Feeling very low

I am glad to hear you are getting help. One step at a time.

I had a really rough day and the meds and the lack there of led me down a dark place. Went to the ER and saw my doctor. I slept weirdly but did sleep some. And was able to get up and to work. After a slow morning, I am feeling a little better. I still don't have an appetite. I hope I can muster some food into my system.

I am picking up my new meds, Latuda, after work and hope that will help with the morning anxiety and depression.

Thanks for the support.
Hawk

Good for you. Hugs.

Hawk- thinking about you. I've prayed for you too. I know you may not fully grasp a victory here but A. you sought care for yourself by going to the ER. B. You reached out to your parents C. You went to work today despite everything & D. you get to try a new med.

Just pointing out what are the successes you've had in the last 24 hours even if it sucked and felt horrible. There is light Hawk. May not see it now but it's there.

Hope to hear from you soon!

-Lisa

Hey Hawk--

We all care and are concerned about you! How about a little something to let us know how you're doing?

Jan

Hey guys. Yes parents arrived and are taking up my time that I'm not back at work. I'm on day 3 of the Latuda tonight and that's helps. I slept ok last night. Rolled around a bunch but felt rested.

My morning depression has been less and I've been taking te Ativan to help with that. So hope I will continue to get better as the Latuda works and I get to a more uniform schedule.

I'll keep you posted, but thank you for the prayers, and thoughts.

Hawk

Wahoo! That's great news, Hawk. Sounds like your folks are providing a distraction, and your new med along with the Ativan might be the right ticket!

I'm smiling--thank you.

Big hugs--
Jan

Hey guys:

Week was going well till Friday. My boss and admin team basically undercut my plan to be proactive with my students this year. So I'm going into the school year with much less ability to communicate my expectations to the students. Made me feel anxious and really unsupported. So been worrying about it a lot.

Hope I can learn to separate work and personal life and not get so worked up.

Any ideas?
Hawk

Everyone:

It's the night before school starts and some jitters. It never goes away no matter how many years you have been teaching. I hope that day one goes well.

My parents left this morning, and I've been anxious today and worry about being alone. Maybe it's because my relationship is not fulfilling, maybe it's because I don't have the friendships I once had. Maybe it's because I don't find pleasure doing the things I once did. I hope I find pleasure again. I hope I start to meet people again. I hope I can be alone and not feel alone.

I have been going to support groups and trying to be a person doing the right things. Hope I can feel like I accomplish things and take control of my life and it's future.

Thanks for all the responses and advice. The Latuda and seroquil mix is working better and the Ativan during the day helps too. Will see how it works at work.

Stay in touch and keep the advice and comments coming
Hawk

Hawk- checking in in you. Please let us know how it's going. We see all thinking about ya!

Hugs,

Lisa

Hawk- thank you for posting! I am personally so inspired. Fear has stopped me in the past from doing what I need to do. You needed to go back to work and you have despite the choppy waters. A regular schedule, therapy & meds that work can only be a good thing. I'm inspired to look for a job now. Thank you!

Don't be a stranger We care about you and eachother.

Lisa

Sounds like an overall good week. Way to go, Hawk!

Jan