Date: 5/14/2003 3:19:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 11341
Holy cow I did write a book, but hey Im WINNING! Go me!  |
Date: 5/14/2003 3:39:00 PM
From Authorid: 53836
what is the deal...it seems I am dealing with a lot of the same problems you are...I guess I really could be clinically depressed, geesh! Well I am super-glad to know you are winning the battle. So you get little panic attacks at the thought of even grocery shopping, right? I do like to drive though...in fact I feel best behind the wheel, but it's a true battle to talk myself into getting out of my shell....message me anytime you wanna talk about it...maybe we could help each other?! *HUGS*  |
Date: 5/14/2003 3:47:00 PM
From Authorid: 61893
I am glad to see that you are winning hun. I am also clinically depressed, and I have severe panic attacks, to the point of not being able to breathe and passing out. Sometimes I think my heart is gonna explode, or that I am having a heart attack one. They had me on paxil then zoloft, now I am only taking buspar to help with the panic attacks. Our doctors here suck. My doctor now wants to refer me to a councilor but hasn't done it yet. I also suffer from insomnia. Most of my depression and panic attacks come from a long time exsisting problem, I really can't say what, but if you ever wanna chat just let me know. Glad you are doing better!  |
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Date: 5/14/2003 3:48:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 11341
I do SpaceCase lol. I will msg you, everyone needs a shoulder, but the best shoulders are the ones going thru what you are. Thanks for reading my book lol *hugs* |
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Date: 5/14/2003 3:52:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 11341
I wish you the best Spoiled Baby Gurl. I was on prozac (worked great until I had kids) effexor,paxil, zoloft and a few other I cant remember, at least until I didnt have ins then I had to cold turkey it lol. I do have a little advice for you, make yourself do whatever it is you are scared to do. Take it in baby steps, it really helps! *hugs* |
Date: 5/14/2003 4:08:00 PM
From Authorid: 45948
I can totally relate to what you are going thru. I was diagnosed last year after I had a severe panic attack at work and then the next morning I slit my wrists trying to end the pain, but that didn't work either. They kept changing my meds around so much trying to get something to work but all of the side effects made me sicker than I was before. They finally got them right about 3 months ago and things are looking better. I am glad to hear you are WINNING because I know how hard of a battle it is to win!! Congrats!!!! Love,  |
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Date: 5/14/2003 4:20:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 11341
AngelEyez I am glad they found something to work for you, I hope you continue to get better! |
Date: 5/14/2003 4:51:00 PM
From Authorid: 55841
DMK: Good for you...you rock!! Living life in a depressed state is hard, but anyone who keeps fighting the good fight is a winner in my book! You keep going, sweetie, and maybe one of these days you'll find that you only have an occasional day where you feel depressed. Who knows...maybe one day it will be gone altogether! That's what I hope and pray happens for you. May you have a life full of rainbows and sunshine and all the love your heart can hold, because that's what you deserve! Much love, -Lotus Blossom  |
Date: 5/14/2003 4:57:00 PM
From Authorid: 15394
DMK I am so happy that you are feeling like it is finally turning around!! G-O-O-O YOU!! Good for you ~~!~~  |
Date: 5/14/2003 5:15:00 PM
From Authorid: 44960
DMK, I know where you are coming from on this depression. I stayed depressed for 40 years before I finally got a grip on it. I was once diagnosed as a chronic alcoholic with little chance of getting sober. My drinking brought on a lot of the depression. At one point I almost slipped into an alcohol induced coma. I have now been sober for 10 years. I still have a few bouts with depression but not near like it use to be. I am so glad to hear you are winning your battle with depression. Hang in there girl and keep your chin up! I'm proud of you! *PrissieHuggzz*  |
Date: 5/14/2003 5:54:00 PM ( Admin-DNL )
I am sorry all those things happened to you. You didn't deserve them, I am glad to see that you are winning the battle now. I love to hear happy endings, hope it stays like that!  *hugs* |
Date: 5/14/2003 6:29:00 PM
From Authorid: 13897
hey I never thought you had a problem on USM =) But i'm really happy for you that you're getting better! I know what depression is like.. and that is SO awesome that you're getting over it!! You should buy yourself like... a chocolate cake or something! I would! *wink* hehehe  |
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Date: 5/14/2003 6:38:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 11341
Thank you so much Lotus Blossom *hugs* |
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Date: 5/14/2003 6:40:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 11341
Jungabel, I could not have done this if it werent for you. We had a conversation and you brought up balance in life. I thought on that for a long time, I had heard it alot, but it never clicked. Well after talking to you it finally clicked and I realized there was NO balance in my life and have worked very hard to change that. Thank you Jungabel! *hugs* |
Date: 5/14/2003 6:40:00 PM
From Authorid: 53013
I am soooo glad to hear that you are winning your battle with depression. You have also offered me hope..see my hubby has been diagnosed with depression. Just remember every accomplishment you do gets you that much closer to the top of that ladder. I am VERY proud of you as well. Keep doing what you are doing!! ~gentlehugs~  |
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Date: 5/14/2003 6:42:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 11341
Oh geez Dani I hope it stays this way too lol. *hugs* |
Date: 5/14/2003 6:42:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 11341
Miss Priss, sounds like youve come a long way. Thanks for the encouragement  |
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Date: 5/14/2003 6:44:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 11341
MagentaBlue hehe glad you didnt notice LOL. I had chocolate cake on mothers day :P |
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Date: 5/14/2003 6:47:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 11341
Thank You Gentel Breeze. I wish you and your husband well. *hugs* |
Date: 5/14/2003 7:03:00 PM
From Authorid: 13546
DMK, I am so proud of you sweetie. It is a long road, and a long battle, but its wonderful to hear this, that you are winning that battle! You have such a loving family behind you every step of the way, as are your friends here. I thank YOU for posting this very personal journey with us, you are a strong woman. I send *hugs* and my Love your way.  |
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Date: 5/14/2003 7:08:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 11341
Thank You RA *hugs* |
Date: 5/14/2003 7:17:00 PM
From Authorid: 6915
congrats ;0) im so happy things are getting better for you..keep chuggin along. you'll be fine  |
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Date: 5/14/2003 7:31:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 11341
Thanks ShimmerKiss |
Date: 5/14/2003 8:13:00 PM
From Authorid: 59418
Awww Hon!! Congrats!! I'm so happy for you, and i have never ever thought "What's her problem"..you've always been a great person hon! *hugs*  |
Date: 5/14/2003 8:15:00 PM
From Authorid: 27046
Well you know this is all too familiar to me...LOL. Excellent job, until you have been there, only one can know what it's like and can actually realize the struggle getting out of bed )or in some cases trying to get there) really is! Continue to hang in there..*hugs*  |
Date: 5/14/2003 8:55:00 PM
From Authorid: 53909
I'm glad that you're feeling good and winning the evil battle of Depression. It's a real hard thing to deal with and win. I've been depressed ever since I was 13, now I'm 22. The depression still hits me every now and then, but it's not as strong as it used to be.  |
Date: 5/14/2003 9:03:00 PM
From Authorid: 15070
*DMK* -I am so happy for you! Depression is such an ugly personal demon (not the literal Biblical-type demon). It can be such a crippling disease, and I feel so happy for anyone who can break free of it's ugly bonds.....Peace & Love & Light be yours!  |
Date: 5/14/2003 9:20:00 PM
From Authorid: 54987
I'm so happy for you. Keep it up DMK  |
Date: 5/14/2003 9:21:00 PM
From Authorid: 34487
Wow, what an honest and remarkable post. Your ability to share that with everyone is admirable. I thought I was reading something I wrote. I can't believe that someone actually thinks and acts the way that I did. I've always been a bit isolated but it was always considered... "shy" when I was a kid. I knew that something more was going on but didn't know the name or origin of it. I now know that I suffer from depression and anxiety. I do believe that it is partly a genetic problem but also stemming from elements of my childhood. Thank you for sharing this with me and letting me know that I'm not a freak for suffering from these same symtoms. I wish I could say I'm beating depression and anxiety but I'm not... I'm fighting it though with the help of my doctor. I've tried multiple anti-depressants in the past year and a half and few have been more helpful than hurtful. I don't have a true answer to conquer these problems, I leave it to God and my doctor. I'm so happy for you and your progress, you are making great accomplishments. God bless you.  |
Date: 5/14/2003 9:24:00 PM
From Authorid: 12341
Depression is a hard fight even with meds, my mother has suffered from it most of her life. It affects the entire family. Stay positive DMK! I'm sooo happy for you!  |
Date: 5/14/2003 10:37:00 PM
From Authorid: 53052
step by step your doing great keep going.. we're all cheering for you!  |
Date: 5/14/2003 11:23:00 PM
From Authorid: 42945
well darlin!! congratulations on "winning" and so you should be proud of yourself!!! with what you have endured in your life to date...I suspect that you are stronger than you realize darlin!!! good for you....big hugzzzzzzzzz  |
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Date: 5/15/2003 3:51:00 PM
From Authorid: 55841
((((((DMK)))))) You're so very welcome! Blessings to you! -Lotus Blossom |
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Date: 5/16/2003 5:44:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 11341
Thank you everyone for your replys. It means alot. Its so nice to be able to share something good ! |
Date: 5/16/2003 6:05:00 PM
From Authorid: 28946
OMG! You and I have so much in common! I am the same way but was told that besides depression, I had agoraphobia too. I have traveled more in the past week than I have in 8 years. I hope and pray for your continued success. Good luck to you!  |
Date: 5/29/2003 5:30:00 AM
From Authorid: 7952
YOU'RE AWESOME AUNTY DMK!!!!!! I realy mean it!!!!!!!!!!! love your niecy DW  |
