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Posted by sid on February 16, 2002, at 1:02:46
Well, I must feel good because I barely read PB anymore, and I barely write. I prefer doing other things these days, not because "I should," but because I want to. I haven't wanted to do much of anything for a long time, so it's a great feeling.
I feel like I'm neglecting some people with whom I've had nice exchanges on this web site. I just wanted to say that I'm very well, better than I expected ever being again, and that I will still visit this web site from time to time but probably not as often as in the past few months. I am more active these days, and my computer is less appealing than it used to be.
I will check in from time to time, but if you don't read me for a while, not to worry, it's a good sign! Thanks again to those who offered advice and support, I really appreciated your input. I wish you all the best - you deserve it.
- sid
Posted by noa on February 16, 2002, at 14:25:11
In reply to doing well, posted by sid on February 16, 2002, at 1:02:46
Enjoy it.
My involvement here goes in spurts. Sometimes I am too busy and don't visit much. Lately, I've been here a lot.
I was beginning to get worried that I am spending too much time here--it is time-consuming, isn't it? So many things to read and respond to.
Be well, visit when you can.
Posted by sid on February 16, 2002, at 15:49:41
In reply to Re: doing well, posted by noa on February 16, 2002, at 14:25:11
Thanks, noa, I will enjoy it and visit when I can.
And yes, it can be time-consuming. Fortunaltely, these days, it's my life that's become time-consuming. It's been a long time.
Take care.- sid
> Enjoy it.
>
> My involvement here goes in spurts. Sometimes I am too busy and don't visit much. Lately, I've been here a lot.
>
> I was beginning to get worried that I am spending too much time here--it is time-consuming, isn't it? So many things to read and respond to.
>
> Be well, visit when you can.
Posted by Ritch on February 16, 2002, at 22:18:06
In reply to doing well, posted by sid on February 16, 2002, at 1:02:46
> Well, I must feel good because I barely read PB anymore, and I barely write. I prefer doing other things these days, not because "I should," but because I want to. I haven't wanted to do much of anything for a long time, so it's a great feeling.
>
> I feel like I'm neglecting some people with whom I've had nice exchanges on this web site. I just wanted to say that I'm very well, better than I expected ever being again, and that I will still visit this web site from time to time but probably not as often as in the past few months. I am more active these days, and my computer is less appealing than it used to be.
>
> I will check in from time to time, but if you don't read me for a while, not to worry, it's a good sign! Thanks again to those who offered advice and support, I really appreciated your input. I wish you all the best - you deserve it.
>
> - sidThanks for the supportive statement. However, there are a lot of folks who are lurking on the margins.
MItch
Posted by trouble on February 18, 2002, at 2:57:38
In reply to doing well, posted by sid on February 16, 2002, at 1:02:46
Dear Sid,
I really enjoy your personality, the way you can sum up a complex issue in two words, and then go on and on and on about a concrete technicality, and do it w/ a light touch, a certain ironic self-awareness. I've read the archives.
Hope to hear from you again sometime.
trouble
Posted by sid on February 18, 2002, at 12:53:34
In reply to Re: doing well, posted by trouble on February 18, 2002, at 2:57:38
> Dear Sid,
>
> I really enjoy your personality, the way you can sum up a complex issue in two words, and then go on and on and on about a concrete technicality, and do it w/ a light touch, a certain ironic self-awareness. I've read the archives.
> Hope to hear from you again sometime.
>
> troubleThanks, trouble! I usually find my posts overly aggressive... I've spent my life fighting through everything because of unsupportive parents and high personal ambitions, and even when it's not necessary to be agressive, I still seem to do it automatically.
I will continue to write from time to time... I wish you well!
- sid
Posted by IsoM on February 18, 2002, at 15:18:01
In reply to doing well, posted by sid on February 16, 2002, at 1:02:46
It's good to hear that you're feeling so much better! You've got a very sensible balanced way of handling your depression & plans for maintaining your improvement too. Pretty certain, you'll continue to do great too.
I, too, am feeling so much better & spring's in the air & I spend far less time when home at the computer inside. I'll garden in nice weather till I can't see sufficiently well in the dark anymore before it occurs to me how dark it's gotten.
Keep in touch still as I know you will. Congraduations, sid!
Posted by sid on February 19, 2002, at 18:46:38
In reply to Re: doing well » sid, posted by IsoM on February 18, 2002, at 15:18:01
> It's good to hear that you're feeling so much better! You've got a very sensible balanced way of handling your depression & plans for maintaining your improvement too. Pretty certain, you'll continue to do great too.
>
> I, too, am feeling so much better & spring's in the air & I spend far less time when home at the computer inside. I'll garden in nice weather till I can't see sufficiently well in the dark anymore before it occurs to me how dark it's gotten.
>
> Keep in touch still as I know you will. Congraduations, sid!Hi IsoM,
well, I still read PB once a day - that's less than before, but I check in... I'm so busy with work these days that I can't write much, I just don't have the time. And I don't have much to write about, it seems.
I've enjoyed our exchanges a lot by the way. I will be around, less often, but around still.
I'm glad you're doing better too! That's so good to hear.- sid
Posted by ST on February 21, 2002, at 18:38:41
In reply to doing well, posted by sid on February 16, 2002, at 1:02:46
Sid, That's great to hear. I discovered this board through my search for info on Effexor and now I don't seem to come here as often BECAUSE of the Effexor. It really is helping. That and the fact that I'm a smaller dose now of Depakote - that is making a huge difference. I think I can say I finally feel like "myself"....whatever the hell that means after about 15 years of depression.
Does anyone else have a hard time differentiating between what is our personality and what is our "disease"? IE: Am I high energy and spontaneous and funny because I'm bi polar or simply because I AM those things?
Anyway, I feel unencumbered these days. I hope the Effexor doesn't poop out. I read about that alot on this board...
Sarah
Posted by Reneeb on February 21, 2002, at 20:55:40
In reply to Re: doing well, posted by ST on February 21, 2002, at 18:38:41
> Sarah, I was on effexor for a year. The only reason I got off it is because of the weight gain. I don't think it will poop out on you and I hope you are one of the lucky ones that don't gain weight. I know a few that haven't.
Good Luck!
Renee
Posted by sid on February 21, 2002, at 21:20:20
In reply to Re: doing well, posted by ST on February 21, 2002, at 18:38:41
> Sid, That's great to hear. I discovered this board through my search for info on Effexor and now I don't seem to come here as often BECAUSE of the Effexor. It really is helping.
Me too! It feels so nice to be better. I had dysthymia since I was 13, and at 34 it's the first time in my life I don't have symptoms of it. I suddenly feel what it's like to enjoy life. I'm less anxious too. I haven't made much changes either - I just feel content in general, even though there's a lot of uncertainty in my life. I do what I can, as for the rest... we'll see how things go. I would normally be a nervous wreck, now I can be productive again.
> Does anyone else have a hard time differentiating between what is our personality and what is our "disease"?
Yes. I am not sure if I "feel normal" now, or if I could be better. I always had dysthymia in my adult life, then I had 2 episodes of major depression, so I'm not sure. Pehaps I'm still far from being OK, perhaps I'm right there. I can't quite imagine what being better would be like, so I tend to think I'm OK... Who knows. We'll see, with time and dosage tinkering.
> Anyway, I feel unencumbered these days. I hope the Effexor doesn't poop out. I read about that alot on this board...
I'm very happy for you. Don't think about the poop out possibility, enjoy life as much as you can. If it does poop out later, you can increase the dose or you can add something to it or you can try something else, but for now, that's not a problem.
- sid
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