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Posted by mars on January 25, 2001, at 0:54:16
okay, small victory here:
i took a shower (i hate to tell y'all how long it had been, but it was qqqqqquite awhile).
i went out into the world and saw a person i know, and got my effexor prescription refilled (a week ago i felt like I could not bear to do that. the only person who i've seen for about a month is the guy who works at the convenience store half a block away).
i ate healthy food during the past two days.
*****
i know that i need to regard these small acts only in and of themselves, since i won't necessarily continue to be able to do them, but heck, i'm happy, and wanted to tell somebody, even "virtually".
mars (no longer crying from the reboxetine)
Posted by stjames on January 25, 2001, at 2:17:11
In reply to wow, i took a shower, posted by mars on January 25, 2001, at 0:54:16
> okay, small victory here:
>
> i took a shower (i hate to tell y'all how long it had been, but it was qqqqqquite awhile).
>
> i went out into the world and saw a person i know, and got my effexor prescription refilled (a week ago i felt like I could not bear to do that. the only person who i've seen for about a month is the guy who works at the convenience store half a block away).
>
> i ate healthy food during the past two days.
>
> *****
>
> i know that i need to regard these small acts only in and of themselves, since i won't necessarily continue to be able to do them, but heck, i'm happy, and wanted to tell somebody, even "virtually".
>
> mars (no longer crying from the reboxetine)James here....
This kind of thing has happened to me during breakthru depressions. The drive thru and late night clerks see me, with my coat buttoned up
to they cannot see how dirty my clothes are. Hats are required.This step is important, it means you are getting better ! Reward youself for it and feel glad about it. I've been there and it can get better.
Keep in touch.James
Posted by Greg on January 25, 2001, at 7:33:43
In reply to wow, i took a shower, posted by mars on January 25, 2001, at 0:54:16
Mary,
Awesome! Revel in every victory, no matter how big or how small. While others take for granted the things we do, we know what a monumental effort it can take to accomplish, simple everyday tasks. Baby steps Mary, one day at a time.
Greg
> okay, small victory here:
>
> i took a shower (i hate to tell y'all how long it had been, but it was qqqqqquite awhile).
>
> i went out into the world and saw a person i know, and got my effexor prescription refilled (a week ago i felt like I could not bear to do that. the only person who i've seen for about a month is the guy who works at the convenience store half a block away).
>
> i ate healthy food during the past two days.
>
> *****
>
> i know that i need to regard these small acts only in and of themselves, since i won't necessarily continue to be able to do them, but heck, i'm happy, and wanted to tell somebody, even "virtually".
>
> mars (no longer crying from the reboxetine)
Posted by Noa on January 25, 2001, at 8:20:39
In reply to Re: wow, i took a shower » mars, posted by Greg on January 25, 2001, at 7:33:43
YAY!!
I know the feeling of victory when you can do soemthing that may seem insignificant to most people but is a major accomplishment when you are suffering so.
Don't overanalyze it. Just try to enjoy it. Considering it a little building block. Even if tomorrow is back to the self-neglecting reclusive pattern, the block will still be there, waiting for the next to be place on top of it, when ever that may be. It won't get UNDONE.
Congrats.
Posted by NikkiT2 on January 25, 2001, at 8:40:27
In reply to wow, i took a shower, posted by mars on January 25, 2001, at 0:54:16
Mars, thats wonderful!!! I know you're about 36 hours ahead of me on the rebox. so hopefully I'll be there tomorrow!! :o)
I've only cried once today (small victory for me!).. and have made it into work (4 hours late though!) again.
Great that you're feeling better - and don't those small victories make you feel SO much more positive!!
Way to go girl :o)
Nikki xx
Posted by shar on January 25, 2001, at 9:06:40
In reply to wow, i took a shower, posted by mars on January 25, 2001, at 0:54:16
Now we're cookin with gas! It is one small victory at a time. A shower and eating right and seeing a friend is THREE victories, make that FOUR for not crying on the Rebox--you hung in there with it and won the round.
That dog'll hunt!!
Shar> okay, small victory here:
>
> i took a shower (i hate to tell y'all how long it had been, but it was qqqqqquite awhile).
>
> i went out into the world and saw a person i know, and got my effexor prescription refilled (a week ago i felt like I could not bear to do that. the only person who i've seen for about a month is the guy who works at the convenience store half a block away).
>
> i ate healthy food during the past two days.
>
> *****
>
> i know that i need to regard these small acts only in and of themselves, since i won't necessarily continue to be able to do them, but heck, i'm happy, and wanted to tell somebody, even "virtually".
>
> mars (no longer crying from the reboxetine)
Posted by Greg on January 25, 2001, at 9:10:53
In reply to A big Yeeee-Hawwww from Texas » mars, posted by shar on January 25, 2001, at 9:06:40
Shar,
Sometimes I think when I come to visit I'll have to learn a whole new language.... :)
XXOO,
Greg> Now we're cookin with gas! It is one small victory at a time. A shower and eating right and seeing a friend is THREE victories, make that FOUR for not crying on the Rebox--you hung in there with it and won the round.
>
> That dog'll hunt!!
> Shar
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> > okay, small victory here:
> >
> > i took a shower (i hate to tell y'all how long it had been, but it was qqqqqquite awhile).
> >
> > i went out into the world and saw a person i know, and got my effexor prescription refilled (a week ago i felt like I could not bear to do that. the only person who i've seen for about a month is the guy who works at the convenience store half a block away).
> >
> > i ate healthy food during the past two days.
> >
> > *****
> >
> > i know that i need to regard these small acts only in and of themselves, since i won't necessarily continue to be able to do them, but heck, i'm happy, and wanted to tell somebody, even "virtually".
> >
> > mars (no longer crying from the reboxetine)
Posted by ms. b. on January 25, 2001, at 10:41:50
In reply to Re: wow, i took a shower, posted by Noa on January 25, 2001, at 8:20:39
Mars,
I'm right there with you on the Effexor. Most days lately, can't even get up off the couch. A shower is a TOTAL victory. 'Way to go, we're rooting for you, every inch of the way!
B.
PS: What has the rebox been prescribed for? if you don't mind me asking?
Posted by mars on January 25, 2001, at 11:28:04
In reply to Woo hoo!!!, posted by NikkiT2 on January 25, 2001, at 8:40:27
thank you so much to everyone who posted =:0
i really put the note there as much for myself as anyone (you know, so the next time i get really grotty, which may well be next week, i could find some evidence that once upon a time i had bathed), so when i looked at PSB this morning (after being OUT again) and found these lovely unexpected notes, i just about cried. (yes, i'm still on rebox....)
So, right back atcha:
Yea, James!
Yea, Greg!
Yea, noa!
Yea, Nikki!
Yea, shar!
Yea, ms. b!Yea! everybody!
Nikki, hang in there. you have been so awesome to me. ms. b., reboxetine is an antidepressant available in europe - you can import it to the U.S. for personal use; it works on noradrenaline. there's tons of info here on it ~ try the search function to start. And shar, I'm an okie living on the west coast now ~ say hi to the land of wide plains and big skies for me.
i don't think i've ever felt so good about soap and water before....
cheers,
mary
Posted by NikkiT2 on January 26, 2001, at 5:13:50
In reply to wow, i took a shower, posted by mars on January 25, 2001, at 0:54:16
I've lost 9lb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am SO happy!! I have ALOT more to lose, but this meant my skirt I'm wearing today is too big!! (My fave skirt, but it has a tie at the waist so I've tied myself into it!!!)
And I feel *so* much better!! I said I was about 36 hours behind you didn't I mary!! :o)
Nikki xx
Posted by mars on January 26, 2001, at 13:43:14
In reply to Woo hoo - my little thing!!!, posted by NikkiT2 on January 26, 2001, at 5:13:50
Yeah, Nikki! I'm sooo glad you're feeling better, and the weight loss is terrific.
You rock,
mary
> I've lost 9lb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am SO happy!! I have ALOT more to lose, but this meant my skirt I'm wearing today is too big!! (My fave skirt, but it has a tie at the waist so I've tied myself into it!!!)
>
> And I feel *so* much better!! I said I was about 36 hours behind you didn't I mary!! :o)
>
> Nikki xx
Posted by Gracie2 on January 26, 2001, at 19:43:51
In reply to Re: Woo hoo - my little thing!!!, posted by mars on January 26, 2001, at 13:43:14
My little thing...
I actually forced myself to go in today for a mammogram. I almost rescheduled about 456 times, but I did it. Also, it was about as bad as I figured. I didn't get a paper gown or anything so I had to stand there topless, with my big old tattoo showing (I was 20 years old and plowed). And it hurt too. Now I have to hope for pleasing results...
Gracie
Posted by NikkiT2 on January 27, 2001, at 8:42:00
In reply to Re: Woo hoo - my little thing!!!, posted by Gracie2 on January 26, 2001, at 19:43:51
I actually have a mamogram soon. I'm only 26, but bad family history!!! My mum has them on her good breast (had very large / severe mastecomy on other one) every three months. She sqays they are uncomfortable, but not the end of thwe world! I'm just worried as my breasts aren't exactly the lergest and I think they'll have to stretch them to get them in the machine!!! :o)
Good on you for going. I bet the results will be just fine - let us know anyway!
Nikki xx
Posted by Noa on January 28, 2001, at 15:26:20
In reply to Re: Woo hoo - my little thing!!! » Gracie2, posted by NikkiT2 on January 27, 2001, at 8:42:00
My doctor sent me for a mammogram at 37. I went at 38. It took a year to go ahead with it. Later she told me that she prescribes it at 37 so that by the time the woman reaches 40, hopefully she will have actually gotten it done! It isn't the most pleasant thing. But where I went, there was a sort of automatic release mechanism so that as soon as the xray is taken, the machine unclamps you, as opposed to having to wait for the technician to come back and do it manually, which, I know, is only about 30 seconds, but that seems like a lifetime in that situation, doesn't it?
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