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Denninmi

(6,581 posts) Fri Dec 7, 2012, 12:51 PM Dec 2012

So, what was up with me a few months ago? Or now, for that matter?

I am pondering the difference between where I was in August/September and now.

RE: the extreme fear, most of which has proven irrational. Symptom or merely a stress response that anyone could experience under circumstances deemed dire? Probably some of both.

Now: I really feel like I am getting my act together. I had my second appointment with the new psychiatrist last night, and I really like her. At the end of my appt, I showed her some photos of the Sandhill cranes I have been feeding, and we talked birding a few moments, she loves animals.

Doctor, check. Therapist, check. Lamictal, check. Physical health, check, getting it all controlled. Diet, exercise, sleep, check. Relationships, rough but I have faith they will improve. Finances, well, I guess 6 out of 7 isn't too bad.

So, for whatever reason, I feel like I have a real future, not one in the psych ward or gutter.

And that is a good thing.

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So, what was up with me a few months ago? Or now, for that matter? (Original Post) Denninmi Dec 2012 OP

Lots of very good things, Den! elleng Dec 2012 #1

Thanks, my dear. Denninmi Dec 2012 #2

i am so pleased that you have progressed as you have fizzgig Dec 2012 #3

Thanks, me too. Denninmi Dec 2012 #4

it's amazing the strength we find in ourselves fizzgig Dec 2012 #5

A little distance libodem Dec 2012 #6

Oh, God No. Denninmi Dec 2012 #7

elleng

(136,071 posts)

1. Lots of very good things, Den!

Reply to Denninmi (Original post)

Fri Dec 7, 2012, 03:24 PM

Dec 2012

Denninmi

(6,581 posts)

2. Thanks, my dear.

Reply to elleng (Reply #1)

Fri Dec 7, 2012, 04:17 PM

Dec 2012

Love ya. And Happy Hanukkah. I gave my trainer the card today, he was tickled. Which made me tickled. I love giving gifts.

fizzgig

(24,146 posts)

3. i am so pleased that you have progressed as you have

Reply to Denninmi (Original post)

Fri Dec 7, 2012, 06:04 PM

Dec 2012

coping with an illness is never easy, especially if you lack the support (medical or personal) that you need. it takes small steps and remembering to take care of ourselves. you seem to be in a much better place now and i am glad for that.

Denninmi

(6,581 posts)

4. Thanks, me too.

Reply to fizzgig (Reply #3)

Fri Dec 7, 2012, 07:10 PM

Dec 2012

I feel like a survivor now, and I didn't think I had it in me.

I am determined to get past this in its entirety.

You've been a good friend to me through this thing.

fizzgig

(24,146 posts)

5. it's amazing the strength we find in ourselves

Reply to Denninmi (Reply #4)

Fri Dec 7, 2012, 07:19 PM

Dec 2012

we're like weeble wobbles, knock us down and we'll find a way to get back up

libodem

(19,288 posts)

6. A little distance

Reply to Denninmi (Original post)

Sat Dec 8, 2012, 12:16 PM

Dec 2012

Gives one perspective. When you are in the trenches slogging it out you can't see how it looks. It takes a look back. Glad to know you have made progress. And that your life is improving. I'm not sure if you have me on ignore because you never comment on my replies to you.

Oh, well. It's ok. I just hope I'm not harassing or annoying you. I've been following your progress here and by extension feel like an acquaintance.
I wish you well.

Denninmi

(6,581 posts)

7. Oh, God No.

Reply to libodem (Reply #6)

Sat Dec 8, 2012, 12:46 PM

Dec 2012

Sorry, I guess just an oversight. I'm happy to have your input, and apologize if I missed you.

I'll offer you this is further apology:

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