Guest guest Posted May 3, 2002 Report Share Posted May 3, 2002 , It could have been one of my posts talking about anger. I mention it a lot. I totally understand how you feel. Since I joined this group about a month ago, I've had a much easier time dealing with my anger about this stupid disease. Just knowing others suffer as much, if not more than I do, is a huge help. And to know that these same people who suffer so horrificly are so wonderful about extending help to others just... just renews my belief in the kindness of humans. I'm starting to think I'm well on my way to acceptance. Yeah! So , stick with this group, and let it help your anger. And thanks to the group. You're all wonderful. Oh, I started taking Zoloft last night everyone. I know it says it takes two to four weeks for it to help you, but I swear I feel a little better today. Maybe it's just relief from finally having something, maybe it's just the power of positive thinking. :-) Either way, I do feel slightly better today. And that's a good thing. Take care , and everybody, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2002 Report Share Posted May 3, 2002 , It could have been one of my posts talking about anger. I mention it a lot. I totally understand how you feel. Since I joined this group about a month ago, I've had a much easier time dealing with my anger about this stupid disease. Just knowing others suffer as much, if not more than I do, is a huge help. And to know that these same people who suffer so horrificly are so wonderful about extending help to others just... just renews my belief in the kindness of humans. I'm starting to think I'm well on my way to acceptance. Yeah! So , stick with this group, and let it help your anger. And thanks to the group. You're all wonderful. Oh, I started taking Zoloft last night everyone. I know it says it takes two to four weeks for it to help you, but I swear I feel a little better today. Maybe it's just relief from finally having something, maybe it's just the power of positive thinking. :-) Either way, I do feel slightly better today. And that's a good thing. Take care , and everybody, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2002 Report Share Posted May 3, 2002 , It could have been one of my posts talking about anger. I mention it a lot. I totally understand how you feel. Since I joined this group about a month ago, I've had a much easier time dealing with my anger about this stupid disease. Just knowing others suffer as much, if not more than I do, is a huge help. And to know that these same people who suffer so horrificly are so wonderful about extending help to others just... just renews my belief in the kindness of humans. I'm starting to think I'm well on my way to acceptance. Yeah! So , stick with this group, and let it help your anger. And thanks to the group. You're all wonderful. Oh, I started taking Zoloft last night everyone. I know it says it takes two to four weeks for it to help you, but I swear I feel a little better today. Maybe it's just relief from finally having something, maybe it's just the power of positive thinking. :-) Either way, I do feel slightly better today. And that's a good thing. Take care , and everybody, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2002 Report Share Posted May 3, 2002 , I take Zoloft also and have for years. It has been my saving grace. My dosage goes up and down depending on how I'm handling things. I'm so so so stressed out...a job I hate, my sick dog, my illness, my life. I'm hoping by going back up to 100mg a day for a while will take the edge off. Let me know how you do on it. Anne Re: Hello, , It could have been one of my posts talking about anger. I mention it a lot. I totally understand how you feel. Since I joined this group about a month ago, I've had a much easier time dealing with my anger about this stupid disease. Just knowing others suffer as much, if not more than I do, is a huge help. And to know that these same people who suffer so horrificly are so wonderful about extending help to others just... just renews my belief in the kindness of humans. I'm starting to think I'm well on my way to acceptance. Yeah! So , stick with this group, and let it help your anger. And thanks to the group. You're all wonderful. Oh, I started taking Zoloft last night everyone. I know it says it takes two to four weeks for it to help you, but I swear I feel a little better today. Maybe it's just relief from finally having something, maybe it's just the power of positive thinking. :-) Either way, I do feel slightly better today. And that's a good thing. Take care , and everybody, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2002 Report Share Posted May 3, 2002 , I take Zoloft also and have for years. It has been my saving grace. My dosage goes up and down depending on how I'm handling things. I'm so so so stressed out...a job I hate, my sick dog, my illness, my life. I'm hoping by going back up to 100mg a day for a while will take the edge off. Let me know how you do on it. Anne Re: Hello, , It could have been one of my posts talking about anger. I mention it a lot. I totally understand how you feel. Since I joined this group about a month ago, I've had a much easier time dealing with my anger about this stupid disease. Just knowing others suffer as much, if not more than I do, is a huge help. And to know that these same people who suffer so horrificly are so wonderful about extending help to others just... just renews my belief in the kindness of humans. I'm starting to think I'm well on my way to acceptance. Yeah! So , stick with this group, and let it help your anger. And thanks to the group. You're all wonderful. Oh, I started taking Zoloft last night everyone. I know it says it takes two to four weeks for it to help you, but I swear I feel a little better today. Maybe it's just relief from finally having something, maybe it's just the power of positive thinking. :-) Either way, I do feel slightly better today. And that's a good thing. Take care , and everybody, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2002 Report Share Posted May 3, 2002 , I take Zoloft also and have for years. It has been my saving grace. My dosage goes up and down depending on how I'm handling things. I'm so so so stressed out...a job I hate, my sick dog, my illness, my life. I'm hoping by going back up to 100mg a day for a while will take the edge off. Let me know how you do on it. Anne Re: Hello, , It could have been one of my posts talking about anger. I mention it a lot. I totally understand how you feel. Since I joined this group about a month ago, I've had a much easier time dealing with my anger about this stupid disease. Just knowing others suffer as much, if not more than I do, is a huge help. And to know that these same people who suffer so horrificly are so wonderful about extending help to others just... just renews my belief in the kindness of humans. I'm starting to think I'm well on my way to acceptance. Yeah! So , stick with this group, and let it help your anger. And thanks to the group. You're all wonderful. Oh, I started taking Zoloft last night everyone. I know it says it takes two to four weeks for it to help you, but I swear I feel a little better today. Maybe it's just relief from finally having something, maybe it's just the power of positive thinking. :-) Either way, I do feel slightly better today. And that's a good thing. Take care , and everybody, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2002 Report Share Posted May 4, 2002 write, > . I take Elavil most nights cause I > cant sleep and I am also a recovering alcoholic of 18 years so I have > that to help me too. > > I, too, am a recovering alcoholic. Not as long as you but it has been 7 > years. If you ever need to tall, about drinking or fibro, just write to > me. Take care, Irene Books may well be the only true magic Alice Hoffman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2002 Report Share Posted May 4, 2002 writes, > > Oh, I started taking Zoloft last night everyone. I know it says it > takes two to four weeks for it to help you, but I swear I feel a > little better today. Maybe it's just relief from finally having > something, maybe it's just the power of positive thinking. :-) Either > way, I do feel slightly better today. And that's a good thing. > > It doesn't matter what makes you feel a little better, it is nice that you > do. Zoloft will help you and in a few weeks you will feel better. > > I take Klonopin but I think that I am going to have to change. After > taking them, I am getting blurry eyes. It just started and I am going to > call my doctor on Monday and see about something else. > > I am happy for you that you are feeling better. Take care, Irene Books may well be the only true magic Alice Hoffman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2002 Report Share Posted May 4, 2002 In a message dated 5/4/02 5:15:18 PM Eastern Daylight Time, patidu@... writes: << writes, > > Oh, I started taking Zoloft last night everyone. I know it says it > takes two to four weeks for it to help you, but I swear I feel a > little better today. Maybe it's just relief from finally having > something, maybe it's just the power of positive thinking. :-) Either > way, I do feel slightly better today. And that's a good thing. >> That's what happened to me when I took it several years ago. Right away I saw a little bit of a difference and then I would feel a little bit better each day. My doctor told me it was too soon to make a difference, but I knew that it was. Rox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2002 Report Share Posted May 5, 2002 Dear Newbies....Welcome! As posted it so well....our group here is an absolute godsend; where we can all post our feelings, knowing that there are many who can identify with what we are going through! ...I wonder if I shouldn't try Zoloft. I'm tapering off of the Elavil because I am so sick & tired of the " hang overs " every morning! Do you think it will help my sleeping? This is why I take the Elavil. LOVE & LIGHT & LAUGHTER, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2002 Report Share Posted May 5, 2002 Dear Newbies....Welcome! As posted it so well....our group here is an absolute godsend; where we can all post our feelings, knowing that there are many who can identify with what we are going through! ...I wonder if I shouldn't try Zoloft. I'm tapering off of the Elavil because I am so sick & tired of the " hang overs " every morning! Do you think it will help my sleeping? This is why I take the Elavil. LOVE & LIGHT & LAUGHTER, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2002 Report Share Posted May 5, 2002 Dear Newbies....Welcome! As posted it so well....our group here is an absolute godsend; where we can all post our feelings, knowing that there are many who can identify with what we are going through! ...I wonder if I shouldn't try Zoloft. I'm tapering off of the Elavil because I am so sick & tired of the " hang overs " every morning! Do you think it will help my sleeping? This is why I take the Elavil. LOVE & LIGHT & LAUGHTER, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2002 Report Share Posted May 5, 2002 Hi I am on Zoloft 150 mgs and at first it did make me tired but now I take it in the morning and it seems to help me have energy during the day. So actually it might help you sleep at night because I get just a little bit more accomplished during the day which does tire me out and I have a more restful sleep at night. --- hypatia_of_egypt hypatia_of_egypt@...> wrote: > Dear Newbies....Welcome! As posted it so > well....our group here > is an absolute godsend; where we can all post our > feelings, knowing > that there are many who can identify with what we > are going through! > > ...I wonder if I shouldn't try Zoloft. I'm > tapering off of the > Elavil because I am so sick & tired of the " hang > overs " every > morning! Do you think it will help my sleeping? This > is why I take > the Elavil. > > LOVE & LIGHT & LAUGHTER, > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2002 Report Share Posted May 5, 2002 Hi I am on Zoloft 150 mgs and at first it did make me tired but now I take it in the morning and it seems to help me have energy during the day. So actually it might help you sleep at night because I get just a little bit more accomplished during the day which does tire me out and I have a more restful sleep at night. --- hypatia_of_egypt hypatia_of_egypt@...> wrote: > Dear Newbies....Welcome! As posted it so > well....our group here > is an absolute godsend; where we can all post our > feelings, knowing > that there are many who can identify with what we > are going through! > > ...I wonder if I shouldn't try Zoloft. I'm > tapering off of the > Elavil because I am so sick & tired of the " hang > overs " every > morning! Do you think it will help my sleeping? This > is why I take > the Elavil. > > LOVE & LIGHT & LAUGHTER, > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2002 Report Share Posted May 5, 2002 Hi I am on Zoloft 150 mgs and at first it did make me tired but now I take it in the morning and it seems to help me have energy during the day. So actually it might help you sleep at night because I get just a little bit more accomplished during the day which does tire me out and I have a more restful sleep at night. --- hypatia_of_egypt hypatia_of_egypt@...> wrote: > Dear Newbies....Welcome! As posted it so > well....our group here > is an absolute godsend; where we can all post our > feelings, knowing > that there are many who can identify with what we > are going through! > > ...I wonder if I shouldn't try Zoloft. I'm > tapering off of the > Elavil because I am so sick & tired of the " hang > overs " every > morning! Do you think it will help my sleeping? This > is why I take > the Elavil. > > LOVE & LIGHT & LAUGHTER, > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2002 Report Share Posted May 6, 2002 --- In @y..., " hypatia_of_egypt " > > ...I wonder if I shouldn't try Zoloft. I'm tapering off of the > Elavil because I am so sick & tired of the " hang overs " every > morning! Do you think it will help my sleeping? This is why I take > the Elavil. > > LOVE & LIGHT & LAUGHTER, , Perhaps another member who has been on Zoloft longer would be able to tell you better. It's only been about 5 days for me, so I only have that time frame to go on. Fortunately, the side effects have been minimal. And that's great for me, since I sometimes feel like the queen of side effects!lol. I have felt an increase in energy, and Sunday, in spite of my ungodly pain, I was positively perky! Rather perverse, if I may say. I haven't noticed Zoloft helping me with my insomnia, but then again, it hasn't made it any worse either. The worst side effect I've noticed is that about an hour before I'm due to take my pill, I get very yawny, and feel woozy. and it goes away once I've taken my next dose. Hope this helps. :-) Have a good and pain free day, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2002 Report Share Posted May 6, 2002 --- In @y..., " hypatia_of_egypt " > > ...I wonder if I shouldn't try Zoloft. I'm tapering off of the > Elavil because I am so sick & tired of the " hang overs " every > morning! Do you think it will help my sleeping? This is why I take > the Elavil. > > LOVE & LIGHT & LAUGHTER, , Perhaps another member who has been on Zoloft longer would be able to tell you better. It's only been about 5 days for me, so I only have that time frame to go on. Fortunately, the side effects have been minimal. And that's great for me, since I sometimes feel like the queen of side effects!lol. I have felt an increase in energy, and Sunday, in spite of my ungodly pain, I was positively perky! Rather perverse, if I may say. I haven't noticed Zoloft helping me with my insomnia, but then again, it hasn't made it any worse either. The worst side effect I've noticed is that about an hour before I'm due to take my pill, I get very yawny, and feel woozy. and it goes away once I've taken my next dose. Hope this helps. :-) Have a good and pain free day, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2002 Report Share Posted May 6, 2002 --- In @y..., " hypatia_of_egypt " > > ...I wonder if I shouldn't try Zoloft. I'm tapering off of the > Elavil because I am so sick & tired of the " hang overs " every > morning! Do you think it will help my sleeping? This is why I take > the Elavil. > > LOVE & LIGHT & LAUGHTER, , Perhaps another member who has been on Zoloft longer would be able to tell you better. It's only been about 5 days for me, so I only have that time frame to go on. Fortunately, the side effects have been minimal. And that's great for me, since I sometimes feel like the queen of side effects!lol. I have felt an increase in energy, and Sunday, in spite of my ungodly pain, I was positively perky! Rather perverse, if I may say. I haven't noticed Zoloft helping me with my insomnia, but then again, it hasn't made it any worse either. The worst side effect I've noticed is that about an hour before I'm due to take my pill, I get very yawny, and feel woozy. and it goes away once I've taken my next dose. Hope this helps. :-) Have a good and pain free day, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2002 Report Share Posted May 7, 2002 Hello !! Every time I took something that was supposed to help with sleep, I got terrible nightmares and couldn't wake up in the morning. I was late for work a month straight!! I took Nortryptelene and Amitriptelene. I took Zoloft several years ago and don't remember any side effects or benefits. I should have tried a higher dosage. I recently tried Celexa and it made me very tired, just a couple of hours after taking it. I switched to Prozac and it doesn't make me tired. I see positive effects!! Everybody and every body (pretty cute!) reacts very different to the same medication. I still feel fatigued in the mornings, but it is not worse with the Prozac. I also take it in the morning. My suspicions were confirmed by my doctor: if the side effects are negative, like tiredness, you feel it right away. I couldn't stay on longer to see if it changes. A few days of this tiredness was all I could take. Hope this encourages you to try and find whatever works for you. I am not a fan of medications, but I am making my life easier with them. take care, Dear Newbies....Welcome! As posted it so well....our group here is an absolute godsend; where we can all post our feelings, knowing that there are many who can identify with what we are going through! ...I wonder if I shouldn't try Zoloft. I'm tapering off of the Elavil because I am so sick & tired of the " hang overs " every morning! Do you think it will help my sleeping? This is why I take the Elavil. LOVE & LIGHT & LAUGHTER, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2002 Report Share Posted May 7, 2002 Hello !! Every time I took something that was supposed to help with sleep, I got terrible nightmares and couldn't wake up in the morning. I was late for work a month straight!! I took Nortryptelene and Amitriptelene. I took Zoloft several years ago and don't remember any side effects or benefits. I should have tried a higher dosage. I recently tried Celexa and it made me very tired, just a couple of hours after taking it. I switched to Prozac and it doesn't make me tired. I see positive effects!! Everybody and every body (pretty cute!) reacts very different to the same medication. I still feel fatigued in the mornings, but it is not worse with the Prozac. I also take it in the morning. My suspicions were confirmed by my doctor: if the side effects are negative, like tiredness, you feel it right away. I couldn't stay on longer to see if it changes. A few days of this tiredness was all I could take. Hope this encourages you to try and find whatever works for you. I am not a fan of medications, but I am making my life easier with them. take care, Dear Newbies....Welcome! As posted it so well....our group here is an absolute godsend; where we can all post our feelings, knowing that there are many who can identify with what we are going through! ...I wonder if I shouldn't try Zoloft. I'm tapering off of the Elavil because I am so sick & tired of the " hang overs " every morning! Do you think it will help my sleeping? This is why I take the Elavil. LOVE & LIGHT & LAUGHTER, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2002 Report Share Posted May 7, 2002 Hello !! Every time I took something that was supposed to help with sleep, I got terrible nightmares and couldn't wake up in the morning. I was late for work a month straight!! I took Nortryptelene and Amitriptelene. I took Zoloft several years ago and don't remember any side effects or benefits. I should have tried a higher dosage. I recently tried Celexa and it made me very tired, just a couple of hours after taking it. I switched to Prozac and it doesn't make me tired. I see positive effects!! Everybody and every body (pretty cute!) reacts very different to the same medication. I still feel fatigued in the mornings, but it is not worse with the Prozac. I also take it in the morning. My suspicions were confirmed by my doctor: if the side effects are negative, like tiredness, you feel it right away. I couldn't stay on longer to see if it changes. A few days of this tiredness was all I could take. Hope this encourages you to try and find whatever works for you. I am not a fan of medications, but I am making my life easier with them. take care, Dear Newbies....Welcome! As posted it so well....our group here is an absolute godsend; where we can all post our feelings, knowing that there are many who can identify with what we are going through! ...I wonder if I shouldn't try Zoloft. I'm tapering off of the Elavil because I am so sick & tired of the " hang overs " every morning! Do you think it will help my sleeping? This is why I take the Elavil. LOVE & LIGHT & LAUGHTER, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2002 Report Share Posted May 16, 2002 Welcome , sorry you are having such pain. You may want to read Pain Free. It discusses how most of our problems are structural. Surgery aleviates the pain , for a while, but with structural problems, they reoccur. Wish I were there in sunny calif to enjoy the sunshine. We've had so much rain here in Ky. Stop and visit my new web site with stories of everyday courage. Send me your story for online publication. www.emergingcourageous.com Marilyn --- khr715 khr715@...> wrote: > Howdy folks, Thank you all for the Hello's. I read > where someone was > talking about anger. I have been feeling alot of > anger, frustration, > disappointment etc. I was diagnosed last December > and its been pretty > much downhill since. Seems I had some hope of > somehow having this > going away. Since I now know what it is and it isint > going away its > been worse. I have had several cervical fusions and > a low back surg > over the last 10 years and just found out last week > I have 2 ruptured > discs in my low back. Probably another fusion. I > cant believe it. The > pain from the low bak, the neck and the fibro ( or > which ever is > which ) is making me crazy. I was sent to a pain > mgt. place once and > after all the screening they wanted me to come in > for counseling. > Needless to say I didnt go. I take Lorcet for the > neck and back pain > and it helps take the edge off but I wont take it > until 2 pm so I > dont take too much during the day. I take Elavil > most nights cause I > cant sleep and I am also a recovering alcoholic of > 18 years so I have > that to help me too. Anyway I am in So. Cal if any > one ever meets to > talk or anything. Thanks for listening, > > ===== __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2002 Report Share Posted May 16, 2002 Welcome , sorry you are having such pain. You may want to read Pain Free. It discusses how most of our problems are structural. Surgery aleviates the pain , for a while, but with structural problems, they reoccur. Wish I were there in sunny calif to enjoy the sunshine. We've had so much rain here in Ky. Stop and visit my new web site with stories of everyday courage. Send me your story for online publication. www.emergingcourageous.com Marilyn --- khr715 khr715@...> wrote: > Howdy folks, Thank you all for the Hello's. I read > where someone was > talking about anger. I have been feeling alot of > anger, frustration, > disappointment etc. I was diagnosed last December > and its been pretty > much downhill since. Seems I had some hope of > somehow having this > going away. Since I now know what it is and it isint > going away its > been worse. I have had several cervical fusions and > a low back surg > over the last 10 years and just found out last week > I have 2 ruptured > discs in my low back. Probably another fusion. I > cant believe it. The > pain from the low bak, the neck and the fibro ( or > which ever is > which ) is making me crazy. I was sent to a pain > mgt. place once and > after all the screening they wanted me to come in > for counseling. > Needless to say I didnt go. I take Lorcet for the > neck and back pain > and it helps take the edge off but I wont take it > until 2 pm so I > dont take too much during the day. I take Elavil > most nights cause I > cant sleep and I am also a recovering alcoholic of > 18 years so I have > that to help me too. Anyway I am in So. Cal if any > one ever meets to > talk or anything. Thanks for listening, > > ===== __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2002 Report Share Posted May 16, 2002 Welcome , sorry you are having such pain. You may want to read Pain Free. It discusses how most of our problems are structural. Surgery aleviates the pain , for a while, but with structural problems, they reoccur. Wish I were there in sunny calif to enjoy the sunshine. We've had so much rain here in Ky. Stop and visit my new web site with stories of everyday courage. Send me your story for online publication. www.emergingcourageous.com Marilyn --- khr715 khr715@...> wrote: > Howdy folks, Thank you all for the Hello's. I read > where someone was > talking about anger. I have been feeling alot of > anger, frustration, > disappointment etc. I was diagnosed last December > and its been pretty > much downhill since. Seems I had some hope of > somehow having this > going away. Since I now know what it is and it isint > going away its > been worse. I have had several cervical fusions and > a low back surg > over the last 10 years and just found out last week > I have 2 ruptured > discs in my low back. Probably another fusion. I > cant believe it. The > pain from the low bak, the neck and the fibro ( or > which ever is > which ) is making me crazy. I was sent to a pain > mgt. place once and > after all the screening they wanted me to come in > for counseling. > Needless to say I didnt go. I take Lorcet for the > neck and back pain > and it helps take the edge off but I wont take it > until 2 pm so I > dont take too much during the day. I take Elavil > most nights cause I > cant sleep and I am also a recovering alcoholic of > 18 years so I have > that to help me too. Anyway I am in So. Cal if any > one ever meets to > talk or anything. Thanks for listening, > > ===== __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Thought that I would introduce myself, I am Carmen, a Type two, for two years now, been using atco's for control but am now back to just diet and exercise for controling the sugars.. thanks for the invitation to join.. Carmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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