Posted by KaraS on December 29, 2004, at 20:52:13
In reply to Re: Kara - Have you come to a decision? » KaraS, posted by jujube on December 29, 2004, at 18:27:45
> Hi Kara,
> -- I find the chromium helps me. It is supposed to be good for anxiety and regulating blood sugar levels. Maybe that's why it helps.Maybe I'll start taking it again. I still have a lot of it here. Couldn't hurt.
> Sometimes it seems like 1 step forward and 2 steps back...
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> -- I know what you mean. At the end of July, my iron had come up to almost the normal range, and I was starting to feel a bit more energetic and motivated. Then I got the Depo shot, and it was like a big old kick in the pants. I was worse than I had been before. The shot has worn off, which is good, but the worsening of depression it caused has not lifted. Tonight I will try 75 mg of Anafranil to see if I can tolerate it. Regardless, I remain hopeful that I will respond to something soon.The Depo was a temporary setback and it's controlable (in other words you won't be getting any more of those shots). I can't see any reason why it shouldn't be straight uphill for you now. You did have a good response in the past from Paxil, right? Did it poop-out or are you looking for a more complete response now?
I'm getting so impatient. I really need to see two doctors regarding the anxiety/asthma issue and another one about an eye problem before I can feel safe to start on an MAOI. It seems like such a long haul before I can even start to take it. I guess the plus side is that the impatience is getting rid of some of the fear of starting on one.
> It's so unusual to hear of people trying to raise their blood pressure. Is yours low to begin with or is this a side effect from the Anafranil itself?
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> -- My blood pressure has always been on the low side, but not so low that it needs to be medically treated. Even when I am not on medication, I get really dizzy when I stand up and when I am standing for long periods (like when I take a hot or warm shower, standing in a line at the grocery store or waiting at a bus stop). Being on the Anafranil has made the dizziness even worse. I think the salt tablets are helping. I don't seem to be as dizzy when I stand up. So, time will tell.That was a smart move then. Hope it continues to help and allows you to increase your Anafranil.
> > I guess it's good that we have our "children" who need us. It give us more incentive to get well.
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> -- It's nice to feel needed. My dog is such good company, and she keeps me active even when I am at my worst. Because of her, I have to get up and go for a couple of walks a day, which is good. When I am well, I will get back into the long, therapeutic walks along the river. It's so soothing to go for an hour or hour and a half walk to clear your head.Those long walks sound very therapeutic when just reading about them!
> > Wow! I'm always fascinated by those kinds of stories. I can't wait to hear about your meeting with him. Wish I could get an appointment!
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> -- Maybe we could pass ourselves as Siamese twins and both go to see him! I hope I don't have to wait too long to see him. I'm kind of excited about it.My cats are Siamese (well one is full Siamese and the other is Snowshoe) does that count at all?
Really, though, that doctor's appointment sounds fascinating.Take care,
Kara
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