Posted by BarbaraCat on August 5, 2002, at 11:36:47
In reply to Best of luck! » BarbaraCat, posted by Iago Camboa on August 5, 2002, at 6:18:54
I'm doing well, thank you Iago. The little town I live in had a festival going all weekend, kind of like a country fair. I've been having a very good time, being with old friends and meeting new ones. But it's been hectic anyway and I'm looking forward to some quiet time. As far the as the BP2, I haven't had any uncomfortable symptoms of it for a while. The only relapse was back in April when I ran out of lithium for almost 2 weeks and started getting hyper. But it was more funny than disruptive. I started buying whole palletts of flowers and plants and was digging dirt like mad well into the night. The lithium arrived before it descended into anything other than high energy and swirling ideas. Just recently I had an enjoyable spell of very high energy and creative output. It's difficult to get to sleep during these times because my brain is so brightly firing. It never crossed over into mania. Getting enough sleep is the key, and I'm careful to do so. But I hope to have more episodes like that. They're very productive and I remain relatively sane.
I'm reducing Remeron these days and hope to be off it completely in a few months. I've been feeling it but it hasn't been that bad. Gabapentin and benzos are important for me. I've never considered using benzos before. Tranquilizers have a bad reputation for causing unclarity and dependence, especially with people who practice yoga & meditation, as I do. Well, anxiety and stress are worse, so benzos will remain in my medicine cabinet from now on.
I was in Europe about 15 years ago, no farther south than nortwestern Italy along the Mediterranean. I enjoyed Switzerland alot because I love to hike in the mountains. Europe was wonderful. I loved the ancient historical feeling of it, so unlike this country. Would you feel OK sharing what country you live in? My guess would be Spain, or perhaps Italy.
It sounds like the meds you're taking are helping very much. My wish is that you continue to feel good. I've considered taking Adrafinal, and tried it for 2 weeks. Unfortunately, it made me feel tense and irritable, somewhat like I felt on Topamax. Everyone's chemistry is so unique. It must be very difficult for a doctor who sincerely wants to help.
Your caring friend,
Barbara
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> Would you, please, get thoughtful & serious for a while and tell me without cheating how do you feel with respect to your BP2? Are you sure you are not 'doing' a little mania? Have you been sleeping reasonably well? I've got a lot of tenderness toward you and I would not like your precious little head be harmed. Please respond to this post and tell to your friend all it comes to your mind: be sure it will do you good...
> I'm alone at home. My wife, my daughter and her boyfriend (who is passing a few vacation days with us) went to the beach. The weather is not that fine but at times it seems it's going to clear up: perhaps it's going to turn out a hot afternoon? Would like you and your hubby were here. My cousin's widow has just gone to the US (California) with her son for a week or so and I've always her house's keys... Her house is two minutes on foot from mine... Do you know Europe? Do you like the seaside? I prefer the mountain and I will go there with all my people by the middle of August or so for a week...
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> May I send you a respectful gentle kiss?
> Best of luck for you, my dear.
> Iago
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> > Was it that late? I was actually out and about that evening with friends, so much more fun than insomnia. But you are so kind to look out for my beauty rest needs. And you need to start writing that book! Your friend, Barbara
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> > > My dear Barbara,
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> > > Now you have me worried. How is it that you are awake at 4 am? It is me, your Iago, who implores you to get to bed and take enough rest even if/when you cannot sleep: every 2 hours you stay in bed well at rest are worth 1 hour of full sleep...
> > > Be a nice girl and take care, will you my most precious one?
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> > > Yours always, Iago
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