Depression

[Guest guest]

Depression does have a higher incidence among those with jra. But even

normal teenagerhood is enough to bring on depression these days. I'm glad

that you are getting her help. A good doctor will look at her current meds

and see what they could add that might help her. I suffered from depression

for 20 years before finding a doctor that could help me. So I will pray for

your daughter.

Amy and Lucy, 8, poly

On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 6:04 PM, marnifrank <marnifrank@...> wrote:

>

>

> Hello all. I have been away for a bit. I have a very serious problem. My

> teen is suffering from depression. The girl has Everything and is generally

> happy! Can this be from the JRA? The Meds? I didn't see it on the MTX

> label... She also takes Prednisone when needed, folic acid and advil. We

> have reached serious levels and are going to a doctor on Friday. Should this

> be perhaps a focus on her treatment? It must be so hard to live with such

> ongoing pain! I can only imagine. I do know how much it hurts to be her mom

> tho. It breaks my heart. Like she doesn't have enough to deal with.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much.  This was very helpful.  I hear those words and shutter. 

I wish I had better answers for her.  I will keep you posted.  Our appointment

is tomorrow morning.

________________________________

From: <murphyrose@...>

Sent: Thu, June 3, 2010 10:15:26 AM

Subject: Re: Re: depression

 

Hi.

My daughter is 16 and has psoriatic arthritis and has gone through a

terrible bout of depression recently. I would check on the prednisone being

a factor as we saw that she was MUCH worse when she was taking it. Our Dr.

is referring us to a pain management specialist who will treat the aspects

of chronic pain and also deal with the emotional part of having to live with

this disease every day. You might ask about that for your daughter. Good

luck and lets keep each other posted on what helps. My worst days are when

she says, " I can't take this any more. "

(Clare, 16 psoriatic)

[Guest guest]

When I couldn't get any relief of pain I got depressed. I didn't watch T.V, get

on the computer or phone. I went to a pain specialist and they will help

tremendously. I go to Emory university children's hospital,and out experience

with all of the doctors has been wonderful. The pain specialists get down to

business, they know that you are there for a reason. I go to a therapist and I

have had a good experience on that also. They can teach you ways to get your

mind off of pain. It may not completely go away, but it helps.

good luck!!Shea Reasoner

________________________________

From: <murphyrose@...>

Sent: Thu, June 3, 2010 10:15:26 AM

Subject: Re: Re: depression

Hi.

My daughter is 16 and has psoriatic arthritis and has gone through a

terrible bout of depression recently. I would check on the prednisone being

a factor as we saw that she was MUCH worse when she was taking it. Our Dr.

is referring us to a pain management specialist who will treat the aspects

of chronic pain and also deal with the emotional part of having to live with

this disease every day. You might ask about that for your daughter. Good

luck and lets keep each other posted on what helps. My worst days are when

she says, " I can't take this any more. "

(Clare, 16 psoriatic)

[Guest guest]

Dear - why isn't your doctor looking after you. I think

the best way forward at the moment, is to write a letter to your GP and send a

copy to the Head of Practice. Writing letters works, speaking to them over the

telephone or in their surgery doesn't, quite often.

First, list all of your symptoms and signs. Check these against

those in our web site under 'Hypothyroidism'. Then list your

basal temperature (taken over 5 mornings before you get out of

bed). Normal temperature is 98.6 - if yours is 97.8 or less, (and it could be

much less) this is an indication your metabolism isn't working right and the

cause is likely to be hypothyroidism.

Next, list all the members of your family who have a thyroid or

autoimmune disease.

Next, make a list of the blood tests you would like to be done.

These should include a FULL thyroid function test to include TSH, free T4, free

T3 and tests to see whether you have antibodies to your thyroid. Antibodies see

your thyroid gland as public enemy number one and set about its total

destruction - so it is unable to secrete the thyroid hormones your body and

brain needs to make them function.

Also list the following blood tests you need to see whether any

of them are low in the reference interval. These are ferritin 9stored iron),

vitamin B12, vitamin D3, magnesium, folate, copper and zinc. If any of these

are low, until you supplement with whatever you are low in, no amount of

thyroid hormone is going to work - not even your own. Ask for the results of

all your tests to be sent to you, including the reference range for each of the

tests done. Post them on the Forum and we can help with interpretation, because

all most doctors appear to care about is ensuring that the results are

SOMEWHERE within the range - and never mind whether it is the bottom, the

middle or the top of the range.

Next, tell your GP that you are no longer prepared to put up

with your symptoms without being given a reason for them - and so therefore,

you now wish to be referred to an endocrinologist (a specialist in thyroid

disease, rather than a specialist in diabetes) which most endocrinologists are.

Last, ask for your letter of requests to be placed into your

Medical Notes and ask for a response within 10 working days. That gives him time

to ponder and go through all your requests. Don't make him feel rushed. Keep

copies of everything that you write or is written back to you in case you need

them at a future date.

Where about do you live, and is there a chance you could get a

private consultation with a good doctor who knows what he is talking about?

On your own, you may need to get the 24 hour salivary adrenal

profile done through Genova Diagnostics, and/or the 24 hour urine free T4 and

free T3 test done. These are costly, but members of TPA get a discount for

thyroid and adrenal testing. Go to our FILES section from the Home page of this

forum, scroll down to the FOLDER entitled 'DISCOUNTS' and click on the 'Genova

Diagnostics' File and follow the instruction there. Remember to write 'Thyroid

patient Advocacy' as your Practitioner to qualify for the discounts.

Luv - Sheila

Hi

I haven't posted on the group before. I have suffered from depression for over

a few decades.

Symptoms include ocd, extreme fear, great despair on a daily basis.

I also developed auto-immune problems about 5 years, I became very

photosensitive on my face, and started to get pains all over my body.

I am currently exhausted all the time, and I am bed ridden. Any form of

exercise makes me worse, I am heat and cold intolerant, although the cold kills

me more. My temps are always stable but low. My last thyroid test about a year

ago came back so called normal.

I know I have problems with my adrenals/thyroid as all my symptoms point to

this. The underlying problem could well be mercury, but In order for me to move

on and get rid of the fear etc, I need to be stable. The antidepressants I have

taken over the years have made me worse and possibly screwed with my HPA. I am

currently on a small dose of cipramil drops, 4mg.

I stopped seeing shrinks years ago for obvious reasons.

Thoughts would be great.

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[Guest guest]

Hi,

Good on you for getting in touch via the forum. I have found everyone to be

very supportive on here.

Sheila has covered all of the thyroid related stuff, so I thought I might make a

few comments on some of the other things that you raised in your message. If

you want to read up on any of the tests that Sheila suggested, go to this

website and type in the test names. It is a very reputable website.

http://www.labtestsonline.org.uk/

Here is the info for thyroid related tests.

http://www.labtestsonline.org.uk/understanding/conditions/thyroid-3.html

I've offered a few ideas below, but they are only ideas and it is totally up to

you to decide what you want / don't want to do. I am not medically trained, and

am only speaking from my own experience and knowledge base. I hope that some of

my ideas might be helpful.

I think it might be worth trying a different doctor, especially if you have felt

bad for so long. You need someone who is willing to be sympathetic and work

with you to help you with your various health issues. Maybe Sheila or the

others can suggest a good GP or endo in your area.

Having depression for decades is just awful. OCD is pretty difficult to deal

with too. I had someone in my close circle who suffered from OCD, so I have some

idea about the symptoms of OCD, and some of the things that you might be going

through. I know that you mentioned that you gave up on psychiatrists years ago,

however these days more and more PSYCHOLOGISTS are being trained to help people

with depression & OCD, etc. If you decide to go down this path, you really need

to seek out someone who is well trained in understanding OCD, as it has its own

set of issues, as you know. Even 15 years ago, hardly anyone knew anything about

OCD (and its related anxiety) so you really had to hunt for help. I think it is

different these days. Well, at least it is different in Australia, where I

live. If you are willing to give it a go, maybe you could seek out a

psychologist's help. Trust me - it isn't like it used to be decades ago. It

takes a fair bit of effort and hard work to go and see a psychologist, but your

wellbeing is worth the effort.

Perhaps it would be worthwhile having a two prong approach to deal with the

depression, extreme fear, despair and OCD. Perhaps you could work with a GP to

get some blood tests done (and ask them for a referral to an endocrinologist so

the endo can look into that side of things) and also at the same time, have a

think about whether you would be willing to get some counselling for the

depression, extreme fear, OCD and related anxiety. If you wait for a medical

diagnosis to deal with the fear, etc it might mean that you live with the fear

for longer than you need to. If you do both things at once (look at the medical

side of things including blood tests, etc + speak to someone about the extreme

fear and other stuff), you might be well on the road to recovery, or at least

you will be on the road to feeling a bit better than you do now!

Again, it is up to you what you decide to do. It is your choice whether you

seek counselling through a psychologist or not. I just thought I would raise it

as a possible thing to think about.

Here is a website that you might like to have a look at.

http://au.reachout.com/find/articles/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd

Regardless of what you decide to do, I hope that you find a good doctor who will

help you to get better. I have been bed ridden with thyroid related issues in

the past, and exercise made me worse too, and it is not fun.

P xo

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

>

.......I haven't posted on the group before. I have suffered from depression for

over a few decades. Symptoms include ocd, extreme fear, great despair on a daily

basis.....I am currently exhausted all the time, and I am bed ridden. Any form

of exercise makes me worse.....My last thyroid test about a year ago came back

so called normal...... but In order for me to move on and get rid of the fear

etc, I need to be stable. The antidepressants I have taken over the years have

made me worse and possibly screwed with my HPA.....I stopped seeing shrinks

years ago for obvious reasons....Thoughts would be great.

[Guest guest]

The last website link that I gave you only contained general info, so it might

not be very helpful. Sorry about that. The labtestonline links should be

REALLY useful though (:

P

[Guest guest]

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__________________________________

To be honest the doctors haven't been that interested, thats why i kind of given

up on them. Several psychiatrists and therapists, no really improvement. The

best therapist i saw was an aussie at the priory, but that didn't last long as I

ran out of money. No money you get ditched.

I have seen several Alternative therapist, but they had no clue either.

I saw my GP last week, and he won't give me the T3 test, then i tried to get

them all done at genova diagnostics and they say i need a practioner.

I have been hospitalised several times, been examined at the maudsley hospital

by professors, same old crap, more drugs,that me worse.

The suicidal ideations and feelings are through the roof. I had my Vitamin D

tested 4 months ago and it was undetectable, now its at 90, through

supplementing.

I will go and ask my GP tomorrow about all these blood tests again, he will be

ok with them I think. The T3, he won't be, he says he just can't order it

because he needs to see my t4 and tsh first, usual rubbish eh.

My temperatures don't get above 97.3.

I had the saliva test done at Lab21 about 6 months ago

I live in london W10

Thanks for your help

>

> Dear - why isn't your doctor looking after you. I think the best way

> forward at the moment, is to write a letter to your GP and send a copy to

> the Head of Practice. Writing letters works, speaking to them over the

> telephone or in their surgery doesn't, quite often.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for your response, yes i was under consultation of the most reknowned OCD

psychiatrist in the UK Dr Veale. http://www.veale.co.uk/appoint.html

But its all money, my main problem is the suicidal intrusive thoughs. As well as

the utter pain and fatigue.

Thanks once again

>

> Hi,

>

> Good on you for getting in touch via the forum. I have found everyone to be

very supportive on here.

>

> Sheila has covered all of the thyroid related stuff, so I thought I might make

a few comments on some of the other things that you raised in your message. If

you want to read up on any of the tests that Sheila suggested, go to this

website and type in the test names. It is a very reputable website.

> http://www.labtestsonline.org.uk/

>

> Here is the info for thyroid related tests.

> http://www.labtestsonline.org.uk/understanding/conditions/thyroid-3.html

>

> I've offered a few ideas below, but they are only ideas and it is totally up

to you to decide what you want / don't want to do. I am not medically trained,

and am only speaking from my own experience and knowledge base. I hope that

some of my ideas might be helpful.

>

> I think it might be worth trying a different doctor, especially if you have

felt bad for so long. You need someone who is willing to be sympathetic and

work with you to help you with your various health issues. Maybe Sheila or the

others can suggest a good GP or endo in your area.

>

> Having depression for decades is just awful. OCD is pretty difficult to deal

with too. I had someone in my close circle who suffered from OCD, so I have some

idea about the symptoms of OCD, and some of the things that you might be going

through. I know that you mentioned that you gave up on psychiatrists years ago,

however these days more and more PSYCHOLOGISTS are being trained to help people

with depression & OCD, etc. If you decide to go down this path, you really need

to seek out someone who is well trained in understanding OCD, as it has its own

set of issues, as you know. Even 15 years ago, hardly anyone knew anything about

OCD (and its related anxiety) so you really had to hunt for help. I think it is

different these days. Well, at least it is different in Australia, where I

live. If you are willing to give it a go, maybe you could seek out a

psychologist's help. Trust me - it isn't like it used to be decades ago. It

takes a fair bit of effort and hard work to go and see a psychologist, but your

wellbeing is worth the effort.

>

> Perhaps it would be worthwhile having a two prong approach to deal with the

depression, extreme fear, despair and OCD. Perhaps you could work with a GP to

get some blood tests done (and ask them for a referral to an endocrinologist so

the endo can look into that side of things) and also at the same time, have a

think about whether you would be willing to get some counselling for the

depression, extreme fear, OCD and related anxiety. If you wait for a medical

diagnosis to deal with the fear, etc it might mean that you live with the fear

for longer than you need to. If you do both things at once (look at the medical

side of things including blood tests, etc + speak to someone about the extreme

fear and other stuff), you might be well on the road to recovery, or at least

you will be on the road to feeling a bit better than you do now!

>

> Again, it is up to you what you decide to do. It is your choice whether you

seek counselling through a psychologist or not. I just thought I would raise it

as a possible thing to think about.

>

> Here is a website that you might like to have a look at.

> http://au.reachout.com/find/articles/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd

>

> Regardless of what you decide to do, I hope that you find a good doctor who

will help you to get better. I have been bed ridden with thyroid related issues

in the past, and exercise made me worse too, and it is not fun.

>

> P xo

>

> ---------------------------------

> >

> ......I haven't posted on the group before. I have suffered from depression

for over a few decades. Symptoms include ocd, extreme fear, great despair on a

daily basis.....I am currently exhausted all the time, and I am bed ridden. Any

form of exercise makes me worse.....My last thyroid test about a year ago came

back so called normal...... but In order for me to move on and get rid of the

fear etc, I need to be stable. The antidepressants I have taken over the years

have made me worse and possibly screwed with my HPA.....I stopped seeing shrinks

years ago for obvious reasons....Thoughts would be great.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi again,

I really hope that you find a good GP and endo who can help you with your pain

and fatigue. More importantly, please speak to someone and seek help for your

intrusive suicidal thoughts as soon as you can, as it is really, really

important to make sure that you have some support through this obviously

difficult time.

Thinking of you.

P xo

>

> Thanks for your response, yes i was under consultation of the most reknowned

OCD psychiatrist in the UK.........But its all money, my main problem is the

suicidal intrusive thoughs. As well as the utter pain and fatigue.......

[Guest guest]

Thanks

I have a social worker who is very good, much better than any therapist i have

had on the nhs

> >

> > Thanks for your response, yes i was under consultation of the most reknowned

OCD psychiatrist in the UK.........But its all money, my main problem is the

suicidal intrusive thoughs. As well as the utter pain and fatigue.......

>

[Guest guest]

Hi - How much Vitamin D3 are you taking - this is

important. you CAN get the 24 hour urine test to check your levels of free T4

and free T3 through Genova Diagnostics. You can also get a discount on all

thyroid and adrenal tests done by them by being a member of TPA. When you order

the tests, tell them that 'Thyroid Patient Advocacy' is your Practitioner, you

will get the discount and get the test you need. The results will be sent

direct to you, and you pay for the tests after they have been done - see below.

Genova

Diagnostics have been kind enough to arrange a discount for members of Thyroid

Patient Advocacy- UK for the following Thyroid and Adrenal Tests:

In

order to receive your discount, please DO NOT order direct from their

web site. Instead, order direct from kitorders@...

or telephone 020 8336 7754

When

you complete your order, please remember to quote

‘Thyroid Patient Advocacy UK as ‘PRACTITIONER’, or

you will not be given the discount

DISCOUNTS ON THE FOLLOWING TESTS

Test

                                                   RRP        

          Members Price

                                                                         

Thyroid

Screen                                £80.00                        £60.00

Thyroid

Hormones - T3 & T4         £100.00

                    £85.00

Adrenal

Stress Profile                    £70.00

                       £60.00

Candida

Antibody Profile               £70.00

                       £60.00

Reverse

T3                                        £60.00                        £50.00

I saw my GP last week, and he won't give me the T3 test, then i tried to get

them all done at genova diagnostics and they say i need a practioner.

[Guest guest]

Hi Robbo, To use Genova diagnostics you need to put TPA in as practitioner- there is also discounts available for certian tests- see the files for more info. > thyroid treatment > From: robbojnr27@...> Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:23:44 +0000> Subject: Re: Depression> > __________________________________> > > I live in london W10> > Thanks for your help> > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------> > TPA is not medically qualified. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner before changing medication.> >

[Guest guest]

Pleased to hear that.

P xo

>

> Thanks

> I have a social worker who is very good, much better than any therapist i have

had on the nhs

[Guest guest]

>

> Bee and anyone else who understands,

>

> Every time I take the coconut oil, I get severely depressed. I know it's part

of die off as mild depression and anxiety are things I've suffered from for 15

years.

> I've stopped taking the coconut oil cause I just can't function when I'm like

this. The depression is so severe (and this is from 1/4 teaspoon of coconut oil)

that it makes it impossible to function in my job, not to mention the damage I'm

causing in my relationships.

>

> I feel stuck cause I want to kill the candida but don't want the treatment to

ruin my life. I guess my question to you is, is it worth it for me to take an

antidepressant so that I can continue to take the coconut oil? Is it possible

that the AD will make the candida worse? That's my biggest fear.

> I know you are anti-antidepressants, but in this case, couldn't it be the

lesser of the two evils?

>

+++Hi Tammy,

My heart goes out to you with your suffering. Let's see what we can recommend

that will help you.

First, candida cannot be killed off, and even though unrefined coconut oil is

antifungal that is not why I recommend it. I recommend it because of its many

other health benefits.

Since you've had depression for many years your body will be " retracing " it

while it is healing itself, which cannot be avoided, since that is how the body

heals itself.

However, you can minimize such reactions by starting with small amounts like 1

teaspoon 3 times a day or even 1/4 teaspoon 3 times and day (with complete meals

of course), and only increase it a little bit every 1-2 weeks if that's what it

takes to get you through this.

But also ensure you are taking the correct amounts of omega 3, and vitamins A &

D, since they are most important for helping depression, along with the diet and

other supplements - all nutrients work together:

1. Vitamin A: 20,000 IU - 30,000 IU

2. Vitamin D: 800 IU - 1,200 IU

3. Omega-3: 2,000 mg - 3,000 mg [EPA plus DHA]

Check all of your other supplements too since Vitamin B complex, calcium and

magnesium are also important for depression - here's the Handy Chart:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/supp7.php

Antidepressants are very toxic to the body so they have to be detoxified

continuously, and most cross the blood/brain barrier causing worse symptoms and

mental issues.

All the best, Bee

[Guest guest]

Hi Tammy, my family is recovering from severe mental illness of many varrying

degrees of severity; from autism and psycosis to anxiety and depression. My best

advice is to take it very slowly, remember there are many other healing foods on

this program beyond coco oil. Just coming off the bad foods and the carbs is a

big step and will cause healing and detoxing, and then foods such as espesially

eggs and fish are massively healing. Simply increasing your fats will cause so

much healing. Try to undo the process a little so you can get an idea of what

causes the most trouble and take it slow. This is as amazing program, you just

need to be patient. Don't hesitate to ask if I can be of further assistance

All the best

>

> Bee and anyone else who understands,

>

> Every time I take the coconut oil, I get severely depressed. I know it's part

of die off as mild depression and anxiety are things I've suffered from for 15

years.

>

> I've stopped taking the coconut oil cause I just can't function when I'm like

this. The depression is so severe (and this is from 1/4 teaspoon of coconut oil)

that it makes it impossible to function in my job, not to mention the damage I'm

causing in my relationships.

>

> I feel stuck cause I want to kill the candida but don't want the treatment to

ruin my life. I guess my question to you is, is it worth it for me to take an

antidepressant so that I can continue to take the coconut oil? Is it possible

that the AD will make the candida worse? That's my biggest fear.

>

> I know you are anti-antidepressants, but in this case, couldn't it be the

lesser of the two evils?

>

> Tammy

>

[Guest guest]

marie,I remember the day your SSDI got denied the first time only because it was the day we took our daughter to college so it was the end of August.  I know you were appealing..  have you heard anything back?  Was this your first denial or your second?  The first two usually come fairly quickly...  the long wait is on the third one where you are waiting to get in front of a judge.  That time frame goes by how busy the SS office in your area is.  And does Social Security have a contact address for you where you are now?

Just wondering....Hugs,TeriOn Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 7:03 PM, Rain Beau <annamariestitt@...> wrote:

 

Hello all, i am in a very blue mood i see my regular doc tomorrow about the shingles. My last day at this shelter is 2/9/11 i just placed two applications at transitional housing still waiting on my sdi, i just want to be somewhere more permanant hope closer to sf & my hdoc

Blessed be marie---------

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[Guest guest]

Teri, this was my first denial it is now in reconsideration i have been checking

the status online and a decision has yet to be made.

Blessed be marie---------

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- Re: [ ] Depression

marie,

I remember the day your SSDI got denied the first time only because it was

the day we took our daughter to college so it was the end of August. I know

you were appealing.. have you heard anything back? Was this your first

denial or your second? The first two usually come fairly quickly... the

long wait is on the third one where you are waiting to get in front of a

judge. That time frame goes by how busy the SS office in your area is. And

does Social Security have a contact address for you where you are now?

Just wondering....

Hugs,

Teri

On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 7:03 PM, Rain Beau <annamariestitt@...> wrote:

>

>

> Hello all, i am in a very blue mood i see my regular doc tomorrow about the

> shingles. My last day at this shelter is 2/9/11 i just placed two

> applications at transitional housing still waiting on my sdi, i just want to

> be somewhere more permanant hope closer to sf & my hdoc

>

> Blessed be marie---------

> Sent from AT & T's Wireless network using Mobile Email

>

>

[Guest guest]

Marie,Sorry you're blue, lady, what can you do in the Bay Area to change that? Museums, local art, festivals, that kinda thing? For me, a walk on a marina would temper it immediately, love to sail and look at the 'horses' in their slips...Okay, your last day is 2/9...and this is what? 1/3, January 3...when you are in a bind, what has changed for you in a second? One moment you are in deep despair, the next all is good...this is not you personally, my saint-elect, this is all of us. So your last day is 2/9, that means you have over 35 days to change this. You've put in for housing, put in for SSI, and you're doing the things the universe needs to see to make things change for you. So now, what you gotta do is take a deep breath...then breathe out...repeat as necessary, lady.You're going to be alright. I don't know how, and you don't know how, but in your deepest despair something has always developed to help you to the next step. Please keep us in the loop as things improve for you, you're an inspiration for all of us, on or off treatment.SteveLife is much more fun when thought of as a scavenger hunt as opposed to a surprise party. Jimmy Buffett [ ] Depression

Hello all, i am in a very blue mood i see my regular doc tomorrow about the shingles. My last day at this shelter is 2/9/11 i just placed two applications at transitional housing still waiting on my sdi, i just want to be somewhere more permanant hope closer to sf & my hdoc

Blessed be marie---------

Sent from AT & T's Wireless network using Mobile Email

[Guest guest]

Thank you steve, it has been raining & cold so not good for going out which is

probably contributing to my mood, i know things will get better soon i just need

to be more patient not one of my better attributes

Blessed be marie---------

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- Re: [ ] Depression

Marie,

Sorry you're blue, lady, what can you do in the Bay Area to change that?

Museums, local art, festivals, that kinda thing? For me, a walk on a marina

would temper it immediately, love to sail and look at the 'horses' in their

slips...

Okay, your last day is 2/9...and this is what? 1/3, January 3...when you are in

a bind, what has changed for you in a second ? One moment you are in deep

despair, the next all is good...this is not you personally, my saint-elect, this

is all of us.

So your last day is 2/9, that means you have over 35 days to change this. You've

put in for housing, put in for SSI, and you're doing the things the universe

needs to see to make things change for you. So now, what you gotta do is take a

deep breath...then breathe out...repeat as necessary, lady.

You're going to be alright. I don't know how, and you don't know how, but in

your deepest despair something has always developed to help you to the next

step. Please keep us in the loop as things improve for you, you're an

inspiration for all of us, on or off treatment.

Steve

Life is much more fun when thought of as a scavenger hunt as opposed to a

surprise party. Jimmy Buffett

[ ] Depression

Hello all, i am in a very blue mood i see my regular doc tomorrow about the

shingles. My last day at this shelter is 2/9/11 i just placed two applications

at transitional housing still waiting on my sdi, i just want to be somewhere

more permanant hope closer to sf & my hdoc

Blessed be marie---------

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Alright, gotta try for a smile now....I've got lotsa kids, most mine, some just adopted "glommed on to me" kids, but I tell them all..."I don't have any patience left, I gave all I had to you kids..." Smile lady, we're all here for you.One other thing I've done for my own depression in the NW is watch a movie like "Fools Gold"...lotsa sunshine, diving, white beaches and eye candy...SteveLife is much more fun when thought of as a scavenger hunt as opposed to a surprise party. Jimmy Buffett Re: Re: [ ] Depression

Thank you steve, it has been raining & cold so not good for going out which is probably contributing to my mood, i know things will get better soon i just need to be more patient not one of my better attributes

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mariePlease try really hard not to stress about something that is still a month away. Yes, I do know that it's easier said than done. But, put your faith into whatever you choose is bigger than you and believe that you have not come this far just to be totally let down. Really, we all think that you are just amazing because of all the hardships that you have had to face and you are still doing tx. I can tell you for sure, that I would not have been able to sit on any bus for hours, just to get to see a Dr.You are truly an amazing person and I can only hope that someday we have a chance to meet!!

So, believe that better things are in your future and it will come.Luv Gloria

Hello all, i am in a very blue mood i see my regular doc tomorrow about the shingles. My last day at this shelter is 2/9/11 i just placed two applications at transitional housing still waiting on my sdi, i just want to be somewhere more permanant hope closer to sf & my hdoc

Blessed be marie---------

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Best case scenario is that they approve you on this round, at worst, you have another denial and then you go before a judge.  Realistically, that could take over a year.  wow.  In the meantime there has to be some kind of aid you can get from the State of California.  There has to be.  This is going to all work out marie, but I want you to be aware of what a slow process getting SSD can be.  I don't want you thinking you're going to have a check in the mail next week.  You might, but it's rather doubtful.  Once you do get the approval letter, the check takes anywhere from 2 weeks to a month to get to you.  We need to make sure you have resources available to you once 2/9 hits. 

Hugs,TeriOn Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 9:21 PM, Rain Beau <annamariestitt@...> wrote:

 

Teri, this was my first denial it is now in reconsideration i have been checking the status online and a decision has yet to be made.

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marie,

I remember the day your SSDI got denied the first time only because it was

the day we took our daughter to college so it was the end of August. I know

you were appealing.. have you heard anything back? Was this your first

denial or your second? The first two usually come fairly quickly... the

long wait is on the third one where you are waiting to get in front of a

judge. That time frame goes by how busy the SS office in your area is. And

does Social Security have a contact address for you where you are now?

Just wondering....

Hugs,

Teri

On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 7:03 PM, Rain Beau <annamariestitt@...> wrote:

>

>

> Hello all, i am in a very blue mood i see my regular doc tomorrow about the

> shingles. My last day at this shelter is 2/9/11 i just placed two

> applications at transitional housing still waiting on my sdi, i just want to

> be somewhere more permanant hope closer to sf & my hdoc

>

> Blessed be marie---------

> Sent from AT & T's Wireless network using Mobile Email

>

>

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Would like feedback on st john's wort for depression

Doc wants me to go on the usual medication but...

Thanks in advance

Brgds peter

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If your depression is especially in the morning ,check

thyroid.

If it is serotonine shortage,try 5 http.

Here in the nerherlands we have a combi of 5HTP and st

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, A lot of people find LDN alone is beneficial as it also known to be an immune enhancer.  If my memory is correct you’ve been on LDN for less than 2 months?  Try giving it another month but if you think taking an antidepressant will help you, there’s no harm in that.  However with St s Wort I think you have to be careful with what else you’re taking.  You’ll need to research that one or perhaps others have experience with this? Jayne Crocker www.LDNNow.comImportant! Please sign our LDN petition to the European Parliament by clicking heretel: +44 (0) 7877 492 669Dr Steele MBE, talking about LDNLDNNow are a political/pressure group of individuals dedicated to getting Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) accepted into modern medicine and trialled for the myriad of uses it shows benefit for. . From: low dose naltrexone [mailto:low dose naltrexone ] On Behalf Of NichollsSent: 27 January 2011 11:03low dose naltrexone Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Depression Would like feedback on st john's wort for depression Doc wants me to go on the usual medication but... Thanks in advance Brgds peter