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hence the name! LOL

eewww, now you're creeping me out!  LOL

Nah, I can't watch that, he's such a jerk in that movie. 

Now now - kitten juggling (on fire or not) has been done for centuries.  Why - even Steve Martin enjoys a kitten or three now and then!! You've seen "the jerk" haven't you??

MMM... Kittens... *drools*

[QUOTE=valzap]Glen,

I'm just curious - You seem like such an uplifting person.  don't some of us ever get you down?  Do you talk about us to your therapist.  I can find myself taking everything on these boards so seriously that I will begin to worry and start pacing at night, or start monologuing.  I'm still new here and just getting the hang of personalities (as much as you can through writing). so I'm sure if I ever get a therapist I'll be talking about all of you (i mean that in a postive way too).  I've already started talking about "this guy or this girl on the board said...." 

I was thinking we should start live regional group therapy session - but we'll probably start it and never finish it!
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Thanks!

Oh, and if you'd met me over a year ago - the words coming to mind are "bummer", "downer", "introvert", "creepy"... etc.  I was not who I am - thanks to modern medicine and good therapy.

I talk about everything with my therapist.  Holding back kind of defeats the purpose!  Your therapist is bound by law to never repeat what's said - so you can say whatever is in your life!  Killed a drifter? - no problem!  Like to juggle kittens on fire? Talk away!!

I would love to start a live group!  I want one locally here where I am - but nobody is admitting they are ADHD - or this is the healthiest area on the planet!! Hmph.

Oh, and the drifter thing? A joke... and I gave up kittens it was getting expensive and they don't taste all that great anyway.

Glen,

I'm just curious - You seem like such an uplifting person.  don't some of us ever get you down?  Do you talk about us to your therapist.  I can find myself taking everything on these boards so seriously that I will begin to worry and start pacing at night, or start monologuing.  I'm still new here and just getting the hang of personalities (as much as you can through writing). so I'm sure if I ever get a therapist I'll be talking about all of you (i mean that in a postive way too).  I've already started talking about "this guy or this girl on the board said...." 

I was thinking we should start live regional group therapy session - but we'll probably start it and never finish it!
Oh and to ms.dolittle and LTC - good luck.  Everyone can get depressed sometimes regardless of the medications.  It's natural.  The trick is not to let it overwhelm you.  Accept it and say, tomorrow will be better.  Life can't be all that bad if you can find support on here.  You'll see you're not alone. Glen
I'm truly drowning in my tears....But I,m going to call the free clinic and
see if I can get help I know I need meds.

Just making some choices to take control can be lifting too.

Well, I know that life doesnt' have to feel bad all the time!!!

I feel bad whenever someone goes through that.  Myself - when I went for the first time to my therapist I couldn't describe "happy".  I kept describing "content" and did not have a clue why he kept correcting me.  It used to be I either felt depressed or content. Now I feel either content or happy! 

There are days where I feel lonely, or blue but never depressed.  I know that there's a solution for everyone - including you LTC!!

Oh - I know you were being facetious and funny there - but still there's a grain of truth behind every clown's smile - don't ya think?

you mean DEPRESSION is not NORMAL...

I'm glad you are choosing to get help.  Yes, just making the choice to help yourself can be a very productive thing.

While you are at the free clinic - try to avail yourself of the free councilling?  Even though you have us to talk to here - it's so much nicer sometimes to have a face-to-face and get to talk to someone about how you feel.  I wish I could zip down and help you - but realisticly that just would never work.

Stay in touch ok?  You're trying to move this heavy load toward help - and you don't have to try it alone.  I and the rest will do our best to be there for you.

I'm proud of my self. I actually took action. I got a call back and some
direction to take...Now all I have to do is...follow through...I can do IT!

I knew you could do it!!!! I am even MORE proud of you now!!

Keep following things through - and before you know it you'll be giving ME the advice!! I'll be here if ya need that boot in the butt ok?

LOL

 

MD, sorry for taking off with your thread.

I hope you get your meds right, and I get meds...and we all live happily
ever ADDfter.

[QUOTE=LTC1] 
now I'm kicking myself for not calling months and months ago.

I always wait till Itis do or die.[/QUOTE]

Now SHUSH sweetie!

Woulda Coulda Shoulda is not the way for you to go!  The past is just that - the past you can't do any good dwelling.

Important part is that you are doing something NOW.  Be happy that you have the courage to try it this time!  I'll give you a booster in the butt with my boot if you like from time to time.  Sometimes we all need a kick-start to keep on track.

I for one am PROUD of you that you are working towards a good goal.  Very proud indeed!!

Big Hugs from me for ya darlin'

 

Don't worry either about the apologies on the thread.  We're all in the same little boat paddling furiously to get to the better side of life.  I'm sure MD understands - and I know that when my threads drift I always get either good info or a chuckle or a tear in my eye from the sentiment.  It's all good!

I also hope MD gets the meds right.  It's sometimes give-and-take, and I truly wish that all of you could have found the magic elixir first time out like I did.  It was great!

 

Thank you,

I called the councilling department of the free clinic and a counselor is
suppose to call me back.

now I'm kicking myself for not calling months and months ago.

I always wait till Itis do or die.Thanks Glen
I always have needed a kick start. I hope with the right meds, I will be
able to do it, all on my own.

I want to be independent.

I know you do.  We all would like a little autononmy!

But remember - no man (or woman) is an island!  We all depend on each other - I depend on you all!

It's nothing to be ashamed of - we can't make it through life alone - but it's nice to walk side by side and not be carried sometimes.

 

You'll make it fine.

I have a long ways to go...BUT...ADHDers are quite resillent (sp?) (bounce
back)

I need a callenge , I need a scedule, I need a direction, I need the right
meds, I need a counselor to examin my HEAD....
What is wrong with me?The last 2 weeks i have been feeling down.No reason for it.I take Paxil(50 mgs)ritalin(40 mgs.La)Neurontin(300 mgs) in the A.M.In the afternoon I take Ritalin(20 mgs)and Neurontin(300 mgs) and in the evening Neurontin(600mgs) and Abilify(5 mgs)Does anyone else take a similar mix?

Wow Miss D - I feel out of the loop - those ones are mostly all new to me!

I'm sure someone has had experience with some of it.  I assume you are saying you are still feeling depressed though you are taking all these and are wondering why? 

It's possible you've become accustomed physically to what you are taking.  I know that people on paxil often have to switch to another mix after a while because it stops being effective.

Are you getting councilling as well?  It's a good thing to do - depression is as much a state of mind about real things as that elusive biochemical imbalance.  Talking about what makes you sad helps a lot.

Good luck and I am sure someone knows this mix at least anecdotally.