One Step at a Time - October 2012

[Juja]

One Step at a Time - October 2012

Very early morning, all. Dark, and before 7 a.m. here--I'm on the early shift today, after working til 8 last night. Btw, is there anyone out there who likes alarm clocks???

Nora>Glad you're seeing your psych. I know the new or increased med routine. What a trial. I hope he/she has a solution. There's something that will work...
I'm going to talk to my psych about getting off Lexapro. It increases my appetite, and contributed to my drinking problem. Of course, I shouldn't have imbibed when I realized what it did, but I continued drinking. My "enough/stop" switch stopped working with Lexapro. But, it has helped me tremendously, so I can't drink. Period.

Paula>I haven't read what the CT scan is all about, but I hope all ends well.
I'm a Food Network addict, and want to make everything they make, and eat it, too! I don't like to cook, but I like to watch others cook. I find it soothing.

Clear eyes>Interesting point: one of us falls, another gets stronger. I guess that's the way it works, not just in drinking, either. Luckily, we've found one another.

FF>How you doing?

Let's see...Hi, K9, MamaDear, Irie...I'm sorry, I can't remember everyone.:upset:

Have a really good day, friends.:l

[Cashregister]

One Step at a Time - October 2012

Just a quick pop in with an antidepressant that worked for me without increased weight or al cravings- Luvox (or fluvoxamine ) - often used to treat OCD - it's a gentle old anti depressant from the low end of the scale that is quite tolerable and very effective in treating depression and obsessive behaviour - drinking, hello- for some of us that is.
Good luck Nora - are you on mood stabilisers of any kind?
Cashy
Xx

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - October 2012

Morning all
Mama is pooped and staying home. I need a day off.
Juja...you sound incredible. So much better than the sad Juja I remember.
Nora...I am glad you are going to the psych, even though you don't like her very much. And sleep apnea can really mess you up. Btw...how is Scott these days?
I am waiting to hear when Clay's appt is. I have to go get his beta blockers today. Does anyone know anything about them? I googled them....bad idea.
Hey cashy....I am on Paxil. I have no mood issues right now, but feel like i am in a fog half the day...
I want to wean off everything, but am a little nervous.
Morning Paula. If I feel better later, maybe I will wander into the kitchen and bake something.
I made Shepherd's Pie last night and no one liked it since I put broccoli in it. wah!
getting some coffee andf curling up with a book..hopefully my headache will lift.
hugs to all....

[K9Lover]

One Step at a Time - October 2012

Hi Everyone!

Mama - I'm glad you are taking some time for yourself. I called in last Tuesday when my girl was sick...we BOTh needed a day of laying around. I hope you get to rest up...what book are you reading?

Nora - I hope your appt. goes well. I'm sorry you're feeling down lately, I hope you can find a solution. Just know how much we all love you! :h

Juja, Paula and Cash - You guys sound good...we're so glad you've joined our humble little thread! It's so nice to have a "drama free" zone!

Will check in later...gotta get coffee and balance my cash drawer. Back soon!

[allswell]

One Step at a Time - October 2012

Hi everyone,

Have a relaxing day off Mama, we all need a few of those every now and then.

Nora, I hope the visit with the Dr. gives you some relief. We all feel that way every so often, it's no fun that's for sure.

Sitting here at work looking out the window at a beautiful day while at my desk completely disengaged. Damn, I need to get out of here!

Hi K9, Juja, Paula and everyone else.

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - October 2012

Hello all.......I'm at work so can only sneak on for a minute........

Mama - you enjoy your day and baby yourself. :l

So happy to see some new faces here. :welcome:

Cash/Juja - I am currently taking Lexapro. I'm on 30 mg. I just don't think it's working for me. I hate to admit it but these lows are coming more often.

Paula - enjoy the swimming. How fun to have the grandkids.

K9 - hope you balance. :H

Allswell - Sorry you're having one of those days too.

Got to run.................

[paula]

One Step at a Time - October 2012

Hi everyone, coming to the end of my day. Had a great time swimming with the kids. Baked beans much better in shepherds pie Mama. I'm off to bed now, good night all.

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - October 2012

quick check in
still feeling blah but will be back in the saddle tomorrow
I think my meds are causing issues.....I felt hungover all day....and I swear I wasn't drinking...
just headachey and woozy...

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - October 2012

a few beers would probably make me feel better..but that's NOT an option!!

[Juja]

One Step at a Time - October 2012

Evening, friends,

Today was my first tough battle. I wanted wine so badly! I ran through everything I could think of as to why I couldn't drink. The craving passed, but left me feeling low. It could be other things, though, too: my weight, making a commitment to start cleaning out my parents' basement this weekend, not having the will to exercise--all the flotsam and jetsam of life.

Tomorrow, I have a dr's appt, and then I hope to have some time for ME. I need to find larger slacks for work which will make me feel real, f****** happy.:upset: Oh well, I can't deal with everything at once.

Mama>Hope your headache's better, and I'm glad you took the day off. No room for martyrs here.

Nora>Let us know what the pysch says, if you care to. I want you to feel better.

CR>Maybe I'll ask my psych about Luvox. I forgot about that oldie but goodie.

Allswell>I like being disengaged. It's a sort of meditation, I think.

Hi K, FF, Paula, Clear Eyes and Irie.

I think I'll watch a bit of the World Series. No favorite here.

Talk to you in the morning.:h

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - October 2012

Hello everyone. Sorry I couldn't get on here today. So busy at work. The depression is finally lifting. Thanks everyone for all the support.

Juja - great job on riding out those cravings. Sorry you're feeling low now. :l :l

Mama - Sorry that you're still feeling blah too. :h

Paula - so happy that you had fun with the kids. I'm sure they love spending time with you. :h

Well - I'll check back in later. Hope everyone can relax & start feeling better. :h

[Zenstyle]

One Step at a Time - October 2012

Hiyas guys.... just wanted to see if everyone was tickety boo over here... )

One step at a time... that's all there is to it some days... keep on keeping on luvvies... x

[Zenstyle]

One Step at a Time - October 2012

p.s. I feel shit on a lot of days... I just put a front on it. I know what it's like. Hang in there. xxx

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - October 2012

me too Zenny
one foot in front of the other
off to work...will be my usual chatterbox in a bit
GOOD JOB JUJA.......I am really, really, proud of you. It sounds like you have alot on your plate.....one thing at a time ok? Booze first...the rest will follow

[Juja]

One Step at a Time - October 2012

Thanks for the support, everyone. I appreciate it very much.

Nora>I'm so glad the depression is lifting. Whew.


All>Hope the day's a good one.:l