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[FlyRobinFly]

I truly hope that nobody else goes through this kind of thing but I hope that this post may shed some light and maybe help others to catch things like this earlier than I did.
Hopefully you will soon see a better (more like) the "old" me that most of you don't know!

Thank you for sharing, CR...that is scary! Having lost a dear friend who was on meds that caused suicidal ideations, I know that personality changes can be pretty strong. I am really glad you are doing better and I'm curious to see the "old" Rustler. Take care!

 

[itsren]

I totally agree with you! I got my cat from a shelter and he and I are so bonded that my husband and kids are always laughing at me! I can't explain it, but it's been that way since he chose me at the shelter.

Why must they torture us so?

My kids are constantly telling me "Mom! Stop talking to the chicks! They can't understand you." LOL!

 

[itsren]

Thank you for sharing, CR...that is scary! Having lost a dear friend who was on meds that caused suicidal ideations, I know that personality changes can be pretty strong. I am really glad you are doing better and I'm curious to see the "old" Rustler. Take care!

I'm sorry this happened to your friend, Robin. It is very tough, isn't it. And, sometimes people don't understand that it is the medication causing the problem. They blame the person - at least that's what happened last year in my husband's family situation. It took a while for the family to come to grips that the medication altered her state of mind.

 

[FlyRobinFly]

Quote: Yes, it still is rough even years later. She was a wonderful, funny woman that I miss every day. She left behind three young kids and many friends who loved her. We all went through wondering what we could have done, if only we'd said or done something different, etc. especially our friend who is in the medical field. Bah humbug.

 

[SweetSilver]

We were busy making this gorgeous gingerbread house today:



Of course, this is the side that the neighbors don't get to see. The chickens know that Marshmallow Farmer's axe is for the tootsie roll log, not them. Behind the coop is the Pile that homebuilders know all too well: the detritus of leftover building materials, and this gingerbread house is no exception!

 

[CarolynF]

So DD is wondering if the chicks are going to get to see Santa.

I asked her if she hoped they would chirp and wake her up so she could see Santa, too. She said "Oh, no!"

That is so totally precious, I love it!!! How old is she?

Take if from the mom of a grown woman. It's THESE things that you'll forget unless you record them Some Way! I soooo wish I could remember the sound of her voice, the turn of her head, the little things that you can't get back once time has passed.

 

[CarolynF]

We were busy making this gorgeous gingerbread house today:



Of course, this is the side that the neighbors don't get to see. The chickens know that Marshmallow Farmer's axe is for the tootsie roll log, not them. Behind the coop is the Pile that homebuilders know all too well: the detritus of leftover building materials, and this gingerbread house is no exception!

That's FABULOUS! Did you make it from scratch? I've always been too afraid it would be a disaster to even try. And I love the extra side and the story that goes with it! Too Funny! You're a very creative person! The snowman chopping wood is amazing! Thank you for sharing!!

 

[hallerlake]

OK I am going to talk very serious about something. I hope that EVERYBODY will PLEASE read this even if you don't like my posts.
I am sharing this information in hopes that it may help someone. It is not intended for any other purpose.
If by chance you notice changes in yourself or someone around you. PLEASE DO NOT just pass it off. Try to determine a cause. Now more specifically what I am talking about is mood / emotional changes. There could be an underlying cause that could be solved very easy but if left unchecked could be terrible.
OK so I guess about the only way I know how to relay this is to jump under the bus. Please try to understand that I am only doing this in attempt to help others and maybe in that some may have a better understanding of me, especially those who have met in person.
OK so here is my point. If you notice changes give a good look at things such as MEDICATIONS !!!!
See I had been on a med then 9/2010 the Dr. changed that med. I was OK with that. Well I had been on a downhill spiral since. I really didn't know how bad or the cause until last week. See I ran out of that med and while waiting was forced to go back to the original. Now this is the part that is embarrassing but I feel the need to share just so others can see what kinds of things can happen. See on the med I started 9/2010 I had reached the point where simple little things like just reading certain posts would cause me to become teary. I am sure many who have met me may have noticed and wondered what the heck! I was also struggling with other VERY bad thoughts nearly daily. I have now been back on the "old" med for one week. No Tears No VERY bad thoughts. My point is PLEASE if you or someone around you seems to be having problems of this nature PLEASE get help /try to help them. I was VERY LUCKY that I had a couple of AWESOME friends on more than one occasion. While they were there for me. They didn't know me before so it was hard for them to do much more than be very supportive and I am so thankful to them for that.
I truly hope that nobody else goes through this kind of thing but I hope that this post may shed some light and maybe help others to catch things like this earlier than I did.
Hopefully you will soon see a better (more like) the "old" me that most of you don't know!
Rob

Another thing most people don't seem to know is that the body can get "used to" depression meds after a couple of years. That may be why your doctor changed you in the first place, and why going back to the old one after a couple of years has helped.

 

[hallerlake]

Quote: I've done electroconvulsive therapy (shock treatment). I was able to be off meds for about five years. Unfortunately, it's very expensive and has to be redone every five years or so, but it is something to consider if meds don't work for you.

 

[mikeyb]

OT
for those that love trains and those that are beginning to feel the stress of the holidays.

http://www.openmyeyeslord.net/Train Ride.swf
enjoy and the last certainly echos my sincere wishes for everyone.