Posted by Janelle on June 4, 2003, at 15:54:25
In reply to Re: Anyone else have THIS KIND of depression ??? » Janelle, posted by Barbara Cat on June 2, 2003, at 19:52:49
Hi BarbaraCat - I have been unable to get to an online computer so I had to go back to the previous time period here on PB and found your questions under my post about Depression/Lithium Orotate:
1. Are you able to sleep OK when you have this kind of depression? YES! But only because one of my night-time meds sedates me enough to put me out!
2, When you're laid out, what's going on in your mind? Do you blame yourself for being lazy, for instance? No, I don't blame myself for anything. I either have racing thoughts about all the things I need/want to do but can't which in turn make me anxious or believe it or not, I just zombie out and don't think about anything!
3. Are there any body pains, like muscle or joint pains or stomach pain? NO, knock on wood.
4. Do you feel sick all over? NO, again knock on wood!
5. How is your elimination? Regular, thank you!
6. Is your tongue coated during these times? NO, knock on wood. So, the follo-up question (If so, how would you describe it? (very important question, BTW) doesn't apply!
7. If you force yourself to get up does your energy eventually get better, or are you still pooped out? I cannot even FORCE myself to get up, other than to go to the bathroom and maybe drink something.
8. If you do force yourself to get up, what are the compelling reasons to do so? Just to use the bathroom and get something to drink.
9. What time of day is best/worst? Morning is WORST; evening is BEST. (which I hear is common pattern for depression?)
10. Is there anything that relieves it even a little? NO.
I'm flattered that you remember me posting about similar problems last YEAR! Thanks. So, what PHYSICAL thing(s) do you think might be going on with me?
Thanks,
your friend,
Janelle
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