[comicgeek007]

It's nearing midnight, and I probably won't be able to sleep for another couple hours, but that's okay. I started fasting originally for weight loss and self-punishment, but I think it's started to turn into a much more spiritual experience. I can get back in touch with my beliefs, mold them strengthen them. I have more time to think, especially what with not being able to sleep. I have a wave of calm that swept over me a while ago and I've actually smiled - real, not the fake stuff - for the first time in what feels like forever.

No, I'm not on drugs (besides my daily Rx's), and I don't think I'm manic or hypo or anything. I just got the feeling that everything will be alright, and I wanted to share that with everyone. All problems have a solution, and maybe they're not for us to solve, even.

Take care, all. You all are wonderful people who take time out of your day to try to help others in need, even if it's just a post or a chat. Remember that.

[optimize990h]

I think sometimes the time with a T or pdoc is like putting the emotional knife into an old wound.

Those calm waves are a major benefit in fasting. So glad you found the route to
make your emotions good for you.

[Victoria'smom]

Please be careful and drink lots of fluids. I know for me fasting is a sign things are going to take a turn for the worst.

[catsrhelm]

ComicGeek, you are lucky. I couldn't fast if I tried because I get hypoglycemic very easily. I do pray though.

[comicgeek007]

I couldn't completely fast because I would end up throwing up if I tried to take my Zoloft without eating even a tiny bit. But it's been pretty nice. Not depressed for the moment, at least.

[thumb]

Hi..hope you've had some sleep. Do you have a time frame for your fast? or just when the spirit moves you?

I vaguely remember becoming naturally euphoric when fasting...thanks for the reminder...time to try it again..it certainly can't hurt at this stage.

What do you drink/eat to stomach the zoloft? My stabilizers for now: 200 zoloft, 200 lamictal and tramadol when needed.

[faerie_moon_x]

I also used to fast for self-punishment.... and I also used to fast for spiritual reasons, too.

I'm glad you eat a tiny bit with your meds. It's important to follow the directions with that.

[Darth Bane]

I havent smiled real smile for almost four years. but be careful about fasting. its risky to tempt bipolar/fate!

[thebelljar12]

Originally Posted by comicgeek007

It's nearing midnight, and I probably won't be able to sleep for another couple hours, but that's okay. I started fasting originally for weight loss and self-punishment, but I think it's started to turn into a much more spiritual experience. I can get back in touch with my beliefs, mold them strengthen them. I have more time to think, especially what with not being able to sleep. I have a wave of calm that swept over me a while ago and I've actually smiled - real, not the fake stuff - for the first time in what feels like forever.

No, I'm not on drugs (besides my daily Rx's), and I don't think I'm manic or hypo or anything. I just got the feeling that everything will be alright, and I wanted to share that with everyone. All problems have a solution, and maybe they're not for us to solve, even.

Take care, all. You all are wonderful people who take time out of your day to try to help others in need, even if it's just a post or a chat. Remember that.

Thank you for sharing, I am very happy for you!

[comicgeek007]

Originally Posted by Miguel'smom

Please be careful and drink lots of fluids. I know for me fasting is a sign things are going to take a turn for the worst.

I really should have taken this seriously as a warning. Apt with T did not go well. I was on the fasting high but then she killed it. Deep, dark, depressed again. She told me to go eat some candy because I was getting to the point where I was going to fall over. So after arguing with my boyfriend about it for a while, actually had a little bit of almond joy then got sucked into a social situation for lunch. And I couldn't just not eat in front of one friend in particular and ended up eating too much too fast and made myself sick again. FML, I really miss the spiritual thing I had going and I wish I hadnt gone to see my T today.

[Victoria'smom]

if you need to talk pm me.

[comicgeek007]

Thanks.