login
Depression and Moods- Check in! (Page 24)
-
No new posts
|
 2010-04-23 4:31 PM in reply to: #2809721 |
Extreme Veteran  1106   , Connecticut |  Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in!My kids are 10 and 12, old enough to be left alone for two hours while I work out. I let them derail me, or maybe I just use them as an excuse. |
| 2010-04-23 7:21 PM in reply to: #1319576 |
Master 2629   brummie land | Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in! don't get down on yourself! i find changes to my routine difficult to deal with, and it is possible that your kids being off unsettles you more than you would like. maybe next vacation don't try and do your 'normal' workouts but plan something with your kids: hire mountain bikes, go paint balling, indoor snowboarding, etc. keep it fun and enjoy the change! btw thanks once again for letting me know about this thread. am currently packing my stuff up to rent my place out and move back in with my folks whilst i get better. the dr wrote post-traumatic stress disorder on my sick note this week, which was actually a relief. most days i am doing ok: eating reasonably well, and getting exercise or packing done. today however i had a melt down over bubble wrap! lol! but i managed to sort through the last of my books (my most precious possessions) and formulate a plan for how i'm going to unpack, store or not store stuff back at my folks. i NEED some good reading material not tucked away in the loft! |
| 2010-05-05 9:23 AM in reply to: #1319576 |
| Master 2629 brummie land | Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in! awesome status update going round on facebook at the moment: DEPRESSION is not a sign of weakness it is a |
| 2010-05-06 1:00 PM in reply to: #1319576 |
| Veteran 181 | Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in! Quick update for me.... doubled my lamotrigine to 200mg and I'm feeling as good as ever! I seemed to have lucked out with such an easy fix. Everybody else, keep your heads up! There's something out there that'll make you feel better. |
| 2010-05-12 4:30 PM in reply to: #1319576 |
Elite 3223 Hendersonville | Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in! I haven't been in this thread for a very long time, but I thought of it today when I watched an absolutely wonderful and helpful video on depression by one of my favorite science authors, Robert Sapolsky. He spends a while talking about the biology of depression and then some time talking about the psychology of depression. I cannot tell you how great it was to watch it and feel affirmed and reminded that what I experience is biological in nature, cannot be controlled through willpower, and has clear origins in my childhood. I learned a lot and it was very easy to understand but engaging information. Here is the link. I hope you all find it as interesting and affirming as I did. Jessica |
| 2010-05-22 6:12 PM in reply to: #2813208 |
Champion 7931 Sequim, Washington | Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in! sappho96 - 2010-04-23 5:21 PM Hey there...don't get down on yourself! i find changes to my routine difficult to deal with, and it is possible that your kids being off unsettles you more than you would like. maybe next vacation don't try and do your 'normal' workouts but plan something with your kids: hire mountain bikes, go paint balling, indoor snowboarding, etc. keep it fun and enjoy the change! btw thanks once again for letting me know about this thread. am currently packing my stuff up to rent my place out and move back in with my folks whilst i get better. the dr wrote post-traumatic stress disorder on my sick note this week, which was actually a relief. most days i am doing ok: eating reasonably well, and getting exercise or packing done. today however i had a melt down over bubble wrap! lol! but i managed to sort through the last of my books (my most precious possessions) and formulate a plan for how i'm going to unpack, store or not store stuff back at my folks. i NEED some good reading material not tucked away in the loft! Whenever I have a melt down it is almost always over something little. That or not being able to find something. What makes it extra frustrating is that you feel ridiculous for getting so worked up over something that is not worth stressing over. It is good to hear that things are looking up for you. |
| 2010-05-22 6:14 PM in reply to: #1319576 |
Champion 7931 Sequim, Washington | Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in! For everyone who is struggling right now... I want to offer encouragement. Keep taking it one day at a time and make sure to acknowledge everything that you accomplish during the day...even if it is something 'small' like getting dressed, taking a shower, eating something decent, or brushing your teeth. Doing the little things can be a big accomplishment. |
| 2010-05-23 9:27 PM in reply to: #2875847 |
Expert 1158 Chicagoland | Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in! mchally - 2010-05-22 6:14 PM For everyone who is struggling right now... I want to offer encouragement. Keep taking it one day at a time and make sure to acknowledge everything that you accomplish during the day...even if it is something 'small' like getting dressed, taking a shower, eating something decent, or brushing your teeth. Doing the little things can be a big accomplishment. thank you for the encouragement, I definitely need it. |
| 2010-05-25 2:00 AM in reply to: #2877173 |
Extreme Veteran 1175 Langley, BC, 'Wet Coast' Canada | Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in! TeddieMao - 2010-05-23 7:27 PM mchally - 2010-05-22 6:14 PM For everyone who is struggling right now... I want to offer encouragement. Keep taking it one day at a time and make sure to acknowledge everything that you accomplish during the day...even if it is something 'small' like getting dressed, taking a shower, eating something decent, or brushing your teeth. Doing the little things can be a big accomplishment. thank you for the encouragement, I definitely need it. TeddieMao, I hope that things are looking a bit brighter for you. Was there anything in particular that has got you down, or that we might be able to help with? Hang in there!! |
| 2010-05-25 9:04 AM in reply to: #2879941 |
Expert 1158 Chicagoland | Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in! triosaurus - 2010-05-25 2:00 AM TeddieMao - 2010-05-23 7:27 PM mchally - 2010-05-22 6:14 PM For everyone who is struggling right now... I want to offer encouragement. Keep taking it one day at a time and make sure to acknowledge everything that you accomplish during the day...even if it is something 'small' like getting dressed, taking a shower, eating something decent, or brushing your teeth. Doing the little things can be a big accomplishment. thank you for the encouragement, I definitely need it. TeddieMao, I hope that things are looking a bit brighter for you. Was there anything in particular that has got you down, or that we might be able to help with? Hang in there!! It has just been hard lately. My depression has seemed to kick into overdrive with crazy thoughts. Not only is it mentally taxing but physically as I try to portray this sane person at work and home. At this point with all the meds and therapy things are just not working. I just have to deal with it. So right now I am fighting second by second, minute by minute. I feel so guilty writing about it because I sound so whiny. But I have never been this bad before. Oh well that's life. Thanks for listening. |
| 2010-05-25 10:52 AM in reply to: #2880296 |
Pro 4277 Parker, CO | Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in! TeddieMao - 2010-05-25 8:04 AM triosaurus - 2010-05-25 2:00 AM TeddieMao - 2010-05-23 7:27 PM mchally - 2010-05-22 6:14 PM For everyone who is struggling right now... I want to offer encouragement. Keep taking it one day at a time and make sure to acknowledge everything that you accomplish during the day...even if it is something 'small' like getting dressed, taking a shower, eating something decent, or brushing your teeth. Doing the little things can be a big accomplishment. thank you for the encouragement, I definitely need it. TeddieMao, I hope that things are looking a bit brighter for you. Was there anything in particular that has got you down, or that we might be able to help with? Hang in there!! It has just been hard lately. My depression has seemed to kick into overdrive with crazy thoughts. Not only is it mentally taxing but physically as I try to portray this sane person at work and home. At this point with all the meds and therapy things are just not working. I just have to deal with it. So right now I am fighting second by second, minute by minute. I feel so guilty writing about it because I sound so whiny. But I have never been this bad before. Oh well that's life. Thanks for listening. Depression sucks and it sounds like it's taking all your energy right now. you can't just tell yourself to feel better and it will go away. talk with your wife or someone that's a good listener...get help...get some meds. been there...you have to help yourself for things to get better...if that makes any sense... |
| 2010-05-31 2:54 PM in reply to: #2880296 |
Master 1675 Suwanee, Ga. | Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in! TeddieMao - 2010-05-25 10:04 AM triosaurus - 2010-05-25 2:00 AM TeddieMao - 2010-05-23 7:27 PM mchally - 2010-05-22 6:14 PM For everyone who is struggling right now... It has just been hard lately. My depression has seemed to kick into overdrive with crazy thoughts. Not only is it mentally taxing but physically as I try to portray this sane person at work and home. At this point with all the meds and therapy things are just not working. I just have to deal with it. So right now I am fighting second by second, minute by minute. I feel so guilty writing about it because I sound so whiny. But I have never been this bad before. Oh well that's life. Thanks for listening. Keep fighting second by second if that's what it takes....youc an beat this but it usually takes support and help from others. Never feel guilty about asking for support, especially when you are fighting to make progress. It's only whiny when you are doing nothing about it and playing the "victim". Try, is you can to isolate the reason it is so different now. If you can't put your finger on it then ask someone you can trust to evaluate it for you....and as far as the "that's life" feelings....NO IT ISN"T. You deserve to have a great life and keep working on everything you can to achieve that end. We are here for each other in this thread and while we are not trained Doctors we have been through things that have made our lives difficult. Keep up the good fight and when things are going well remember to come back here and support those that are having a rough time. Edited by Reno8 2010-05-31 2:54 PM |
| 2010-05-31 6:14 PM in reply to: #1319576 |
Expert 1158 Chicagoland | Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in! Thanks to everyone! Things have sorta levelled off. I am about to transition to another med once my blood work comes back. I am always looking for the quick fix but know that is not reasonable. Trying to enjoy as much possible even if it is only for a moment. I have lived in this bubble where I think I am the only person who has ever been depressed so no one knows what I am going through or would even care. But I guess a cry for help is better than no cry at all. I truly appreciate everyone here, with their busy schedules, lives and their own demons taking the time to encourage me on through this fight. I am hoping that I will beat this because, honestly, it has been a real pain in the ! |
| 2010-06-10 11:32 AM in reply to: #2892556 |
Champion 7931 Sequim, Washington | Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in! TeddieMao - 2010-05-31 4:14 PM Thanks to everyone! Things have sorta levelled off. I am about to transition to another med once my blood work comes back. I am always looking for the quick fix but know that is not reasonable. Trying to enjoy as much possible even if it is only for a moment. I have lived in this bubble where I think I am the only person who has ever been depressed so no one knows what I am going through or would even care. But I guess a cry for help is better than no cry at all. I truly appreciate everyone here, with their busy schedules, lives and their own demons taking the time to encourage me on through this fight. I am hoping that I will beat this because, honestly, it has been a real pain in the ! It always takes a while to find the right med and dosing. I've been there many times...I'm there again now. I've been struggling over the last month, but I got in to see some doctors in the past week and we are upping one med and adding another. I've seen some improvement, but there is still a ways to go. Teddie- I hope that you and your doctors find something that works well. Stay positive and just keep at it. |
| 2010-06-10 1:10 PM in reply to: #2913384 |
Expert 1158 Chicagoland | Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in! mchally - 2010-06-10 11:32 AM TeddieMao - 2010-05-31 4:14 PM Thanks to everyone! Things have sorta levelled off. I am about to transition to another med once my blood work comes back. I am always looking for the quick fix but know that is not reasonable. Trying to enjoy as much possible even if it is only for a moment. I have lived in this bubble where I think I am the only person who has ever been depressed so no one knows what I am going through or would even care. But I guess a cry for help is better than no cry at all. I truly appreciate everyone here, with their busy schedules, lives and their own demons taking the time to encourage me on through this fight. I am hoping that I will beat this because, honestly, it has been a real pain in the ! It always takes a while to find the right med and dosing. I've been there many times...I'm there again now. I've been struggling over the last month, but I got in to see some doctors in the past week and we are upping one med and adding another. I've seen some improvement, but there is still a ways to go. Teddie- I hope that you and your doctors find something that works well. Stay positive and just keep at it. Thanks I am trying my best. Things are a little better. Waiting for my doc to put me on something different. I started reading this book "Mind over Mood" which has really helped me start looking at things differently. Definitely no cure-all but a nice aid. Thanks again for all the encouragement. I am definitely here to help anyone because I have been there! |
| 2010-06-10 1:19 PM in reply to: #1319576 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in! Ted darling--you really do struggle a lot, it really has been hard for you to find medications and combinations that work, you really do fight the good fight every day, you keep moving physically and mentally no matter what ... ... and you really, really, really do help ME, and us all, by sharing it. {{{MELON PRESS}}} |
| 2010-06-10 1:52 PM in reply to: #2913684 |
Expert 1158 Chicagoland | Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in! TriAya - 2010-06-10 1:19 PM Ted darling--you really do struggle a lot, it really has been hard for you to find medications and combinations that work, you really do fight the good fight every day, you keep moving physically and mentally no matter what ... ... and you really, really, really do help ME, and us all, by sharing it. {{{MELON PRESS}}} Thank you! I definitely get a lot of inspiration from the great fight everyone here, especially you, gives to this struggle!  |
| 2010-06-12 3:02 PM in reply to: #1319576 |
Champion 7931 Sequim, Washington | Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in! Today my father passed away. He has gone to a better place, a place where there is no more pain or suffering. He is at peace and with The Lord. I will miss him very much, but trust that someday I will see him again. I am grateful that I was able to be with him at the end. I spoke to him about all the special times we shared and how I loved him. I was holding his hand as he took his last breaths. |
| 2010-06-12 3:12 PM in reply to: #2917573 |
Extreme Veteran 1175 Langley, BC, 'Wet Coast' Canada | Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in! mchally - 2010-06-12 1:02 PM Today my father passed away. He has gone to a better place, a place where there is no more pain or suffering. He is at peace and with The Lord. I will miss him very much, but trust that someday I will see him again. I am grateful that I was able to be with him at the end. I spoke to him about all the special times we shared and how I loved him. I was holding his hand as he took his last breaths. M, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss... It must have been very difficult to say 'Good-bye'. I hope that you will forever cherish the memories of those special times, and that you have someone special in your life to help you through this time. Please know that you are in the thoughts of many here.. kelly |
| 2010-06-12 10:50 PM in reply to: #2917590 |
Extreme Veteran 1996 Halifax, Nova Scotia | Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in! triosaurus - 2010-06-12 5:12 PM M, Please know that you are in the thoughts of many here.. kelly So true. Feel for you very much today. All the best, Blair |
| 2010-06-13 1:51 AM in reply to: #1319576 |
Extreme Veteran 1112 Las Vegas | Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in! So sorry foryour loss. The loss of a parent can be very traumatic. It put me over the edge with my father and has me filled with dread and sorrow as I wait for the phone call that tells me my mother is gone. I am so obsessed with the wait that my life is affected and it is hard to enjoy the time she has left with us. How crazy can it be that my anxiety is worse than hers regarding her health. And then I feel guilty about feeling so bad for something that hasn't happened but is inevitable for all of us. |
| 2010-06-14 4:06 PM in reply to: #2917573 |
Expert 1158 Chicagoland | Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in! mchally - 2010-06-12 3:02 PM Today my father passed away. He has gone to a better place, a place where there is no more pain or suffering. He is at peace and with The Lord. I will miss him very much, but trust that someday I will see him again. I am grateful that I was able to be with him at the end. I spoke to him about all the special times we shared and how I loved him. I was holding his hand as he took his last breaths. So sorry for your loss. I lost my father in college but was able to say goodbye the day before. Unfortunately I did not have the bond with him that you have. That you were with him at the end is something special and I hope the pain in your heart lessens but your memories of him stay bright! |
| 2010-06-14 8:54 PM in reply to: #1319576 |
Extreme Veteran 1106 , Connecticut | Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in! Mchally - so glad that you have a faith that comforts you. I don't know what it will be like, but I do believe we "see" our loved ones again! Teddy - you sound anything but whiney! You are very strong to deal with depression - I get so angry when people say "pull yourself together" or "get over it". We get you, glad you are feeling better. Let us know how the new meds work. I've been away from BT a while. I have not improved with time or distance in three years, and I know it's because I'm carrying 35 extra pounds of fat on my 5'2" body. I'm focused on weight-lifting and high-intensive interval training. I've lost 10 lbs. Keeping carbs down to about 40% and protein at about 30% of diet. Moods OK for now. Sappho - how is it going at your parents? So glad you have the support. MM |
| 2010-06-14 10:32 PM in reply to: #2921701 |
Expert 1158 Chicagoland | Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in! MuscleMomma - 2010-06-14 8:54 PM Mchally - so glad that you have a faith that comforts you. I don't know what it will be like, but I do believe we "see" our loved ones again! Teddy - you sound anything but whiney! You are very strong to deal with depression - I get so angry when people say "pull yourself together" or "get over it". We get you, glad you are feeling better. Let us know how the new meds work. I've been away from BT a while. I have not improved with time or distance in three years, and I know it's because I'm carrying 35 extra pounds of fat on my 5'2" body. I'm focused on weight-lifting and high-intensive interval training. I've lost 10 lbs. Keeping carbs down to about 40% and protein at about 30% of diet. Moods OK for now. Sappho - how is it going at your parents? So glad you have the support. MM Hey MM, congrats on the weight loss. Can you send some of that mojo my way? Don't be so hard on yourself, looks like you have a good plan!!!! No meds of yet, my doc hasn't gotten my blood work yet. I may ditch him for someone a little more urgent. Doing well so far. Had a decent race this Sunday. No PR but it got the endorphins going! Good luck to everyone and keep checking in!!! |
| 2010-06-17 9:54 PM in reply to: #2854902 |
Master 2538 Albuquerque | Subject: RE: Depression and Moods- Check in! Tri Take Me Away - 2010-05-12 3:30 PM I haven't been in this thread for a very long time, but I thought of it today when I watched an absolutely wonderful and helpful video on depression by one of my favorite science authors, Robert Sapolsky. He spends a while talking about the biology of depression and then some time talking about the psychology of depression. I cannot tell you how great it was to watch it and feel affirmed and reminded that what I experience is biological in nature, cannot be controlled through willpower, and has clear origins in my childhood. I learned a lot and it was very easy to understand but engaging information. Here is the link. I hope you all find it as interesting and affirming as I did. Jessica Thanks for that link, it's a great video and very informative |
|
|
|
|
View profile
Add to friends
Go to training log
Go to race log
Send a message
View album
CONNECT WITH FACEBOOK