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Posted 8/21/2016 8:44 AM (GMT 0)
Morning Folks

I hope you are all having as good as possible weekend?

How has your week been? Check in if you have the time we like to hear from you.


My anxiety has been running high for a while now so I have not been sleeping to well and have been having a lot of intrusive thoughts. I have an appointment with my pdoc on Wednesday so will see what he suggests re my medication and in the meantime continue using my coping strategies.

On a positive note my depression is much better I put this down to the exercise programme which I have been following since April this year. I have found that exercise has a much bigger improvement on my depression than any pills I have taken so can highly recommend that if you are struggling with low mood to get yourself active, start small and gradually increase the amount you do.

With regards to my chronic pain I am struggling with that but soldiering on regardless and understand that because my anxiety is bad at the moment that this will affect my pain levels.

Hibee
Posted 8/21/2016 10:47 AM (GMT 0)
My week has been pretty good. I have started making a designated time to worry about my health anxiety everyday and keeping a journal for this, it's seeming to help.
Posted 8/21/2016 1:21 PM (GMT 0)
It's been rough. Day four of zoloft and week 6 of poor sleep and anxiety - induced nausea, but the fog from anxiety and depression has lifted and I can bully my brain into focusing on other things.
Posted 8/21/2016 1:31 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the update Hibee. Glad your depression is moving in the right direction. My week has been okay. I can feel my anxiety creeping up a little. Not too bad though. I was bummed because my appointment for my medicine evaluation with the psychiatrist was supposed to be Tuesday, but they rescheduled. Now I have to wait another two weeks.
Posted 8/21/2016 3:34 PM (GMT 0)
Hibee,

I too am glad to hear the depression has been beaten down by your hard work with the ongoing exercise...great job!!!

I am hoping that your upcoming appointment results in some good adjustments to help you feel your best my friend!.:)

Keep on rockin' it out...and thanks for all you do here!!

S.C.
Posted 8/21/2016 7:42 PM (GMT 0)
Cheers SC I really am finding my love for exercise again which is great but also a sign my mood is better.

I will keep rockin in the free world.

And back at you re work done on the forum you rock.

Hibee
Posted 8/22/2016 1:45 AM (GMT 0)
cool cool cool cool cool
Posted 8/23/2016 10:50 AM (GMT 0)
uni gig yesterday for the med students. I was with anxiety, but she went for a walk after a bit!!! prof says if you can handle 100 students, you can handle some work. he is a clinical director of the drugs and mental health dept of our hospital. a pilot program for functioning consumers to work in emergency and the psychiatric hospital as peer workers will be kicking off. so, I will be applying. he's the boss, so I reckon I stand a good chance, plus I have done some project work with him. the gig was draining, but very good. got another next week.

seen my doc, got cephelagy and brachyalgia going on. had a ct last week of cervical spine. it is getting too much. ket ya know. been battling a cold. keep strong, just thought i'd check in.
Posted 8/23/2016 3:32 PM (GMT 0)
H.T.,

You are unstoppable mate! :) You know the professor wants you for that job...or else why would he bring it up to you, right?

Hugs and high fives my friend! Sending positive healing regarding the pain you are having...

S.C.
Posted 8/23/2016 9:13 PM (GMT 0)
Two good days. One bad (yesterday). Today good. I am happy. 3-1!
Posted 8/24/2016 5:20 AM (GMT 0)
mums sis is on deaths door, end stage cancer and stuff. few weeks was mentioned. at best. flying with mum to new Zealand so she can have some time. take care. thx sc, and everyone. yeah, this is like a head hunt with a difference!!! another uni gig before I go.
Posted 8/25/2016 1:05 AM (GMT 0)
one week to go before my kidney stone sugery. i cant wait and will be glad when its over! its made my anxiety come back and even a panic attack. just goes to show -you never have the anxiety truly beat. just held in check
Posted 8/25/2016 2:11 AM (GMT 0)
Traveling tomorrow to Texas. Stopping in Vegas for a 2 hour layover.
Hate, hate, hate flying but am trying to use my positive mantra's as much as possible.
Posted 8/25/2016 10:06 AM (GMT 0)
Good luck with your surgery super20dan!
Posted 8/25/2016 1:44 PM (GMT 0)
Hib,

I'm struggling with diet, but some of the meds I'm taking for depression are helping. I've needed my benzos less.

Thanks for asking, m'friend.

-smooth
Posted 8/25/2016 7:31 PM (GMT 0)
Smooth.

Pleased to hear your meds are working that's good news.

Hibee
Posted 8/25/2016 7:34 PM (GMT 0)
Happy Turtle

So sorry to hear about your mum and sister we are here for you mate.

I have a quick question for you have you ever been on Olanzapine (Zyprexa)?

Hibee
Posted 8/26/2016 12:49 AM (GMT 0)
yes I have. and thx for the shout out. she has taken a turn, has days. we may not make it in time. am arranging stuff atm.

olanzapine is very saturating, it is an anti-psychotic. hormones take a hammering on this. it is very sedating.
Posted 8/26/2016 5:58 AM (GMT 0)
Had so many anxiety attacks past week or so,I am trying to take slow.

Managing my anxiety is tiring now .
Posted 8/26/2016 7:56 AM (GMT 0)
HT

Sorry to hear that mate we are here for you.

That is what I heard about Olanzapine i'm due to start it will see how I get on as my pdoc has given other options but wanted me to try this first.

Hibee
Posted 8/26/2016 9:16 AM (GMT 0)
keep strong mate. going mon. had to change everything, sis and I. we may not make it in time. (for mum) my pharmacist rallied the troops with 3 hours left in the day. they dropped my packs off. good people. be good.
Posted 8/27/2016 9:59 AM (GMT 0)
she passed peacefully with her daughter present. mum and I leave monday night. be in peace. with thx.
Posted 8/27/2016 4:15 PM (GMT 0)
Aww Turtle...I am sorry for your loss.

Sending our condolences for your dear mom.

I am glad it was peaceful, and that your cousin was there.

You are surely a great comfort for your mom at this time. Sending you thoughts of strength and perseverance as you shoulder the role of supporter.

Hugs for you all mate...

S.C.
Posted 8/28/2016 12:03 AM (GMT 0)
thx.
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