Posted by mrgeek on February 19, 2004, at 22:10:19
I had just the most amazing day socially that I've had in my entire life. And for those of you without SAD, it may not seem like a big deal...but to those of you who do suffer...maybe this will offer you some kind of hope. I have been happier today than I have been in over 8 years and I can't get over it. The funny thing is the reason why i'm happy--simply because I can interact with other people in a normal manner. It's absoltely amazing to see just how anxiety spawns depression. Anyway...heres the excerpt:
Day 10
Location: Mall/Haircut/Clothing Store/Customer's House
First Dose: 9:30AM
Dosage: .75mg
Notes: WOW! WOW! WOW! I was a different person today. I had 4, and yes I counted 4 actual conversations with people at the mall and i DIDN'T BLUSH. I was my true witty self that I know I can be when I'm around my family. I talked to a member of my old highschool class (a girl whom I find attractive). I was in the happiest mood all day. I visited a customer's house to fix their computer and did it without any bit of hesitance at all. No "drunk-type" side effects all day. Physically I felt normal. Mentally I felt like the person that's been living behind my anxiety for the past 8 years. My sister told me i seemed like a different person and that she actually enjoyed my company at the mall. She even noticed little things like my walking pace being slower. This has been by-far the best day i've had yet and the interesting thing is, it's been the one involved with the most social activity. I can't get over it. I am truly amazed and I just hope this keeps working.
More good news! I also found out today that I now have health insurance. Now I can actually go see a pdoc and be taking this stuff under the proper guidance...that is after I convince him/her that it's working very well for me. But this is besides the point...I am just on Cloud Nine right now!! thank you Roche!!/mrgeek
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