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wonderbunny · Post by **wonderbunny** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 4:13 am

You know, great minds think a lot. Funny, I think a lot of people go through a period in their life when nothing feels right. When your young you have a way of thinking and doing things and then one day, 'What happened!' Heartbreaks, Depression, Helplessness, and emotions that you can't process. I've been a mental health advocate for years, those who claim never to have felt despair are lying, or they haven't hit their moment of being humbled into maturity. Life is a process, and bad stuff gets bottled up until we deal with it. I think you when you in your late 30-40's life seems to be so much more mellow. Upon reflection, you don't even recognize who you were 5-10 years ago. Its fascinating really. What was so painful, in time can be the best experience of your life... its what you learn from it. You are no longer your parents child.

quirky · Post by **quirky** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 5:21 pm

I'm shaking so bad I can hardly type. I read the PDR at Border's yesterday and am wondering if I have lithium toxicity. I have mild ataxia, too. This would drive me crazy if I wasn't already there.

I'm reading a book called "Night Falls Fast" and it's good, but sometimes knowledge is intimidating, too.

I'm kicking myself that I didn't put more effort into finding a mate when I was younger. Because now this alone is profound. Some nights when I'm shoving back the melancholy I think how comforting it would be to just be held for five minutes.

Janel · Post by **Janel** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 5:56 pm

I'm shaking so bad I can hardly type. I read the PDR at Border's yesterday and am wondering if I have lithium toxicity. I have mild ataxia, too. This would drive me crazy if I wasn't already there.

Is this a food or drug issue? Can you eliminate (or add) something from your diet that would help? I don't know what either of those things are....I'm so sorry you are going through this.....hang in there. You are NOT crazy---you are awesome and unique. I have been blessed when reading your posts......I love your perspective and style. My son has a new cat---wish you could hold her...she is beautiful with siamese markings and gorgeous blue eyes. He named her Gracie!

quirky · Post by **quirky** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 6:42 pm

I don't think it's anything I'm eating. I think it's the lithium. I am on three different meds. I suppose it could be one of the others, too.

So far, they are working, which I'm extremely grateful for. I guess I really shouldn't whine about the side effects...at least I'm not jumping off a bridge.

Boredom is my arch enemy, though.

mav · Post by **mav** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:04 pm

hmm....I read an article a long time back about boredom being one of the main obstacles to happiness ....something on those lines. I feel boredom is such an illusion. The few people I know who easily bore are also the most talented and resourceful. I can imagine not having adequate outlet to utilize these would be frustrating.... As for me, I don't get bored. When I get bored I talk British

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Jimenem · Post by **Jimenem** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:26 pm

quirky wrote:I don't think it's anything I'm eating. I think it's the lithium. I am on three different meds. I suppose it could be one of the others, too.

So far, they are working, which I'm extremely grateful for. I guess I really shouldn't whine about the side effects...at least I'm not jumping off a bridge.

Boredom is my arch enemy, though.

Your body will adjust to the meds, Just give it a little time. It's only temporary. Hang in there. * Gives Quirky Great Big Bear Hug*

Janel · Post by **Janel** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:49 pm

Hey.....where's MINE?

Jimenem · Post by **Jimenem** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:56 pm

*Gives a great Big Hug to Janel too!

Group Hug everyone's included!*

There, I would never dream of leaving anyone out!

justfacts · Post by **justfacts** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 11:19 pm

Sometimes the shakes are normal but it never hurts to call and ask your doctor. Use the all references that you have (doctors, people, books, people, web site, doctors, people doctors) expecially now that you are just learning about things.. even though knowledge is intimidating it is also the best preporation.
If I sound stuffy I am sorry, I don't mean to sound like a know -it-all, I am trying to think about things that helped me and other I spoke to.

quirky · Post by **quirky** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 7:22 pm

No, it's appreciated.

I called my Dr. today and they say he'll get back to me today or tomorrow.

It's worse. From my reading it looks like I'm having an acute reaction to lithium.

I used to wonder when I worked in the ER why it was so common for psych patients to go off their meds. Maybe because no one likes to be a shaking, occasionally convulsing ball of sweat.

So the lithium's making me shake, the prozac's making me sweat and I kid you not, while I was waiting for the dr to call I saw a commercial for a class action lawsuit on behalf of patients on the THIRD med I'm taking.

I'm living a cartoon.

Jimenem · Post by **Jimenem** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 9:36 pm

That would be so frustrating. I'm sorry you have to go through that Quirky.

justfacts · Post by **justfacts** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 10:38 pm

I heard people say how afraid they were to ask thier doctor about everything that they were feeling...Its so different for each person. Hell, I love my doctor, she told me she would be upset if I didn't ask her everything. That is one peice of advice I give you ...do not be afraid to ask your doctor anything... stay positive your world wont end, even if you think it will.. Have you looked for some support groups on line? They help a lot

Jimenem · Post by **Jimenem** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 11:06 pm

Thats what we are. We're her support group!

But, Justfacts has a point. Maybe you could talk to someone who has been through exactly the thing your going through. Maybe you have already. But in the end it's your life, just live it to the fullest!

mav · Post by **mav** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 12:01 am

quirky wrote: So the lithium's making me shake, the prozac's making me sweat and I kid you not, while I was waiting for the dr to call I saw a commercial for a class action lawsuit on behalf of patients on the THIRD med I'm taking.
I'm living a cartoon.

...don't forget to ask your doctor whether you should take part in the class action law suit or wait till you know for yourself if the suit is justified

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quirky · Post by **quirky** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 4:21 pm

I'm not litigious. Just shaky.

I just read that it could be the Prozac, too.