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Posted by Marie1 on March 18, 2010, at 16:28:35
Hi, everyone. For some reason I felt the urge to come to Psychobabble today. I was frequently here back in 2000 - lurking, afraid my pdoc was spying on me - LOL!, but spent a lot of quality time corresponding in 2001 and 2002. I'm not sure when I quit, but today I re-read many of the conversations from back then, and realized (not for the first time) how it really is possible to bond with people you never meet. So I was wondering if anyone is still around from then or who may remember me?
Posted by floatingbridge on March 19, 2010, at 11:11:04
In reply to Oldtimers???, posted by Marie1 on March 18, 2010, at 16:28:35
Hi, I'm a newcomer. Arrived just about one year ago to the month. I hope you are lurking out of curiosity and not necessity--for your sake, of course.
You might have read about a shake-up round here last summer or so. Twitter and Facebook thinned the posters. Of course, I know little about the history here. Maybe there were other reasons.
Nice to meet you.
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Posted by Marie1 on March 19, 2010, at 11:28:57
In reply to Re: Oldtimers??? » Marie1, posted by floatingbridge on March 19, 2010, at 11:11:04
What? I don't understand what happened or what you're saying. Could you please explain? I'd appreciate it.
-Marie
Posted by floatingbridge on March 19, 2010, at 11:39:58
In reply to Re: Oldtimers??? » floatingbridge, posted by Marie1 on March 19, 2010, at 11:28:57
Marie,
Are you referring to the twitter Facebook thing? At the bottom of your post--and if not yours, look at someone else's--but not mine because I 'opted out'--and you should be able to see two links--one for Facebook and one for Twitter. These enable people to clink on these links and 'share' the post on those two sites. Many posters were (quite) uncomfortable with this new option; no one had requested it--the links just appeared one day without prior notice.
The full history is still on the admin page, I think. I rarely go there.
Does this explain enough? You could babblemail some of your old friends--maybe they could tell you more.
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Posted by Marie1 on March 19, 2010, at 11:57:17
In reply to Re: Oldtimers??? » Marie1, posted by floatingbridge on March 19, 2010, at 11:39:58
Thanks, fb, I really appreciate your response. Actually, I sorted out what your post said after I sent my reply. I'm still a little foggy today.
I'll see what's up at the admin board.
Again, thanks.
~Marie
Posted by Glydin 2010 on March 19, 2010, at 19:41:45
In reply to Re: Oldtimers???, posted by Marie1 on March 19, 2010, at 11:57:17
Hi Marie,
I started reading in 2000 and posting in 2001. However my ID was not as it is now.
Several factors, imo, have led to the thinning of the herd, so to speak (Smile) - there have been the usual dustups, there was a real live hacking several years ago, the oversight as far as Dr. Bob disappeared for about a year or so, and there have been questions about personal info between posters being not, uh, honored as confidential - which technically has little to do with the doings of the board but did spill over.... Again, these are my opinions.... Anyways, for whatever reason(s), alot have left. I am here infrequently reading and have posted infrequently over the last few years, usually a sporatic thing for me.
I find it to be very different boards than they were... of course... maybe it's me that's different.... maybe, I lament the glory days I think I remember and now miss and am venting.... can't really tell. (Smile)
Glydin
Posted by Dinah on March 20, 2010, at 8:36:17
In reply to Oldtimers???, posted by Marie1 on March 18, 2010, at 16:28:35
Hi Marie!
I'm still around and remember you. How are you doing these days?
Posted by Marie1 on March 20, 2010, at 11:18:00
In reply to Re: Oldtimers??? » Marie1, posted by Glydin 2010 on March 19, 2010, at 19:41:45
Glydin- hello and thanks for the reply. I figured Facebook and the rest had come and offered Dr. Bob oodles of money to chase the 2000 group into Facebook. Isn't that how it works? Would I have known your name back then? I don't know quite why but I suddenly became nostalgic for all of you from back then. It's interesting though that you came around to check the boards same time as I did! Well, take care of yourself, and thanks for the info.
Posted by Marie1 on March 20, 2010, at 11:28:04
In reply to Re: Oldtimers??? » Marie1, posted by Dinah on March 20, 2010, at 8:36:17
Dinah! Yes - hello, I remember you! How are you? Do you post here often? Where is everyone else - Facebook? Are you in touch with them there? By "them" you know who I mean. I can't really think of everyone's name right now so won't get specific. But I do have to tell you that I have often thought of various people from that time and wondered how they were doing. I really felt a bond with you all; everyone was (usually) <smile> so kind and supportive. I think you guys had as much to do with my recovery back then as my pdoc did. Unfortunately, it hasn't been a steady road up hill, but that's life. Please write back and let me know how you've been.
Posted by Phillipa on March 23, 2010, at 0:36:37
In reply to Re: Oldtimers??? » Dinah, posted by Marie1 on March 20, 2010, at 11:28:04
Hello Marie I've been here about six years nice to meet you and as the others wish you well. And hope you stick around for a while. Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on March 23, 2010, at 21:19:45
In reply to Re: Oldtimers??? » Dinah, posted by Marie1 on March 20, 2010, at 11:28:04
I'm not sure where everyone went. I tried other places, but Babble suits me better overall. Despite everything.
I'm doing ok. I was going to say same old, same old. But I think I'd have to say I'm actually doing much better now. I haven't self injured for a long while. I rarely call for extra session. I've learned lots of tricks to regulate my mood and keep the floor from falling out from under me.
My same old, same old now is better than it was then.
I'm still seeing the same therapist though.
How about you?
Posted by Marie1 on March 24, 2010, at 9:45:06
In reply to Re: Oldtimers??? » Marie1, posted by Dinah on March 23, 2010, at 21:19:45
When I left babble, I'm not sure when it was, but after Sar died - which crushed me, by the way, I think I thought I was in a better place then and babble was sort of bringing me down. Or I needed a break. My pdoc had fired me and I didn't think I needed him anymore anyway. I hired a personal trainer and got into great shape and really did feel better. For awhile. I have dysthymia and that would sometimes morph into real downers. So I got another pdoc, and everytime I complain of some other mental malady, like no energy or inability to sleep or whatever, he piles on another med and now I usually just feel like crap. Headachy, no energy, no highs, no bad lows. Definite quality of life issues. (Sorry, hope this isn't bringing you down.) That's about it. Weird. I never thought I'd be like this at this point in my life. (I'm 55.) So be it. I'm glad you're in a better place. How did you get there?
Posted by floatingbridge on March 24, 2010, at 10:29:15
In reply to Re: Oldtimers??? » Dinah, posted by Marie1 on March 24, 2010, at 9:45:06
Hi Marie,
Please forgive my eavesdropping. (I wasn't here during what does sound like a sort of 'golden' time for babble.) I'm 50. while cognitively and emotionally I've made great strides, I find I just need those meds. This past year has been a difficult one in terms of accepting that need. I never thought I'd be taking anything (my younger self speaking to me). So it's a big cognitive shift.
There are some wonderful folks here. I do like the psych board, the social board, the med board. I'm sorry to hear that it sounds like you feel you could be doing better.... Maybe you'll reconnect with some of your old friends :)
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Posted by Phillipa on March 24, 2010, at 22:40:44
In reply to Re: Oldtimers??? » Marie1, posted by floatingbridge on March 24, 2010, at 10:29:15
Big interupt just home still got lymes on antibiotics lots of back changes no surgery and pdoc saw later on pristiq. Sorry. just so late and saying hi also to all of you. And yes I bet some of your friends see you and respond. Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on March 25, 2010, at 9:05:24
In reply to Re: Oldtimers??? » Dinah, posted by Marie1 on March 24, 2010, at 9:45:06
I had a pdoc like that. :(
My underlying predispositions are no different, and I still face many of the same challenges. But as needed medications seem to be the right choice for me. I take lamictal for migraine prophylaxis, but it doubles as a mood stabilizer. And I have anti anxiety meds to take as needed. I rarely use my klonopin, but risperdal when I start to be anxious or agitated is very helpful. I've gotten pretty good at judging what I need. Therapy also helps keep me on even enough keel.
That being said, I still fall apart under stress. I just understand my reactions better, and am better able to use medications and therapy to keep the lows from sinking quite as low - or maybe it's more that they don't last as long.
I was feeling discouraged a few months ago because I'd had collapsed in hysterics. My therapist reassuringly reminded me that I collapse in hysterics very infreqently now. :)
Except for a couple of hormonal induced major depression, my depression seems very much tied to anxiety, so managing the anxiety helps me manage the depression.
It worked for me, but of course everyone is different. You mentioned a pdoc a few times, but do you have a good therapist? Even if conditions are biologically based, as I know mine are to a large degree, therapy can help a lot in management.
Posted by Cass on April 2, 2010, at 20:43:48
In reply to Oldtimers???, posted by Marie1 on March 18, 2010, at 16:28:35
I was on PB in 2000, too. I just popped in today. I don't post very often. Did you have another name? Maybe I began here in 2001. Not sure. In any case, hello fellow old-timer!
Posted by Marie1 on April 3, 2010, at 10:12:59
In reply to Re: Oldtimers??? » Marie1, posted by Dinah on March 25, 2010, at 9:05:24
Dinah, sorry for taking so long to answer your post. True to my disposition, I became addicted to the pain killers I was taking after a nose job I had at the end of January. What a horrible withdrawal! I don't plan to use pain killers again - ever!
My pdoc is my therapist, but due to his schedule and/or my insurance, I only see him 1x month. He has often said he wishes it could be at least once a week. And after all those years of paying out of pocket, I'm just as glad. For me, talk therapy works only in the moment; I don't think it's that useful for me. Whatever.
Still not feeling so well...going back to bed. :^)
Posted by Marie1 on April 3, 2010, at 10:15:34
In reply to Re: Oldtimers???, posted by Cass on April 2, 2010, at 20:43:48
Hi, Cass!
I think I remember your name, but don't know if we interacted before. I've always gone by Marie1.
Posted by Cass on April 3, 2010, at 11:18:08
In reply to Re: Oldtimers??? » Marie1, posted by Phillipa on March 23, 2010, at 0:36:37
Hi Marie,
Well, it's good to see you in any case. Are you going to stick around for awhile or or you just stopping by?
Hey, Dinah! Long time no see! I was also addicted to pain pills after I shattered a bone. The doctor gave me a total of 3 months worth of oxycodone. People generally get addicted after 2-3 weeks whether you have an addictive personality or not!! I'm not sure why he prescribed me so much. I took it after I no longer needed if for pain. My own fault. Of course, I became addicted. It took me awhile to get off of it. I was still in heavy grief, so I wanted the numbness I felt from taking it.
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