Re: Pulmo visit & depression

[Guest guest]

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>

> Everyone, I just made an appointment with my pulmonologist for March

> third. I had so many tests done in January and new diagnoses that

it has

> taken me awhile to grasp where I am now. Depression is often what I

> notice most. I am so immobilized from the depression that I believe

it

> is what is causing the decline in everything else.

>

> I haven't checked my mail in a week because I am only going out

when I

> absolutely have to; tonight is garbage night so I will check the

mail. I

> buy food and don't get around to eating or cooking it. It takes me

so

> long to do things, finish them, keep up with them. Even when I have

non

> urgent things to go out for, I put them off for days, weeks and

months.

> I am very aware that I am wasting the time I do have left and that

> compounds the depression.

>

> It really helps to make plans and to do lists even when I take so

long

> in getting to them.

>

> Just venting

>

Courage, what have you always wanted to do, own, achieve? Do it, and

enjoy your life. Contribute to the library, church, or school. One

must die, we just know when. See a therapist, get on anti

depressants, and if you can't enjoy your depression. We are with you.

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Kathleen,

One thing I read when I was newly diagnosed and so depressed was that one should not let worry about tomorrow cloud your today. When I was on 60mgs of prednisone, I felt like I was going to die. The side effects were so bad and I was completely sleep-deprived. I was an emotional wreck, crying all the time. I thought I was so tough, but OB/GYN almost insisted I get on anti-depressants. I never took any meds before PF and hated the idea of taking more than Prednisone and Imuran. Lucky I listened to that doctor. Even when things are at their worst, I can still count my blessings, and not obsess about what's wrong. I get up in the morning and look forward to the day, even though I have physical issues. Now, I'm fatter than I've ever been, my husband is facing job loss and health issues, I have two old dogs that need to be put to sleep, etc. etc..but in my head I am okay. Take one day at a time, count your blessings, and maybe get

some pills to help you cope better. Use this group for questions and sit back and feel the huge amount of support you will receive. We are so glad you found us here!

Elisa age 52( LIP w/ fibrosis, Sjogren's, Raynaud's,dx Apr. '08)

Subject: Re: Pulmo visit & depressionTo: Breathe-Support Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009, 7:15 PM

>> > Everyone, I just made an appointment with my pulmonologist for March> third. I had so many tests done in January and new diagnoses that it has> taken me awhile to grasp where I am now. Depression is often what I> notice most. I am so immobilized from the depression that I believe it> is what is causing the decline in everything else.> > I haven't checked my mail in a week because I am only going out when I> absolutely have to; tonight is garbage night so I will check the mail. I> buy food and don't get around to eating or cooking it. It takes me so> long to do things, finish them, keep up with them. Even when I have non> urgent things to go out

for, I put them off for days, weeks and months.> I am very aware that I am wasting the time I do have left and that> compounds the depression.> > It really helps to make plans and to do lists even when I take so long> in getting to them.> > Just venting>Courage, what have you always wanted to do, own, achieve? Do it, and enjoy your life. Contribute to the library, church, or school. One must die, we just know when. See a therapist, get on anti depressants, and if you can't enjoy your depression. We are with you.

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To: Breathe-Support Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 4:06:24 PMSubject: Pulmo visit & depression

Everyone, I just made an appointment with my pulmonologist for March third. I had so many tests done in January and new diagnoses that it has taken me awhile to grasp where I am now. Depression is often what I notice most. I am so immobilized from the depression that I believe it is what is causing the decline in everything else.

I haven't checked my mail in a week because I am only going out when I absolutely have to; tonight is garbage night so I will check the mail. I buy food and don't get around to eating or cooking it. It takes me so long to do things, finish them, keep up with them. Even when I have non urgent things to go out for, I put them off for days, weeks and months. I am very aware that I am wasting the time I do have left and that compounds the depression. I have seen counselors and take antidepressants.

It really helps to make plans and to do lists even when I take so long in getting to them. Margaret

Just venting

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To: Breathe-Support Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 4:06:24 PMSubject: Pulmo visit & depression

Everyone, I just made an appointment with my pulmonologist for March third. I had so many tests done in January and new diagnoses that it has taken me awhile to grasp where I am now. Depression is often what I notice most. I am so immobilized from the depression that I believe it is what is causing the decline in everything else.

I haven't checked my mail in a week because I am only going out when I absolutely have to; tonight is garbage night so I will check the mail. I buy food and don't get around to eating or cooking it. It takes me so long to do things, finish them, keep up with them. Even when I have non urgent things to go out for, I put them off for days, weeks and months. I am very aware that I am wasting the time I do have left and that compounds the depression. I have seen counselors and take antidepressants.

It really helps to make plans and to do lists even when I take so long in getting to them. Margaret

Just venting

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To: Breathe-Support Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 4:06:24 PMSubject: Pulmo visit & depression

Everyone, I just made an appointment with my pulmonologist for March third. I had so many tests done in January and new diagnoses that it has taken me awhile to grasp where I am now. Depression is often what I notice most. I am so immobilized from the depression that I believe it is what is causing the decline in everything else.

I haven't checked my mail in a week because I am only going out when I absolutely have to; tonight is garbage night so I will check the mail. I buy food and don't get around to eating or cooking it. It takes me so long to do things, finish them, keep up with them. Even when I have non urgent things to go out for, I put them off for days, weeks and months. I am very aware that I am wasting the time I do have left and that compounds the depression. I have seen counselors and take antidepressants.

It really helps to make plans and to do lists even when I take so long in getting to them. Margaret

Just venting