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Mar 19, 2020, 07:17 PM
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I had been doing great until the coronavirus craze, then had some fits of panic shopping. Today I did NOT attempt to go anywhere except walking around my block.
Store hours are weird, no restaurants, no school (sounds like my daughter's school may attempt an online version of school). H will be teaching his university classes online (though this semester they mostly already are, but I believe he is teaching a summer mini-session they've decided to online as well). At least, he has a job, though I am not sure if he can still do what he fully needs to as director of the university MakerSpace. As for me...I saw the rheumatologist the first week of March, and I told her I've been beyond tired, though we both knew tons of stuff can contribute, especially all these psych meds. She ran some blood tests, and the parathyroid came back at 129 when the high end cutoff is 64. Pdoc saw the results and decided, that's it, off the lithium and on to Depakote ER plus reducing (maybe in the end eliminating I can't remember), the lamotrigine. I had been on 200 mg 2x/day for almost a decade, and now I am on 100 mg 2x/day. I feel extremely anxious, can't settle into my own skin, just feel off. I am supposed to see an endocrinologist for the hyperparathyroid because I only took lithium a short while, 6, 9 months. so it could be I've had it awhile; this is just the first time they tested it. However, these days who knows when I'll get in to see the endocrinologist. Oh, and I did have a week of giving myself Wellbutrin morning and night (only supposed to take 1 pill in the AM)...made me quite manic and drove the car into a light pole. Luckily, the car is driveable, just less pleasing to look at. Stupid COVID news everywhere. I'm paranoid about it and stores and wanting to stockpile (easy justification for manic shopping). But I'm worried...what if they close the stores? What if Amazon stops shipping? Pdoc says I'm ultra rapid cycling right now and/or mixed, so sorry if this doesn't make sense.
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Mar 19, 2020, 09:09 PM
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Sorry to hear you are struggling.
You are not alone, and it looks like we are in a storm of uncertainty. I am trying to practice slow deep breathing to calm down and take it one breath at a time... And I am trying to practice other coping tools that have helped me before. Best wishes! 
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A virtual  to all in a time of physical social distancing!Trying to practice coping tools to live in my own skin more gently, peacefully, & comfortably One Day a Time (sometimes one breath at a time)
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Mar 20, 2020, 01:00 AM
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Sorry you are struggling, Blueberry. It is a difficult time for so many folks right now. When I get like this, I try to just make small, doable goals and not expect too much of myself. One day at a time. Maybe one hour at a time. It helps me.
I hope your parathyroid situation gets sorted out soon. I have no idea what they do for that these days, but I am sure you are in good hands. Hang in there! We will get through this!
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Mar 21, 2020, 03:25 PM
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Mar 21, 2020, 03:55 PM
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Glad to see you back! I was thinking about the fact that I hadn't seen you post in quite some time, yesterday.
I had wondered if Amazon was still shipping. I guess for the time being, huh?
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Mar 21, 2020, 04:07 PM
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It's good to hear from you! I was just wondering about you the other day
 I'm sorry you're struggling, sending warm hugs
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Mar 22, 2020, 01:34 AM
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Good to see you back!
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Mar 22, 2020, 09:15 AM
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Glad to see you, Blueberrybook! I hope you feel better soon.
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Mar 22, 2020, 12:28 PM
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It sounds like you have been stable for quite some time.
I am sorry things have come up that require med changes. It is very wise to get things checked out. I hope you will remain stay stable while this is being sorted out. 
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Mar 22, 2020, 12:30 PM
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Quote:
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May we each fully claim the courage to live from our hearts, to allow Love, Faith and Hope to enLighten our paths.
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