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Aug 16, 2011, 11:29 PM
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As you probably know, I'm coming off of a very difficult couple of weeks of being very, very depressed. Come to find out, my lithium level was very low and within a few days of increasing my dose, the depression lifted. My T saw me I'm not sure how many times in those two weeks (6, I think) to walk me through this latest episode.
I saw him today for the first time since my mood lifted. He was so relieved that the meds kicked in and I was safe once again. He said, "It is so nice to hear you laugh again. I don't like to see you that depressed." (meaning it is hard for him to watch me go through that.) He said he was watching me very closely and listening very carefully to everything I was saying during those two weeks, looking for any sign that I was in any danger. I was able to tell him that this time around, while I was still hearing the voices that tell me to die, I never reached a point where I had any intent or plan. He was so proud of me. That is HUGE progress.  This was my first session with him in their new office, so he gave me the grand tour. His office isn't quite ready yet, so we had met in the pdoc's office. We had some fun critiquing his tastes in decorating. He took me into what will be his office and had me try out his new couch. He took me into the kitchen and got me something to drink. We chit-chatted with the other pdoc in the practice for a few minutes (I'm such a regular in the office that they all know me  ). It was a really comfortable, relaxing, uplifting visit.One of those moments when T's care for me and dedication to my health and well-being was really apparent. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. |
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#2
Aug 16, 2011, 11:37 PM
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Thank you so much for sharing! That is a wonderful moment, I hope you can use it to fill you up in any time of need.
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#3
Aug 16, 2011, 11:52 PM
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farmergirl, I'm so glad the depression lifted!! It's awesome to have that kind of support!
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Happiness cannot be found through great effort and willpower, but is already present, in open relaxation and letting go. Don't strain yourself, there is nothing to do or undo. Whatever momentarily arises in the body-mind Has no real importance at all, has little reality whatsoever. Don't believe in the reality of good and bad experiences; they are today's ephemeral weather, like rainbows in the sky. ~Venerable Lama Gendun Rinpoche~ 
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#4
Aug 17, 2011, 12:28 AM
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I'm glad you are feeling better. Depression sucks.
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Aug 17, 2011, 06:32 AM
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 glad to hear you are doing a bit better
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BEHAVIORS ARE EASY WORDS ARE NOT  Dx, HUMAN Rx, no medication for that |
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Aug 17, 2011, 06:33 AM
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Happy for you!
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Aug 17, 2011, 07:00 AM
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So glad you are feeling better! Your T sounds so nice and he really cares about you.
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Aug 17, 2011, 08:00 AM
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That's awesome-I like the critiquing of the decorating that's great
I'm glad you are feeling better!!
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"Wake me up...when September ends" 
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Aug 17, 2011, 08:30 AM
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Aug 17, 2011, 09:06 AM
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It really is great when a depressive episode gets turned around. Sounds like your clinicians are on the ball about what to pay attention to. Glad to hear you have good support.
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Aug 17, 2011, 12:55 PM
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 Love it when things work! Glad you are starting to feel better.
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There’s been many a crooked path that has landed me here Tired, broken and wearing rags Wild eyed with fear -Blackmoores Night |
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#12
Aug 17, 2011, 04:21 PM
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Glad you are feeling so much better and that your T cares about you so much - it is a great feeling!
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#13
Aug 17, 2011, 04:53 PM
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So glad you are feeling better and have such a dedicated T.
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