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| Wed, 11-17-2004 - 9:04am |
Let's see who's here and how everyone is doing, okay?
Hugs,
Keli
| Wed, 11-17-2004 - 9:04am |
Let's see who's here and how everyone is doing, okay?
Hugs,
Keli
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Keli here...I'm doing well...I'd started cycling back down Sunday and Monday, due to the increase last week in my Topamax, so I took it back down some. Doing much better now. Its starting to get cold here in Florida...well, probably not COLD COLD, only in the 50s at night and mornings...up in the 70s during the day...so I'm not really complaining yet!!! I cannot believe that next week is Thanksgiving already. Its totally amazing how fast this year has gone by!
Hugs to everyone,
Keli
Tracey in Minnesota here (shaking her head in disbelief that Keli is complaining about the cold - J/K Keli - you know I love ya!). Mostly lurking, but posting when I have a chance. I've been doing quite well, staying stable on my lithium and topamax. Love them :)
I have to agree though Keli - this year has just melted away into nothing! Before you know it - Sunny FL here I come!!!!
Carla here. Well....I guess I've been worse. I can feel myself slipping into a depression. I can't fight it and I hate that. My meds are making me gain more weight. I know it seems like I do nothing but complain, probably because I always do complain.
I'm lost inside myself. With xdh gone (thank the Lord) I need to search inside myself to regain the girl I lost 12+ years ago. That really is hard being BP. I know everyone says positive thinking is good for you, I can't do it. I can't help being depressed. What really irritates me is the people who say "Smile, it can't be that bad". WHATEVER!!!
Okay, as you can tell I'm not in a good place today...one way or another I have to shake this feeling.
I am sorry, so negative today.
Carla
Hey Carla...I'm sorry you aren't feeling well...Being depressed really sucks...and I know how you feel when you say you're lost inside yourself. I'm struggling a little bit with that myself...but I've been reaching out to more people and trying to journal a lot more and yes, I'm sorry to say this to you right now, but positive thinking has reallly helped me...but I couldn't begin to think postively until I was in a better place mentally. You've felt so bad for so long now, I wonder why you don't call your pdoc and get your meds changed. Obviously, they aren't working for you like they are supposed to. I suffered needlessly for a long time, and you don't HAVE to. There are many meds you haven't tried yet. Take your mental health into your OWN hands with your pdoc. You know how you feel, be firm with your pdoc about it and don't take no for an answer. Its what I had to do to get better. I still cycle, yes...I still struggle a little bit...but I am FAR FAR from the horribly depressed person I was a few months ago. Please, hon, I hate to see anyone feel so bad. We're here for you any time you need us.
Hugs,
Keli
Carla:
I have to agree with Keli. You just seem to be floundering and shouldn't be. I think you should try the journaling, especially as a means of getting your emotions down to be able to take with you to see your pdoc. Then you would be able to say straight out "see, this is how I am doing - HELP ME!".
Also, you might want to look into other programs in your area, there are some really good out-patient and in-patient programs at various hospitals that can help you get back on track with your meds nad your moods.
Good luck!
Tracey
Marci here.
Hey Marci! I emailed you back!!!
Got my fingers crossed for your DD!!!! Double crossed and toes too!
xoxo
k.
Hey Amanda! Glad you're doing okay! How's the new job going?
Hugs!
Keli
LOL! Its going to be 77 degrees by this weekend!!! I LOVE IT!
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