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OldBaldy1701E

(6,338 posts)
Mon May 15, 2023, 10:21 AM May 2023

Some days are better than others.

Some days are meh. Some days are just bad. Then, there are some days when you just cannot comprehend why you are forced to draw another breath. Especially on days that serve as reminders of my advancing disintegration.

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Some days are better than others. (Original Post) OldBaldy1701E May 2023 OP
Hugggggggs. I wish that I had some helpful words. niyad May 2023 #1
Hugs are more than enough. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E May 2023 #5
Are you seeing a doctor? I take anti anxiety pills... I barely know anyone who doesn't!!! I have the Karadeniz May 2023 #2
Like this? OldBaldy1701E May 2023 #6
Ha!!! Karadeniz May 2023 #7
blood pressure meds can make you depressed GenXer47 May 2023 #3
Now that is something that I need to check into. Thanks! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E May 2023 #4
You are so right. I take my once a day BP med at bedtime, too. Beta Blocker medications Ziggysmom May 2023 #8

Karadeniz

(23,415 posts)
2. Are you seeing a doctor? I take anti anxiety pills... I barely know anyone who doesn't!!! I have the
Mon May 15, 2023, 10:37 AM
May 2023

leftovers from my days of animal rescue and I think without them I'd never get out of bed!!! Can you volunteer at an election site? Do you have family or friends who can help you find something that gives you purpose? You DO have a purpose. It's just a matter of finding it! Go to your local shelter and adopt a kitten!!!!

 

GenXer47

(1,204 posts)
3. blood pressure meds can make you depressed
Mon May 15, 2023, 01:49 PM
May 2023

Just a shot in the dark, but I recently learned that not enough blood getting to the brain can cause, or contribute to, depression.
So now I pop blood pressure meds before bed.

Ziggysmom

(3,569 posts)
8. You are so right. I take my once a day BP med at bedtime, too. Beta Blocker medications
Wed May 17, 2023, 05:56 PM
May 2023

can cause quite a blah feeling like depression.

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