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Old Apr 11, 2013, 01:09 PM
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Hi Everyone,

For the last month or two I've been pulling away from things that I enjoy.
I stopped going to two support groups.
More recently I haven't been to church on three weeks. Today I skipped Bible study. I'm not mad at anyone I just don't wanna go but don't know why.
I don't know if its the depression. When I skip out on the above things I sit at home and watch tv.
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Old Apr 11, 2013, 01:14 PM
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Sounds like depression to me. I had been watching tv all the time. My T said I need to get out and doing things. So right now I'm at starbucks with my friend.
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Old Apr 11, 2013, 02:25 PM
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Thanks Moose I see my T 2moro and will let her know.
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Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day.

1). Depression
2). PTSD
3). Anxiety
4). Hashimoto
5). Fibromyalgia
6). Asthma
7). Atopic dermatitis
8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1)
10). Gluten sensitivity
11). EpiPen carrier
12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. .
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Old Apr 11, 2013, 02:30 PM
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No problem, Coco. I wish I'd get out of this funk even so!
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Old Apr 11, 2013, 03:35 PM
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I can relate I've been in mind since Oct. I just started Lamictal. I hope it helps me.
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4). Hashimoto
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6). Asthma
7). Atopic dermatitis
8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1)
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Old Apr 11, 2013, 03:43 PM
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I'm already on topomax. Still in a funk. Been over two months.
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Old Apr 11, 2013, 06:23 PM
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Ok...it's a anticonvulsant which acts as a mood stabilizer. My pdoc won't give me a AD but I'll be changing pdocs soon. If Lamictal doesn't work I'll be asking the new pdoc abt a AD. I'm tired of dragging around. I have a good day sometimes but they don't out weight the bad. I've stopped doing so many things that bring me joy.
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1). Depression
2). PTSD
3). Anxiety
4). Hashimoto
5). Fibromyalgia
6). Asthma
7). Atopic dermatitis
8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1)
10). Gluten sensitivity
11). EpiPen carrier
12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. .
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Old Apr 11, 2013, 08:47 PM
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Old Apr 11, 2013, 09:14 PM
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Thanks Christina
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Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day.

1). Depression
2). PTSD
3). Anxiety
4). Hashimoto
5). Fibromyalgia
6). Asthma
7). Atopic dermatitis
8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1)
10). Gluten sensitivity
11). EpiPen carrier
12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. .
13). Alopecia Areata
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Old Apr 12, 2013, 02:14 AM
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There are a few small pointers that can lift depression!

1. Leave the house and walk around the block once (Or stand outside in the sun for 10-15 minutes if you can)
2. Don't take naps during the day
3. Try to incorporate a fruit smoothy/vegetables in your diet and eat less processed food. This will give you more energy.

To be honest, 1800 mgs of lithium also seems like a lot so you might want to get a blood test if you haven't recently on that dose. Are you experiencing any physical discomfort at the moment? (I notice that increased lithium usually gives me gastric issues)
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Old Apr 12, 2013, 08:35 AM
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There are a few small pointers that can lift depression!

1. Leave the house and walk around the block once (Or stand outside in the sun for 10-15 minutes if you can)
2. Don't take naps during the day
3. Try to incorporate a fruit smoothy/vegetables in your diet and eat less processed food. This will give you more energy.

To be honest, 1800 mgs of lithium also seems like a lot so you might want to get a blood test if you haven't recently on that dose. Are you experiencing any physical discomfort at the moment? (I notice that increased lithium usually gives me gastric issues)
Thanks for your insight. My Lithium was increased to "try" and help w/ my depression (12/2012). I haven't had any medical problems so far. My pdoc does conduct lab work every other month. I've started working out and it really does help me feeling better. Processed foods had become a big problem for me. I've been so depressed that I don't cook and buy processed foods. I do a good job of eating fruit (water melon, oranges, pears, grapes, pineapples and cantaloupe). I've been trying to eat fruit with each meal.
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Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day.

1). Depression
2). PTSD
3). Anxiety
4). Hashimoto
5). Fibromyalgia
6). Asthma
7). Atopic dermatitis
8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1)
10). Gluten sensitivity
11). EpiPen carrier
12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. .
13). Alopecia Areata
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Old Apr 12, 2013, 02:11 PM
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I hate being depressed.
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Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day.

1). Depression
2). PTSD
3). Anxiety
4). Hashimoto
5). Fibromyalgia
6). Asthma
7). Atopic dermatitis
8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1)
10). Gluten sensitivity
11). EpiPen carrier
12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. .
13). Alopecia Areata
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Old Apr 12, 2013, 02:16 PM
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Depression is terrible.

You can get through it, though. It does turn around eventually. My best advice is if your energy isn't allowing you more than watching t.v., to try to put in humorous things like comedy shows or movies. Things you normally find funny. Even if you don't laugh, it can help keep your mind away doom and gloom thoughts.
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Old Apr 12, 2013, 03:17 PM
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When my depression got so bad I decided I just could not fight it anymore and I asked God to take it from me. I decided to fully accept it and not feel bad for bailing out of things. I stayed home and read some books that all had good endings. It was hard to read at first. It was hard to even go to the library the first time. Slowly I got better but I needed to take care of myself and rest instead of feeling bad about being depressed. I needed to not take it as a part of who I was but simply an illness that I have to deal with. I have bipolar instead of I am bipolar.
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Old Apr 12, 2013, 04:08 PM
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When my depression got so bad I decided I just could not fight it anymore and I asked God to take it from me. I decided to fully accept it and not feel bad for bailing out of things. I stayed home and read some books that all had good endings. It was hard to read at first. It was hard to even go to the library the first time. Slowly I got better but I needed to take care of myself and rest instead of feeling bad about being depressed. I needed to not take it as a part of who I was but simply an illness that I have to deal with. I have bipolar instead of I am bipolar.
Your right....I've prayed BUT I never asked God to take away depression. I looked at withdrawing as taking a break but it is. I've learned the difference of "I have BPD/ I am bipolar".
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Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day.

1). Depression
2). PTSD
3). Anxiety
4). Hashimoto
5). Fibromyalgia
6). Asthma
7). Atopic dermatitis
8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1)
10). Gluten sensitivity
11). EpiPen carrier
12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. .
13). Alopecia Areata
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Old Apr 13, 2013, 04:03 PM
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Today I almost stayed inside all day. I got and was around ppl. I did get annoyed and had to leave. I'm trying to cut back on processed food. I bought lots of fresh fruits today.
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#SpoonieStrong
Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day.

1). Depression
2). PTSD
3). Anxiety
4). Hashimoto
5). Fibromyalgia
6). Asthma
7). Atopic dermatitis
8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1)
10). Gluten sensitivity
11). EpiPen carrier
12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. .
13). Alopecia Areata
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Old Apr 13, 2013, 06:09 PM
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I tried to get out with a friend today but she wanted to stay in. LOL
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Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day.

1). Depression
2). PTSD
3). Anxiety
4). Hashimoto
5). Fibromyalgia
6). Asthma
7). Atopic dermatitis
8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1)
10). Gluten sensitivity
11). EpiPen carrier
12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. .
13). Alopecia Areata
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Old Apr 13, 2013, 06:12 PM
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My oh my I just seen a pizza commercial and I'm trying to be strong. Earlier this week I ate at McDonald's and I did this morning too.
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Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day.

1). Depression
2). PTSD
3). Anxiety
4). Hashimoto
5). Fibromyalgia
6). Asthma
7). Atopic dermatitis
8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1)
10). Gluten sensitivity
11). EpiPen carrier
12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. .
13). Alopecia Areata
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Old Apr 13, 2013, 07:13 PM
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I'm watchn The Golden Girls
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Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day.

1). Depression
2). PTSD
3). Anxiety
4). Hashimoto
5). Fibromyalgia
6). Asthma
7). Atopic dermatitis
8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1)
10). Gluten sensitivity
11). EpiPen carrier
12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. .
13). Alopecia Areata
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Old Apr 13, 2013, 07:18 PM
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I'm watchn The Golden Girls
I like that show. Watched it a lot lately. I set the dvr to record it.
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Old Apr 13, 2013, 07:49 PM
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Yeah I'm enjoying watchn the girls
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Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day.

1). Depression
2). PTSD
3). Anxiety
4). Hashimoto
5). Fibromyalgia
6). Asthma
7). Atopic dermatitis
8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1)
10). Gluten sensitivity
11). EpiPen carrier
12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. .
13). Alopecia Areata
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Old Apr 13, 2013, 07:50 PM
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I hope to have the strength to attend church 2moro.
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Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day.

1). Depression
2). PTSD
3). Anxiety
4). Hashimoto
5). Fibromyalgia
6). Asthma
7). Atopic dermatitis
8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1)
10). Gluten sensitivity
11). EpiPen carrier
12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. .
13). Alopecia Areata
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Old Apr 14, 2013, 11:04 AM
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Well I didn't make it to church. I ended up talking myself out of it. I don't feel like socializing...hence the reason I didn't go.
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#SpoonieStrong
Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day.

1). Depression
2). PTSD
3). Anxiety
4). Hashimoto
5). Fibromyalgia
6). Asthma
7). Atopic dermatitis
8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1)
10). Gluten sensitivity
11). EpiPen carrier
12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. .
13). Alopecia Areata
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I slept in a bit...til 9. -ate breakfast -I've been watching comedy and action movies.
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#SpoonieStrong
Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day.

1). Depression
2). PTSD
3). Anxiety
4). Hashimoto
5). Fibromyalgia
6). Asthma
7). Atopic dermatitis
8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1)
10). Gluten sensitivity
11). EpiPen carrier
12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. .
13). Alopecia Areata
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Today I called my pdoc for the third time and was able to get a same day appt. wish me luck
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#SpoonieStrong
Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day.

1). Depression
2). PTSD
3). Anxiety
4). Hashimoto
5). Fibromyalgia
6). Asthma
7). Atopic dermatitis
8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1)
10). Gluten sensitivity
11). EpiPen carrier
12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. .
13). Alopecia Areata
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