Comments on: YAYBAMA

By: Shasta

Shasta — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:50:52 +0000

Yes, meds are an absolute must. I hate being sucked into that huge awful pit of darkness known as depression and anxiety. I have been hospitalized for my anxiety too. It started years ago, I thought that I was having a heart attack.

The anxiety can be so overwhelming that simple things, like posting on my own blog, are so overwhelming that I feel like I am helpless and being sufficated.

I really understand on this one. GO to your Dr. when you get home and get your meds looked out, I get to do that on Friday. Oh Yay.

By: Wendie

Wendie — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:29:36 +0000

I’m back. I’m working under the assumption that you do take meds. But body chemistry changes over time. Maybe it’s time for a tune-up. xo

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 03:25:17 +0000

I’m telling you, Zoloft, baby. Totally unpeeled me from the ceiling. If taking meds seems strange to you, here’s my doctor’s advice: “If you were a diabetic, you wouldn’t worry about taking insulin, right?” Ah perspective.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:19:29 +0000

I get kooky too, it’s the winter and lack of light. Keep running and eating well. That will help!

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:56:38 +0000

If anything happens, which I pray it doesn’t, just know that you have a lot of people that are praying for you and hoping things go well for you. Think positive thoughts and its good that you are with your dad because he can help you if you need it. Stay well!

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:16:58 +0000

If BPD is a factor, as it is with me, I think that turning to medication is not a way of wussing out, but that you have to treat the chemical imbalance that is present.

After 12 years of switching prescriptions every six months to a year to try to find something that works, they finally got it right recently. Amazingly, my marriage is better, I am better at work, I am a better mother and I don’t feel sick all the time.

Just an FYI, my miracle mixture is Zoloft and Wellbutrin together. My suggestion is going to see you dr., but no matter what you do, know that you brighten all of our lives and that we are all grateful for you.

By: Heather Gilmour

Heather Gilmour — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:14:11 +0000

Beet, yo, I’m sure you can see from your comments you’re certainly not alone in feeling this way now and then. Hang on and it will pass just like a wave. I think Wendie’s right; structure can be a fantastic thing. I think when you get back in Seattle to your routine you’ll feel better. Either way, look forward to seeing you when you return. Hang in there!

By: kika

kika — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:15:14 +0000

I feel the same way and just read that the third monday in January is the most depressing day of the year….

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:52:36 +0000

I think we’re all just a little bit psycho, and there’s absofuckinglutely nothing wrong with it. :D

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:06:00 +0000

I am most certainly a consistency-whore. :D