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Posted by Greg on July 29, 2000, at 23:00:23
Hi Shar,
Just wanted to touch base and see how life's treating you? Hope everything is well with you and you're taking your days one at a time.
Hugs,
Greg
Posted by shar on July 30, 2000, at 2:33:56
In reply to Hi Shar!, posted by Greg on July 29, 2000, at 23:00:23
Greg,
What a treat that you said hi just to me! It's like getting a telegram or something!I'm doing ok. Have become aware of a lot of anxiety that I guess I'd been denying/ignoring. So, I'm trying to be more aware of that. I have some Vistaril that I can take if anxiety is too much.
The time is upon me to find a job, even if a temp. I have been living on my annual leave, and it's about gone. With 18 years in with the State, I hate to walk away from my retirement, etc.
The state is very slow in getting around to interviewing people. So, it is sort of scary. But, no temptation to hit the old bottle! I am going to try some Sam-e I think. Also, have ordered adrafinil.
How are you? Sounds like the California group is a go. Ought to be fun! Are your spirits ok? And your new meds working out?
Thanks for asking!
Shar> Hi Shar,
>
> Just wanted to touch base and see how life's treating you? Hope everything is well with you and you're taking your days one at a time.
>
> Hugs,
> Greg
Posted by Greg on July 30, 2000, at 10:38:40
In reply to Re: Hi Shar!, posted by shar on July 30, 2000, at 2:33:56
Shar,
Man, do I understand about the anxiety! Mine runs amok (including right now..) most of the time. Never heard of Vistaril before, could you tell me a little about it when you have time? I'm still taking the Xanax and starting to feel like I'm becoming dependant on it. Addictive personality, you know? I'd like to discuss some other alternatives with my doc tomorrow. Any other suggestions you might have would be appreciated.
Do you have anything specific in mind for a job? I think I remember you saying you were a Technical writer??? Seems like many of the high-tech companies there might be able to utilize someone with your talents. My company has a branch in your neck of the woods and I would be glad to put a feeler out there if you like, just say the word. Having the well run dry can certainly be a motivation tool! I'm pulling for you and I'm sure that whatever you decide to do, you'll be incredibly successful.
My meds....weeeellll, It's been kind of a trade off. My mood has improved a little, not as much rage and anger. But the Tegretol and Desipramine are so sedating that I get tired very early in the day and can't seem to shake it off. I see my doc tomorrow, he said if there wasn't a decent improvement we would have to get more aggressive with the meds and look seriously at therapy. He thinks I've developing (proper term) Bipolar. I really don't feel like I've had a decent improvement. Kinda makes you wonder if muddling thru life is the best you can hope for....
Glad to hear that you aren't having any drinking thoughts. I opened the fridge last night and saw the beer in there. Mentioned to the wife that a cold one sounded real good, She said she would throw them out right away. I realized that it wasn't the high of the beer I wanted, but just something to quench my thirst. So I told her not to worry about it, got a tall glass of ice water and walked away. Still, it's kind of scary to have thoughts like that after 12 years. I guess you're never really safe.
I had a doctor tell me once that augmenting SAM-e with with the maximum daily dose of Vitamin B-6 can really enhance it's effects. Just thought I'd toss that out there in case you were interested.
I hope the Cal meeting works out! I've gotta post a new thread about it today, find out who can make it. I hope there will be others from neighboring states that will want to join us too. I think it would be very neat to be able to put a face with some of the names here. I'm really looking forward to it.
Well, I've managed to turn what was going to be a short reply, into a Tom Clancy novel. I'm sorry for talking your ear off. Please stay in touch and let me know how the job hunt goes and if there's anything I can do to help, I hope you'll ring my bell!
Big Hug,
Greg
> Greg,
> What a treat that you said hi just to me! It's like getting a telegram or something!
>
> I'm doing ok. Have become aware of a lot of anxiety that I guess I'd been denying/ignoring. So, I'm trying to be more aware of that. I have some Vistaril that I can take if anxiety is too much.
>
> The time is upon me to find a job, even if a temp. I have been living on my annual leave, and it's about gone. With 18 years in with the State, I hate to walk away from my retirement, etc.
>
> The state is very slow in getting around to interviewing people. So, it is sort of scary. But, no temptation to hit the old bottle! I am going to try some Sam-e I think. Also, have ordered adrafinil.
>
> How are you? Sounds like the California group is a go. Ought to be fun! Are your spirits ok? And your new meds working out?
>
> Thanks for asking!
> Shar
>
>
>
> > Hi Shar,
> >
> > Just wanted to touch base and see how life's treating you? Hope everything is well with you and you're taking your days one at a time.
> >
> > Hugs,
> > Greg
Posted by shar on July 30, 2000, at 11:57:57
In reply to Re: Mornin'! » shar, posted by Greg on July 30, 2000, at 10:38:40
> Shar,
>
Never heard of Vistaril before, could you tell me a little about it........It is hydroxyzine pamoate (Not HCL) and the first pdoc who prescribed it for me said it was non-addictive, a good anti-nausea med, antihistamine, sleep aid, anxiety reducer. I don't think many docs prescribe it, I don't know why. I think it is considered a tranquilizer. I have a friend who was given it during her labor. Now there's something to be anxious about! My friend said it calmed her right down (except for the agony of course), but my reaction to it is very subtle. After I take it I just notice after a while I'm sort of unclenching.
Any other suggestions you might have would be appreciated.
......I've never had Teg. or Desi. but when Effexor was sedating for me we added Wellbutrin. And, before that we tried Buspirone. I still take the Wellb. I take Klonopin (clonazepam) at night for sleep, and people have said here they take it for anxiety. But, my understanding is that it can be addictive (but it's not something I crave or anything. Just take it at night.)
>
> Do you have anything specific in mind for a job? I think I remember you saying you were a Technical writer???.........well, the pickle is I'm old school (mainframes, SPSS, research design, data collection/analysis, and write up). So, I have essentially no "present day" technical writing skills, and don't know the new software, etc. I've looked into some Tech writing positions and they want people who know C++ and/or things like that. Which I don't.
> My meds....weeeellll, It's been kind of a trade off. My mood has improved a little, not as much rage and anger..........Less rage and anger sounds good. I have a hard time finding a healthy outlet if I ever feel rage. Sometimes I will still end up hurting myself if it feels really uncontrollable. Hasn't happened in a while.
He thinks I've developing (proper term) Bipolar.
.......Well, that's a surprise. And a whole new treatment approach, right?
Kinda makes you wonder if muddling thru life is the best you can hope for....
........Yes, I often wonder that. That's why I'm going to try SAMe and Adrafinil. When you hear from people who have great success it is a little more encouraging (but then they quit posting!!).
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> Glad to hear that you aren't having any drinking thoughts.......Yeah, I do think about it (would be so great to be numb), but one look into the past convinces me that no way I want to do that again!
>
> I had a doctor tell me once that augmenting SAM-e with with the maximum daily dose of Vitamin B-6 can really enhance it's effects............Yes, I will include that. Couldn't hurt. And, they are using Vitamin E for alzheimer's and I think I may add that too!
Just thought I'd toss that out there in case you were interested.> Well, I've managed to turn what was going to be a short reply, into a Tom Clancy novel.
........are you a tech writer, too?
I'm sorry for talking your ear off. Please stay in touch and let me know how the job hunt goes and if there's anything I can do to help, I hope you'll ring my bell!
........I enjoyed the talking, and will stay in touch. And thanks for your encouraging thoughts!
>
> Big Hug,
> Greg.......ditto......Shar
Posted by Kath on July 31, 2000, at 16:30:08
In reply to Re: Mornin'!, posted by shar on July 30, 2000, at 11:57:57
Hi Shar & Greg.
Shar, I've been on holiday off & on so am not up-to-date on how people are at PB, but have been thinking about you.
Greg - Hi; hope you're well. I'll be posting a detailed holiday-report separately.
You're in my thoughts. My depression took the form mainly of anxiety. I didn't even realize I was depressed but now, I do. I've been taking Celexa 20 mg at bedtime for about 3 months or so. It works wonderfully for my anxiety. I liken it to listening to a radio with static in it and then listening to the same program without the static. The static before Celexa was my anxiety. Now I don't have the static (anxiety). I still feel a full range of emotions & feelings, but just not the anxiety all the time for little or no reason. I can still get very upset, but BASICALLY I feel calm.
Do keep in touch. I've never had such a busy summer in my life!!
Hugs, Kath
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