oops, meant you're welcome duh

you're not alone [2008-07-24]
If you would like to chat, email me at horn_lake.su@hotmail.com.

Oops [2008-06-28]
I open the bins like that in my own fridge all the time,never thought twice about it. Glad I'm not your step-grown-up.

oops, meant you're welcome - duh [2007-10-03]

You're not alone! [2007-09-27]
I tried Cymbalta and took one dose. I was awake for literally 36 hours straight and felt like my skin as crawling. My mom said I was talking super fast and acted like I was on speed or something. Needless to say, I never took another one. Doctors that I've told this to don't seem suprised, so maybe it is a common reaction to this drug.

Opposite with me [2008-01-17]
I used to feel that way when I worked outside the house - some days I could barely face going to work because of all the people. Now that I rarely see anyone, I find that I actually enjoy talking to clerks and people watching when I get out. I think in my case its a control factor - now I can control who I see and when, and what they can demand of me - which was impossible with an outside job. Hopefully you Not everyoneisborn to be a social butterfly. Try to analyze exactly what you are avoiding, and why, and maybe you'll find an answer.

thanks :) [2007-10-03]
Thank you for your reply and your kind thoughts. <3 I'm 30 now and I got diagnosed as bipolar when I was still in high school. So we've been at this a while and we're all educated. Sometimes I think we know too much. I am seeing a therapist and a psychiatrist both on a bi-monthly basis. My husband and family are very supportive. It seems I'm doing everything right, you know? It's just that sometimes things are determined to fall apart despite my best efforts to keep them together. It's exhausting at times. But enough of the angst! Thanks again for your support :)

ERMT & Hayseed - (sm) [2007-09-28]
Please check out the message I wrote a few lines above.... near the bottom I mention a book I found that was very enlightening for me. Hayseed, knowing what your comfort zone is, and trying to stay in that zone as much as possible is a GOOD thing, as Dr. Aron says in her book. It helps keep you balanced, grounded, functional, happy, etc. etc. Anyway, after reading the book it proved that we sensitive people are NOT crazy, just a little too highly tuned-in. (Or high-strung, as they used to call me as a kid!) There may be some things we can't (or don't want to) do in life, but there are so many other things that sensitive people are good at that the average thick-skinned person has no clue about. WeESP usually works better than most people's. We're highly tuned-in and sensitive to animals, as well, and better than most at communicating with them, especially non-verbally/mentally. Anyway, donMy over-sensitive hearing makes me a a lousy neighbor, but a good transcriber!

I had a similar exp. w/Wellbutrin...sm [2007-09-27]
I too only took *1* dose, and couldn Honestly, it was a good 2 weeks before I felt mostly back to normal, and several weeks longer before I felt completely back to normal. It was awful. The Wellbutrin made me feel sort of like I had the flu in many ways, and very dizzy, but there were other bizarre things too, likethe smell of coffee (which I love) and the smell of many other things,made me feel sosick and nauseous. I was also crying at first, but not really feeling sad, just sort of like the tears were leaking out for no reason. Strange! I told my doctor about it right away. (I called her office, cause I halfway thought I was dying!), and she didn She jotted something in my chart about the Wellbutrin causing I asked her if I was allergic to it, and she said no, not allergic, just an adverse reaction (I I felt like telling her to but in my record that I AM allergic to it, just to be safe. So long story short, 1 pill can make you very sick if you have a bad reaction to it, and you Hope you

Dolle--I can't speak for other poster but I'm sure, [2007-08-14]
like me, they understand that some conditions warrant medications. My sister also is bipolar and she needs certain pills to function. Thankfully some are available to us and do their jobs relatively well. What gets my goat are all the ads on TV and in magazines (and on billboards, taxis, websites, etc) that tell us we have things wrong with us, even though we just don You know what Ican It So long as we all stay placid little sheep, doing what we Just doesn

Thank you. sm [2007-07-03]
I actually am an IC already. I have a unique situation, having to report to someone else. I get frustrated because I do try to attend club meetings, etc., to try to meet people, but constantly have to cancel out due to either more work coming in or sometimes just getting really difficult work in the first place (the stuff others skip over on the system at a large hospital is often what comes to me). This feels like a hamster wheel LOL! Not sure where to attack the problem from. It's encouraging to hear that the generic meds are more affordable like that. Thank you. I do think youin my face, I most certainly am feeling depressed. Honestly, all things considered, I'd love to get out of MT because it just, um, doesn't do it for me. Maybe I'll take a bubble bath tonight. Thank you for reminding me to be kind to myself!

thanks for all the input... sm [2007-07-03]
I appreciate this long message! I totally agree... I think people don't realize how they do or don't sit and goodness knows what else they do while they're working! I'm sure I have some sloppy habits that need attention, but in the meantime... owie!!!! I gotta do something immediately. IOTC that can be done. I bought a new desk. I bought a new chair. I just basically have CTS. ;-) The problem has been attributed, at least in my case, to an anatomical brachial plexus suffocation, for lack of a better term. (I can can only tell you what I've been told) However, I've been told that even with surgery, the problem will just recur because of this. I TOTALLY agree about being kicked by someone else. I'm looking to just finally get out of MT, but of course I need a paycheck in the meantime. And... I'm sorry, but I think CTS SHOULD count as a disability. Tell anyone with this problem that it is not disabling, and they'll probably crack you over the head with their metal splints. Thanks again for all your input. And I'll be sure to check out that link.

You don't say exactly what your situation is. sm [2007-07-03]
How long have you been at this? What kind of background do you have? Is this the only place you've ever worked? The reason I ask is that you need to evaluate your skills and your situation, to identify your options. I know some people use Dragon. Personally I didn't find it helpful, although I didn't use the medical edition. It takes extensive training of the software to be effective. If you have time, it might work. Do you have the option of editing? Do you have the familiarity with the BOS and the technical know-how to do this? What about VR? There are companies that offer accounts that really are mostly just correcting work. One that has to have extensive typing of course isn't an option. You might make less on VR than a healthy typist, but I don't think you would make less than a typist with CTS. Sit down and make a list of your strong points. Be honest, but don't short-change yourself. You may have been beaten down for too long by a rude supervisor. For a person to try to continue MT work with severe CTS isn't realistic. See if you can come up with an alternative plan to put in place before you leave your current job. Then talk to your doctor about any medical avenues available, including state aid. I don't know the rules out CTS, never have had it, thank God. And don't hesitate to come to this board and talk. The people here are mostly very supportive, with a few exceptions. Some of them may have been through what you're going through, and be able to offer some practical advice. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

I agree that it would be better.... sm [2007-04-16]
...if you were on a regular antidepressant like Prozac, Lexapro, or Zoloft, and just take Ativan as needed. I don't know what kind of visitation rights your husband has, but if he has court-ordered visitation, then you need to start documenting exactly what is happening when the children are over there. If they come home with bruises or any other visible injuries, take pictures. Ask them what happened while they were there and take notes. Then take this information to your attorney or to Family Court and ask that his visitation rights either be revoked or restricted to supervised visitation only. As for his calling in the middle of the night - hang up immediately and then unplug the phone. The more you interact with him, the more he is going to try to worm his way back into your life. I started taking Prozac when my son was about 4 years old (he's 20 now). It really helped to stabilize my moods and helped me to be able to take care of him better. It sounds like you are in a bad situation. There is nothing wrong with seeking help when you need it. But you're right, Ativan is not something you want to take when you have kids to take care of. There are other alternatives. You just need to seek them out. If you need someone to talk to about all of this, please feel free to email me. I've got broad shoulders, good for crying on.