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Posted by Dinah on February 17, 2003, at 22:14:32
I've been up 36 hours so far with many more to go. Everyone wants everything yesterday. Family troubles with parents on both sides. Husband doesn't like me too much right now, can't really blame him.
I'm past tired. I don't think I'll ever need to sleep.
Posted by jodie on February 17, 2003, at 22:48:01
In reply to Things keep getting worserer and worserer..., posted by Dinah on February 17, 2003, at 22:14:32
I'm sorry you are feeling so down :-(
I understand. I had 2 whole hours of sleep last night (well early this morning) I finally fell asleep at 6:30, woke up at 8:30. I'm past tired too.
I wish I could say something that would make you feel better. I'm glad I never became a therapist, I always word things wrong. I try and leave the "encouraging words" to someone else, I'll then read the post and shake my head in agreement. I'll think "why didn't I say that?" But believe me, I'm thinking encouraging thoughts for you!!! Does that count?
I understand the parent/husband thing. Mine is my parents, my fiancee, & my ex. None of them like me much right now, and I feel the same, can't really blame them. I have been a BITC....I was going to put an "H" after the "C", but don't want to offend anyone. I have been good at that lately (offending people). My mouth has just been horrible. I need to learn when to shut up.
I hope you feel better soon. I hope things don't become worsererest for you.
Take care
Jodie
Posted by shar on February 17, 2003, at 23:21:50
In reply to Things keep getting worserer and worserer..., posted by Dinah on February 17, 2003, at 22:14:32
> I've been up 36 hours so far with many more to go.
D,
Let me STRONGLY encourage you to rest, if not sleep. I can't think of any good that will come of you not taking care of yourself, and eating and sleeping (or resting) is pretty much the bottom line on that.Refer your detractors to me, and I'll take care of them for you.
Shar
Posted by Miller on February 17, 2003, at 23:50:20
In reply to Things keep getting worserer and worserer..., posted by Dinah on February 17, 2003, at 22:14:32
Dinah,
If I remember correctly you were going to NOT take your medication yesterday so you could catch up on work. Then, you were going to take it today and get some quality rest.
You need to stick with that plan. Since the plan is somewhat behind, do it now. Do it for you.
Nothing is more important than you and your health.
Sleep, my friend.
-Miller
Posted by Dinah on February 18, 2003, at 0:28:38
In reply to Re: Things keep getting worserer and worserer... » Dinah, posted by Miller on February 17, 2003, at 23:50:20
Thanks you guys. I just posted what i thought might be a coherent response, but I hit close instead of submit.
So I'll just say you guys are right. I'll go take at least half a pill and try to get some sleep. Jodie, I'll try if you do (and your post was just fine.)
Posted by kara lynne on February 18, 2003, at 0:30:41
In reply to Things keep getting worserer and worserer..., posted by Dinah on February 17, 2003, at 22:14:32
I know it makes everything worse for me, including insomnia. Dinah I don't know your med history, but can't you take something to help you sleep? 36 hours is *too* long to have to pay attention to this world. Everyone I've been in contact today wants to talk about the whole war thing, and I just can't get myself there, which makes me feel shamefully self-absorbed. I'm having too much inner war at the moment to say intelligent political things. Shar, you are too funny. Can I refer my detractors to you also?
Posted by rayww on February 18, 2003, at 0:59:38
In reply to I Still Say It's The Full Moon, posted by kara lynne on February 18, 2003, at 0:30:41
> I know it makes everything worse for me, including insomnia.
full moon huh? wonder if howling at it would relieve some stress. It's something I've always wanted to do for some reason.I used to allow myself to get up at 3 or 4 in the morning if I woke up and felt like it. Some days I would be finishing my 5K walk at 6:00 am. Dinah, be careful. 36 hours with no sleep will backfire. Have rules.
Posted by Dinah on February 18, 2003, at 7:33:47
In reply to Re: I Still Say It's The Full Moon, posted by rayww on February 18, 2003, at 0:59:38
I might have been better off not sleeping.
Oh well, back to work.
Posted by shar on February 18, 2003, at 11:16:12
In reply to I Still Say It's The Full Moon, posted by kara lynne on February 18, 2003, at 0:30:41
>Can I refer my detractors to you also?
Yes, but only after you've been up 36 hours...8-)
Shar
Posted by jodie on February 18, 2003, at 18:48:43
In reply to Re: Ohhh my head, posted by Dinah on February 18, 2003, at 7:33:47
But you did get some sleep? Good. I actually got some too. I fell asleep finally about 7 am, and didn't wake up until 2 pm. My body feels much better, mentally though, I feel depressed, and almost guilty for sleeping until 2.
I did wake up with a horrible headache, some ibuprofen helped it a little. How is your head? Better I hope
Jodie
Posted by Tabitha on February 18, 2003, at 19:55:27
In reply to Re: Ohhh my head, posted by Dinah on February 18, 2003, at 7:33:47
I hope you get to sleep soon. I hate that slept for 3 hours feeling. Then again, I also hate that stayed up all night and ready to fall asleep standing up feeling. May your deadline pass.
Posted by Kar on February 18, 2003, at 23:36:04
In reply to Re: Ohhh my head » Dinah, posted by Tabitha on February 18, 2003, at 19:55:27
Woohoo you guys slept! Is this like how women that live together start ovulating at the same time? I slept too but because the doc gave me Tussionex (what a name) for the cough. It's a lovely little escape into lala (ok, add an extra "la") land. Oh and it has the same ingredient as Vicadin! Aw gee Wally, I ain't never taken a mild narcotic.
And I thought this virus sucked.
See? There's a ray of sunlight through the clouds...(and to you Beardy, if you're there, our clouds are worse than BoMo's clouds. Ask your sis).
Will I read this tomorrow and be appalled at what I've written? Will i remember today at all??
zzz
Posted by JohnV on February 19, 2003, at 7:46:14
In reply to Re: Ohhh my head, posted by Dinah on February 18, 2003, at 7:33:47
> I might have been better off not sleeping.
>
> Oh well, back to work.
Dinah I actually find a good dose of painkillers every morning helps my body adjust to the day. I think there is now even "Alka-Seltzer Morning" or something like that. I think mornings can be absolute "HELL" for many of us with mental illness. The light feels like it is cutting through my skin; my stomach feels like it has gallons of toxic waste in it; my head feels like it is in a vice; etc.I have found one thing that helps me get to sleep when I need to be up early. That is a slightly larger dose of melatonin. But again I must caution because this stuff can also make depression worse, and I sort of take it as a bit of a trade-off to be able to fall asleep at night. (Otherwise I will sleep all day and awake all night.)
I've also read beta-blockers can help morning depression-anxiety symptoms, mostly because our bodies just pour out and pump loads of adrenaline and cortisol at this time of day. The beta blockers may not do much for the cortisol, but they seem to lessen the "jolt". John (the "V" one:-)
Posted by beardedlady on February 19, 2003, at 8:16:27
In reply to Things keep getting worserer and worserer..., posted by Dinah on February 17, 2003, at 22:14:32
I know this is a stupid thing to say, but I have to say it (you know, we moms say these stupid things once in awhile; it's our job).
Don't be so hard on yourself. Whine, bitch, complain. Don't take it! Fight back!
You probably can't do this out loud, can you? Well, when I want to have a good cry or scream and am feeling this on the inside, my whole body is like pudding. So I go in a room that's the furthest away in the house from anything, and I grab a pillow, and I scream into it. Scream, scream, scream. Sometimes just the release of the buildup of frustration feels so good. Other times, I'm the same as I was, but I've screamed.
I've also learned some good skills from my therapist about learning to accept the things you can't control by controlling other things. So you can't control the fact that you have to deal with all these things. But you can control some of your actions, so you concentrate on the ones that relieve the anxiety.
It's more complex than that, but I have to read the instructions on the shrinky dink maker right now!
I hope you feel better, Dinah.
beardy : )>
Posted by tina on February 19, 2003, at 9:11:36
In reply to Things keep getting worserer and worserer..., posted by Dinah on February 17, 2003, at 22:14:32
thinking of you Dinah. I hope things calm down for you soon.
Sounds like you need a vacation, time for yourself.
sending you warm thoughts
tina
Posted by Dinah on February 19, 2003, at 18:47:50
In reply to Re: Things keep getting worserer and worserer... » Dinah, posted by tina on February 19, 2003, at 9:11:36
I'm not feeling as stable as I'd like. Still quite shaky really. My therapist read me the riot act and told me I looked like I was ready to emotionally topple. Thanks a lot! That helped. :)
I know I should be sleeping more. But I just feel like I can't let up until things are more under control. It just means more phone calls and more upset people and more upset on my part. I can't figure out what happened. One minute I was thinking I was in good shape, and the next minute I'm behind on everything.
I hope you are all doing well. I can't summon the concentration to catch up on the threads. I hope to soon, I feel so out of touch.
Dinah
Posted by Dinah on February 19, 2003, at 18:48:24
In reply to Thinking of you. » Dinah, posted by beardedlady on February 19, 2003, at 8:16:27
Posted by jodie on February 20, 2003, at 2:59:31
In reply to Re: Thanks guys, posted by Dinah on February 19, 2003, at 18:47:50
I'm sorry you are going through all of this.
I understand what you mean, feeling like you're in good shape, and the next minute not.
My thoughts are with you. Things will be fine. Take as much time as you need to take a break from the threads. Just check in occasionally so we know how you are feeling. There is obviously a lot of people that care about you a bunch here, so I know we would get worried if you don't stop in and say "hi". Don't even worry about concentrating on other threads right now. You need to rest.
Hope you feel better soon. I will keep watching for your "checking in" posts.
Hugs
Jodie
Posted by Dinah on February 20, 2003, at 3:30:39
In reply to Re: Thanks guys » Dinah, posted by jodie on February 20, 2003, at 2:59:31
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