[yellow_fleurs]

Originally Posted by Daonnachd

It was such a powerful (almost want to say traumatising) experience I can't stop thinking about it. I'm sure it was the same for you.

That sounds terrifying for you both! I am sorry you experienced that. I woke up from anesthesia once and had a laryngospasm, and I didn't know where I was and was unable to breathe or tell them, but fortunately it passed quickly and the nurse was beside me. It was really scary and now I tell the anesthesiologist about that so they're aware and ready in case it happens again.

[yellow_fleurs]

Originally Posted by bluebicycle

I'm feeling pissy. I had to cancel my therapist appt for today at 11am and pay $95 for missing the appt all because some guy at work set up an interview at the last minute for 11am today. I told the guy he could do any day and any time EXCEPT 11am, and what did the asshole do? 11 f_cking a.m.. And I can't get out of it because he invited a bunch of other people, including the candidate. He told me at 7 f_cking p.m. last night that he set up the interview, which didn't give me the minimum 24 hrs I needed to cancel my therapy appt. NOT happy.

Ugh that is really annoying, and a lot of money to lose! That is good you're going to talk to them.

Originally Posted by Daonnachd

It was such a powerful (almost want to say traumatising) experience I can't stop thinking about it. I'm sure it was the same for you.

Yes, it was. Again, I am so sorry you experienced such a horrible thing.

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by yellow_fleurs

Hi! Well I will continue seeing her at the moment, but I guess depending on what my psychiatrist/psych eval shows she might think I need more specialized therapy. I could always ask her, but it kind of felt like a gentle way of saying she's not sure she can be of help. I get that, but I still feel a little weird about it.

I'll try to clarify at my next session. She also said it might help if she could talk to my psychiatrist to discuss my situation and I think I like the idea, but then I remembered that my psychiatry notes are available to other doctors and I don't want my therapy stuff in my medical chart. Not sure that's how it would happen, but I need to look into it first.


I agree about the glasses! I wish my insurance covered them. Sorry to hear your husband broke his glasses. Unexpected expenses are no fun. Hope you are doing okay all things considered. I have to go back and catch up on everyone's life this past week or so.

I hope things with current T work out.. yes psych meds follow us around and often screws us over. Life shouldn’t be difficult

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by MissDenim

It doesn't fully kick in until at least the first week of February, since they are new meds. My therapist does not have a cancellation list. That is the earliest I can get in. As far as coping skills, I'm just trying to keep myself distracted.

I’m sorry ... seems we are always in a hurry up and wait situations.

Distraction is a great coping skill ! If posting here helps please do... there are times I have made a thread asking for help , ideas or just an ear

I've put some structure into my days and good things are happening. There is less of that awful sense of being out-of-control and the day being chaos.

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by Moose72

The weather sure is crazy! Someone irl complained to me about the weather today- because it was drab and drizzling all day. Well I don't agree! TEN FEET of SNOW was the alternative!

10 feet of snow.. talk about a disaster it would be ! Tell your friend to get a light box LOL

Originally Posted by yellow_fleurs

That sounds terrifying for you both! I am sorry you experienced that. I woke up from anesthesia once and had a laryngospasm, and I didn't know where I was and was unable to breathe or tell them, but fortunately it passed quickly and the nurse was beside me. It was really scary and now I tell the anesthesiologist about that so they're aware and ready in case it happens again.

How scary! Your point about communicating such a past experience is a great one. I've thought that I should definitely do the same if/when I ever need anesthesia again. I know little about anesthesia, but my guess is that the anesthesiologist miscalculated the required dose for me. I think she even told me the dose would be adjusted.

Big hugs to you, too, yellow_fleurs!

Honestly, I had to just take an Ativan. I'm sweating and my face is turning red just reading about these.

[Sunflower123]

Originally Posted by Daonnachd

I just got back from my ECT and must say it was the roughest I've had in nearly 5 years of maintenance. As I was going under I couldn't breathe but my hands and feet were agitated and fluttering. I tried to speak to tell them that I couldn't breathe but I couldn't talk! I'm sure my hands got a little more frantic at that point. Apparently it was then that the anaesthesiologist gave me something additional in the mix going in my IV and it sent me into a deeper sleep. I know this because he came to talk to me after I woke up in Recovery.

After all that, I am feeling better.

I’m glad you are feeling better but how traumatizing! I’m sorry this happened to you. Were you able to talk to the anesthesiologist to describe what happened?

[Daonnachd]

Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

I’m glad you are feeling better but how traumatizing! I’m sorry this happened to you. Were you able to talk to the anesthesiologist to describe what happened?

Yeah, he actually came to me after I'd woken up and described to me what he had witnessed, asking what my experience was and what I last remembered talking about. He said we had a brief conversation about rollerskates, but I don't recall any of that.

[Sunflower123]

Originally Posted by Daonnachd

Yeah, he actually came to me after I'd woken up and described to me what he had witnessed, asking what my experience was and what I last remembered talking about. He said we had a brief conversation about rollerskates, but I don't recall any of that.

I’m glad he witnessed it and that you talked about it.

[Moose72]

Originally Posted by ~Christina

Shower !! It’s so soothing once your in there

Did but I didnt wash my hair as its faster that way and I washed it yesterday. It was still refreshing!

[Moose72]

Well n3 doesn't have to be to work a full hour and 15 minutes later than usual! Extra Zzzzzs for me! Off to dreamland! Hope they are interesting but not scary.

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by Moose72

Did but I didnt wash my hair as its faster that way and I washed it yesterday. It was still refreshing!

I only wash my hair twice a week unless I’m getting all sweaty. Washing it more often is actually bad for your hair

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by Moose72

Well n3 doesn't have to be to work a full hour and 15 minutes later than usual! Extra Zzzzzs for me! Off to dreamland! Hope they are interesting but not scary.

Enjoy staying in bed a bit longer !!!

[bizi]

I also only wash my hair 2 times a week maybe every 5 days. when I make myself take a shower. hate taking showers..... sigh

sigh
bizi

[giddykitty]

haha same! 2-3 times a week do i actually shower even. To be fair though, I don't feel like I need it and if I do, well, I'm usually at home anyway. :P if i have to go somewhere i do make the effort when needed.

[bizi]

When my hair looks bad then I shower. I hate showering.
bizi

[xRavenx]

I am really stressed out and frustrated it. My pdoc called all my prescriptions to my mail order pharmacy, but 2 of my prescriptions need to be picked up at a retail pharmacy since they are 30 day prescriptions. I sent her a text message last night, and she said next time to remind her, but that she would resend. However, I checked this morning, and they said they have not received a response from her. The text from her was after pharmacy hours, so maybe she is doing it today? I just thought the pharmacy would get a response from her by now. I guess I just need to give it more time? I have a few pills left of the one, but I get extremely anxious when I need to contact my pdoc about these issues, because it makes me feel like I am a. bothering her and b. tmakes me feel irresponsible, although it is her job. I was so stressed I had to take a Xanax last night to calm down and klonopin today. Hopefully it gets sorted out by Monday, because I hate having to reach out to her about these errors.

[bizi]

Getting ready to get into the dreaded shower. sigh
sorry I complaining.
bizi

xRavenx, have you called your brick and mortar pharmacy to describe this situation? They may be able to give you a few more pills to hold you over. Or maybe even something else.

[giddykitty]

Originally Posted by xRavenx

I am really stressed out and frustrated it. My pdoc called all my prescriptions to my mail order pharmacy, but 2 of my prescriptions need to be picked up at a retail pharmacy since they are 30 day prescriptions. I sent her a text message last night, and she said next time to remind her, but that she would resend. However, I checked this morning, and they said they have not received a response from her. The text from her was after pharmacy hours, so maybe she is doing it today? I just thought the pharmacy would get a response from her by now. I guess I just need to give it more time? I have a few pills left of the one, but I get extremely anxious when I need to contact my pdoc about these issues, because it makes me feel like I am a. bothering her and b. tmakes me feel irresponsible, although it is her job. I was so stressed I had to take a Xanax last night to calm down and klonopin today. Hopefully it gets sorted out by Monday, because I hate having to reach out to her about these errors.

That's a real pain! I hate having to coordinate doctors and pharmacies.

[saucygirl31]

Actually feel a bit hypomanic it's 70 degrees here - should be in the 30's.

[Wild Coyote]

Very demanding life right now!
Exhausted, yet still have lots to do for the foreseeable future.

Missing my friends here!

LOVE to ALL!!!

[pumpernickel1]

I think maybe I'm getting hypomanic. Sleeping 4-5 hrs per night and cleaning alot but not sure. Calling pdoc monday.