sites too for various reasons. My tank just ran dry. I understand how you feel and I’m sorry for you and everyone that have had such a hard time with Sar’s death.Sar's death was not nearly as tough for me as others. It was a "wake-up" call. I miss her, but my life has gone on. With my meds getting better, my suicide attempts seem far away. I feel more strongly for those left with us who were affected heavily (i.i. kid).
Sar's death opened up a new realm for me, a new desire to let others know how devastating mental illness is. It's not cool, it's not something to envy (i.e. Angelina Jolie envy) or to try to mimic. It's deadly. And it, as much as it may motivate creativity, also stagnates it.
> Well KK, take the best care of you that you can and be well. I will keep you in my thoughts. Remember, it’s not the size of the kat in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the kat ;^)Oh, wonderful phrase. Thank you! And this is also true about pit bulls - I'll write a formal paper on that later... :)
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