How are you feeling today?

[Ohdaddy]

Felt really down yesterday but have awoken feeling perkier and optimistic.  Funny how moods can change like that . All my senses yesterday were telling me that there was no reason to be down (there are a few niggling things, but aren't there always?). Have been ill for last 2 weeks and was nearly put in hospital with suspected pneumonia - that did not help. I've never felt so bad for so long.

I have now started planning my new life (a new version of my old one - a person who was content and more confident) as my divorce is progressing nearer a conclusion and I can get away from this oppressive and negative relationship.   House hunting later this week.   

[Sweetpea]

Good to hear you are feeling more optimistic Oh Daddy. Going through a divorce is a horrible time. Been there and done it yuk. Good luck with the house hunting. New home and new start :).

S x x x x

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[Catbrian]

It's a long road but it sounds like you are about half way there

[Ohdaddy]

Had a good week. Have not taken any fluoxatine for days. Good thing or not?

[Catbrian]

That depends, daddy.  How long were you on them?  Stopping suddenly is not a good idea, adverse affects would take a few days to kick in

[Sweetpea]

I agree with Cat. Suddenly stopping meds is not a good idea. Have you done this with advice from your Dr?

S x x x x

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[Ohdaddy]

No I just stopped as I felt so good. I've been on them since April last year. May take one tonight then.   

[Sweetpea]

If you feel ready to come off the medication then it's a best to wean yourself off them slowly. I am sure this is what your Dr would suggest. It would not be nice to suddenly go downhill again.

S x x x x 

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[Catbrian]

Oh Daddy, that worries me a little.  I don't want to alarm you, but coming off AD's like this is enough to plummet you back into depression.  The sudden chemical imbalance in your brain is not good and has the potential of causing considerable problems  At the most, you should cut it down by half per day and reduce it slowly.  It's best to talk it over with the GP.  If you don't want to do that, then it's advisable to go easy with it.  Try spread the reduction over 3-4wks. 

[Cinderella]

Feel like  today. Really REALLY exhausted. Had such a mad weekend, running around trying to do too many things and then everytime I was either driving my daughter to an audition, or driving my son to the post office, cleaning the floor, assembling a shoe rack for the hallway etc etc I felt totally overwhelmed, my mind drifting and then asking for help all the time. Also getting my husband to fix the new shower curtain !!! Feel an absolut idiot for not trusting him to just do it without having to treaten him with divorce if he doesn't do it??! out of fear and disappointment from the past, since he NEVER EVER helps in the house.
I wish I could be trusting  *^*. He in turn hates my nagging and I just feel more and more numb from the arguing.

Then last night kept waking up and then at 4 am (after taking Valerian twice at 11. 30 pm and at 2 am) could not fall asleep again.  Need  *&*  to sleeeeeeeeep.
Glad I managed to make it to work though and glad he fixed the shower curtain and feel so blessed with my two children, who helped this weekend.

Wishing everyone a lovely day.... its lovely and sunny here in London! =+-

[Pip]

Overcast here  =+- but have had a my second night in a row that I haven't woken up once in the night  &(*

[Cinderella]

  cool Pip!! Really happy for you. Will get there!

lots of love

[Sweetpea]

That's great news Pip :). Long may it continue.

S x x x x

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[musicken]

first one in this thread, so here goes.

Up, down, up, down up, down. generally been ok of late, but keep getting little pockets of despair and emptiness, some last longer than others.

today has been ok.

[Catbrian]

Unfortunately those up and down moments are all part and parcel of depression.