Mandie

[Mandie]

Hi Kathy I just got home from PT and they gave me a work out THey said that i have some arthritis but mostly weak muscles. I feel that maybe it is from my depression of not doing what I usually do and laying around so much due to my exhaustion from all my comditions. SO, now I will have to do exercises at home for my leg, and I hope that it helps me. I worked today and had a oK day, nothing special. I am going to the dentist tomorrow to deal with that problem- all the bridge work and root canals that I have to go thru, and then extraction and bridge work. THis is making me very upset just thinking about it, compounded with all of my other issues. I know I am nt supposed to ask why, but I jus don't know why everything is happenning to me at one time. I have been trying to decide whether to fill the klonopin or not. I might just give it a try- I don't know. I see that we have anothr sufferer writing us. It is great that you can help her. I am just not in the position at this time to give anyone any advise for improvement. I wish that i could By the way, years ago, I was on sinequan too. My stomach dr had given it to me. I was stupid then and took it with no questions asked. NOt only did it not help the depression, but it put about 30 pounds of excess weight on my. OH MY GOD, was I in a depression then. I finally motivated myself and joined a gym and dieted it all off and I have kept it all off for 15 years. I now weigh the proper weight and I always ask which pllls may give weight gain. THe drs say that zoloft, paxil, prosac. remeron and I thing celexa are known for this. THat is why I went on wellbutrin which actually makes you feel peppy at times. Of course, I really don't feel peppy but at least i have not gained weight wth it. SO, tht is why I hate the anti depressants, because you are trading one thing for another. ANyway, I have to lay down now, I will speak to yu later M

[kate_wv]

Hi Mandi!....You sound like you had a pretty normal day...and hey, that's all we ask for, hunh?...Yes, I've written to Becki...It makes me feel good to know I'm doing some good...and don't discount your experience...What you're going through might be the same as another person and just hearing your problems can help them!...And look at the progress you've made already!!

Yeah, the teeth isnt going to be fun...but really, don't expend too much worry on it..Take some Xanax before you go if you have some..it does help. Like I said, it's more boring than anything else. It's routine and they stretch it out so you arent going every week...

Sounds like good news about your knee...Maybe you just need to get back to walking again..I know I need to go....Over the last months I've lost my muscle tone from not walking....but who wants to walk in the cold!??...I know it's great for the immune system to walk in the cold, but it sure isnt fun.

I never have gained weight on any anti-depressents...It must just be a reaction your body has to them....I took Serzone for years and had no side effects at all. I can see why you shy from them...gaining weight isnt something I'd want to do either...I went on a little diet myself a few winters back and have managed to keep the extra 10 pounds off...If you decide for the Klonapin I wish you the best with it...I myself dont care if I have to take a drug the rest of my life to feel better...Diabetics take insulin and no one calls them addicts!!...haha...Oh well, I'm rambling...I'll talk to you later..hang in...Kathy

[Mandie]

Kathy Yes you are right about taking pills that will help. I will take anything that is safe, and helpful and not question for how long I need to take them. I am taking a very new pill for my bladder condition, it is called elmiron. I was so afraid to take this due to all of the side affects, but it was either taking a chance or stopping in every toilet in the state of NJ for life, so I chose to try this med. Well, it has been helping me (thank God) for now. No one knows the long term affects from it, but , at this time , I can't think of stopping it or my quality of life will be zero!! Do you really think that I sound better. I just don't know, I had a terrible crying spell today on the way to the PT I just kept thinking of all the problems that I am battling all at once , and it is just so overwhelming for me. I try so hard to be strong and hold on. but, how much can one person take? That is why it is so important to have someone like you to hold on to- and someone like you to listen who is non judgemental. You must be a wonderful friend, and I just wish that I could meet you some day. I will look forward to your cheery morning post= M ( if you want to start a new thread, that will be fine)

[kate_wv]

Hi Mandie....I sure do think you sound better. I wouldnt say so if I didnt think so!...Sometimes it's just better to take the medicine and not look at those side effect papers!...You look at those things and the first thing you do it get a symptom!!...haha..I remember as a child I used to love to watch Ben Casey on TV...and do you know I used to wonder if I had a brain tumor!!...How's that for starting at an early age!!??...

Well, nothing wrong with crying...I kind of feel that it's beneficial...it lets the pressure out a little bit. I don't go around crying all the time, but if feel I have to I go someplace and do it. I dont feel guilty for doing it. Maybe it gets the pain out or something. I bet I cried almost every day for a month after I lost my cat. I finally had to tell myself to "STOP!" when I started it again...I would stop thinking what I was thinking and in a bit my mind would leave the pain. Maybe you could try that...When you start thinking about all the stuff that distresses you...realize that fussing and worrying don't help...and think of something nice...Like say, maybe what you will do when the weather warms up...or about your grandkids...Listen to me...if I could only practice what I preach!...haha...It's kind of funny coming from me, because I'm a first class "brooder"...

I'd like to meet you too someday...but I'm not much a traveller...so many nice people I've met online..a few I have met....I dont rule anything out...But for now we have this and if I cant be here to make a post, like if I go to my Mom's I'll let you know I'm going so you wont think I've deserted you...I wont do that...

So have a good night..now what shall I name the next thread???..

[Mandie]

Kathy just read your post and you gave me a laugh. I needed that. Anyway, looking forward to hearing from you tommorrow- surprise me with the thread, but not too much that I won't know that it is you- good night M