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Posted by Dinah on January 9, 2003, at 16:07:30
I'm sorry you feel like you're in a downward spiral. Does this mean that the supplement plan isn't working? So many people get depressed during the holidays, but with my Dad it was right after New Years that it started.
Is therapy always stressful for you? Or do you get some chances to rest and regroup. My therapist always leaves our rate of progress up to me, which leads to slow progress indeed.
I hope things start an upward path for you soon.
Dinah
Posted by judy1 on January 10, 2003, at 12:16:39
In reply to Judy, posted by Dinah on January 9, 2003, at 16:07:30
Thanks for the good wishes Dinah. I was in somewhat of a hypomanic state and I think this is the down that always comes. My therapist was actually gone for 2 or 3 weeks around Christmas and I'm sure she had a replacement, but I was feeling pretty good then so I didn't pay much attention to the phone call. I'll probably call in the next week and start things up again with her. As far as the supplement, when I get on the manic side I pretty much stop meds or pills- although after quitting benzos suddenly and having a seizure I've gotten better about continuuing those. So I hope you are doing well?, and thanks again for asking about me. Take care, judy
Posted by Dinah on January 10, 2003, at 16:20:41
In reply to Re: Judy » Dinah, posted by judy1 on January 10, 2003, at 12:16:39
I'm glad you are able to monitor it, and call for help when needed. That's a very useful skill in dealing with these things.
I'm not doing as well as I might wish. The added stress of my brother's leaving has affected me more than I would like, leaving me feeling hopeless about my ability to cope and continue to keep up with my job and family. (Because he currently lives at my parents' home and helps with my parents.)
And the dissociation is getting worse. I scared and disoriented myself (and i think scared my therapist a bit too) with the extent of it. I just got back, and boy does my head hurt. Does it make you feel sick and dizzy too? I call it whooshing a bit too fast. :)
As soon as my husband comes home and takes over childcare, I'll take one of my power naps, which will hopefully settle things down.
Here's to both of us feeling better soon.
Posted by Dinah on January 10, 2003, at 22:26:09
In reply to Re: Judy » Dinah, posted by judy1 on January 10, 2003, at 12:16:39
Ugh, sorry for previous post. Just woke up from nap and am feeling far more in control.
Now back to sleep.
Dinah
Posted by judy1 on January 12, 2003, at 16:01:32
In reply to Re: Judy » judy1, posted by Dinah on January 10, 2003, at 22:26:09
Sometimes lack of sleep magnifies all the negatives in life- or are you retreating through sleep?(what I do when I'm depressed). I don't get that 'whoosh' sound you described when dissociating, but I do get severe headaches, sometimes migraines after a bout. It's often a clue that I better start checking to see what's going on now. I got an e-mail from my therp saying she's there when I need her- I appreciate the space she and my pdoc give me- I guess they both know I would run otherwise. Hope you are doing better today- judy
Posted by Dinah on January 12, 2003, at 17:45:53
In reply to Hope you're rested » Dinah, posted by judy1 on January 12, 2003, at 16:01:32
That's great about your therapist, Judy. I'm glad she didn't turn it into a power struggle with you.
I'm feeling a bit better today, thanks.
Dinah
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