[captaineo]

I have lost everything I love to my condition of depression, bipolar with generalized anxiety. I am now in so much pain my heart cries I cry I scream I laugh like crazy to release my stress. Working from home is the best thing that ever happened to me. But not able to see my kids has been so hard breaking to me. My sister has schizophrenia my mom is Parkinson and in Venezuela and cannot go home. I have a bypass and cannot eat normally. I need hugs my friends

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[Moose72]

Originally Posted by BethRags

My dose is 1mg/day. I love water and I drink a lot of it. Doesn't seem to help much with the dry mouth, though. The problem could be from both Cogentin and Amantadine together.

Have you tried any of the dry-mouth rinses? They help for a little while anyway.

[Soupe du jour]

Originally Posted by captaineo

I have lost everything I love to my condition of depression, bipolar with generalized anxiety. I am now in so much pain my heart cries I cry I scream I laugh like crazy to release my stress. Working from home is the best thing that ever happened to me. But not able to see my kids has been so hard breaking to me. My sister has schizophrenia my mom is Parkinson and in Venezuela and cannot go home. I have a bypass and cannot eat normally. I need hugs my friends

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Sending you big hugs, captained! I'm sorry about what you are going through. Please be patient. Things can improve. Trust me.

[buddha1too]

@captaineo...I'm sorry you're going through such a troubled time. Not being able to see your children must be very painful. I noted that you live in Tokyo & that your mother & sister are in Venezuela. Being half a world away from your family must be extremely difficult...especially given the difficult economic & political circumstances faced by Venezuelans these days. Take care of your physical & emotional health as best you can, since your children & family need you. Keep posting here.

My mood is for shite. I don't know what's going on, but it's getting tiresome. Yesterday my partner & I drove around looking at subdivisions where we might be able to find a new house (not that I want to move). My anxiety & irritability were through the roof. The thought of change made me even more anxious than I was to begin with. I only lasted an hour, but managed to keep my irritability in its cage. I told my partner I wanted to go home because I had to take a leak...which was a lie. I hesitate to take Klonopin during the day since it makes me tired. I also hesitate to go back on my other meds (AP or AD). Other than my mood stablilizer, I've been pretty self-sufficient lately. There's a big part of me that feels I should be able to ride this out on my own. It's getting pretty uncomfortable, though...

[*Beth*]

Originally Posted by buddha1too

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My mood is for shite. I don't know what's going on, but it's getting tiresome. Yesterday my partner & I drove around looking at subdivisions where we might be able to find a new house (not that I want to move). My anxiety & irritability were through the roof. The thought of change made me even more anxious than I was to begin with. I only lasted an hour, but managed to keep my irritability in its cage. I told my partner I wanted to go home because I had to take a leak...which was a lie. I hesitate to take Klonopin during the day since it makes me tired. I also hesitate to go back on my other meds (AP or AD). Other than my mood stablilizer, I've been pretty self-sufficient lately. There's a big part of me that feels I should be able to ride this out on my own. It's getting pretty uncomfortable, though...

Looking back on the times I decided to ride it out on my own, all I can think of is how relieved I was to eventually agree to taking needed medication.

[Nammu]

Buddha my own experience is that ADs are dangerous and often throw me into a mixed mood. I do rely on my AP though. I did the opposite of you, went off the mood stabilizer and stayed on the AP. But if I was getting the irritability that was interfering with my life and the coping skills were not working I’d talk to my doc about adding a med. it doesn’t have to be forever. And moving houses is a big change!!

[Soupe du jour]

My husband has been confessing all kinds of things regarding my upcoming birthday. Apparently my sister-in-law has some big plans for it. Normally I'm happy with the bare minimum, but I think my husband's family would find that too odd. I told Hubby to just allow things to happen as they do. I'll be OK with whatever, as long as I'm not expected to make a long speech in Czech, a language that I can't yet speak. My main desire is to go to Vienna. It will happen, but perhaps not in a month. I doubt the covid pandemic will have eased significantly enough by then.

My back was absolutely killing me earlier today, but then Hubby gave me a very nice back rub using a super-powered Mexican-made version of Arnica gel. It was like a miracle! I'm thinking he should put more on my back before I go to sleep. I also plan to take acetaminophen in a few minutes. I almost never take OTC pain relievers, mostly because I rarely need them. But tonight it will be preventative. I'm going to fight this the best that I can and hopefully get a better night's sleep.

[Moose72]

My mom got me an appointment for this Wednesday the same place Noah got his. This will be the 2 dose version rather than the Johnson and Johnson one that I was signed up for for a week from today. I think its the Moderna.

[Nammu]

Originally Posted by Soupe du jour

My husband has been confessing all kinds of things regarding my upcoming birthday. Apparently my sister-in-law has some big plans for it. Normally I'm happy with the bare minimum, but I think my husband's family would find that too odd. I told Hubby to just allow things to happen as they do. I'll be OK with whatever, as long as I'm not expected to make a long speech in Czech, a language that I can't yet speak. My main desire is to go to Vienna. It will happen, but perhaps not in a month. I doubt the covid pandemic will have eased significantly enough by then.

My back was absolutely killing me earlier today, but then Hubby gave me a very nice back rub using a super-powered Mexican-made version of Arnica gel. It was like a miracle! I'm thinking he should put more on my back before I go to sleep. I also plan to take acetaminophen in a few minutes. I almost never take OTC pain relievers, mostly because I rarely need them. But tonight it will be preventative. I'm going to fight this the best that I can and hopefully get a better night's sleep.

I take Alieve at night with my night meds as a preventative to keep my back from waking me up during the night. It works great.

[*Beth*]

Originally Posted by Moose72

Have you tried any of the dry-mouth rinses? They help for a little while anyway.

Thanks for the reminder, Moose. I just ordered some from Amazon.

[Nammu]

Just got my second dose of vaccine. They didn’t even make me wait for 15 minutes.. this is at my clinic and they have all my records and said no need. Didn’t give me a vax card either. But in two weeks I’ll be all protected!

So I went shopping and got the car gassed up. So if I’m fatigued tomorrow I can sleep in.got my favorite non healthy drink, a cherry slippee. I know it’s nothing but frozen sugar water but memories!

[bizi]

Originally Posted by Nammu

Just got my second dose of vaccine. They didn’t even make me wait for 15 minutes.. this is at my clinic and they have all my records and said no need. Didn’t give me a vax card either. But in two weeks I’ll be all protected!

So I went shopping and got the car gassed up. So if I’m fatigued tomorrow I can sleep in.got my favorite non healthy drink, a cherry slippee. I know it’s nothing but frozen sugar water but memories!

you need a card proving you have been vaccinated!

[Moose72]

I've been cleaning today for my inspection on Friday. I got the floors done and got the bathroom all scrubbed down and wiped down the kitchen and dining room table after I cleared it off. Lots left on the list to do!

My mom got me an appointment for the vaccine this Wednesday. I'm going to take the sooner one even though there are two doses. Speaking of doses, N3 leaves on his trip in a few days and his second dose is a few days after he gets back. I'm still worried about him but my mom had a talk with him about the details of navigating airports so I hope he remembers. He should- he's pretty smart. So I will cancel the other appointment once I get the first dose on Wednesday.

[Moose72]

Originally Posted by bizi

you need a card proving you have been vaccinated!

Yes, you do. They are saying you may need it to fly on an airplane too.

[*Beth*]

Nammu, it's true- for many reasons you need your vaccination card.

[Nammu]

They said if I needed proof I could call and they’d print something out for me. I have no plans to go anywhere, not even to eat in a restaurant.

[*Beth*]

In California there's talk of eventually having to show your vaccination card or show proof of a neg covid test to do just about anything. Just as everyone here has to wear a mask to enter any retail establishment, so it may be with the card or negative test.

[Moose72]

Originally Posted by BethRags

In California there's talk of eventually having to show your vaccination card or show proof of a neg covid test to do just about anything. Just as everyone here has to wear a mask to enter any retail establishment, so it may be with the card or negative test.

That doesn't surprise me.

My first night on 11mg of Valium went fine. Almost halfway thru! In the movie "Contagion" they gave everyone who was vaccinated a tamper-proof bracelet. My ZOOM social hour did not go well as there were tech dif and i missed half of it. Dentist tomorrow -- so nervous, i hate the dentist but my teeth hurt when i chew. This will be my third time trying to go. I cancelled the first two times. I get intense anticipatory anxiety. But it's at 2:30pm so only a few waking hours to last thru. I think i can make it. My dentist moved on so i'm seeing someone new and from her Internet photo she is a knock-out! So beautiful! Wish me well! I showered and did laundry today so i got a couple things done.

Hugs to all!

[Nammu]

Whatever you are doing really well with your tapper, way to go!

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by Soupe du jour

I think that when I am finally signed up for the public health insurance where I am, I will need to go to a neurologist. My back and/or shoulder pain, and clearly associated tingling/numbness of extremities, continue. My guess is that I have pinched nerve(s) as a result of injuries from moving-related labor. I don't do myself any favors, as I continue to push myself, physically. Stuff still needs doing. I'm no longer a young woman. Lying in bed (any bed) is when this problem really shows itself. That's obviously unavoidable, as I cannot sleep standing up or sitting. Boo!

Yes please do get checked out

I know its hard not getting everything in order but yes we arent young anymore , I have to Laugh about it or Ill cry. i dont feel like im 54 but some days I fell 74 .. And sometimes I feel like a moody 14 year old

Be kind to yourself

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

I have 6 appointments next week and a long list of things to do for myself and my family. It’s just h*llish. I got so stressed out my chest started hurting badly as did my head. Somehow, I need to learn how to handle stress better and to realize I can’t do it all and that self care and relaxation every day is a necessity and not a luxury. I used every tool in my toolbox and it was no go. I’ve calmed down but it was a tough day. It will be an even tougher week unless I get myself under control.

On the flip side, the weather was beautiful and sunny and breezy again. I spent some time outside today pondering solutions. Bump what I can and prioritize, prioritize, prioritize.

Awwww Jennifer I am so sorry you have such a overflowing plate.. Can any of the appts be spread out ??? I know thats hard when it comes to medical appts. I have a yearly planner I take to all our medical appt so I can see if we have appts and I try to do more than one a week.. Our Regular GP we do same appt time, Steve can be sick and if they ask him how he is he will say " im okay" DOH!

Keep using all the coping skills you can and YES self care is as important as sleeping and eating

[~Christina]

Well I got my Shot Thursday and Friday afternoon I was knocked off my feet.. Well today ( Monday) I woke up and feel back to normal, Im in a Fibro flare but thats common from what I am reading.

So Neuro thinks I am okay other than the concussion from First fall, They want me to do PT twice a week for a month to help with my balance.. But thats just not going to happen no way can I afford it .... So Seeing a Cardiologist Thursday to see if this is heart related.. Honestly Im just so over this whole mess.

On a happy note our weather is perfect ! we spent amost all day on the porch with the dogs, Wonderful breeze.. Everything is starting to bloom which I love. But Wow the pollen. I love my Claritin !

Gus is growing like a weed its shocking how much he has grown. Huge personality ! Hes doing okay with potty training , altho I am slacking. being unsteady there are times I just dont feel safe taking him out.. Hes good about using puppy pads, But I cant handle that much longer. I need to hang bells by the door and everytime I take him out I need him to paw at the bells , Dogs can often quickly understand if they ring the bell they will go outside..

Hugs and brownies to all ~

[unlived]

Anyone heard from mountaindewed? Wondering if she went to hospital.

[captaineo]

Originally Posted by buddha1too

@captaineo...I'm sorry you're going through such a troubled time. Not being able to see your children must be very painful. I noted that you live in Tokyo & that your mother & sister are in Venezuela. Being half a world away from your family must be extremely difficult...especially given the difficult economic & political circumstances faced by Venezuelans these days. Take care of your physical & emotional health as best you can, since your children & family need you. Keep posting here.


My mood is for shite. I don't know what's going on, but it's getting tiresome. Yesterday my partner & I drove around looking at subdivisions where we might be able to find a new house (not that I want to move). My anxiety & irritability were through the roof. The thought of change made me even more anxious than I was to begin with. I only lasted an hour, but managed to keep my irritability in its cage. I told my partner I wanted to go home because I had to take a leak...which was a lie. I hesitate to take Klonopin during the day since it makes me tired. I also hesitate to go back on my other meds (AP or AD). Other than my mood stablilizer, I've been pretty self-sufficient lately. There's a big part of me that feels I should be able to ride this out on my own. It's getting pretty uncomfortable, though...

Buddha, thank you so much for your kind words, I am trying to keep as healthy as I can, my country as you well know and said is in such a tough spot and no one wants to help, and I don’t blame anyone for that. It is our own fault for electing Chavez as president and selling the country out to Cuban Castro regime. And plus now there are no medicines and I have to always maneuver with that task. Plus my kids not even a single picture. I feel like guys who are in prison get to see their kids more, what tha h did I do so wrong.

Also appreciate your situation mate, I wish you manage also to sort out all of your issues and cut down on meds bit be bit. I also am trying I need to have a sharp kind and can’t afford to be numb all the time.

I will keep writing here, Buddha thank you so much

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