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Posted by Phillipa on April 21, 2007, at 10:52:21
I don't know what is wrong with me. I think I know and then when the docs and others verify it I doubt myself. Like when I go to bed I have plans in my head good plans. I sleep late and wake-up paranoid and wondering how I ever thought I could do that even a simple thing like the Mall with Greg. I am terrified. I did start the luvox and now at 50mg a starting dose and going to the old pdoc am afraid I must be psychotic as everything I think is ridiculous and my energy from the worry I'm tired in a few hours. And the day is half gone and not even hair washed. I look forward to night. And think tomorrow will be different and it never is. I can't go to a hospital as the last time they put me in geriatrics and into withdrawal. So even though the PHD felt I should go with my gut on meds and docs I have no faith in myself. Does this mean I have crossed over the edge? I'm not young as you all know. I just want to hide. And it's okay to criticize me and please don't block anyone that may something with potential to hurt me as maybe I need that now. I just have to get better in a time frame. My husband needs me better now and in 2008 I will no longer be able to work and the pressure for money is eating away at me. I thought the luvox would solve my problems. It's letting me sleep but now this strange feeling easch morning. So help please. Love Phillipa
Posted by greywolf on April 21, 2007, at 11:13:49
In reply to What's Wrong With Me??? I Do What Worked and Doesn, posted by Phillipa on April 21, 2007, at 10:52:21
Phillipa:You have to learn to stop doubting yourself. It doesn't happen overnight. Start with short, simple plans, and write yourself a note before you go to bed. It may sound stupid, but make a note acknowledging that you may have second thoughts the next day, but encouraging yourself to carry through anyway. Read the note first thing when you get up in the morning, and try your best to see your plan through.
I know this worked pretty well for a friend of mine with social anxiety issues, and the key seemed to be picking a realistic, limited goal, and at the beginning selecting goals that can be accomplished soon after you wake up so you don't have hours to psyche yourself out of it. For instance, he started out waking up early and walking a couple blocks to the corner store for a cup of coffee before the rest of the neighborhood was up and out. Eventually, he made a nice routine out of that, and then started to tackle additional goals.
Greywolf
Posted by valene on April 21, 2007, at 12:47:58
In reply to What's Wrong With Me??? I Do What Worked and Doesn, posted by Phillipa on April 21, 2007, at 10:52:21
Jan,
greywolfe has good suggestions.I would also say that it is fairly common to feel worse in the mornings and better towards evening when you have anxiety and/or depression. I know I hate waking up. I feel horrible and fearful, everything is magnified 10 x at least, doom and gloom, but as the day goes on start feeling better. I don't know how to get rid of that feeling. I take my meds as soon as I get up. I don' t think you are psychotic neither is it your age.
Love, Val
Posted by bulldog2 on April 21, 2007, at 13:30:30
In reply to Re: What's Wrong With Me??? I Do What Worked and D » Phillipa, posted by valene on April 21, 2007, at 12:47:58
You need to follow through with your plans and see what works. Remember Scott!
1. You seem to keep starting and stopping meds. That will not work. Take the luvox up to 200 300 mg again and see if that works. If it doesn't try something else. But work with your p-doc.
2. You keep asking other people's opinions about what to do. That will only confuse you. You get conflicting answers and than you are more confused. I think if you worked with your p-doc and other docs things would get simpler for you.
3. Make a list of things to do every night and see how many you can accomplish every day.
4. Something I'm beginning to realize myself. I to used to ask everyone what to do. Than I realized my ability to make decisions is just as good as anyone elses. I'm making more decisions for myself. You and only you know what is the right thing to do for yourself. Just learn to trust yourself.
Posted by devunea on April 21, 2007, at 16:08:04
In reply to What's Wrong With Me??? I Do What Worked and Doesn, posted by Phillipa on April 21, 2007, at 10:52:21
i know what you mean, everyday feeling like groundhogs day! it seems like for a co years now i have done so much everyday, (i make compulsive, weird lists) and everyday i start with "how am i going to do this?" and end with "how the hell did i do all this today?" i feel like a robot and when i don't make myself do everything i only feel worse, when if i do fulfill the psycho list- i am only anxious to do it all. are we on the wrong planet?
xoxo.
Posted by Phillipa on April 21, 2007, at 19:36:06
In reply to Re: What's Wrong With Me??? I Do What Worked and D, posted by devunea on April 21, 2007, at 16:08:04
You are all correct. Somehow the many docs I've seen for medical problems as well has eroded my confidence in myself. I am doing more even thought its' uncomfortable to me. An example may sound simple for me it wasn't. I stopped by hairdressers again to ask when I can perm hair again he said months. I though oh yeah whose hair is it anyway???He had sent me to another beautician for product and said if he ever leaves to use her so I went there my hair is very healthy she said that I definitely need the top and crown done now so she's doing it. So I made the decision that it's my hair and he's not the only expert around. Also the gut feeling of not taking the serzone and taking the luvox as I felt like the ER doc was seriously trying to figure out what was wrong. So back on it too trusting my gut. And Valene isn't the feeling bad in the morning a symptom of depression? Any feedback appreciated as same with me never been a morning person like to take things slow and then leave later in the day hence 3-ll shift when working. Love Phillipa
Posted by Sebastian on April 22, 2007, at 1:03:33
In reply to What's Wrong With Me??? I Do What Worked and Doesn, posted by Phillipa on April 21, 2007, at 10:52:21
Why can't you work? So what if the doctor says not to. Just go out and see for yourself.
Posted by chiron on April 22, 2007, at 10:54:43
In reply to Re: What's Wrong With Me??? I Do What Worked and Doesn, posted by Sebastian on April 22, 2007, at 1:03:33
I'm also more sensitive to what I eat in the morning - got to have my protein and limited carbs.
I have noticed that sometimes when I wake up from a nap I get panicky and have to get out of my house. Does anyone else have that?
For me the morning depression isn't consistent (even though it is more common). I feel like I cycle throughout the day. Sometimes I am worse in the pm for no apparent reason.
I had a day last week where I was surprised that I felt pretty good in the morning, then around 10am I started to go downhill. I cancelled my lunch plans, went home from work and cried. I wasn't crying about anything, I just suddenly felt real low. I improved a little in the afternoon, and then around 8pm I went down again, with more of a crazy depression than a crying depression.
Anyway, that's probably more info than you wanted to know or relates to your original posting, but this cycling thing really interests me. I wish research had figured out what the heck is going on with our bodies.
Posted by KayeBaby on April 22, 2007, at 21:05:32
In reply to I wonder why its common to be worse in the morning, posted by chiron on April 22, 2007, at 10:54:43
> I'm also more sensitive to what I eat in the morning - got to have my protein and limited carbs.
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> I have noticed that sometimes when I wake up from a nap I get panicky and have to get out of my house. Does anyone else have that?
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> For me the morning depression isn't consistent (even though it is more common). I feel like I cycle throughout the day. Sometimes I am worse in the pm for no apparent reason.
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> I had a day last week where I was surprised that I felt pretty good in the morning, then around 10am I started to go downhill. I cancelled my lunch plans, went home from work and cried. I wasn't crying about anything, I just suddenly felt real low. I improved a little in the afternoon, and then around 8pm I went down again, with more of a crazy depression than a crying depression.
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> Anyway, that's probably more info than you wanted to know or relates to your original posting, but this cycling thing really interests me. I wish research had figured out what the heck is going on with our bodies.I ALWAYS feel the worst in the morning and improve as the goes on. The last hours of the day are consitantly the best for me and this cintributes to my staying up too late.
Too much sleep is bad for me too.
I wonder if this is connected-If I eat more than lightly during the day it takes away any momentum I have gained. I get shakey and anxious if I don't eat at all and in the evening when I notice my energy lagging a heart meal is restorative.
Could this all be indicative of cortisol issues?
This has been a consistant and pervasive pattern with me for as long as I can remeber (I am 39 now)
Any ideas anyone???
Thanks!
Kaye
Posted by Phillipa on April 22, 2007, at 21:58:56
In reply to Re: I wonder why its common to be worse in the morning, posted by KayeBaby on April 22, 2007, at 21:05:32
Every four hours a small amount of protein like a piece of cheese, a yougurt, etc. to stabalize blood sugar and prevent the dips in sugar. I know I have low blood sugar so four hours and protein even a little milk. Try that. Good luck. Love Phillipa
Posted by KayeBaby on April 24, 2007, at 13:10:39
In reply to Re: I wonder why its common to be worse in the morning » KayeBaby, posted by Phillipa on April 22, 2007, at 21:58:56
> Every four hours a small amount of protein like a piece of cheese, a yougurt, etc. to stabalize blood sugar and prevent the dips in sugar. I know I have low blood sugar so four hours and protein even a little milk. Try that. Good luck. Love Phillipa
Thanks Phillipa.
My blood sugar tends toward low too and it helps if I do this. I just have to keep it to a few bites and not a whole meal or I get sluggish.Peace,
Kaye
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