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Ohdaddy

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Re: How are you feeling today?
« Reply #6270 on: February 12, 2013, 09:18:56 AM »
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.   

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Re: How are you feeling today?
« Reply #6271 on: February 12, 2013, 01:46:35 PM »
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 :).

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Re: How are you feeling today?
« Reply #6272 on: February 14, 2013, 06:11:44 PM »
It's a long road but it sounds like you are about half way there

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Re: How are you feeling today?
« Reply #6273 on: February 22, 2013, 11:30:55 PM »
Had a good week. Have not taken any fluoxatine for days. Good thing or not?

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Re: How are you feeling today?
« Reply #6274 on: February 23, 2013, 06:17:32 PM »
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

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Re: How are you feeling today?
« Reply #6275 on: February 23, 2013, 07:13:34 PM »
I agree with Cat. Suddenly stopping meds is not a good idea. Have you done this with advice from your Dr?

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Re: How are you feeling today?
« Reply #6276 on: February 23, 2013, 07:53:20 PM »
No I just stopped as I felt so good. I've been on them since April last year. May take one tonight then.   

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Re: How are you feeling today?
« Reply #6277 on: February 24, 2013, 04:51:05 PM »
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.

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« Reply #6278 on: February 24, 2013, 09:58:25 PM »
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. 

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Re: How are you feeling today?
« Reply #6279 on: March 04, 2013, 01:22:39 PM »
Feel like  :thud: 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! =+-

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Re: How are you feeling today?
« Reply #6280 on: March 04, 2013, 02:10:03 PM »
Overcast here  =+- but have had a my second night in a row that I haven't woken up once in the night  &(*

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Re: How are you feeling today?
« Reply #6281 on: March 04, 2013, 02:17:45 PM »
 ::) cool Pip!! Really happy for you. Will get there!

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Re: How are you feeling today?
« Reply #6282 on: March 04, 2013, 05:04:30 PM »
That's great news Pip :). Long may it continue.

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Re: How are you feeling today?
« Reply #6283 on: March 04, 2013, 11:10:27 PM »
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.

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Re: How are you feeling today?
« Reply #6284 on: March 05, 2013, 04:35:32 PM »
Unfortunately those up and down moments are all part and parcel of depression.