One of my favorite inspirational poems...
June 15, 2008 9:08pm
desiderata - by max ehrmann
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without …
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nature, poetry, music, art, animals, travel, books, coffee-shops, yoga, meditation, people, philosophy, religion, psychology, medications, different cultures; history, good relationships/friendships; determination; persistance; illumination...
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Journal Entry for May 19, 2008
May 19, 2008 2:48am
better go to sleep. if i were to wake up at my usual time (6:30) i'll have only three and a half hours left for snoozing....
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another weekend
May 19, 2008 1:03am
another weekend flew by. it's already monday. it's quiet now...night....slept yesterday and slept today--three-four hours a …
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TIRED! Need to be FREE!
May 10, 2008 9:07pm
what a day. sick and tired of this pain!!!!!!!!!! looking forward to the weekends only to not be able to enjoy them. is this a never-ending …
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THANKS FOR RESPONDING AND YES I AM NEW AT THIS , NOT QUITE SURE WHAT I AM DOING MAYBE WE CAN CHAT SOMETIME?
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Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionTreatments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- been to a few therapists over the yrs. the latest one seems ok. some days-but only when i feel ok-i get some help out of the sessions. i basically go to vent my head off. otherwise, i don't think tat right now i'm learning anything that i've not known before! although, it's good to have someone to negate the negative thoughts that have become so automatic after so many yrs. must remember to live in the 'now' and to say to myself, "it doesn't HAVE to be so bad!"
- Effexor Somewhat Helpful
- been on it for too long-8-10 yrs. it worked wonders in the begining and it definitely saved my life. now it doesn't seem to do its job anymore. no major side effects (yet). managed to go from 300mg/day to 150mg/day. also taking lamictal, 200mg. to (as they say) boost my mood, and klonopin for anxiety. i often have days when i feel i feel dead inside. trying to feel neutral most of the time, because i don't want to feel much of anything really...
- Lexapro Not Working
- for me, it was like taking candy...
- Meditation Somewhat Helpful
- i find that yoga stretches, and esp. meditation help soothe my mind. it relieves muscle tension, helps my breathing, makes me calmer. although, this is all in addition to meds...i don't know if it would work otherwise, since i've never tried it before meds. i'm continuing this and sometimes i'm actually looking forward to stretching and emptying my mind of all the nasty stuff...
- Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
- i'm trying very hard with this one, and it's the most difficult thing i can imagine. happy thoughts? i don't even know what REALLY makes me happy anymore.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- as i said in the CBT section, some days it works better than others. i often feel that I have to be in the right mood to benefit from any talk-therapy. i think friends (esp. those who know what you're going through) are the best counselors one can turn to when the ....hits the roof.
- Wellbutrin Not Working
- the side effects were killing me: irritability, anger, hate, very negative experience...
- Writing Working / Worked
- worked somewhat in the past, but nowadays i don't even have the energy to talk, let alone to write...
- Zoloft Not Working
- tried it at the begining of my depression. don't even remember if it worked. it prob. didn't...thereofre the swith to effexor
Close Stress Management
Environmental stress is the killer for me. Then the stress I cause myself. Trying to eliminate triggers and to let things slide; not sweat the small stuff--but, it's very difficult
Treatments
- Music Working / Worked
Open Migraine Headaches
suferred from migraines since college. used to vomit to get relief. thank God for medications. otherwise, i won't be functioning at ALL.
Treatments
- Acupuncture Working / Worked
- i thought of trying it out. i'd try anything at this point
- Aspirin Working / Worked
- only when combined with other drugs.
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- can't eat aged cheeses, nuts...can't drink any type of alcohol!
- Botulin Toxin Considering
- i'm really wondering if this treat. works.
- Caffeine Working / Worked
- i drink about two cups of coffee a day; when i take excedrin for regular headaches, it works like a charm!
- Excedrin Working / Worked
- not well-only when the pain is very light.
- Imitrex Working / Worked
- A lifesaver!!!!!!! DOn't know where i'd be without it! I'd probably have chopped my head off by now. Whenever i take it, i feel very cold, b/c it restricts the blood vessels... but the relief from the pain--priceless.
- Naproxen Working / Worked
- working sometimes. I carry naproxen, tylenol, ibuprofen, excedrin, and imitrex in my bag all the time.
- Topamax Working / Worked
- not sure if it worked. took it for a while, but was afraid of kidney stones, and since i don't drink too much water during the day...i'm thinking of going back on it, b/c the pains have become more frequent lately.
- Tylenol Working / Worked
- only for 'regular headaches'
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