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Posted by Phil on March 1, 2005, at 9:52:36
For some reason I don't complain too much here. At least I don't think I do. I've always tried to be supportive or rely on my sick sense of humor. Today though, I feel like a sh*t sandwich. Grouchy on the way to work and feel like I could sleep for a month. Maybe a rapid cycling day..doesn't really matter. It's just one of those days to try and hang on.
This past weekend I slept all day Saturday and Sunday-just getting up long enough to eat a little something. Mostly avocadoes, which are my current food addiction.
I see my pdoc tomorrow but I doubt he'll have any miracles to bestow on me. I'm kind of sick of cagey pdocs too. Has anyone ever gotten a straight answer out of one or do you leave the appt. and realize none of your questions were answered or they were so obtuse all you could do was wonder why you pay them for the 'support' you received?
I'm just sick of this disease today and tired after about 23 years on stinking medications.
Just thought I'd share my pain today.
Anyway, thanks for listening.Phil
Posted by Dinah on March 1, 2005, at 10:13:22
In reply to Ugh..., posted by Phil on March 1, 2005, at 9:52:36
Ugh is right. I'm sorry Phil. :(
If I relied on my pdoc for anything other than the occasional prescription, I'd be up the creek. Cagey? He won't even tell me what he thinks my diagnosis is. :( Psychiatrists just aren't what they used to be. "Just the meds, ma'am."
It wears you down after a while, doesn't it? Anything is bearable for a short period of time.
Posted by Phil on March 1, 2005, at 11:13:20
In reply to Re: Ugh... » Phil, posted by Dinah on March 1, 2005, at 10:13:22
Thanks for the reply, Dinah. It's amazing your pdoc won't even give you your diagnosis but I guess that's one of the problems.
I asked my last pdoc if she thought I might be bipolar. She said no. Six months later, "Phil, you are bipolar." ACCCKKKKK!
Posted by TamaraJ on March 1, 2005, at 12:27:16
In reply to Ugh..., posted by Phil on March 1, 2005, at 9:52:36
Although small consolation - I can relate to how you are feeling. As for pdocs, well . . .
Hey, are you in the mood for a good f*rt
joke?!:-)Tamara
Posted by partlycloudy on March 1, 2005, at 14:13:00
In reply to Ugh..., posted by Phil on March 1, 2005, at 9:52:36
My p-doc wears a perpetually bemused look on her face, alternating with concerned glances fleeting across it. When I ask her a direct question about a med or my dx, she flips around in her notes and looks puzzled. She is totally unreadable.
Phil, I'm sorry you are having a poopy day. Hope it turns around in the right direction for you.
Posted by Phil on March 1, 2005, at 16:59:42
In reply to Re: Ugh... » Phil, posted by partlycloudy on March 1, 2005, at 14:13:00
Thanks y'all. I left work at lunch, came home and collapsed into bed. Just woke up after three and a half hours. I just seem to run out of steam sometimes.
Here's hoping for better tomorrows for all of us.Phil
Posted by AuntieMel on March 1, 2005, at 17:01:31
In reply to Re: Ugh... » Dinah, posted by Phil on March 1, 2005, at 11:13:20
Wow. 23 years. Sometimes I think of all the technology advances in that period. You've seen all the medical ones, too. First hand.I'm with you on the docs.
I told mine on Friday that I had passed the first phone interview for a clinical trial. He said I should go ahead and that at least I'd get a full evaluation so maybe we'll know what to try next.
Driving home I thought 'Isn't the full evaluation HIS job??'
At least I got a diagnosis of sorts. It has to be put on the receipt for the insurance to pay.
Posted by jay on March 1, 2005, at 17:01:32
In reply to Ugh..., posted by Phil on March 1, 2005, at 9:52:36
Have to get out of bed...have to shave(I could grow a beard in 2 days..that is how heavy my mug is!!)....have to shower...have to find then put on somewhat nice clothes...realize there aren't any, so have to wash clothes...dry them...iron them.....put on deoderant and nice cologne that is *supposed* to attract woman, but I never have any luck :(...go to the drug store, pick up my meds....come home...clean up my very messy place...crawl into my jogging pants and t-shirt...read for a bit...eat a bit...read...sleep...sleep....sleep....sleep....sleep...sleep....sleep...sleep...sleep..etc..
Posted by Phil on March 1, 2005, at 17:28:14
In reply to Re: Ugh... » Phil, posted by AuntieMel on March 1, 2005, at 17:01:31
AuntieMel..I can't believe these doctors.
"At least you will get a full evaluation so WE will know what to try next." No! You will take a wild *ss guess at what pill to throw at me next. %*@%&&(
When I started on meds there was nobody to talk to about depression. There weren't any Zoloft cartoons on TV and there weren't med sites on the 'internet' with stupid, smiling models everywhere you turned.
It was me, Amitriptyline, and severe constipation.
When I first saw pbabble it was a real blessing.
Still is.
Posted by Phil on March 1, 2005, at 17:44:32
In reply to Re: Ugh...Ugh...I second that.... » Phil, posted by jay on March 1, 2005, at 17:01:32
jay, I definitely hear what you're saying.
I've got a robe that looks like a grenade went off in it and I live in that thing at home. If I ever had self-esteem, the drugs have killed it.
The only time I use the word erection is if I happen to be discussing bridges. Hey! Most of my nightmares have bridges in them...BINGO!!!
Here's to sleep-the wonder drug..cheers!Phil
Posted by NikkiT2 on March 2, 2005, at 5:32:57
In reply to Re: Ugh..., posted by Phil on March 1, 2005, at 17:28:14
Ugh for you indeedy..
I wish I could wave a magic wand for you.
Pdoc are often the pants.. as much as I adore mine, I got a letter last week saying that he is "releasing me to the care of my GP" as I find it hard to make appointments.. hello?? I'm trying to get my life back on track with a job.. I actually need some extra support at the moment, not less..
Theres been a big report over here all about "Social Inclusion" for those with mental health probs.. I've been involved in t a fair amount at work, so started quoting that to them!!Pdocs so rarely actually "get us".. get what we really want and need, and that we're not guinea pigs.. Grrrr!!!
And I think we ALL have a grotty robe *grins*
Nikki x
Posted by Phil on March 2, 2005, at 5:57:11
In reply to Re: Ugh... » Phil, posted by NikkiT2 on March 2, 2005, at 5:32:57
Nikki, What's the social inclusion all about?
Posted by jay on March 2, 2005, at 14:07:35
In reply to Re: Ugh...Ugh...I second that.... » jay, posted by Phil on March 1, 2005, at 17:44:32
hey phil....yes to sleep...that seems to be what most of my time is taken up with. I also have a problem keeping my little 'hole in the wall' nice and clean, shiny clean. Man, I wish I could get a free year's (or lifetime!!) supply of Molly Maid or something like that.
Oyyy....your Bluezzz brother,
Jay
Posted by NikkiT2 on March 2, 2005, at 16:46:56
In reply to Re: Ugh... » NikkiT2, posted by Phil on March 2, 2005, at 5:57:11
Hey..
Sorry.. was posting in a rush and should have gone into more detail..
Its all about how people with mental health problems shouldn't be excluded from anything.. even unintentionally.. as a small example, advertisements should be printed so as to be read by a colour blind person.. or it suggests out patients clinics being held away from hospitals so as people don't have to face th stigma so much..
http://www.socialexclusion.gov.uk/ - thats their website which will hopefully give you a better idea.
I was asked this afternoon if I would give a "service user quote" for their first newsletter! Its something I think is really good, and contains alot of stuff that is really amazing coming from "professionals"..Nikki
Posted by AuntieMel on March 3, 2005, at 10:05:16
In reply to Re: Ugh..., posted by Phil on March 1, 2005, at 17:28:14
I consider it a really, really good day if I poo.
Meanwhile - hubby every morning 'it's 7am, time for a nature break' Accurate within 10 minutes. I could smack him.
Posted by AuntieMel on March 3, 2005, at 10:08:15
In reply to Re: Ugh... » Phil, posted by NikkiT2 on March 2, 2005, at 5:32:57
Old shorts, ratty t-shirt. Day (except for work), night. Sometimes I change the shirt.
I usually change the underpants. Somethings are just too ingrained 'what if you get in an accident.'
'Well, mom, if it's a serious accident they probably won't be clean anyway.'But I digress....
Posted by AuntieMel on March 3, 2005, at 10:10:24
In reply to Re: Ugh...Ugh...I second that.... » Phil, posted by jay on March 1, 2005, at 17:01:32
I hope you go really light on the cologne. Some of us just can't handle being around it. I'll get a headache for hours, myself.
If someone gets on an elevator with me and I can smell it I have to get off or the day is shot.
Posted by jay on March 3, 2005, at 16:27:38
In reply to Re: Hey jay - off topic » jay, posted by AuntieMel on March 3, 2005, at 10:10:24
> I hope you go really light on the cologne. Some of us just can't handle being around it. I'll get a headache for hours, myself.
>
> If someone gets on an elevator with me and I can smell it I have to get off or the day is shot.
>
>Oh..just a 'dab' of it...and it's the nice stuff, too. :)
Best,
Jay
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