Me tooo me too !!! Still have some obstacles but their more approachable now ! Have a nice week everyone !...
Today i went to the beach and tonight I’m going out with friends ! I’m just so happy it’s working !...
Thanks thanks. Yes drs say my memory will get better with time ! I’m grateful for my family for driving bk n forth and being there with me. Soon I’ll be ready to return to work and get my life back !...
It’s helping !!! It certainly effects my memory, i don’t even recall writing this original message but it is helping my Mood tremendously ! I’ve been hanging out with my family and friends again...
Well i still have a lot more treatments to go. I appreciate the support ! I feel like i do pre- depression mode where nothing is motivating or entertaining, im kinda just blahhh. Not really ready to...
Hi hi karen, i know the timing will come when I’ll start looking for a new place, just gotta wait this out a bit. I’m back in my ol child neighborhood, so it’s just like..... weird. Hah. I did just...
I always chuckle a bit at ur replies HT. Completed round three of ECT today. Still cried a bit afterwards but not as much as last time and it’s def involuntarily, cause I’m not thinking much. I slept...
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Trying to ! Thanks Karen...
Ed tan. I do the same with a movie or a book...
Yeah I’m def gunna keep with it. Next one is Friday. So how long ago did you have ECT turtle ? And how long till depression resurfaced after that ? Was it milder ? More difficult ? Did u find a...
Sorry i forgot to say thanks for writing back kramersmom. And i just learned from my family Who took me that the whole procedure took about an hour. I thought i was crying for an hour afterwards, not...
I’ve done TMS and ketamine infusions ! Obv ketamine was way more fun hah. I didn’t recognize one ounce of difference with TMS. I def noticed a difference with ketamine, but it didn’t stick. The...
Today is Wednesday the 14th and i had my second treatment of ECT done today. Again no physical pain during it, i was out like a light, but when i awoke in the chair i had a lot of involuntary crying....
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Hi Karen, thanks. Yeah i think the not sleeping was just cause my routine was messed with. Today i slept till 2pm. I didn’t awake feeling as good. But at least i could appreciate the goodness i felt...
Think I’m going to keep track here.... had my first ect procedure. Didn’t feel a thing, painless and it seemed it was quick. I was quite tired when i got home so i slept a few hours. The jaw pain was...
Hello. Thanks and same to u , Aww nice. Robins are my favorite. Yeap- stinks is true. Think I’m gunna try the ect for sure....
Hi again HW people, I think I’m going to go through with it. I did some research, spoke to some friends and family. I have to get some sort of a life back and medicines aren’t helping me. While i do...
Thanks For the input Mainer - glad you found medicine that works. I still haven’t... or maybe only very temporarily. Drs and i decided to lower some doses of medicines first to see and it’s already...
Hi hi HT- I gotcha. Understand now thanks ! And Trina - No i am very lucky that physically all things are okay, i mean nothing more than what’s associated with Depression and anxiety. I’m sorry you...
Oh wow, i see now. Thanks for explaining it, sorry i was confused before. That’s great to hear actually and I’m happy the benefits of it worked for you and your mom. So your six treatments helped...
Yeah. I remember you replying when i asked about this earlier thank you. I don’t understand. What Happened with ur mom ? And you yourself have done it ? Did it help with ur depression ? Or it did and...
Hey all I’m thinking about ECT. I’ve tried so many meds and TMS and ketamine infusions and depression always comes back strong . This cycle is my longest (one year) I’ve spoke to my drs and the...
I agree Forvever Positive- The anxiety and depression are, or can, be so much stronger than anything else. Pitmom- it’s great you have those moments and experiences, happy for u....
Hey forever positive, haven’t logged in,in a whileee. But urs is what caught my attention. Just wanted to say i know what you mean,i feel it, understand it, almost like the words could have been...
Good to know. Thanks ! Yeah I’ve done my research and stuff. Still in the “thinking” phase -...
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Hi Anyone ever been to the Sierra Tucson treatment center in Arizona ? ( for mood disorders) Been getting a lot of information and spoke to the admissions there... just can’t make up my mind. Plus...
Haven’t decided yet. Found a place in Arizona called Sierra tuscon. Anyone ever been ?...
Thank you Karen i appreciate it...
Yeah had a good talk with my therapist and am thinking more and more about the hospital. Has anyone ever had to apply for short term or long term disability ? I think that’s next since I’m not making...
Yeah I’m not looking to go cold turkey, i just don’t know what all of these medicines are doing to me if they’re not helping me. Nothings making me wanna go to work. Nothings making me wanna see my...
Thank you for The feedback everyone. I’m in New York so I’m hoping the experience will be good. I’m just so anxious and scared about everything and the hospital is the only Thing i haven’t tried. I...
I’m thinking about going to The hospital. Everyday is difficult and all i can seem to do is sleep and watch tv. I’ve missed a lot of work and the thought of it is dreadful and makes me feel worse...
Hey. Sorry just seeing this now. My personal advice is to always ask your doctor about medicine changes . I just started lamictal too...
I feel your pain porclean beauty .... i had to take a sick leave from my career for a long time . Then i returned and had a great year, but this year i am having trouble again. I really want to throw...
Oh awesome. I’ll check it out ! Thank u...
Hello all- I typically have no issues with Facebook but when I’m feeling down it makes feel so much worse. To see all the happy n good times . Anyone else relate ?? It’s like i wanna stay away but...
Thank you. Yeah I’m familiar with the medicine merry go round ... it’s frustrating. When i was high we tweakmthis and this. And now I’m low so we’re tweaking this and that... ughhhhh!!!...
Hi hi. Thanks for writing . Yeah i discontinued the olanzapine and went back to respirodole at night time. I’ll ask my dr about the one you mentioned. Unfortautely when I’m not completely dull I’m...
Thanks for writing back. Not sure, but i stopped the olanzapine anyway. Had a lot of weight gain on it too. Back on resipirodole And Pristiq and my other meds. Some Horrible depressive symptoms are...
My close friend recommended infinite polar bear to me. Netflix doesn’t have it though. I saw silver linings playbook a long time ago when it Came out in the theaters .... def worth a rewatch. I’m...
Wow !!! I am so similar to what u expressed ! I too had a very high window of time and now that that’s over i feel Flat too. Scary that it feels like the start of desperation but it isn’t exactly...
Hey how’s everyone doing ? I’m new to the bipolar side. Spent years over in the depression forum till i was newly diagnosed. I’m basically just saying hi. I like reading about how others overcome and...
They're are classes available !! Check your church, local Papers ! Some colleges or drs offices offer it and also scholarships !!...
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It takes time And patience for the correct medications. Have you had a genesight test done ? I recommend it. I also did TMS (transcranial) which was not successsful for me, but it is for a lot of...
Hello everyone I've been a member here for years ! Suffering from severe depression and anxiety. I am currently living a happy healthy life. I did all that life offered...... took a wonderful class...
Hi Bretttus. Yes I've had the K infusions. Had some really great moments in there through the process. It just didn't sustain for ME. But Everyone is different. 4 thousand dollars sounds too...