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Posted by kerry B on July 1, 2000, at 1:39:48
Dear Abby,
I read through your message and I'm sorry I couldn't be clearer on everything. I sat down before I wrote and tried to remember all that's happened, there are a lot of psychotic episodes I didn't mention but I thought you would get the picture from what I said and you did. I hope I am making sense at the moment?
I have to get to work tomorrow somehow and if it is quiet, I will write the queries down and pass them on to you, maybe tomorrow night if I can last!!!
I really do believe I am not on the right meds, I am still on the lithium as well but I don't feel at all good. Although today I had a hypermanic episode which I haven't had since I became ill again, it felt weird but I couldn't stop. My husband says it is the BP part of it so what does that mean if I am experiencing that again? I am so confused, I don't know what to do. I actually had suicidal thoughts for the last two days thinking I should stop being a burden to everyone and let them once again be happy? I don't know.
I also contacted the health team but they said I had to wait until Monday,three days away, (have I already told you this)?, I was an absolute wreck on the phone to them and they just said to take the valium, it will be O.K. Sure.
O.K. I had better sign off now, I am tired and need a rest. I will answer your questions and queries tomorrow or the day after.
Thanks heaps!!!!
Kerry
Posted by Abby on July 1, 2000, at 13:06:18
In reply to kerry B to Abby........., posted by kerry B on July 1, 2000, at 1:39:48
> Dear Abby,
> I read through your message and I'm sorry I couldn't be clearer on everything. I sat down before I wrote and tried to remember all that's happened, there are a lot of psychotic episodes I didn't mention but I thought you would get the picture from what I said and you did. I hope I am making sense at the moment?
> I have to get to work tomorrow somehow and if it is quiet, I will write the queries down and pass them on to you, maybe tomorrow night if I can last!!!
> I really do believe I am not on the right meds, I am still on the lithium as well but I don't feel at all good. Although today I had a hypermanic episode which I haven't had since I became ill again, it felt weird but I couldn't stop. My husband says it is the BP part of it so what does that mean if I am experiencing that again? I am so confused, I don't know what to do. I actually had suicidal thoughts for the last two days thinking I should stop being a burden to everyone and let them once again be happy? I don't know.
> I also contacted the health team but they said I had to wait until Monday,three days away, (have I already told you this)?, I was an absolute wreck on the phone to them and they just said to take the valium, it will be O.K. Sure.
> O.K. I had better sign off now, I am tired and need a rest. I will answer your questions and queries tomorrow or the day after.
> Thanks heaps!!!!
> KerryKerry, don't worry about being incoherent and don't apologize. That's why we ask the questions. I hope you can get in to see the doctors on Monday. In the meantime. Go in a dark room with blinds down---put on eye covers if you have too and try to lie down. Sometimes the floor is better than a bed. You might find after a bit that classical music---Mozart or Bach becomes bearable and that after you're a little calmer it can help to organize thoughts. At least that has been my experience with what Ithink is mild hypomania. Good Luck.--Abby
Posted by Noa on July 1, 2000, at 14:02:33
In reply to kerry B to Abby........., posted by kerry B on July 1, 2000, at 1:39:48
Kerry,
I like Abby's advice to calm the stress level a bit for now. I agree that your total treatment plan needs to be reviewed. I am glad you came here. Maybe some of our "experts" will have some suggestions.
Also, is it possible for you to seek out a consultation from another doctor?
Posted by SLS on July 1, 2000, at 16:25:50
In reply to Re: kerry B to Abby......... » kerry B, posted by Noa on July 1, 2000, at 14:02:33
> Kerry,
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> I like Abby's advice to calm the stress level a bit for now. I agree that your total treatment plan needs to be reviewed. I am glad you came here. Maybe some of our "experts" will have some suggestions.
>
> Also, is it possible for you to seek out a consultation from another doctor?
No expert. However, I have not seen Depakote mentioned.Dothiepin is a tricyclic antidepressant.
- Scott
Posted by Kath on July 5, 2000, at 11:26:57
In reply to kerry B to Abby........., posted by kerry B on July 1, 2000, at 1:39:48
Dear Kerry - I haven't read any of your posts except this one. Please know that you're loved & alot of wonderful people are thinking about you, praying for you, and care about you.
I'm sending you warm hugs.
Love, Kath
> Dear Abby,
> I read through your message and I'm sorry I couldn't be clearer on everything. I sat down before I wrote and tried to remember all that's happened, there are a lot of psychotic episodes I didn't mention but I thought you would get the picture from what I said and you did. I hope I am making sense at the moment?
> I have to get to work tomorrow somehow and if it is quiet, I will write the queries down and pass them on to you, maybe tomorrow night if I can last!!!
> I really do believe I am not on the right meds, I am still on the lithium as well but I don't feel at all good. Although today I had a hypermanic episode which I haven't had since I became ill again, it felt weird but I couldn't stop. My husband says it is the BP part of it so what does that mean if I am experiencing that again? I am so confused, I don't know what to do. I actually had suicidal thoughts for the last two days thinking I should stop being a burden to everyone and let them once again be happy? I don't know.
> I also contacted the health team but they said I had to wait until Monday,three days away, (have I already told you this)?, I was an absolute wreck on the phone to them and they just said to take the valium, it will be O.K. Sure.
> O.K. I had better sign off now, I am tired and need a rest. I will answer your questions and queries tomorrow or the day after.
> Thanks heaps!!!!
> Kerry
Posted by kerry B on July 6, 2000, at 1:00:07
In reply to Re: kerry B to Abby......... » kerry B, posted by Kath on July 5, 2000, at 11:26:57
> Dear Kerry - I haven't read any of your posts except this one. Please know that you're loved & alot of wonderful people are thinking about you, praying for you, and care about you.
>
> I'm sending you warm hugs.
>
> Love, Kath
Hi Kath,
Thank you so much for your supportive message! I think the prayers are being answered, that I'm sure of because a few weeks ago I was getting nowhere but now, I have help and a very nice and enthusiastic health team worker has been assigned to me and progress is being made.
Still don't feel on top of the world yet, but I guess that will come after I start my sessions at the post traumatic shock clinic that my new H/worker arranged for me which will begin next Friday.
As you said you haven't read any of my posts, I am schizoaffective with a few other things thrown in to balance it out or rather, confuse me.
Anyway, Thanks so much for your post, it was really sweet of you and so thoughtful too.
Hope you are O.K. Let me know and I'll support you the best I can!!!
Bye for now,Kerry
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> > Dear Abby,
> > I read through your message and I'm sorry I couldn't be clearer on everything. I sat down before I wrote and tried to remember all that's happened, there are a lot of psychotic episodes I didn't mention but I thought you would get the picture from what I said and you did. I hope I am making sense at the moment?
> > I have to get to work tomorrow somehow and if it is quiet, I will write the queries down and pass them on to you, maybe tomorrow night if I can last!!!
> > I really do believe I am not on the right meds, I am still on the lithium as well but I don't feel at all good. Although today I had a hypermanic episode which I haven't had since I became ill again, it felt weird but I couldn't stop. My husband says it is the BP part of it so what does that mean if I am experiencing that again? I am so confused, I don't know what to do. I actually had suicidal thoughts for the last two days thinking I should stop being a burden to everyone and let them once again be happy? I don't know.
> > I also contacted the health team but they said I had to wait until Monday,three days away, (have I already told you this)?, I was an absolute wreck on the phone to them and they just said to take the valium, it will be O.K. Sure.
> > O.K. I had better sign off now, I am tired and need a rest. I will answer your questions and queries tomorrow or the day after.
> > Thanks heaps!!!!
> > Kerry
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