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Posted by sdjeff on April 25, 2004, at 22:49:26
Man, I don't know where to begin. I had a med change a few days ago and it just turned everything upside down. I can't stand to be by myself. Sometimes I feel depressed/restless/anxious/hostile. then I flip and feel fine. Most of the time it's both feeling bad and fine, seemingly at the same time.
I worked for the first time in over 2 weeks on Saturday. I made it through the night but at an expense to my fatigue and pain. My job really sucks, but it felt good to work again.
Posted by gardenergirl on April 25, 2004, at 23:14:05
In reply to rough weekend, posted by sdjeff on April 25, 2004, at 22:49:26
I'm glad you feel so positive about working despite the crappy weekend. Hope things turn around for you next week!
Take care,
gg
Posted by Ilene on April 25, 2004, at 23:58:50
In reply to rough weekend, posted by sdjeff on April 25, 2004, at 22:49:26
> Man, I don't know where to begin. I had a med change a few days ago and it just turned everything upside down. I can't stand to be by myself. Sometimes I feel depressed/restless/anxious/hostile. then I flip and feel fine. Most of the time it's both feeling bad and fine, seemingly at the same time.
>Reminds me of chills and fever.
> I worked for the first time in over 2 weeks on Saturday. I made it through the night but at an expense to my fatigue and pain. My job really sucks, but it felt good to work again.
>
>
I'm glad you did it. I hate being too sick/depressed to work. Maybe you'll be able to get a less sucky job, or this one will start to feel less sucky.
Posted by rainyday on April 26, 2004, at 6:51:18
In reply to rough weekend, posted by sdjeff on April 25, 2004, at 22:49:26
sdjeff, sorry your weekend was rough. So was mine! I was all anxious and depressed and agitated and stiff and uncomfortable and happy and calm. This must be what they call a mixed state. I find the weekends sometimes very hard to deal with because I don't have the distraction of work to take my mind off my state of mind! I bet my employer will be thrilled to know this job is a distraction.
Honestly, your s*cky job is a blessing in disguise. Think of it as letting you get through another 8 hours of the day. I get reminded of this here on this board whenever I moan about it!
Hope your meds quieten down. My weird feelings came apparently out of the blue, without a change in any of the lovely pills I take everyday.
Posted by TexasChic on April 26, 2004, at 13:15:41
In reply to rough weekend, posted by sdjeff on April 25, 2004, at 22:49:26
I really feel for you. I just got through with a long emotional rollercoaster because of a med switch. I finally ended up switching back and am just beginning to feel half way normal again. It sucks because when you try a new one, you have to wait and suffer for a while before you know if it works. One thing that helped me some was to remind myself, "This isn't the real me, its the meds". I hope your meds even out soon. Hang in there.
Posted by sdjeff on April 26, 2004, at 17:21:47
In reply to Re: rough weekend, posted by TexasChic on April 26, 2004, at 13:15:41
Thanks, everyone. I'm sorry you're having a rough time, Rainyday. I hope things smooth out for you too.
This is so hard. My pdoc hasn't called back yet. I want to do something to get his attention but I know that's the wrong thing to do. I just feel so sad, restless, strung out, nauseous, anxious and generally unhappy and tired.
On the upside, I can't stand being by myself and I have a pretty positive attitude about work now. It's also forced me to be more social. Go figure.
Posted by All Done on April 27, 2004, at 0:43:02
In reply to Re: rough weekend, posted by sdjeff on April 26, 2004, at 17:21:47
> This is so hard. My pdoc hasn't called back yet. I want to do something to get his attention but I know that's the wrong thing to do. I just feel so sad, restless, strung out, nauseous, anxious and generally unhappy and tired.
The waiting is the toughest part, Jeff. I'm crossing my fingers for you that your pdoc calls back soon (or maybe already has?) Sorry it's making you feel lousy.
> On the upside, I can't stand being by myself and I have a pretty positive attitude about work now. It's also forced me to be more social. Go figure.That's just great! I'm glad you've found a positive outlet with work. Hopefully, you'll have plenty of opportunity to meet some interesting people (women :)) while your feeling more social. All it takes is the first "hi", right? Well, you could always add, "my name is Jeff. I'm Mr. PsychoBabble Utah!" They should be lining up ;).
Take care and keep us posted.
All Done
Posted by rainyday on April 27, 2004, at 7:33:37
In reply to Re: rough weekend, posted by sdjeff on April 26, 2004, at 17:21:47
It is so frustrating to have a few good days in a row and then feel like you backslide into where you came from. That's been my last 2 weeks. Just when I think I am starting to feel some benefits from my medications and therapy, I spend 2 days crying and panicking and generally freaking out.
Work can be the biggest challenge for me. Not feeling like I can confide in my co-workers adds to the isolation. This place is my respite, and people like you, sdjeff!
Posted by sdjeff on April 27, 2004, at 18:56:08
In reply to Re: rough weekend » sdjeff, posted by rainyday on April 27, 2004, at 7:33:37
Thanks Rainday and All Done.
So far this week is shaping up to suck big time. These emotions don't quit!
I took my daughter to the park today. She had a good time. I was physically and mentally miserable but at least she had fun.
I haven't been eating much. I can barely eat small amount but I gag it down. My pdoc still hasn't called.
Then there is Medicaid. The state is trying to deny me. I expected this but they are mean about it. I pay the child support on my daughter so I can't get Family Medicaid. They are also saying I have to be pemanantly and totally disabled (completely unable to work) for any other program. My argument is that I'm disabled (although not totally) and I am medically needy; whch apparantly is a group utah doesn't want to serve. Very angry.
Sorry guys, I'm just very self-absorbed lately.
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