Doing okay...at this SECOND...have been ultra rapid cycling for a week or so, now I think I may be settling to depressive.
I am on Wellbutrin and Epival (Depakote).
If I were normal for one day... I'd do the things that I'm too shy to do when I'm depressed (without being too out of it, disruptive, loud etc when I'm manic). I'd go on a date and enjoy myself. I'd sing karaoke (although I can't say whether I have done it when I'm manic...don't know). I don't know what else. What do "normal" people do?
How are you doing? Meh, could be better. A little tired and a little perturbed right now with life, but that's to be expected.
What meds are you on? Paxell, Epival, Atvian, iron suppliments and Alesse (birth control)
Is there anything you want to talk about? No matter what it is??? Age discrimination. I work hard, I'm early for every shift, I give most of my free time to be there to work, I do what I'm told and I don't complain - so, why is it that i have to worry about loosing my job I've had for almost a year because I'm 19? >:( (Thanks for letting me get that out!)
Answer this question (if you want!!!) "What would you do if you were "normal" for one day? I'd walk down the halls of my school with my head up and give my ex the finger or walk into the theatre downtown on a Saturday for rehearals and give my ex the finger. :p
How are you doing? --Still pretty down in the dumps...grateful to have made it to almost all my classes today, though...it feels like it's going to be a long week. I'm still so behind in my work that I don't know if it's possible for me to catch up, even if I were motivated now...so I'm somewhat worried about that, but really still too depressed to care much.
One bad thing is that deadlines keep passing me by, I keep missing classes that I'm just too lazy to find out about...and I don't even feel the necessary motivation to talk to anyone at school about it. And the social situation is really bad...I can't seem to interact with anyone, and I think the friendships I made recently are quickly falling apart.
What meds are you on? --Just Pamelor and Prozac right now
Is there anything you want to talk about? No matter what it is??? --Well, something has been on my mind a little...got an email about a school "depression dinner," a panel of med students who've experienced depression...it's going to be held in a month or so, and they're looking for participants. I haven't even mentioned my depression to anyone in my class, so this would be a big "coming out" (and I'm not even gay, lol).
Generally this is the last thing I'd want to do...I tend to try to keep these problems to myself as far as possible...but I have been wondering if doing something like this might actually be a good thing. Maybe it would at least let my friends know the real reason I've been avoiding them lately (guess I've lost another dozen or so within the last few weeks)...but then again, just telling them in private would probably work better!
Answer this question (if you want!!!) "What would you do if you were "normal" for one day? I kept complaining that I wanted to be normal for just one day...and someone challenged me to answer this question...its not EASY! --Hmmm...I'm not quite sure what "normal" would feel like...unless it is like my occasional "up" times. Maybe like those, but calmer? I guess I would just do some simple things...go to class and be able to concentrate...talk and laugh with friends without seeming over-energized...just generally feel content with where my life is. That's probably too much to want, though! :)
Thanks for the questions...sorry my answers were so long, as usual!
Who is here? Cindy. Haven't been here for a while because my computer was out of commision. Also, I've mostly been reading.
How are you doing? For the most part, I'm doing pretty well, except for an incident this past weekend. Small ups, small downs.
What meds are you on? Cymbalta and Depakote. Also various vitamins and Omega 3 fatty acids.
Anything you want to talk about? Nothing specific right now. Saturday night was my own fault. I normally don't drink, but I was definitely in top form. I managed to embarrass myself with my behavior and am still dealing with the mood swings brought on by alcohol. Just reinforced what I already know. Don't drink, or any good your meds do goes right out the window.
What would you do if you were normal for one day? I'd do something with friends or relatives because they wouldn't have to deal with morose me or raging or outrageous me.
As far as how im doing, not so great. been raging and tearful for for 2 days now. Its my own damn fault, haven't been takin my meds correctly. do you guys ever wake up and say " forget this, im tired of all these pills" well like a fool thats what i did and now im paying for it.
im on seroquel, prozac, lamictal and clonazapam....... for those really special moments.....like now. i don't know if we can give dosage amounts.
if i was "normal" for just one day? i'd stop adding people to my "Hit list" But seriously folks, what i'd do is apologize to all those that i'd hurt while in one of my dark periods, (like hubby) and explain to them CLEARLY, why i said those horrible things and that im getting help. cause you all know that most people really don't understand and its hard to explain to them, especially if you have your hands around their neck.
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Keli,
Whate a great idea for the roll call.
Who is here?
Who is here? traci
How are you doing? mixed with serious rage issues
What meds are you on? as of today, trileptal; trazodone, seroquel, and wellbutrin. ugh!
Is there anything you want to talk about?
Who is here?
Hi Keli,
Jamie here.
I'm doing okay. Not great but, okay.
I'm on Prozac 40 mg, Welbutrin 150 mg 3X a day, Geodon 80 mg.
How would I spend a normal day...probably wonder when it was going to end.
Love,
Jamie
Love,
Hi Amanda here.
Doing okay...at this SECOND...have been ultra rapid cycling for a week or so, now I think I may be settling to depressive.
I am on Wellbutrin and Epival (Depakote).
If I were normal for one day... I'd do the things that I'm too shy to do when I'm depressed (without being too out of it, disruptive, loud etc when I'm manic). I'd go on a date and enjoy myself. I'd sing karaoke (although I can't say whether I have done it when I'm manic...don't know). I don't know what else. What do "normal" people do?
Amanda
Who is here? Miss Em, at your service! :p
How are you doing? Meh, could be better. A little tired and a little perturbed right now with life, but that's to be expected.
What meds are you on? Paxell, Epival, Atvian, iron suppliments and Alesse (birth control)
Is there anything you want to talk about? No matter what it is??? Age discrimination. I work hard, I'm early for every shift, I give most of my free time to be there to work, I do what I'm told and I don't complain - so, why is it that i have to worry about loosing my job I've had for almost a year because I'm 19? >:( (Thanks for letting me get that out!)
Answer this question (if you want!!!) "What would you do if you were "normal" for one day? I'd walk down the halls of my school with my head up and give my ex the finger or walk into the theatre downtown on a Saturday for rehearals and give my ex the finger. :p
Who is here?
--Rose
How are you doing?
--Still pretty down in the dumps...grateful to have made it to almost all my classes today, though...it feels like it's going to be a long week. I'm still so behind in my work that I don't know if it's possible for me to catch up, even if I were motivated now...so I'm somewhat worried about that, but really still too depressed to care much.
One bad thing is that deadlines keep passing me by, I keep missing classes that I'm just too lazy to find out about...and I don't even feel the necessary motivation to talk to anyone at school about it. And the social situation is really bad...I can't seem to interact with anyone, and I think the friendships I made recently are quickly falling apart.
What meds are you on?
--Just Pamelor and Prozac right now
Is there anything you want to talk about? No matter what it is???
--Well, something has been on my mind a little...got an email about a school "depression dinner," a panel of med students who've experienced depression...it's going to be held in a month or so, and they're looking for participants. I haven't even mentioned my depression to anyone in my class, so this would be a big "coming out" (and I'm not even gay, lol).
Generally this is the last thing I'd want to do...I tend to try to keep these problems to myself as far as possible...but I have been wondering if doing something like this might actually be a good thing. Maybe it would at least let my friends know the real reason I've been avoiding them lately (guess I've lost another dozen or so within the last few weeks)...but then again, just telling them in private would probably work better!
Answer this question (if you want!!!) "What would you do if you were "normal" for one day? I kept complaining that I wanted to be normal for just one day...and someone challenged me to answer this question...its not EASY!
--Hmmm...I'm not quite sure what "normal" would feel like...unless it is like my occasional "up" times. Maybe like those, but calmer? I guess I would just do some simple things...go to class and be able to concentrate...talk and laugh with friends without seeming over-energized...just generally feel content with where my life is. That's probably too much to want, though! :)
Thanks for the questions...sorry my answers were so long, as usual!
Rose
Edited 1/25/2005 12:53 am ET ET by rosa444
Who is here? Cindy. Haven't been here for a while because my computer was out of commision. Also, I've mostly been reading.
How are you doing? For the most part, I'm doing pretty well, except for an incident this past weekend. Small ups, small downs.
What meds are you on? Cymbalta and Depakote. Also various vitamins and Omega 3 fatty acids.
Anything you want to talk about? Nothing specific right now. Saturday night was my own fault. I normally don't drink, but I was definitely in top form. I managed to embarrass myself with my behavior and am still dealing with the mood swings brought on by alcohol. Just reinforced what I already know. Don't drink, or any good your meds do goes right out the window.
What would you do if you were normal for one day? I'd do something with friends or relatives because they wouldn't have to deal with morose me or raging or outrageous me.
Keli here
On Cymbalta and Ativan -- am supposed to be on Topamax, but not currently
Nothing really to talk about...just that I LOVE you guys and all your answers were so cool!
As far as how im doing, not so great. been raging and tearful for for 2 days now. Its my own damn fault, haven't been takin my meds correctly. do you guys ever wake up and say " forget this, im tired of all these pills" well like a fool thats what i did and now im paying for it.
im on seroquel, prozac, lamictal and clonazapam....... for those really special moments.....like now. i don't know if we can give dosage amounts.
if i was "normal" for just one day? i'd stop adding people to my "Hit list" But seriously folks, what i'd do is apologize to all those that i'd hurt while in one of my dark periods, (like hubby) and explain to them CLEARLY, why i said those horrible things and that im getting help. cause you all know that most people really don't understand and its hard to explain to them, especially if you have your hands around their neck.
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