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Posted by Paulbwell on May 23, 2005, at 19:15:01
This pill
That pillIs anyone really hasppy, with all their pill, combos or lives?
Valium-Amphetamine-some Alcohol, makes me happy, The way God intended,
"why are we here, surely not to live in pain and fear"
Death often seems preferable to how i often feel, while my brain f*cks me round.
Peace, and happinesss to you all xx
Posted by cybercafe on May 23, 2005, at 19:38:17
In reply to Is anyone here REALLY happy?, posted by Paulbwell on May 23, 2005, at 19:15:01
> This pill
> That pill
>
> Is anyone really hasppy, with all their pill, combos or lives?
>
> Valium-Amphetamine-some Alcohol, makes me happy, The way God intended,
>
> "why are we here, surely not to live in pain and fear"
>
> Death often seems preferable to how i often feel, while my brain f*cks me round.
>
> Peace, and happinesss to you all xx
I'm happy, but I aint here! I'm out living life!Been happy for about a year and a half now.
And I was so depressed a few years ago that when my father told me "anti depressants make you go blind" i toughed it out for 2 years, then said, hey, i'll give up my eyesight to get rid of this feeling.
So yeah.. .things can get a lot better... even after failing 23984 different meds (again, this could be avoided if the doctors even READ the american psychiatry associations guidelines for treating xxxxx disorder).
I'm thinking of starting a new worldwide association.
It's called "Doctors without Egos"
Posted by JenStar on May 23, 2005, at 19:42:01
In reply to Is anyone here REALLY happy?, posted by Paulbwell on May 23, 2005, at 19:15:01
you pose an interesting question - is ANYONE really happy? I have brief moments of intense happiness and joy interspersed with lots of anxiety & worry. I really don't think any pill currently on the market (or off it, for that matter) could make me happy all the time. And I wonder if I would even want that? If they invented some such pill, maybe I could chop it in half and make at least 1/2 of my life completely carefree. :) I do believe that experiencing the lows makes the highs more sweet. Of course, if I have too many lows in a row or not enough highs, it all seems to blend into a sad mix. I think most people have a lot of worries and concerns, whether they have a mental illness or not. I know very few people who seem to be genuinely happy ALL the time! Ik know people who are relatively content, but also people who stress out, get angry, get depressed, etc.
I'm also not sure that God intended us to be happy all the time...but that might be a question for the faith board!
To me, death would NEVER be preferable. I love living like you wouldn't believe! (or maybe you would.) the source of MY anxiety & depression comes from illness & thoughts of death, even though I'm not "sick" in the traditional sense. I personally feel that if I had more of a religious outlook, I WOULD be happier.
Are you happy? How often? What makes YOU happy?
JenStar
Posted by Phillipa on May 23, 2005, at 20:33:24
In reply to Re: Is anyone here REALLY happy? » Paulbwell, posted by JenStar on May 23, 2005, at 19:42:01
JenStar you said it perfectly. I do not have a lot of Faith either. I am envious of those who believe so strongly. I pray. I am definitely not happy, and agree that no pill will do it. I always think if I still worked I would be happy because I was very happy when I did. Now since I've stayed home I am afraid of everything. I've been having nightmares about working, my little Melaleuca business, and houses. They say your body and mind are the rooms of a house. I feel my mind is struggling to give me the courage to seek nursing again. Yesterday I asked a young RN on my street if I could get a job since I hadn't worked in 8 years. I heard myself reciting all the accomplishments I had in nursing and all the areas I had worked in. Director of Nursing Home, Jail Rn, Psych RN nationally certified, ICU, CCU, Med-Surg, Pediatrics, ER, etc. I don't know how I did it. But I went out and bought some very nice street clothes in case I get up the nerve to call the only psych hospital around and ask if I could work occasionally. I've been continuing my education by being on PBabble. Is that what our problem is? Fear of doing what we want to do and thinking if only I were on the right med I would feel good enough to do it. I can remember my heart pounding out of my chest when I did malpractice and testified in court. I didn't think a thing of it. Just sighed in relief when it was over and had a good feeling for doing a good job. Long winded I'm sorry, Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Paulbwell on May 23, 2005, at 21:06:51
In reply to Re: Is anyone here REALLY happy? » JenStar, posted by Phillipa on May 23, 2005, at 20:33:24
> JenStar you said it perfectly. I do not have a lot of Faith either. I am envious of those who believe so strongly. I pray. I am definitely not happy, and agree that no pill will do it. I always think if I still worked I would be happy because I was very happy when I did. Now since I've stayed home I am afraid of everything. I've been having nightmares about working, my little Melaleuca business, and houses. They say your body and mind are the rooms of a house. I feel my mind is struggling to give me the courage to seek nursing again. Yesterday I asked a young RN on my street if I could get a job since I hadn't worked in 8 years. I heard myself reciting all the accomplishments I had in nursing and all the areas I had worked in. Director of Nursing Home, Jail Rn, Psych RN nationally certified, ICU, CCU, Med-Surg, Pediatrics, ER, etc. I don't know how I did it. But I went out and bought some very nice street clothes in case I get up the nerve to call the only psych hospital around and ask if I could work occasionally. I've been continuing my education by being on PBabble. Is that what our problem is? Fear of doing what we want to do and thinking if only I were on the right med I would feel good enough to do it. I can remember my heart pounding out of my chest when I did malpractice and testified in court. I didn't think a thing of it. Just sighed in relief when it was over and had a good feeling for doing a good job. Long winded I'm sorry, Fondly, Phillipa
Good for you dear,
I have learnedd more here about meds ect. than anywhere else, take the plunge and go back to work, momemtem builds momemtem,
Dearly Paul
Posted by Phillipa on May 23, 2005, at 21:29:38
In reply to Re: Is anyone here REALLY happy? » Phillipa, posted by Paulbwell on May 23, 2005, at 21:06:51
Paulwell, Thanks for the words of encouragement. Baby steps. One day at a time. I have a deadling as you won't be able to be licensed without education in 2006. I'm working on it. Probably why the nightmares, meds not working, etc. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Paulbwell on May 23, 2005, at 22:50:49
In reply to Re: Is anyone here REALLY happy? » Paulbwell, posted by Phillipa on May 23, 2005, at 21:29:38
> Paulwell, Thanks for the words of encouragement. Baby steps. One day at a time. I have a deadling as you won't be able to be licensed without education in 2006. I'm working on it. Probably why the nightmares, meds not working, etc. Fondly, Phillipa
Keep up your study Phill, don't throw away your experience, I'm sure you got a lot to offer, return to what you like doing.
Posted by Phillipa on May 23, 2005, at 23:59:07
In reply to Re: Is anyone here REALLY happy?, posted by Paulbwell on May 23, 2005, at 22:50:49
I wish you had your Babblemail on. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Paulbwell on May 24, 2005, at 0:57:38
In reply to Re: Is anyone here REALLY happy? » Paulbwell, posted by Phillipa on May 23, 2005, at 23:59:07
> I wish you had your Babblemail on. Fondly, Phillipa
how do you go bout doing ut?
Posted by BIGDaddyachmed69 on May 24, 2005, at 3:04:29
In reply to Is anyone here REALLY happy?, posted by Paulbwell on May 23, 2005, at 19:15:01
> This pill
> That pill
>
> Is anyone really hasppy, with all their pill, combos or lives?
>
> Valium-Amphetamine-some Alcohol, makes me happy, The way God intended,
>
> "why are we here, surely not to live in pain and fear"
>
> Death often seems preferable to how i often feel, while my brain f*cks me round.
>
> Peace, and happinesss to you all xxI'm not feeling so hot either but when I go and drink or pop pills I end up worse off than I was in the first place.
Posted by superman on May 24, 2005, at 10:44:16
In reply to Re: Is anyone here REALLY happy?, posted by BIGDaddyachmed69 on May 24, 2005, at 3:04:29
I'm a long ways from happy. Even from my favourite of meds/drugs, I've only felt very minor effects on my overall well-being or else very temporary and unsustainable highs.
I got no problems poping pills. Eventhough so far I've benefited only a minor amount, it has been positive, and this fact suggests a lot to me.
I think there are people who are REALLY happy with their meds, etc today. These people are lucky. I don't doubt that eventually, as our knowledge of ourselves and pharmacology improves, there will be life enriching meds for almost everyone. The problem is that could be awhile, and for some of us right now, death certainly does seem preferable.
Posted by yesac on May 24, 2005, at 15:37:37
In reply to Re: Is anyone here REALLY happy?, posted by cybercafe on May 23, 2005, at 19:38:17
> Been happy for about a year and a half now.
> So yeah.. .things can get a lot better... even after failing 23984 different meds (again, this could be avoided if the doctors even READ the american psychiatry associations guidelines for treating xxxxx disorder).
So what drugs are you taking (if any) now that you're happy? I'm just curious because I've failed many many meds too, and I'd like to know if anything can ever help my symptoms, because it sure doesn't seem like it.
Posted by whoami on May 24, 2005, at 19:24:29
In reply to Is anyone here REALLY happy?, posted by Paulbwell on May 23, 2005, at 19:15:01
I'm happy just to not be miserable. I'm not pleased about taking the meds, but without them I have a truly ****ty quality of life.
Posted by Phillipa on May 24, 2005, at 20:31:31
In reply to Re: Is anyone here REALLY happy?, posted by Paulbwell on May 24, 2005, at 0:57:38
Paulwell, Click on my name at the top of the post and it will take you to where you can babblmail me. Since my name is in blue it means my babblemail is on. Once you have clicked on to babble me scroll down past the message box. There it will tell you how to update your registration and turn on your babblemail. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by tendency on May 25, 2005, at 18:46:03
In reply to Is anyone here REALLY happy?, posted by Paulbwell on May 23, 2005, at 19:15:01
> This pill
> That pill
>
> Is anyone really hasppy, with all their pill, combos or lives?
>
> Valium-Amphetamine-some Alcohol, makes me happy, The way God intended,
>
> "why are we here, surely not to live in pain and fear"
>
> Death often seems preferable to how i often feel, while my brain f*cks me round.
>
> Peace, and happinesss to you all xx
yes, when not intensely depressed or anxious then im happy. so far, celexa has taken care of both.
Posted by cybercafe on May 26, 2005, at 1:54:08
In reply to happy » cybercafe, posted by yesac on May 24, 2005, at 15:37:37
> > Been happy for about a year and a half now.
>
> > So yeah.. .things can get a lot better... even after failing 23984 different meds (again, this could be avoided if the doctors even READ the american psychiatry associations guidelines for treating xxxxx disorder).
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> So what drugs are you taking (if any) now that you're happy? I'm just curious because I've failed many many meds too, and I'd like to know if anything can ever help my symptoms, because it sure doesn't seem like it.Uh... I'm not sure if I'm a rare case with mild rapid cycling bipolar and ADD (and what was once MAJOR anxiety) but I managed to get down to low dose parnate (30 mg) and the occassional clonazepam (maybe 2 mg / day?). The fact that I havn't been taking a mood stabilizer and have been stable not only for the first time in my life, but for .. at least 1 year consistently? is quite strange to me. One would expect parnate to cause some degree of hypomania, I had thought.
Lifestyle changes were extremely important as well.
Posted by Ritch on May 26, 2005, at 10:14:06
In reply to Re: happy, posted by cybercafe on May 26, 2005, at 1:54:08
> > > Been happy for about a year and a half now.
> >
> > > So yeah.. .things can get a lot better... even after failing 23984 different meds (again, this could be avoided if the doctors even READ the american psychiatry associations guidelines for treating xxxxx disorder).
> >
> >
> > So what drugs are you taking (if any) now that you're happy? I'm just curious because I've failed many many meds too, and I'd like to know if anything can ever help my symptoms, because it sure doesn't seem like it.
>
> Uh... I'm not sure if I'm a rare case with mild rapid cycling bipolar and ADD (and what was once MAJOR anxiety) but I managed to get down to low dose parnate (30 mg) and the occassional clonazepam (maybe 2 mg / day?). The fact that I havn't been taking a mood stabilizer and have been stable not only for the first time in my life, but for .. at least 1 year consistently? is quite strange to me. One would expect parnate to cause some degree of hypomania, I had thought.
>
> Lifestyle changes were extremely important as well.Cyber, do you think that the clonazepam might have been acting as an antimanic? Parnate is supposed to be esp. useful for bipolar depression and is also good for ADD.
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