Re: hitting the emotional wall

[Guest guest]

Hello Bert,

I also suffer from depression & anxiety disorders. I've been taking wellbutrin

sr for a little over a year now and it's done wonders for me. It hasn't

contributed to any of my pancreas attacks. I will say that the first attack I

had, whether it was a gallbladder attack or pancreas attack I don't know at

this time, but my first attack came on the first day I started taking zoloft

for depression. Zoloft is an ssri, in the same category of drugs as prozac. I

personally think ssri's are poison as all they did for me (and pretty much

everyone else who takes them) was make me numb and that's no way to live. Once

I started taking the wellbutrin my entire life changed and my husband said it

was nice to have me back. I was fortunate enough to find an excellent

psychiatrist who is knowledgeable about many things. If going back on to meds

to treat your depression is what you decide to do I would recommend seeing a

really good psychiatrist. Our brain is just as important as our pancreas. My

psychiatrist has a website (www.jorygoodmanmd.com). Perhaps you could find

information there to help you or maybe you could email him and ask if he knows

of a good doctor in your area.

I know it's easier to stay in a major state of depression than it is to get the

help. I did that for years. That state becomes almost comfortable, although

you're completely miserable. Bert, I can't say I know how you feel but I can

say that I've been in a similar boat. Something that always helps me (along

with my meds) is laughing. It wasn't until I hit bottom that I realized how

good it is to laugh. I'd tell you a joke but I stink at telling jokes.

I wish you and your wife well.

Peace,

[Guest guest]

HI BURT

yes i know that feeling twice i have broke down crying 1st

time was when i had my 4th attack and my 15 year old son

went with me to hospital and while waiting for some pain

releaf i got so bad my son was crying trying to lie there

and not show how much pain i was in is hard because you

dont want to upset your kids then after 4 years of sphinctormy

op that you thought you was all in the clear and got back to

near normal life i had another attack i was 4 hours in hospital

waiting for pain releaf again dening to myself that it was not

pancre.. till my bloods come back then i said to my wife if its

high amulades u know what it is well doc come back and high it

was i just felt like my world fell apart so i broke my heart

while doc was trying to inject me with morphine who would not

cry with all we put up with this illness .

i am 38 years old so who gives a stuff we need to let some of

them emotions out now and again,hope you are feeling a bit better .

ANDY

[Guest guest]

Hi Bert,

I thought about you this morning and just wondered how you were coping today.

We have our low moments and sometimes low weeks, but there is sunshine up the

road ahead. Our days do get better and if we seek emotional and physical help,

it will come. Please come and talk to us. That is one of the reasons we are

here, is for us to have someone to vent to and let it all out. You can say

things here that you can't say to loved ones because you don't want to upset or

hurt them. Bert, e-mail me anytime you feel down and out. I did not work for 8

months and have just been back at work 2 months. My bills have piled up and

creditors and calling, so I understand where you are coming from. God will give

you a good day today and YOU WILL FIND A SMILE.

Pat

NC rep.

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