For Mel,
From: Angie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 22 Aug 2002 08:31:47 -0500 (CDT)
Thanks, Mel!
I needed that. My counselor told me I have been depressed on and off
for years, even as a kid. I have a family history of depression and
mental illness. After my stoke last year, I have been on a downward
spiral. I am totally out of control and I feel so lost. I am thinking
maybe if I can get out from under the depression I could have some
success with weight loss, but as of now I am not. I have no motivation,
I cry a lot, I just want to stay home. I hate this because this is not
my normal personality. My marriage is shaky, no one in my family
understands me. I am just so sad. Thanks for your post.
--
Angie
At Thu, 22 Aug 2002, Mel wrote:
>
>Hi Angie
>
>Just to add my 2 pence in. I was taking anti-depressants for 2 years,a
>dn although i am no longer taking them, they really helped me at the
>time. And i knew when to come off them because i started to feel really
>de-sensitised by them. My councillor encouraged me to make the first
>step in coming off them and supported me throughtout the process. I was
>taking Cipramil, a really low dose at 20 mg per day. I really felt ass
>if the clouds were oarting and I could see the sunshine and clear blue
>sky for the first time in years. Everyone feel differently about them,
>and there is no right or wrong, but i do know several people who have
>been 'helped' by them. It is a case of finding the right one for you.
>
>I hope this helps
>
>keep well and take great care
>
>--
>Mel
>
>At Thu, 22 Aug 2002, Angie wrote:
>>
>>Hi!
>>
>>I am glad to hear you feel your endo is on the right track and is
>>supportive of you getting alternative therapies. Mine just looked at me
>>like I was a nut when I asked him about Chinese med. He said
>>whatever... but I feel better. Less period pain, my cycle is regular
>>about every 26-30 days. The acup. dr. changes my herbs every phase of
>>my cycle. A formula for ovulation, menses., after. I have not felt any
>>ill effects from the herbs. I also take lots of vitamins. He says I
>>have very weak liver, spleen and kidneys. Liver responsible for
>>cleansing blood, spleen digestion, kidneys immune system. I have always
>>had problems for all three. He also has me reading about Chinese med,
>>and it makes a lot of sense. Also, he said I have to learn to control
>>my emotions because people do not realize how much emotions effect your
>>body. that has prompted me to get couseling for my depression and it is
>>helping also. However, they think I need anti-depressants because I am
>>borderline bi-polar. I know you said you had a bad time with the
>>anti-depressants. I am somewhat afraid. I don't want to cause my body
>>more problems trying to heal my mind.
>>Anyway, glad to hear you feel like you are being heard. I may change
>>endos again. I go next week, we will see.
>>
>>Take care!
>>Angie
>>
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