any ideas would help

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any ideas would help
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Fri, 05-05-2006 - 8:04pm

As some of you may know my meds are no longer working for me. It will also be at least two months before the new med will arrive. I'm really not handeling this very well as I seem to be falling further and further behind. All I want to do is cry and sleep. I have no appetite and haven't been able to force myself to eat in five days. My partner is in Indiana right now and will not be back until sometime next week hopefully. I've only left the house once since she has been gone. I get up feed my animals and crawl right back into the bed. This is getting to be to much for me to handle and I don't know what to do to make things better.

Keitha

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Fri, 05-05-2006 - 9:13pm

I'm not too sure what to say having just been diagnosed and only just starting to get my life back on track. I know that there were times that I felt like that so bad, all I wanted to do was not get up. Something inside, deep down, I'm not too sure where it came from, kept me going. Even if it was just getting out of bed and sitting on the couch. I started with 1/2 hr at a time adn gradually worked my way up to a full day. (That took about 5 weeks.... some days were better than others.) Food, that was impossible. My weight dropped to under 100 lbs. I was sore, sick, just general unwell feeling. I finally just started eating whatever appealed to me at that point, whether it be a pound of bacon, or bakery goodies (i'm SO not recommending that diet!LOL!!) Having your partner not there, I couldn't imagine that. My hubbie was the ONLY thing that kept me going. Even though he was working from 8 - 5 and he was hoem that night, just those 9 hrs, were hell. I kept small momento's like the shirt he slept in, I cuddled his pillow and I was able to talk myself into the real world that way.
I just want you to know that you're not "alone". Event though it feels like it, just remember, we're here for you!!!
I hope I was of some help!

Big Hugs!!!
Jenn

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Fri, 05-05-2006 - 11:24pm

Baby steps Keitha! Just try and do things a litte bit at a time.

Before you go to bed write down one thing you want to accomplish the next day. Like going outside for 15 minutes to sit in the sun, take a walk, soak in bubble bath and stick to it!! Eat things you like, grab some ice cream or something comforting. I like cheesy potatoes for a feel good food or chocolate.

When I get depressed it always makes me feel good to get out of the house and away from the walls. Just head out tomorrow, take that book you are reading with you and find a tree to sit under.

Keep posting and coming to chat too!! We are here for you, hope Mel hurries home.

Lisa

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Sat, 05-06-2006 - 9:51am

(((Keitha))) I am sorry about the med delay. Even when you get the new meds, it will take 4 to 6 weeks to reach the effect the dr. wants to achieve. IMHO you need help now. Can you call your dr. or your *T?* Surely they will agree that you cannot suffer for so long. Maybe they have samples to help you out.


I know that you've said that you didn't ever want to go IP again. However, that would get you the meds you need alot faster. It will give you a place to rest, think things through & make some plans with the help of professionals. You will get intensive therapy that will get you through a tough spot & you'll be home in a couple of days. Maybe you would consider this.


I wish Mel could be with you. I hope that you'll begin to feel better soon. Please post anytime & we'll try to help. I care. Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan




 

 


 



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Registered: 03-22-2003
Sat, 05-06-2006 - 10:07am

(((Keitha))) I am hoping you will feel better when Mel is back at home.

Sheri Ann