Depression

[Guest guest]

I am really happy that things are going so well for you. Thank you for the

support and encouragement you can now share with us!

Terri K

[Guest guest]

a,

Thanks so much for sharing!! I can relate to so much that you said, and I'm

even applying to law school right now. I suddenly feel like I can achieve

all my dreams now, and being a lawyer has always been the one.

God Bless you, Ruqayya

[Guest guest]

Hi a,

I am computer-literate and definitely interested in running that site from my

home in Miami, FL. I am currently a teacher and mother of 4, so of course I

can use extra money; however, since I am about to leave the workforce to

attend law school, I am going to be in desperate need of some home-based

income.

Please email me, Ruqayya Rikaya31@...

[Guest guest]

Hi Robin--

Thanks for your post! If you are having feelings of " depression, "

you

might want to do a little research on the internet, look at what the

symptoms are, and see how they match up (keep in mind, though, that

there are lots of potentially applicable symptoms, and even just a

few

could be the real thing)... Consider talking with your PCP about it,

I can't emphasize enough how talking to my PCP about it just a few

weeks ago has changed my life!

I have a website development business. Check out

www.perfectCTwedding.com, one of my flagship sites. FYI--I'd love to

find some computer-literate people interested in running this site in

thier state--i.e. yours would be www.perfectFLwedding.com, same

content, but with florida businesses in the vendor database. Anyone

who is interested, let me know--great job to do from home!!!

--a in CT

MGB 7/20/00

> In a message dated 9/13/2000 8:41:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

> alexa@d... writes:

>

> << --a in CT

> MGB 7/20/00 >>

>

> Great post, a! I have always written off any feelings of

'depression' as

> just low self-esteem because of my weight... maybe there's more to

it than

> that?

>

> Do you mind me asking what your 'cutting edge' business is? ;o)

>

> (^) (^) (^) (^) (^) (^)

> ,,,\)/,,,\)/,,,\)/,,,\)/,,,\)/,,,\)/,,,

> Robin

> Looking forward to the fall season...

[Guest guest]

You are a jewel for sharing your story. I am empathetically weeping.

Tarri in Missouri

Dancing in Ten Days !!

Depression

> First, let me apologize for the length of this post. Just some

> things

> I wanted to share that may be of assistance to some.

>

> When I began this MGB odyssey, I expected (or at least hoped for) a

> life transformation. Little did I know what a wonderful

> transformation I was in for, and I'm only 7 weeks post-op! (And

> thirty-some pounds lighter as of last week, but believe it or not,

> that's not the transformation I'm referring to!)

>

> Like many on the list, I suffer from depression. I was first

> diagnosed in 1996, during a particularly stressful period in my life.

> I was a full-time mom to two small children and a full-time law

> student with a part-time job. After nearly 30 years of marriage, in

> early 1996 my parents began what would become incredibly bitter

> divorce proceedings, and my (then) 13-year-old sister came to live

> with us. In order to make things as comfortable for her as we could,

> we immediately bought a larger house (and our condo didn't sell for

> almost six months, causing unbelievable financial strain), just a few

> months before I started a full-time summer position with a

> high-profile (read: " high stress environment " ) law firm. Needless

> to

> say, I had my hands full.

>

> The symptoms of depression are NOT what most people think. When I

> think " depressed, " I think sad, crying jags, loss of hope, suicide,

> etc. While some people do experience these symptoms, mine were

> completely different. My symptoms (many of which were present before

> the 1996 life explosion) were chronic fatigue, irritability, mood

> swings, a complete lack of patience-I would absolutely explode over

> the most trivial things! Thank God my husband is a saint.

>

> After a few sessions with a counselor, I was placed on Paxil, an

> anti-depressant. I wasn't crazy about being " medicated, " but I was

> willing to try anything. After the Paxil kicked in, I felt like a

> new

> person; or, rather, like the old me. Whew-what a relief!

> Fortunately, I don't think anyone around me (including my kids)

> suffered any permanent damage from the bitch I had become, and I'm

> sure they were all very relieved to welcome the old me back. Problem

> solved.or so I thought.

>

> The next several years were just as crazy as 1996; I graduated law

> school (please overlook me tooting my own horn for a sec; I graduated

> first in my class, even after my 96 trials), went to work for a

> high-profile (read again: " high stress environment " ) and worked my

> butt off (not literally, of course-I actually gained 30 pounds from

> lack of a life, including any physical exercise) for two years, the

> final six months of which were absolute hell. 16-hour days, weekends

> at the office, hubby picking up ALL the slack at home, including

> EVERYTHING to do with the kids. Once again, thank God my husband is

> a

> saint.

>

> By the end of those last six months, I had become such a

> slacker--went

> in to work late, left early, ignored deadlines, ignored phone

> calls--it was a nightmare. I though it was just because I had just

> gotten tired of the job, and the absence from my family. Finally I

> quit.

>

> That was a little over a year ago. While the past year has been ten

> times better than the two before it (I'm home when my kids get off

> the

> school bus, cook dinner every night, take care the household, help

> with homework, and I now run a business from home), some of the same

> patterns were holding. I completely withdrew from everything but my

> family; I never answered the phone, rarely returned messages,

> sometimes staying up almost all night and sleeping during the day.

> Finally, during the past several months, I started slacking at work

> again--worked sporadically, ignored deadlines, ignored phone calls,

> etc. I chalked it up to preparing for and then adjusting to the MGB,

> kids home from school, etc. But, I was starting to think maybe

> things

> weren't " right. "

>

> So, when I went in for my 1-month post-op visit with my PCP, I

> mentioned it to her, and we talked about it at length. Although

> still

> taking Paxil, I wasn't visiting a counselor or anything, which was

> actually discouraged (supposedly unnecessary once on medication) by

> my

> insurance company. My PCP was appalled at the lack of monitoring I

> was receiving for the depression, and she quickly deduced that the

> host of withdrawal issues (which were completely different from what

> I

> was experiencing when I was first diagnosed with depression) WAS, in

> fact, depression. She immediately raised my dosage of Paxil,

> although

> the dose is still considered " low " (40mg).

>

> It takes a few weeks for antidepressants to begin working, and

> beginning last week, exactly two weeks after the upped dosage began,

> it was like I was awakening from a longgggg sleep. The whole world

> changed right before my eyes-I am alive, the mother of two wonderful

> loving children, the wife of a wonderful loving man, with an

> excellent

> cutting-edge business, and to top it all off-I'm permanently losing

> weight for the first time in my life, completely free of the daily

> battle with food that has dogged me my entire life.

>

> Unbelievable how lucky I am. Funny thing is, I always was. It took

> the MGB, though, to force me to seek medical treatment, which led to

> discussing problems I should have sought help for a long time ago,

> which has led to this entirely wonderful, breathtaking transformation

> in my life.

>

> Moral of this (apologetically, LONG!) story--depression is a

> mysterious and misunderstood disease. It is often genetic, but can

> strike anyone. It's symptoms are numerous, and can change anytime

> for

> each individual. If you often just don't feel " right, " or not like

> your " old self, " research depression, and if it seems like that

> diagnosis may " fit " your symptoms, seek medical attention. There's

> nothing at all to be ashamed of, depression is no different than

> heart

> disease or any other type of disease commonly treated with

> medication.

> And even if you are already taking medication, be attentive and on

> the look-out for all-new symptoms.

>

> And last but not least, don't underestimate the impact that this

> miraculous operation may have on your life-in ways you can never

> expect! Many thanks for Dr. R to giving me my life back, after just

> 7

> weeks!!!

>

> --a in CT

> MGB 7/20/00

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Thank you for your " long " story. I have been feeling the EXACT same way and

didn't realize what it was. I will be calling my Doc.

Depression

>

>

> > First, let me apologize for the length of this post. Just some

> > things

> > I wanted to share that may be of assistance to some.

> >

> > When I began this MGB odyssey, I expected (or at least hoped for) a

> > life transformation. Little did I know what a wonderful

> > transformation I was in for, and I'm only 7 weeks post-op! (And

> > thirty-some pounds lighter as of last week, but believe it or not,

> > that's not the transformation I'm referring to!)

> >

> > Like many on the list, I suffer from depression. I was first

> > diagnosed in 1996, during a particularly stressful period in my life.

> > I was a full-time mom to two small children and a full-time law

> > student with a part-time job. After nearly 30 years of marriage, in

> > early 1996 my parents began what would become incredibly bitter

> > divorce proceedings, and my (then) 13-year-old sister came to live

> > with us. In order to make things as comfortable for her as we could,

> > we immediately bought a larger house (and our condo didn't sell for

> > almost six months, causing unbelievable financial strain), just a few

> > months before I started a full-time summer position with a

> > high-profile (read: " high stress environment " ) law firm. Needless

> > to

> > say, I had my hands full.

> >

> > The symptoms of depression are NOT what most people think. When I

> > think " depressed, " I think sad, crying jags, loss of hope, suicide,

> > etc. While some people do experience these symptoms, mine were

> > completely different. My symptoms (many of which were present before

> > the 1996 life explosion) were chronic fatigue, irritability, mood

> > swings, a complete lack of patience-I would absolutely explode over

> > the most trivial things! Thank God my husband is a saint.

> >

> > After a few sessions with a counselor, I was placed on Paxil, an

> > anti-depressant. I wasn't crazy about being " medicated, " but I was

> > willing to try anything. After the Paxil kicked in, I felt like a

> > new

> > person; or, rather, like the old me. Whew-what a relief!

> > Fortunately, I don't think anyone around me (including my kids)

> > suffered any permanent damage from the bitch I had become, and I'm

> > sure they were all very relieved to welcome the old me back. Problem

> > solved.or so I thought.

> >

> > The next several years were just as crazy as 1996; I graduated law

> > school (please overlook me tooting my own horn for a sec; I graduated

> > first in my class, even after my 96 trials), went to work for a

> > high-profile (read again: " high stress environment " ) and worked my

> > butt off (not literally, of course-I actually gained 30 pounds from

> > lack of a life, including any physical exercise) for two years, the

> > final six months of which were absolute hell. 16-hour days, weekends

> > at the office, hubby picking up ALL the slack at home, including

> > EVERYTHING to do with the kids. Once again, thank God my husband is

> > a

> > saint.

> >

> > By the end of those last six months, I had become such a

> > slacker--went

> > in to work late, left early, ignored deadlines, ignored phone

> > calls--it was a nightmare. I though it was just because I had just

> > gotten tired of the job, and the absence from my family. Finally I

> > quit.

> >

> > That was a little over a year ago. While the past year has been ten

> > times better than the two before it (I'm home when my kids get off

> > the

> > school bus, cook dinner every night, take care the household, help

> > with homework, and I now run a business from home), some of the same

> > patterns were holding. I completely withdrew from everything but my

> > family; I never answered the phone, rarely returned messages,

> > sometimes staying up almost all night and sleeping during the day.

> > Finally, during the past several months, I started slacking at work

> > again--worked sporadically, ignored deadlines, ignored phone calls,

> > etc. I chalked it up to preparing for and then adjusting to the MGB,

> > kids home from school, etc. But, I was starting to think maybe

> > things

> > weren't " right. "

> >

> > So, when I went in for my 1-month post-op visit with my PCP, I

> > mentioned it to her, and we talked about it at length. Although

> > still

> > taking Paxil, I wasn't visiting a counselor or anything, which was

> > actually discouraged (supposedly unnecessary once on medication) by

> > my

> > insurance company. My PCP was appalled at the lack of monitoring I

> > was receiving for the depression, and she quickly deduced that the

> > host of withdrawal issues (which were completely different from what

> > I

> > was experiencing when I was first diagnosed with depression) WAS, in

> > fact, depression. She immediately raised my dosage of Paxil,

> > although

> > the dose is still considered " low " (40mg).

> >

> > It takes a few weeks for antidepressants to begin working, and

> > beginning last week, exactly two weeks after the upped dosage began,

> > it was like I was awakening from a longgggg sleep. The whole world

> > changed right before my eyes-I am alive, the mother of two wonderful

> > loving children, the wife of a wonderful loving man, with an

> > excellent

> > cutting-edge business, and to top it all off-I'm permanently losing

> > weight for the first time in my life, completely free of the daily

> > battle with food that has dogged me my entire life.

> >

> > Unbelievable how lucky I am. Funny thing is, I always was. It took

> > the MGB, though, to force me to seek medical treatment, which led to

> > discussing problems I should have sought help for a long time ago,

> > which has led to this entirely wonderful, breathtaking transformation

> > in my life.

> >

> > Moral of this (apologetically, LONG!) story--depression is a

> > mysterious and misunderstood disease. It is often genetic, but can

> > strike anyone. It's symptoms are numerous, and can change anytime

> > for

> > each individual. If you often just don't feel " right, " or not like

> > your " old self, " research depression, and if it seems like that

> > diagnosis may " fit " your symptoms, seek medical attention. There's

> > nothing at all to be ashamed of, depression is no different than

> > heart

> > disease or any other type of disease commonly treated with

> > medication.

> > And even if you are already taking medication, be attentive and on

> > the look-out for all-new symptoms.

> >

> > And last but not least, don't underestimate the impact that this

> > miraculous operation may have on your life-in ways you can never

> > expect! Many thanks for Dr. R to giving me my life back, after just

> > 7

> > weeks!!!

> >

> > --a in CT

> > MGB 7/20/00

> >

> >

> >

> > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com

> > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net

> > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm

> >

> > and for more on the MGB,Don't miss :

> > http://www.fourlane.com/mgb

> >

> > To Unsubscribe Send and Email to:

> MiniGastricBypass-unsubscribe (AT) egroups (DOT) com

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

--- supercop1358 wrote:

> does anyone here suffer from depression? I think

> that lately i have

> been feeling so crummy because i am so damm

> depressed about the

> unknown of this disease, and sometimes it gets me

> down. does anyone

> else feel like this?? I am sure it will pass if i

> give it time. I am

> just curious if i am alone feeling this way about

> this crummy disease

> and what to do about it. anyone got any advice???

> chuck

> cistn@... or you can reply here.......thanks

>

>Chuck, a LOT of us feel like this, a lot of the

time. When my rheumy suggested an antidepressant I

was a bit shocked, and told him I had always thought

of myself as Superwoman. He laughed and said, even

Superwoman needs a little help sometimes. He put me

on Effexor XR, which I found very good, I didn't feel

'drugged' I just felt OK. I was on a low dose, 70mg

at night. I am not on it now, and although I am not

depressed now, I find I get slightly more irritated

about small things than I should, but thats all. If I

get depressed again I would ask to go back on it. It

is a very common part of trying to deal with chronic

illness, pain etc. When I broke my ankle years ago,

everyone was very sympathetic, sit down, don't do

that, etc etc, because it is obvious what is wrong

with you. When you have rp (and a lot of other

chronic conditions) it doesn't really show and people

have no idea what you are going through.

It is probably even more true for men (as Arto and

Werner were observing) that they try to deal with the

problems internally. So be proud of yourself, you are

admitting you have a problem and communicating about

it!! Now talk to a doctor about it. I also find

exercise helps in the short term, but I understand

sometimes you can't even get started.

Also keeping in touch... take care, feel better, love Liz

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Chuck,

At my last Rhuemy visit my Doctor suggested I go on a med for depression. I do have times when I feel that everything is so hopeless but I never considered myself to be depressed. My Rheumy also said it would help with the pain. I am considering giving it a try.

Sandydoes anyone here suffer from depression? I think that lately i have been feeling so crummy because i am so damm depressed about the unknown of this disease, and sometimes it gets me down. does anyone else feel like this?? I am sure it will pass if i give it time. I am just curious if i am alone feeling this way about this crummy disease and what to do about it. anyone got any advice??? chuckcistn@... or you can reply here.......thanksDISCLAIMER!!WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, THEREFORE ANY INFORMATION THAT IS RECEIVED HERE IS FROM EXPERIENCE ONLY. PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TRYING ANYTHING THAT IS SUGGESTED. WE ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR PHYSICIAN AND ARE NOT TRYING TO BE. REMEMBER EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT AND TREATMENT MAYBE DIFFERENT FOR MANY OF US. THANK YOU

[Guest guest]

My doctor calls what I deal with " situational

depression " . Dealing with chronic illness, especially

one with the ups and downs of RP is enough to make any

one depressed at times. If it lasts, or gets worse,

then you should talk to your doctor.....my opinion. I

understand what you are feeling as I deal with the

same feelings at times. Opening up to the group and

hearing that you are not alone is a help for

some....hope it is for you. Take care, squeek

--- supercop1358 wrote:

> does anyone here suffer from depression? I think

> that lately i have

> been feeling so crummy because i am so damm

> depressed about the

> unknown of this disease, and sometimes it gets me

> down. does anyone

> else feel like this?? I am sure it will pass if i

> give it time. I am

> just curious if i am alone feeling this way about

> this crummy disease

> and what to do about it. anyone got any advice???

> chuck

> cistn@... or you can reply here.......thanks

>

>

=====

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

I live in one of those " right to work " states too and I think it sucks. Now she

may not be able to do anything about them letting her go, but I think she may

have one heck of a case for sexual harrassment...esp with the hands on the

breast and butt. She needs to try and remember the dates and the date she went

to the supervisor regarding this too. Tell your daughter to calm down and get

her ducks in a row and go after the creeps. In the mean time tell her to take

someone with her on monday as a witness and also while there on Monday to bring

up the touchy feeling things and ask why nothing was ever done. Perhaps if she

can keep her cool and has that witness with her they may start to squarm. Also,

if possible see if you have a small tape recorder that can be hidden so the

whole conversation can be recorded while there.

I've seen several cases regarding things like this and the EEO can really nail

employers for things like that too. Keept them in mind should your attorney

bail.

Hope this helps

Sharyn

============================================================

Date: 2002/08/10 Sat AM 02:09:20 EDT

To: <rpolychondritis >

Subject: Depression

I'm sliding back into major depression again. I was doing okay for some time,

then all these goofy things started happening. First I was very nauseated on

vacation, we juts had a lay back vacation at a campground, but I was inside the

trailer for the whole week laying down.

Then our house has been on the market for 3 months & not even a nibble. The

real estate g uy himself finally brought somone last night, but since the 19th

of June he nor anyone in his office has brought one person. He told us it was a

sellers market when we signed up & that he had a couple of people in mind. Now

his tune is that with the way the economy is, things are slow, bull----.

Needless to say he is out as of the 18th of Aug.

Then Ted shattered his wrist on Sunday & is in a splint made up of plaster on

the palm side of his arm all the way up to the elbow & wrapped with an ace

bandage. We still don't know if he will need surgery. The Ortho wanted to

leave it for a week to see how it's doing.

So okay I was sorta dealing with all this until today.

One of my daughters had been home sick all week. She went to the Dr. today &

the 15 min strep was neg. but they ran a 24 hour one. They said it's either

strep of pharyngitis. She called and was crying because she didn't have the

money for her prescription, so I went & picked it up to go get it filled. When

I got there she said she didn't like the way they were acting at work, they were

real angry when she called on Monday. So I went to the drugstore, got her

prescription & when I got to her house she was hysterical saying she couldn't

reach her voice mail. I called & talked to one of the guys there & he said they

had to make some changes & he was sorry to give me the bad news but they had let

her go. I asked if there were any verbal or written warnings & he didn't know.

I talked to the owner later & he wouldn't give me anything, saying he had to

talk to her. He expected her to come in on Monday & then they would tell her.

Each time she was off she had a Dr's note saying when she could return. So now

I've got her crying because she lost her job. She had been there since 1993.

This goes to show that loyalty means absolutely nothing to the company.

Supposedly IL is one of those states where they don't need a reason to let you

go. I've got a call into our lawyer to see what we can do. Oh yeah, I forgot,

she was also being sexually harrassed by more than one guy there. One touched

her breast, another her butt & comments were made to her. She said something to

her supervisor who did nothing because she had it happen & just let it slide.

I just sit & wonder why us? We seem to have a pretty full plate here. I know

they say that God only gives you what you can handle. In my case it isn't much.

Maybe if I felt better it would be different. Everyone says not to get

stressed, but how can you help it. I'm so disgusted with it all. I'm tired of

being sick, I only wish I could feel better. I'm better, but not how I'd like

to be. I know I shouldn't compain but damn I just can't help it.

Thanks for your ears.

Luv ya,

Susiecue

============================================================

I'm sliding back into major depression again. I was doing okay for some time, then all these goofy things started happening. First I was very nauseated on vacation, we juts had a lay back vacation at a campground, but I was inside the trailer for the whole week laying down.

Then our house has been on the market for 3 months & not even a nibble. The real estate g uy himself finally brought somone last night, but since the 19th of June he nor anyone in his office has brought one person. He told us it was a sellers market when we signed up & that he had a couple of people in mind. Now his tune is that with the way the economy is, things are slow, bull----. Needless to say he is out as of the 18th of Aug.

Then Ted shattered his wrist on Sunday & is in a splint made up of plaster on the palm side of his arm all the way up to the elbow & wrapped with an ace bandage. We still don't know if he will need surgery. The Ortho wanted to leave it for a week to see how it's doing.

So okay I was sorta dealing with all this until today.

One of my daughters had been home sick all week. She went to the Dr. today & the 15 min strep was neg. but they ran a 24 hour one. They said it's either strep of pharyngitis. She called and was crying because she didn't have the money for her prescription, so I went & picked it up to go get it filled. When I got there she said she didn't like the way they were acting at work, they were real angry when she called on Monday. So I went to the drugstore, got her prescription & when I got to her house she was hysterical saying she couldn't reach her voice mail. I called & talked to one of the guys there & he said they had to make some changes & he was sorry to give me the bad news but they had let her go. I asked if there were any verbal or written warnings & he didn't know. I talked to the owner later & he wouldn't give me anything, saying he had to talk to her. He expected her to come in on Monday & then they would tell her. Each time she was off she had a Dr's note saying when she could return. So now I've got her crying because she lost her job. She had been there since 1993. This goes to show that loyalty means absolutely nothing to the company. Supposedly IL is one of those states where they don't need a reason to let you go. I've got a call into our lawyer to see what we can do. Oh yeah, I forgot, she was also being sexually harrassed by more than one guy there. One touched her breast, another her butt & comments were made to her. She said something to her supervisor who did nothing because she had it happen & just let it slide.

I just sit & wonder why us? We seem to have a pretty full plate here. I know they say that God only gives you what you can handle. In my case it isn't much. Maybe if I felt better it would be different. Everyone says not to get stressed, but how can you help it. I'm so disgusted with it all. I'm tired of being sick, I only wish I could feel better. I'm better, but not how I'd like to be. I know I shouldn't compain but damn I just can't help it.

Thanks for your ears.

Luv ya,

Susiecue

DISCLAIMER!!

WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, THEREFORE ANY INFORMATION THAT IS RECEIVED HERE IS FROM EXPERIENCE ONLY. PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TRYING ANYTHING THAT IS SUGGESTED. WE ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR PHYSICIAN AND ARE NOT TRYING TO BE. REMEMBER EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT AND TREATMENT MAYBE DIFFERENT FOR MANY OF US. THANK YOU

[Guest guest]

Okay, I've been wanting to ask this question since I began SCD but not

sure how to approach it. For years I have been eating low sugar because

it kept me feeling less reactive to anxiety, which I struggled with

year ago. After recovery I always managed to eat carbohydrates with

protein to keep my serotonin levels boosted, and it did give me a sense

of well being. Now I find when I have a flare-up, or a sad event (death

in family occurs) I have become a little more reactive emotionally. Not

a clinical depression, just more sensitized. I'm trying to keep my

carbohydrates up to avoid this (without making myself too gassy or

causing loose stools) and wondering if anyone else has experienced this

and if so what they do for it? I feel like I'm also struggling to

balance constipation and loose stools, trying to get the right amount

of fruits and veggies without going over the mark.

Thanks all, I appreciate your answers very very much!

Best wishes,

Ronnie

[Guest guest]

Hi Ronnie,

I have the same problem. I was on another program that eliminated

sugar and boosted serotonin. I had to go to SCD because of my gut

problems and all the infections I keep getting. I take a legal

supplement, 5-HTP. My doctor told me to take it until my gut healed

enough to absorb protein efficiently, then I won't need it.

Take care,

June

>

> Okay, I've been wanting to ask this question since I began SCD but

not

> sure how to approach it. For years I have been eating low sugar

because

> it kept me feeling less reactive to anxiety, which I struggled with

> year ago. After recovery I always managed to eat carbohydrates with

> protein to keep my serotonin levels boosted, and it did give me a

sense

> of well being. Now I find when I have a flare-up, or a sad event

(death

> in family occurs) I have become a little more reactive emotionally.

Not

> a clinical depression, just more sensitized. I'm trying to keep my

> carbohydrates up to avoid this (without making myself too gassy or

> causing loose stools) and wondering if anyone else has experienced

this

> and if so what they do for it? I feel like I'm also struggling to

> balance constipation and loose stools, trying to get the right

amount

> of fruits and veggies without going over the mark.

>

> Thanks all, I appreciate your answers very very much!

>

> Best wishes,

>

> Ronnie

>

[Guest guest]

Marla, you may just need to cut back and regroup for awhile. I hit a 'wall' early this year and haven't been able to gather the strength or energy to push past it. This year's opressive heat and humidity haven't helped matters. During my regrouping time I am resting(for a long time) and rethinking all I try to do. What if this is my new 'normal'? But I am a strong woman and I will figure this out . I believe you are, too, Marla. Trust in God to lead you to make the right decisions for you. I'll be praying for you, too. hugs S.Life may not always be

the party we hoped for, but while we're here we might as well dance!

Subject: depressionTo: "NS" <neurosarcoidosis >Date: Thursday, August 12, 2010, 6:35 PM

Hey everyone, I'm sorry I haven't been around lately, but am battling the depression monster right now, I cry at the drop of a pin, and feel really tired. Had a wheelchair issue, when I went to my yearly MK seminar, by the way I hate having to use a wheelchair so much! Maybe I just need to stop going to these things, they just ware me out, and others just don't understand! I will try to check in soon. Blessings, Marla

[Guest guest]

Marla

I am on the board of the ADRC here in Wisconsin (Aging and Disability Resource Center) And have some long days to attend. Yes it wears me out too. I however usually take my live-in friend or my grand daughter with me. They can push the wheel chair so I don't wear myself out so much. Also I don't have to rely on others to help me. I know the feeling of feeling that I am a burden to others. I use the walker as much as possible, some days that isn't in the picture..

I hope your depression goes so far away you wouldn't be able to see or feel it.

Prayers coming your way and a huge cyber hug ((((((((((*))))))))))

Jackie

depression

Hey everyone, I'm sorry I haven't been around lately, but am battling the depression monster right now, I cry at the drop of a pin, and feel really tired. Had a wheelchair issue, when I went to my yearly MK seminar, by the way I hate having to use a wheelchair so much! Maybe I just need to stop going to these things, they just ware me out, and others just don't understand! I will try to check in soon. Blessings, Marla

[Guest guest]

, I was looking for an email from Hubby and saw this, Thank you so much, yes it is hard to regroup, and keep moving forward, just reading your email brought tears to my eyes, I am sorry you are going through it too, some days just seem so long, and everything upsets me, I'm sure you know, I will be praying for you too .

God Bless,Marla

 

Marla,  you may just need to cut back and regroup for awhile.  I hit a 'wall' early this year and haven't been able to gather the strength or energy to push past it.  This year's opressive heat and humidity haven't helped matters.  During my regrouping time I am resting(for a long time) and rethinking all I try to do. What if this is my new 'normal'?  But I am a strong woman and I will figure this out .   I believe you are, too, Marla.  Trust in God to lead you to make the right decisions for you.  I'll be praying for you, too.   hugs   S.

Life may not always be

the party we hoped for, but while we're here we might as well dance!

Subject: depressionTo: " NS " <neurosarcoidosis >

Date: Thursday, August 12, 2010, 6:35 PM

Hey everyone, I'm sorry I haven't been around lately, but am battling the depression monster right now, I cry at the drop of a pin, and feel really tired.  Had a wheelchair issue,

when I went to my yearly MK seminar, by the way I hate having to use a wheelchair so much!  Maybe I just need to stop going to these things, they just ware me out, and others just don't understand!  I will try to check in soon.

Blessings, Marla

[Guest guest]

Marla, have you tried the 4-wheeled walkers with the seat? That's what my mom used (and I used it on the Hike for Lung Health in 2008). You can walk & push until you get too tired, then plop down & let someone else push you for awhile! Mom's had a basket & folded up easily.

Ramblin' RoseModerator A merry heart is good medicine. Proverbs 17:22

To: Neurosarcoidosis From: mebramer@...Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:11:13 -0600Subject: Re: depression

Jackie, Thanks you for the tips, and the hug, I've thought about a walker, problem is, when I walk, I just get slower and slower until there is no more walk in me?? Thanks,Marla

Marla

I am on the board of the ADRC here in Wisconsin (Aging and Disability Resource Center) And have some long days to attend. Yes it wears me out too. I however usually take my live-in friend or my grand daughter with me. They can push the wheel chair so I don't wear myself out so much. Also I don't have to rely on others to help me. I know the feeling of feeling that I am a burden to others. I use the walker as much as possible, some days that isn't in the picture..

I hope your depression goes so far away you wouldn't be able to see or feel it.

Prayers coming your way and a huge cyber hug ((((((((((*))))))))))

Jackie

depression

Hey everyone, I'm sorry I haven't been around lately, but am battling the depression monster right now, I cry at the drop of a pin, and feel really tired. Had a wheelchair issue, when I went to my yearly MK seminar, by the way I hate having to use a wheelchair so much! Maybe I just need to stop going to these things, they just ware me out, and others just don't understand! I will try to check in soon. Blessings, Marla

[Guest guest]

Rose, This seems so vain, but I just feel like I would look like and old lady:)  I've looked at them though, and will need to think about it more. Thanks. Marla

 

Marla, have you tried the 4-wheeled walkers with the seat?  That's what my mom used (and I used it on the Hike for Lung Health in 2008).  You can walk & push until you get too tired, then plop down & let someone else push you for awhile!  Mom's had a basket & folded up easily.

Ramblin' RoseModerator

 A merry heart is good medicine.  Proverbs 17:22 

 

To: Neurosarcoidosis From: mebramer@...Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:11:13 -0600

Subject: Re: depression

Jackie, Thanks you for the tips, and the hug, I've thought about a walker, problem is, when I walk, I just get slower and slower until there is no more walk in me??  Thanks,

Marla

 

Marla

 

I am on the board of the ADRC here in Wisconsin  (Aging and Disability Resource Center)  And have some long days to attend.  Yes it wears me out too.  I however usually take my live-in friend or my grand daughter with me.  They can push the wheel chair so I don't wear myself out so much.  Also I don't have to rely on others to help me.  I know the feeling of feeling that I am a burden to others.  I use the walker as much as possible, some days that isn't in the picture..

I hope your depression goes so far away you wouldn't be able to see or feel it.

Prayers coming your way and a huge cyber hug  ((((((((((*))))))))))

Jackie

depression

Hey everyone, I'm sorry I haven't been around lately, but am battling the depression monster right now, I cry at the drop of a pin, and feel really tired.  Had a wheelchair issue,

when I went to my yearly MK seminar, by the way I hate having to use a wheelchair so much!  Maybe I just need to stop going to these things, they just ware me out, and others just don't understand!  I will try to check in soon.

Blessings, Marla

[Guest guest]

Marla, Maybe you could find one in some hot styling color and jazz it up then. I just know that when we had to start using the wheel chair for here I had to try to make it as bearable as possible. I will keep you in my prayers. I wish you the best.Matt

Marla

I am on the board of the ADRC here in Wisconsin (Aging and Disability Resource Center) And have some long days to attend. Yes it wears me out too. I however usually take my live-in friend or my grand daughter with me. They can push the wheel chair so I don't wear myself out so much. Also I don't have to rely on others to help me. I know the feeling of feeling that I am a burden to others. I use the walker as much as possible, some days that isn't in the picture..

I hope your depression goes so far away you wouldn't be able to see or feel it.

Prayers coming your way and a huge cyber hug ((((((((((*))))))))))

Jackie

depression

Hey everyone, I'm sorry I haven't been around lately, but am battling the depression monster right now, I cry at the drop of a pin, and feel really tired. Had a wheelchair issue,

when I went to my yearly MK seminar, by the way I hate having to use a wheelchair so much! Maybe I just need to stop going to these things, they just ware me out, and others just don't understand! I will try to check in soon.

Blessings, Marla