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Posted 3/7/2014 1:29 AM (GMT 0)
I am so off. I get depressed starting end of January/early Feb every year. This year was no different, then my grandmother passed away. Things have been pretty good really, but I cannot help how I feel. I am not falling asleep until after 3 or even later, then at 7:30 I usually get up with my kids for school. When they leave at 8:30 I go back to bed, the best sleep I have been getting is from then Until lunch hour. There was even days I was staying in bed until 2 or later. Not always sleeping but just staying in bed.

The depression does not feel really bad, but I see the old habits. Not wanting to go out, not socializing etc.

I hate this part, I do not always know how to get out of it.
Posted 3/7/2014 11:38 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Xaleah,

Thank you for the update :-). I'm sorry that you're not feeling to well. Depression does suck! Do you think it has to do anything with your grandmother's passing? I've been in and out of it since the passing of my father as well.

Take tiny steps when you're feeling depressed. Try watching a movie, breathing or taking a little walk outside. Do something that you use to like. It may distract how you're feeling and help you to feel a bit better. Are you still going to therapy? Therapy does help.

I was wondering... Is the Syringomyelia still causing lots pain? Any update on it or the surgery?

UA
Posted 3/7/2014 1:29 PM (GMT 0)
It seems like you are doing the best you can hun and that as soon as your body allows you will get yourself back into normal routine. There is a point where our best intentions simply cannot be put into effect due to illness and it is important not to beat ourselves up over this but try to accommodate it as much as we can. By that I mean do what we can to not let it affect the priorities in our lives. You've been through this before. You know you will balance out again. It's just a matter of enduring the present for now. Keep reminding yourself it will pass, because that is a 100% certainty. Hugs, Jade xo
Posted 3/8/2014 1:18 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you both for the kind replies.

I was doing pretty well with the pain caused by the syringomyelia but then this week it was irritated a bit, and I helped a friend move a few things, nothing really heavy and decided to clean out the kids rooms, tonight the pain is fairly bad, not as bad as it has been at times though so that is good.

I have no idea if there will be a surgery, as of right now I think we will just keep an eye on it and see if it is getting any bigger, I have to have another mri 6 months from the last one.

I haven't been to talk therapy in quite a while but I do go to my psychiatrist regularly. And in fact saw him twice in between regular appointments when I was manic.

This depression is not that bad so I have not bothered to go get any extra help with it.
Posted 3/8/2014 1:01 PM (GMT 0)
I'm glad to hear the pain is not bad. However, please remember to take it easy. Keep us updated when you get the next MRI later on.

Visiting your Psychiatrist will help. Things will get better. Please know that we are here for you.

I hope you will feel better soon.

Take Care

UA
Posted 3/10/2014 11:42 AM (GMT 0)
Hey X X,

I just watched Australian Story about David Rennie. I think he has both the illnesses you have and thought you might like to Google it. If you have any problems with it let me know. Cheers! (((((BIG MOLLY HUGS)))
Posted 3/12/2014 4:48 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks both of you, i will google it, thanks Living well.
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