Marci - I just remembered that I did not

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Marci - I just remembered that I did not
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Sat, 05-26-2007 - 8:54pm

post to you after I went inpatient. I ended up finally finding meds that work (prozac, can you believe it?). Come to find out that I could not absorb the meds because of my celiac disease. I have to take it in liquid form for better absorption. I was so grateful to not need the ECT. They have ruled out the bipolar dx and figure now that it is major depression. Depression can also be caused by celiac disease too. So, by taking liquid meds and staying gluten free, I feel better than I have in years, literally. I see a therapist weekly who thinks I probably won't have to be on meds for the rest of my life (although definately for a while now).

The only bad thing is soon to be ex got custody of the kids when I went inpatient and I have to wait for court on Thursday to hopefully have the temporary order cancelled. So I could use some prayers for that. The day he took them was the worse ever, but the meds kicked in so when I went to bed sobbing, I woke up with a whole new outlook, totally unexpected.

With my medical leave, my job decided not to take me back. This was a good thing, as I have a new job that is a lot closer to home and has better hours.

I can't believe I can finally post that I am doing so good. I can honestly say I had given up thinking that I could be "me" again. I have been feeling good for a month now, so I am finally getting some confidence that it may stick around. Of course, I am working for it with therapy and stuff, but without the meds I would still be constantly crying and sleeping.

Just wanted to give you an update. Saw your post about the hot tub. I am so jealous.

Missy

 
 
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Sun, 05-27-2007 - 1:09pm

Missy,


I'm glad they figured out a way around the absorbtion problem--all the meds in the world won't do a bit of good if thet're not getting into your system.


Will send all the P&P I can muster that you get the kids back, Thursday--I know that means a lot.


Thanks for the update, I was beginning to worry.