Guest guest Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Tess, Sending hugs and prayers your way, Tawny --- In , " Grammi B " <grammi_love@m...> wrote: > > Hi Dear Ones...I have been going through a very difficult time emotionally. Many of you know about my struggle with depression. For the past few weeks I have been seriously depressed, then unable to sleep because of such a wound-up mind refusing to slow down. I have tried all the relaxation techniques, tea, warm milk, sticking to bedtime routine, etc. Anyway, the dr's feel now I have Bipolar 2, which is like the more well known Bipolar 1 (Manic Depressive Illness) except the manic phases are more contained (such as the horrible, sleep deprived nights) and the severe depression being the most common part of the disease. I have been rx'd lamictal (a mood stabilizer) that they believe, in conjunction with the Cymbalta (antidepressant) might be of some help to me. I have had to make several visits to the hospital in the past week as these meds have been not working well yet. > > I am beyond tired, and pretty weary. Thank God for family, friends, and caring doctors and therapists. I would love your prayers. > > Tenderly... > > Tess in Oregon > [ ] Kerri Sue~ long post, reached my end * graphic > > > (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Kerri Sue))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) > Tenderly... > > Tess > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 Tess, This is one horrible disease we have and it really takes a toll on us emotinally. I will be praying for you. Take care. hugs and prayers, sandie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 hang in there tess, we have been down this road before and know there is a curve in the road ahead. kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 Tess, I'm saddened by your message. I hope you will be feeling much better very soon. You have my prayers. Not an MD I'll tell you where to go! Mayo Clinic in Rochester http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester s Hopkins Medicine http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org [ ] struggling > Hi Dear Ones...I have been going through a very difficult time > emotionally. Many of you know about my struggle with depression. For the > past few weeks I have been seriously depressed, then unable to sleep > because of such a wound-up mind refusing to slow down. I have tried all > the relaxation techniques, tea, warm milk, sticking to bedtime routine, > etc. Anyway, the dr's feel now I have Bipolar 2, which is like the more > well known Bipolar 1 (Manic Depressive Illness) except the manic phases > are more contained (such as the horrible, sleep deprived nights) and the > severe depression being the most common part of the disease. I have been > rx'd lamictal (a mood stabilizer) that they believe, in conjunction with > the Cymbalta (antidepressant) might be of some help to me. I have had to > make several visits to the hospital in the past week as these meds have > been not working well yet. > > I am beyond tired, and pretty weary. Thank God for family, friends, and > caring doctors and therapists. I would love your prayers. > > Tenderly... > > Tess in Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 Dear Tess, Special hugs and prayers for you, and I hope that the meds will soon stabilize things for you. Blessings, Judi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Tess, I'm hoping these new meds will help you. It's awful to lay awake at night with your mind going a mile a minute and your body screaming for sleep. Do you nap during the day? Praying that you feel better soon. a On Nov 18, 2005, at 11:26 PM, Grammi B wrote: > Hi Dear Ones...I have been going through a very difficult time > emotionally. Many of you know about my struggle with depression. > For the past few weeks I have been seriously depressed, then unable > to sleep because of such a wound-up mind refusing to slow down. I > have tried all the relaxation techniques, tea, warm milk, sticking > to bedtime routine, etc. Anyway, the dr's feel now I have Bipolar > 2, which is like the more well known Bipolar 1 (Manic Depressive > Illness) except the manic phases are more contained (such as the > horrible, sleep deprived nights) and the severe depression being > the most common part of the disease. I have been rx'd lamictal (a > mood stabilizer) that they believe, in conjunction with the > Cymbalta (antidepressant) might be of some help to me. I have had > to make several visits to the hospital in the past week as these > meds have been not working well yet. > > I am beyond tired, and pretty weary. Thank God for family, > friends, and caring doctors and therapists. I would love your > prayers. > > Tenderly... > > Tess in Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Hi Tess.I became depressed and very anxious over the past few years too.I have had many health problems(besides RA and fibro)just hit me all in a very short time period.I started taking Lexapro about a month ago and it has really helped me.It is a fairly new drug and has few side effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Dear one, I just HATE that you are suffering so. I will be praying that the docs find the right meds to make you feel good again. You've had such a tough time over the last several months but still made time to share your beautiful poetry, to encourage others who were struggling....and your sweet spirit continues on undimmed by your own personal trials. Know that you are loved, prayed for, respected, and cherished by all your RA family. You are such an inspiration to me. I wish I was there to give you a hug. I wish I could take some of your troubles for you for I surely would. Love in Christ jane --- In , " Grammi B " <grammi_love@m...> wrote: > > Hi Dear Ones...I have been going through a very difficult time emotionally. Many of you know about my struggle with depression. For the past few weeks I have been seriously depressed, then unable to sleep because of such a wound-up mind refusing to slow down. I have tried all the relaxation techniques, tea, warm milk, sticking to bedtime routine, etc. Anyway, the dr's feel now I have Bipolar 2, which is like the more well known Bipolar 1 (Manic Depressive Illness) except the manic phases are more contained (such as the horrible, sleep deprived nights) and the severe depression being the most common part of the disease. I have been rx'd lamictal (a mood stabilizer) that they believe, in conjunction with the Cymbalta (antidepressant) might be of some help to me. I have had to make several visits to the hospital in the past week as these meds have been not working well yet. > > I am beyond tired, and pretty weary. Thank God for family, friends, and caring doctors and therapists. I would love your prayers. > > Tenderly... > > Tess in Oregon > [ ] Kerri Sue~ long post, reached my end * graphic > > > (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Kerri Sue))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) > Tenderly... > > Tess > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Dear Tess, I have just added you, too, to my prayer board. God knows how often you have moved me with your poetry. Blessings, laura JANE <janeatregis@...> wrote: Dear one, I just HATE that you are suffering so. I will be praying that the docs find the right meds to make you feel good again. You've had such a tough time over the last several months but still made time to share your beautiful poetry, to encourage others who were struggling....and your sweet spirit continues on undimmed by your own personal trials. Know that you are loved, prayed for, respected, and cherished by all your RA family. You are such an inspiration to me. I wish I was there to give you a hug. I wish I could take some of your troubles for you for I surely would. Love in Christ jane > > Hi Dear Ones...I have been going through a very difficult time emotionally. Many of you know about my struggle with depression. For the past few weeks I have been seriously depressed, then unable to sleep because of such a wound-up mind refusing to slow down. I have tried all the relaxation techniques, tea, warm milk, sticking to bedtime routine, etc. Anyway, the dr's feel now I have Bipolar 2, which is like the more well known Bipolar 1 (Manic Depressive Illness) except the manic phases are more contained (such as the horrible, sleep deprived nights) and the severe depression being the most common part of the disease. I have been rx'd lamictal (a mood stabilizer) that they believe, in conjunction with the Cymbalta (antidepressant) might be of some help to me. I have had to make several visits to the hospital in the past week as these meds have been not working well yet. > > I am beyond tired, and pretty weary. Thank God for family, friends, and caring doctors and therapists. I would love your prayers. > > Tenderly... > > Tess in Oregon > [ ] Kerri Sue~ long post, reached my end * graphic > > > (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Kerri Sue))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) > Tenderly... > > Tess > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 , I'm sorry you're having a difficult time right now. TOM is really hard for me, too--I usually go over by about 300-400 calories and it's usually all chocolate. You can do this, though. You can regain control. It may sound silly, but when I feel myself losing my willpower to stick to my plan, I stand in front of a mirror, look directly into my own eyes and say something along the lines of, " I know I can do this because I've been doing it for _____ weeks/months. I don't want to return to old habits because I've worked so hard to change. I won't beat myself up over what I've done, but I'm going to try very hard to stick to my plan for the rest of today. I'll worry about tomorrow when it gets here. " *shrugs* I wish I could say something motivational, but that's really all I do. It's kind of what gets me through, I guess. Try to focus on how much more active you've become, how much better your clothes fit, how happy you are when you go out and walk around the track...concentrate on the good stuff, not the bad stuff going on right now. I hope things turn around for you soon! -Bonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Oh , I'm so sorry. But listen, you have been doing sooooo well lately. Just every time you start to eat remember how much weight you loss. Remember the good feelings you had? Remember the extra energy? Now also remember what it was like before you loss the weight. Don't allow yourself to give in. It so hard to have to go back and lose the weight again after all the hard work you have done. Come on , You can get back on track. Its ok you had a kitkat bar but you cant take it back now. Just start back from this moment on and get back on track. I really hate to see you struggle though it again. Maybe call your mom and go for a walk? ~:~The Personal Touch~:~Tags, Stats, or anything else personalized with your name.Everything here is personalized!http://free.hostdepartment.com/t/thepersonaltouchMy Personal Web Site Struggling Hi there friends, Well, I haven't been doing much talking lately. I am struggling right now. I can't get my eating under control it seems. My emotions seem to be controlling me right now. It is my TOM, so that could have a big part to do with it. I haven't done any exercise at all this week. I just seem to be just surviving this week. I know I need to some how snap out of this, but it is easier said then done. I am so worried that I am gaining some of the weight I have lost back. I ended up having KitKats and a block of Cheese and Milk for breakfast/lunch. This is not good for my weight and it is not good for my diabetes. I just don't know how to get this turned around. So if I seem quieter then normal it is because I am struggling. My emotions just seem to be taking over me right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 I'm sorry to hear that . You'll get out of the funk, I am sure it is TOM... this is exactly where I was at last week. Didn't feel like eating, when I did, it was "poor choices".... didn't exercise all week, so of course am hurting for it this week.... hang in there... one day at a time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Bonnie, that is excellent motivational help for those of us that do struggle with TOM!! (Gonna write that one down.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 Your right Bonnie I can do this. I just have to do it right? I know I can do this, because like you said I have been doing it since September. You said that you wish you had something more motivational to say, but what you said was very motivational to me. Thank you! I needed to realize that I have done it so far up until recently that I can do it. I just have to put forth the effort. 340/293.9/275 Re: Struggling, I'm sorry you're having a difficult time right now. TOM isreally hard for me, too--I usually go over by about 300-400 caloriesand it's usually all chocolate. You can do this, though. You canregain control. It may sound silly, but when I feel myself losing mywillpower to stick to my plan, I stand in front of a mirror, lookdirectly into my own eyes and say something along the lines of, "Iknow I can do this because I've been doing it for _____ weeks/months. I don't want to return to old habits because I've worked so hard tochange. I won't beat myself up over what I've done, but I'm going totry very hard to stick to my plan for the rest of today. I'll worryabout tomorrow when it gets here." *shrugs* I wish I could saysomething motivational, but that's really all I do. It's kind of whatgets me through, I guess. Try to focus on how much more active you'vebecome, how much better your clothes fit, how happy you are when yougo out and walk around the track..concentrate on the good stuff, notthe bad stuff going on right now.I hope things turn around for you soon!-Bonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 You are sooooo right . I do need to start thinking about how much I have lost and think of how good things have felt lately. And you are so right I do have so much more energy then I did before. Thanks for pointing that out to me. Thanks for your support. It really does help to have friends like you. 340/293.9/275 Re: StrugglingOh , I'm so sorry. But listen, you have been doing sooooo well lately. Just every time you start to eat remember how much weight you loss. Remember the good feelings you had? Remember the extra energy? Now also remember what it was like before you loss the weight. Don't allow yourself to give in. It so hard to have to go back and lose the weight again after all the hard work you have done. Come on , You can get back on track. Its ok you had a kitkat bar but you cant take it back now. Just start back from this moment on and get back on track. I really hate to see you struggle though it again. Maybe call your mom and go for a walk?~:~The Personal Touch~:~Tags, Stats, or anything else personalized with your name.Everything here is personalized!http://free.hostdepartment.com/t/thepersonaltouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 You will be amazed at how much your Gatorade helps during this time. You are going through major changes, but you also should be feeling more energetic than you were prior to surgery. Check out your manual instructions, make sure you're taking the meds that are recommended. The first few months, that is crucial. Your bloodwork will tell you a lot too, so hopefully you'll get that information back soon. Wishing you well on this new journey! Suzanne H. High Point-Dr. Rutledge 7/17/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I'm a big cheerleader for the estrogen patch. Have you tried it? It really evened me out when I was feeling moody, tired, and fractious. :-) Kathy in VA 7/6/06 297/205 -------------- Original message -------------- From: " jennfered " <jenandrews@...> Hi Guys... I am a little over 3 mo out. I would say in the last week I have been really struggling. I can't seem to concentrate, I am moody, tired, and seem to be obsessing about what is wrong with me. I went to the doc today and had a ton of blood tests done. I should have some results by early next week. In the mean time I thought I would ask any of you " seasoned " MGBers if you experienced this? My doc said to go back and read the manuel again and that I shouldn't be surprised that I am gong through changes. I am not surprised I just feel very different than I have in the past. So I thought I would reach out and see if anyone else was in my boat. Thank you for listening... Hugs DFW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Hi: Are you: 1. Taking your vitamins, getting all your salt and electrolytes in 2. Eating protein, veggies, and fruit and eating six meals per day? 3. Getting enough rest? remember your body is working hard!!! Right off the top of my head those are key ingredients to feeling good---there are more but they are a good start Ray Ann --- jennfered <jenandrews@...> wrote: > Hi Guys... I am a little over 3 mo out. I would > say in the last week > I have been really struggling. I can't seem to > concentrate, I am > moody, tired, and seem to be obsessing about what is > wrong with me. I > went to the doc today and had a ton of blood tests > done. I should have > some results by early next week. In the mean time I > thought I would > ask any of you " seasoned " MGBers if you experienced > this? My doc said > to go back and read the manuel again and that I > shouldn't be surprised > that I am gong through changes. I am not surprised > I just feel very > different than I have in the past. So I thought I > would reach out and > see if anyone else was in my boat. Thank you for > listening... > > Hugs > DFW > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Games. http://games./games/front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 When I got like this I put on an estrogen patch. I wore it for the full 7 days and it helped tremendously! Robbin 7-13-06 Dasher 344/270/165 >From: " jennfered " <jenandrews@...> >Reply- > >Subject: Struggling >Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:44:15 -0000 > >Hi Guys... I am a little over 3 mo out. I would say in the last week >I have been really struggling. I can't seem to concentrate, I am >moody, tired, and seem to be obsessing about what is wrong with me. I >went to the doc today and had a ton of blood tests done. I should have >some results by early next week. In the mean time I thought I would >ask any of you " seasoned " MGBers if you experienced this? My doc said >to go back and read the manuel again and that I shouldn't be surprised >that I am gong through changes. I am not surprised I just feel very >different than I have in the past. So I thought I would reach out and >see if anyone else was in my boat. Thank you for listening... > >Hugs > DFW > _________________________________________________________________ Don’t miss your chance to WIN 10 hours of private jet travel from Microsoft Office Live http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0540002499mrt/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Hi ~ Have you tried the hormone patch? They say it works wonders! Also if you're tired and can't concentrate, maybe you could try some salt . . . wet your palm, shake some salt on and lick it off. Or if that seems too gross, eat something very salty. Good luck! Carol in Seattle 11/2/05 --- jennfered <jenandrews@...> wrote: > Hi Guys... I am a little over 3 mo out. I would > say in the last week > I have been really struggling. I can't seem to > concentrate, I am > moody, tired, and seem to be obsessing about what is > wrong with me. I > went to the doc today and had a ton of blood tests > done. I should have > some results by early next week. In the mean time I > thought I would > ask any of you " seasoned " MGBers if you experienced > this? My doc said > to go back and read the manuel again and that I > shouldn't be surprised > that I am gong through changes. I am not surprised > I just feel very > different than I have in the past. So I thought I > would reach out and > see if anyone else was in my boat. Thank you for > listening... > > Hugs > DFW > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Travel to find your fit. http://farechase./promo-generic-14795097 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 In addition to those 3 key points, I found that using the patch for a short time and taking B-12 (liquid under the tongue) help me. I'm about 9 months out. Just this week I was feeling a bit more tired than usual. I discovered I hadn't been taking my B-12 often enough - for me, I need it every other day to feel good. So far, personally I've found that Salt is the most important, then comes protein, then Multi-vitamins & calcium (Tums), followed by B-12, then rest/sleep. Let us know when you are feeling more like yourself. Joyce From: Anne Alt <celticancestry@...> Reply- Subject: Re: Struggling Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:09:24 -0800 (PST) Hi: Are you: 1. Taking your vitamins, getting all your salt and electrolytes in 2. Eating protein, veggies, and fruit and eating six meals per day? 3. Getting enough rest? remember your body is working hard!!! Right off the top of my head those are key ingredients to feeling good---there are more but they are a good start Ray Ann --- jennfered <jenandrews@...> wrote: > Hi Guys... I am a little over 3 mo out. I would > say in the last week > I have been really struggling. I can't seem to > concentrate, I am > moody, tired, and seem to be obsessing about what is > wrong with me. I > went to the doc today and had a ton of blood tests > done. I should have > some results by early next week. In the mean time I > thought I would > ask any of you " seasoned " MGBers if you experienced > this? My doc said > to go back and read the manuel again and that I > shouldn't be surprised > that I am gong through changes. I am not surprised > I just feel very > different than I have in the past. So I thought I > would reach out and > see if anyone else was in my boat. Thank you for > listening... > > Hugs > DFW > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Games. http://games./games/front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Perhaps the estrogen patch might help. I had the acute crazies and put on the patch and I felt better. Barbara --------------------------------- Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Hi Joyce, I met you at one of the dinners in Concord not long after you had your surgery. Both of our husbands were at the meeting too. Sounds like you are doing well. I often wondered how you were getting along. Of course we no longer have the meeting anywhere near where I live, so am surviving on the board and with friends. How are you doing with food and weight? Do you go to the High Point meetings? Mari Dr. Dasher 1/27/2005 310/155 Joyce NC <kdumire1@...> wrote: In addition to those 3 key points, I found that using the patch for a short time and taking B-12 (liquid under the tongue) help me. I'm about 9 months out. Just this week I was feeling a bit more tired than usual. I discovered I hadn't been taking my B-12 often enough - for me, I need it every other day to feel good. So far, personally I've found that Salt is the most important, then comes protein, then Multi-vitamins & calcium (Tums), followed by B-12, then rest/sleep. Let us know when you are feeling more like yourself. Joyce From: Anne Alt Reply- Subject: Re: Struggling Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:09:24 -0800 (PST) Hi: Are you: 1. Taking your vitamins, getting all your salt and electrolytes in 2. Eating protein, veggies, and fruit and eating six meals per day? 3. Getting enough rest? remember your body is working hard!!! Right off the top of my head those are key ingredients to feeling good---there are more but they are a good start Ray Ann --- jennfered wrote: > Hi Guys... I am a little over 3 mo out. I would > say in the last week > I have been really struggling. I can't seem to > concentrate, I am > moody, tired, and seem to be obsessing about what is > wrong with me. I > went to the doc today and had a ton of blood tests > done. I should have > some results by early next week. In the mean time I > thought I would > ask any of you " seasoned " MGBers if you experienced > this? My doc said > to go back and read the manuel again and that I > shouldn't be surprised > that I am gong through changes. I am not surprised > I just feel very > different than I have in the past. So I thought I > would reach out and > see if anyone else was in my boat. Thank you for > listening... > > Hugs > DFW > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Games. http://games./games/front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 , I had to wear a hormone patch for almost 6 months after the mgb. My emotions and memory were very up and down. Then things evened out when my weight loss plateaued. Still, I sometimes need a quick bit of salt to get my energy level ok. Both of those things can be issues. Hope your labs all come back ok. Jami Bourguignon 11/02-290lbs. 2/07-135lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Are you using your patch. It will help with the mood swings and irritability, and give you back the ability to concentrate. Good Luck in your journey. Leanna Owen Dr. H 10/25/05 highest 410 now 245 jennfered <jenandrews@...> wrote: Hi Guys... I am a little over 3 mo out. I would say in the last week I have been really struggling. I can't seem to concentrate, I am moody, tired, and seem to be obsessing about what is wrong with me. I went to the doc today and had a ton of blood tests done. I should have some results by early next week. In the mean time I thought I would ask any of you " seasoned " MGBers if you experienced this? My doc said to go back and read the manuel again and that I shouldn't be surprised that I am gong through changes. I am not surprised I just feel very different than I have in the past. So I thought I would reach out and see if anyone else was in my boat. Thank you for listening... Hugs DFW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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