struggling

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Tess,

Sending hugs and prayers your way, Tawny

--- In , " Grammi B " <grammi_love@m...>

wrote:

>

> Hi Dear Ones...I have been going through a very difficult time

emotionally. Many of you know about my struggle with depression.

For the past few weeks I have been seriously depressed, then unable

to sleep because of such a wound-up mind refusing to slow down. I

have tried all the relaxation techniques, tea, warm milk, sticking to

bedtime routine, etc. Anyway, the dr's feel now I have Bipolar 2,

which is like the more well known Bipolar 1 (Manic Depressive

Illness) except the manic phases are more contained (such as the

horrible, sleep deprived nights) and the severe depression being the

most common part of the disease. I have been rx'd lamictal (a mood

stabilizer) that they believe, in conjunction with the Cymbalta

(antidepressant) might be of some help to me. I have had to make

several visits to the hospital in the past week as these meds have

been not working well yet.

>

> I am beyond tired, and pretty weary. Thank God for family,

friends, and caring doctors and therapists. I would love your

prayers.

>

> Tenderly...

>

> Tess in Oregon

> [ ] Kerri Sue~ long post, reached my end *

graphic

>

>

> (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Kerri

Sue)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

> Tenderly...

>

> Tess

>

>

[Guest guest]

Tess,

This is one horrible disease we have and it really takes a toll on us

emotinally. I will be praying for you. Take care.

hugs and prayers,

sandie

[Guest guest]

hang in there tess, we have been down this road before and know there is a

curve in the road ahead.

kathy in il

[Guest guest]

Tess, I'm saddened by your message. I hope you will be feeling much better

very soon. You have my prayers.

Not an MD

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

[ ] struggling

> Hi Dear Ones...I have been going through a very difficult time

> emotionally. Many of you know about my struggle with depression. For the

> past few weeks I have been seriously depressed, then unable to sleep

> because of such a wound-up mind refusing to slow down. I have tried all

> the relaxation techniques, tea, warm milk, sticking to bedtime routine,

> etc. Anyway, the dr's feel now I have Bipolar 2, which is like the more

> well known Bipolar 1 (Manic Depressive Illness) except the manic phases

> are more contained (such as the horrible, sleep deprived nights) and the

> severe depression being the most common part of the disease. I have been

> rx'd lamictal (a mood stabilizer) that they believe, in conjunction with

> the Cymbalta (antidepressant) might be of some help to me. I have had to

> make several visits to the hospital in the past week as these meds have

> been not working well yet.

>

> I am beyond tired, and pretty weary. Thank God for family, friends, and

> caring doctors and therapists. I would love your prayers.

>

> Tenderly...

>

> Tess in Oregon

[Guest guest]

Dear Tess,

Special hugs and prayers for you, and I hope that the meds will soon

stabilize things for you.

Blessings,

Judi

[Guest guest]

Tess,

I'm hoping these new meds will help you. It's awful to lay awake at

night with your mind going a mile a minute and your body screaming

for sleep. Do you nap during the day? Praying that you feel better soon.

a

On Nov 18, 2005, at 11:26 PM, Grammi B wrote:

> Hi Dear Ones...I have been going through a very difficult time

> emotionally. Many of you know about my struggle with depression.

> For the past few weeks I have been seriously depressed, then unable

> to sleep because of such a wound-up mind refusing to slow down. I

> have tried all the relaxation techniques, tea, warm milk, sticking

> to bedtime routine, etc. Anyway, the dr's feel now I have Bipolar

> 2, which is like the more well known Bipolar 1 (Manic Depressive

> Illness) except the manic phases are more contained (such as the

> horrible, sleep deprived nights) and the severe depression being

> the most common part of the disease. I have been rx'd lamictal (a

> mood stabilizer) that they believe, in conjunction with the

> Cymbalta (antidepressant) might be of some help to me. I have had

> to make several visits to the hospital in the past week as these

> meds have been not working well yet.

>

> I am beyond tired, and pretty weary. Thank God for family,

> friends, and caring doctors and therapists. I would love your

> prayers.

>

> Tenderly...

>

> Tess in Oregon

[Guest guest]

Hi Tess.I became depressed and very anxious over the past few

years too.I have had many health problems(besides RA and

fibro)just hit me all in a very short time period.I started

taking Lexapro about a month ago and it has really helped me.It

is a fairly new drug and has few side effects.

[Guest guest]

Dear one, I just HATE that you are suffering so. I will be praying

that the docs find the right meds to make you feel good again.

You've had such a tough time over the last several months but still

made time to share your beautiful poetry, to encourage others who

were struggling....and your sweet spirit continues on undimmed by

your own personal trials. Know that you are loved, prayed for,

respected, and cherished by all your RA family. You are such an

inspiration to me. I wish I was there to give you a hug. I wish I

could take some of your troubles for you for I surely would.

Love in Christ

jane

--- In , " Grammi B " <grammi_love@m...>

wrote:

>

> Hi Dear Ones...I have been going through a very difficult time

emotionally. Many of you know about my struggle with depression.

For the past few weeks I have been seriously depressed, then unable

to sleep because of such a wound-up mind refusing to slow down. I

have tried all the relaxation techniques, tea, warm milk, sticking to

bedtime routine, etc. Anyway, the dr's feel now I have Bipolar 2,

which is like the more well known Bipolar 1 (Manic Depressive

Illness) except the manic phases are more contained (such as the

horrible, sleep deprived nights) and the severe depression being the

most common part of the disease. I have been rx'd lamictal (a mood

stabilizer) that they believe, in conjunction with the Cymbalta

(antidepressant) might be of some help to me. I have had to make

several visits to the hospital in the past week as these meds have

been not working well yet.

>

> I am beyond tired, and pretty weary. Thank God for family,

friends, and caring doctors and therapists. I would love your

prayers.

>

> Tenderly...

>

> Tess in Oregon

> [ ] Kerri Sue~ long post, reached my end *

graphic

>

>

> (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Kerri

Sue)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

> Tenderly...

>

> Tess

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Tess, I have just added you, too, to my prayer board. God knows how

often you have moved me with your poetry. Blessings, laura

JANE <janeatregis@...> wrote: Dear one, I just HATE that you are

suffering so. I will be praying

that the docs find the right meds to make you feel good again.

You've had such a tough time over the last several months but still

made time to share your beautiful poetry, to encourage others who

were struggling....and your sweet spirit continues on undimmed by

your own personal trials. Know that you are loved, prayed for,

respected, and cherished by all your RA family. You are such an

inspiration to me. I wish I was there to give you a hug. I wish I

could take some of your troubles for you for I surely would.

Love in Christ

jane

>

> Hi Dear Ones...I have been going through a very difficult time

emotionally. Many of you know about my struggle with depression.

For the past few weeks I have been seriously depressed, then unable

to sleep because of such a wound-up mind refusing to slow down. I

have tried all the relaxation techniques, tea, warm milk, sticking to

bedtime routine, etc. Anyway, the dr's feel now I have Bipolar 2,

which is like the more well known Bipolar 1 (Manic Depressive

Illness) except the manic phases are more contained (such as the

horrible, sleep deprived nights) and the severe depression being the

most common part of the disease. I have been rx'd lamictal (a mood

stabilizer) that they believe, in conjunction with the Cymbalta

(antidepressant) might be of some help to me. I have had to make

several visits to the hospital in the past week as these meds have

been not working well yet.

>

> I am beyond tired, and pretty weary. Thank God for family,

friends, and caring doctors and therapists. I would love your

prayers.

>

> Tenderly...

>

> Tess in Oregon

> [ ] Kerri Sue~ long post, reached my end *

graphic

>

>

> (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Kerri

Sue)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

> Tenderly...

>

> Tess

>

>

[Guest guest]

, I'm sorry you're having a difficult time right now. TOM is

really hard for me, too--I usually go over by about 300-400 calories

and it's usually all chocolate. You can do this, though. You can

regain control. It may sound silly, but when I feel myself losing my

willpower to stick to my plan, I stand in front of a mirror, look

directly into my own eyes and say something along the lines of, " I

know I can do this because I've been doing it for _____ weeks/months.

I don't want to return to old habits because I've worked so hard to

change. I won't beat myself up over what I've done, but I'm going to

try very hard to stick to my plan for the rest of today. I'll worry

about tomorrow when it gets here. " *shrugs* I wish I could say

something motivational, but that's really all I do. It's kind of what

gets me through, I guess. Try to focus on how much more active you've

become, how much better your clothes fit, how happy you are when you

go out and walk around the track...concentrate on the good stuff, not

the bad stuff going on right now.

I hope things turn around for you soon!

-Bonnie

[Guest guest]

Oh , I'm so sorry. But listen, you have been doing sooooo well lately. Just every time you start to eat remember how much weight you loss. Remember the good feelings you had? Remember the extra energy? Now also remember what it was like before you loss the weight. Don't allow yourself to give in. It so hard to have to go back and lose the weight again after all the hard work you have done. Come on , You can get back on track. Its ok you had a kitkat bar but you cant take it back now. Just start back from this moment on and get back on track. I really hate to see you struggle though it again. Maybe call your mom and go for a walk?

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Struggling

Hi there friends,

Well, I haven't been doing much talking lately. I am struggling right now. I can't get my eating under control it seems. My emotions seem to be controlling me right now. It is my TOM, so that could have a big part to do with it. I haven't done any exercise at all this week. I just seem to be just surviving this week. I know I need to some how snap out of this, but it is easier said then done. I am so worried that I am gaining some of the weight I have lost back. I ended up having KitKats and a block of Cheese and Milk for breakfast/lunch. This is not good for my weight and it is not good for my diabetes. I just don't know how to get this turned around. So if I seem quieter then normal it is because I am struggling. My emotions just seem to be taking over me right now

[Guest guest]

I'm sorry to hear that . You'll get out of the funk, I am sure it is TOM... this is exactly where I was at last week. Didn't feel like eating, when I did, it was "poor choices".... didn't exercise all week, so of course am hurting for it this week.... hang in there... one day at a time

[Guest guest]

Bonnie, that is excellent motivational help for those of us that do struggle with TOM!! (Gonna write that one down....

[Guest guest]

Your right Bonnie I can do this. I just have to do it right? I know I can do this, because like you said I have been doing it since September. You said that you wish you had something more motivational to say, but what you said was very motivational to me. Thank you! I needed to realize that I have done it so far up until recently that I can do it. I just have to put forth the effort. 340/293.9/275 Re: Struggling, I'm sorry you're having a difficult time right now. TOM isreally hard for me, too--I usually go over by about 300-400 caloriesand it's usually all chocolate. You can do this, though. You canregain control. It may sound silly, but when I feel myself losing mywillpower to stick to my plan, I stand in front of a mirror, lookdirectly into my own eyes and say something along the lines of, "Iknow I can do this because I've been doing it for _____ weeks/months. I don't want to return to old habits because I've worked so hard tochange. I won't beat myself up over what I've done, but I'm going totry very hard to stick to my plan for the rest of today. I'll worryabout tomorrow when it gets here." *shrugs* I wish I could saysomething motivational, but that's really all I do. It's kind of whatgets me through, I guess. Try to focus on how much more active you'vebecome, how much better your clothes fit, how happy you are when yougo out and walk around the track..concentrate on the good stuff, notthe bad stuff going on right now.I hope things turn around for you soon!-Bonnie

[Guest guest]

You are sooooo right . I do need to start thinking about how much I have lost and think of how good things have felt lately. And you are so right I do have so much more energy then I did before. Thanks for pointing that out to me. Thanks for your support. It really does help to have friends like you. 340/293.9/275 Re: StrugglingOh , I'm so sorry. But listen, you have been doing sooooo well lately. Just every time you start to eat remember how much weight you loss. Remember the good feelings you had? Remember the extra energy? Now also remember what it was like before you loss the weight. Don't allow yourself to give in. It so hard to have to go back and lose the weight again after all the hard work you have done. Come on , You can get back on track. Its ok you had a kitkat bar but you cant take it back now. Just start back from this moment on and get back on track. I really hate to see you struggle though it again. Maybe call your mom and go for a walk?~:~The Personal Touch~:~Tags, Stats, or anything else personalized with your name.Everything here is personalized!http://free.hostdepartment.com/t/thepersonaltouch

[Guest guest]

You will be amazed at how much your Gatorade helps during this time. You are

going through major changes, but you also should be feeling more energetic

than you were prior to surgery. Check out your manual instructions, make sure

you're taking the meds that are recommended. The first few months, that is

crucial. Your bloodwork will tell you a lot too, so hopefully you'll get that

information back soon.

Wishing you well on this new journey!

Suzanne H.

High Point-Dr. Rutledge

7/17/03

[Guest guest]

I'm a big cheerleader for the estrogen patch. Have you tried it? It really

evened me out when I was feeling moody, tired, and fractious.

:-) Kathy in VA

7/6/06

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From: " jennfered " <jenandrews@...>

Hi Guys... I am a little over 3 mo out. I would say in the last week

I have been really struggling. I can't seem to concentrate, I am

moody, tired, and seem to be obsessing about what is wrong with me. I

went to the doc today and had a ton of blood tests done. I should have

some results by early next week. In the mean time I thought I would

ask any of you " seasoned " MGBers if you experienced this? My doc said

to go back and read the manuel again and that I shouldn't be surprised

that I am gong through changes. I am not surprised I just feel very

different than I have in the past. So I thought I would reach out and

see if anyone else was in my boat. Thank you for listening...

Hugs

DFW

[Guest guest]

Hi:

Are you:

1. Taking your vitamins, getting all your salt and

electrolytes in

2. Eating protein, veggies, and fruit and eating six

meals per day?

3. Getting enough rest? remember your body is

working hard!!!

Right off the top of my head those are key ingredients

to feeling good---there are more but they are a good

start

Ray Ann

--- jennfered <jenandrews@...> wrote:

> Hi Guys... I am a little over 3 mo out. I would

> say in the last week

> I have been really struggling. I can't seem to

> concentrate, I am

> moody, tired, and seem to be obsessing about what is

> wrong with me. I

> went to the doc today and had a ton of blood tests

> done. I should have

> some results by early next week. In the mean time I

> thought I would

> ask any of you " seasoned " MGBers if you experienced

> this? My doc said

> to go back and read the manuel again and that I

> shouldn't be surprised

> that I am gong through changes. I am not surprised

> I just feel very

> different than I have in the past. So I thought I

> would reach out and

> see if anyone else was in my boat. Thank you for

> listening...

>

> Hugs

> DFW

>

>

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When I got like this I put on an estrogen patch. I wore it for the full 7

days and it helped tremendously!

Robbin

7-13-06

Dasher

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>From: " jennfered " <jenandrews@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: Struggling

>Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:44:15 -0000

>

>Hi Guys... I am a little over 3 mo out. I would say in the last week

>I have been really struggling. I can't seem to concentrate, I am

>moody, tired, and seem to be obsessing about what is wrong with me. I

>went to the doc today and had a ton of blood tests done. I should have

>some results by early next week. In the mean time I thought I would

>ask any of you " seasoned " MGBers if you experienced this? My doc said

>to go back and read the manuel again and that I shouldn't be surprised

>that I am gong through changes. I am not surprised I just feel very

>different than I have in the past. So I thought I would reach out and

>see if anyone else was in my boat. Thank you for listening...

>

>Hugs

> DFW

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi ~

Have you tried the hormone patch? They say it works

wonders! Also if you're tired and can't concentrate,

maybe you could try some salt . . . wet your palm,

shake some salt on and lick it off. Or if that seems

too gross, eat something very salty. Good luck!

Carol in Seattle

11/2/05

--- jennfered <jenandrews@...> wrote:

> Hi Guys... I am a little over 3 mo out. I would

> say in the last week

> I have been really struggling. I can't seem to

> concentrate, I am

> moody, tired, and seem to be obsessing about what is

> wrong with me. I

> went to the doc today and had a ton of blood tests

> done. I should have

> some results by early next week. In the mean time I

> thought I would

> ask any of you " seasoned " MGBers if you experienced

> this? My doc said

> to go back and read the manuel again and that I

> shouldn't be surprised

> that I am gong through changes. I am not surprised

> I just feel very

> different than I have in the past. So I thought I

> would reach out and

> see if anyone else was in my boat. Thank you for

> listening...

>

> Hugs

> DFW

>

>

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[Guest guest]

In addition to those 3 key points, I found that using the patch for a short

time and taking B-12 (liquid under the tongue) help me.

I'm about 9 months out. Just this week I was feeling a bit more tired than

usual. I discovered I hadn't been taking my B-12 often enough - for me, I

need it every other day to feel good. So far, personally I've found that

Salt is the most important, then comes protein, then Multi-vitamins &

calcium (Tums), followed by B-12, then rest/sleep.

Let us know when you are feeling more like yourself.

Joyce

From: Anne Alt <celticancestry@...>

Reply-

Subject: Re: Struggling

Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:09:24 -0800 (PST)

Hi:

Are you:

1. Taking your vitamins, getting all your salt and

electrolytes in

2. Eating protein, veggies, and fruit and eating six

meals per day?

3. Getting enough rest? remember your body is

working hard!!!

Right off the top of my head those are key ingredients

to feeling good---there are more but they are a good

start

Ray Ann

--- jennfered <jenandrews@...> wrote:

> Hi Guys... I am a little over 3 mo out. I would

> say in the last week

> I have been really struggling. I can't seem to

> concentrate, I am

> moody, tired, and seem to be obsessing about what is

> wrong with me. I

> went to the doc today and had a ton of blood tests

> done. I should have

> some results by early next week. In the mean time I

> thought I would

> ask any of you " seasoned " MGBers if you experienced

> this? My doc said

> to go back and read the manuel again and that I

> shouldn't be surprised

> that I am gong through changes. I am not surprised

> I just feel very

> different than I have in the past. So I thought I

> would reach out and

> see if anyone else was in my boat. Thank you for

> listening...

>

> Hugs

> DFW

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Perhaps the estrogen patch might help. I had the acute crazies and put on the

patch and I felt better.

Barbara

---------------------------------

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Have a HUGE year through Small Business.

[Guest guest]

Hi Joyce,

I met you at one of the dinners in Concord not long after you had your

surgery. Both of our husbands were at the meeting too. Sounds like you are

doing well. I often wondered how you were getting along. Of course we no

longer have the meeting anywhere near where I live, so am surviving on the board

and with friends.

How are you doing with food and weight? Do you go to the High Point meetings?

Mari

Dr. Dasher

1/27/2005

310/155

Joyce NC <kdumire1@...> wrote:

In addition to those 3 key points, I found that using the patch for a short

time and taking B-12 (liquid under the tongue) help me.

I'm about 9 months out. Just this week I was feeling a bit more tired than

usual. I discovered I hadn't been taking my B-12 often enough - for me, I

need it every other day to feel good. So far, personally I've found that

Salt is the most important, then comes protein, then Multi-vitamins &

calcium (Tums), followed by B-12, then rest/sleep.

Let us know when you are feeling more like yourself.

Joyce

From: Anne Alt

Reply-

Subject: Re: Struggling

Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:09:24 -0800 (PST)

Hi:

Are you:

1. Taking your vitamins, getting all your salt and

electrolytes in

2. Eating protein, veggies, and fruit and eating six

meals per day?

3. Getting enough rest? remember your body is

working hard!!!

Right off the top of my head those are key ingredients

to feeling good---there are more but they are a good

start

Ray Ann

--- jennfered wrote:

> Hi Guys... I am a little over 3 mo out. I would

> say in the last week

> I have been really struggling. I can't seem to

> concentrate, I am

> moody, tired, and seem to be obsessing about what is

> wrong with me. I

> went to the doc today and had a ton of blood tests

> done. I should have

> some results by early next week. In the mean time I

> thought I would

> ask any of you " seasoned " MGBers if you experienced

> this? My doc said

> to go back and read the manuel again and that I

> shouldn't be surprised

> that I am gong through changes. I am not surprised

> I just feel very

> different than I have in the past. So I thought I

> would reach out and

> see if anyone else was in my boat. Thank you for

> listening...

>

> Hugs

> DFW

>

>

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[Guest guest]

,

I had to wear a hormone patch for almost 6 months after the mgb. My

emotions and memory were very up and down. Then things evened out when my weight

loss plateaued. Still, I sometimes need a quick bit of salt to get my energy

level ok. Both of those things can be issues. Hope your labs all come back

ok.

Jami Bourguignon

11/02-290lbs.

2/07-135lbs

[Guest guest]

Are you using your patch. It will help with the mood swings and irritability,

and give you back the ability to concentrate. Good Luck in your journey.

Leanna Owen

Dr. H

10/25/05

highest 410

now 245

jennfered <jenandrews@...> wrote:

Hi Guys... I am a little over 3 mo out. I would say in the last week

I have been really struggling. I can't seem to concentrate, I am

moody, tired, and seem to be obsessing about what is wrong with me. I

went to the doc today and had a ton of blood tests done. I should have

some results by early next week. In the mean time I thought I would

ask any of you " seasoned " MGBers if you experienced this? My doc said

to go back and read the manuel again and that I shouldn't be surprised

that I am gong through changes. I am not surprised I just feel very

different than I have in the past. So I thought I would reach out and

see if anyone else was in my boat. Thank you for listening...

Hugs

DFW