How Are You Feeling Right Now?

[1Lefty]

I've thought about the same Lefty, going off meds so that I could feel more and also be more creative. For me, I'm afraid to though. Afraid that I would sink into a depression and my moods would be all over the place. We are here for you no matter what you decide to do.

your meds could be causing you issues. please don't adjust your meds without doctor approval. what i do is research my meds including side effects and drug interactions. if you can figure out which meds is causing the problems research what drugs can take it's place. then talk with your doctor about switching

mike......

I've tried going off meds completely before, a few times. Sometimes, I did feel more alive and more creative. The mood extremes were a lot, though and the SI became really strong. So I went back on the meds. This was without the knowledge of my previous doc.
I'm open with my present doc, and she seems responsive to my concerns, but there's no solution yet, and I'm not satisfied.
I've been treated for 14+ years, and I think tried about everything available, or combinations of thereof. At one time I was so medicated that I developed serotonin syndrome, and had a psychotic break, including full-on hallucinations. That time, I got to 9+ and got hospitalized.

Sometimes, I feel like if I went completely off of my meds, by myself, that would be my way of giving up.

peace

 

[AvidFan]

Sick of this fucking builder. Got back off his holiday, pestered me for dates. I've told him I only work from home Tuesdays and Wednesdays so I can't be in to give him access to power etc on other days. Gave him some dates mid september, he says he's got a hospital appointment. FFS. So it's going to drag on for weeks, I am so stressed at the thought of trying to be in confidential, sensitive calls while trying to manage a building site and if it rains you can tear up the calendar and start again. I don't honestly know how anyone gets anything done, ever. On the bright side maybe I'll have started sleeping again by then.... Just not entirely sure the money is still going to be available as I might have to use it to pay bills.... Jesus.

 

[full]

Cozy

 

[alice202]

Lonely and depressed.

 

[pine02]

This topic is simple. Post how you are right now. It could be what your thinking, doing, listening to, writing...whatever! Because you know what they say:

"Get out of the past, stop dreading the future, and worry about now!"

Right now, I'm so-so, not happy, not sad, but less stressed because it's Saturday.

Not doing so great. It's Monday. If anyone sees this feel free to PM me for someone to talk to.

 

[1Lefty]

Not doing so great. It's Monday. If anyone sees this feel free to PM me for someone to talk to.

Welcome to SF!
This is a safe, supportive online community
It's a good place to be when you're not feeling great
Feel free to post as much or as little as you care to

peace

 

[Livelife]

Not doing so great. It's Monday.

Sorry to hear you are not feeling or doing well. Welcome to this forum. There will be people sharing with you. There's also a live chat area in the chat rooms. There should be a tab visible for it, it usually has conversation happening in it where you can share in real time.....

 

[mosaic hearts]

I woke up with a bad headache which hasn't lessened with pain meds.😥

 

[Livelife]

I woke up with a bad headache which hasn't lessened with pain meds.😥

Headaches can be just awful. I hope yours is gone soon.

 

[mosaic hearts]

Headaches can be just awful. I hope yours is gone soon.

Thank you @Livelife. No, not yet. I took two 'Arthritis Pain' Tylenol caplets (1300 mg total) with no relief. I think this is a tension headache & not a migraine because I'm not nauseated or experience light sensitivity. I'll give it still a few hours. If I'm still in pain, I'll take one more tablet. I'm going to lay down to rest. Hopefully that'll help.

 

[SillyOldBear]

Thank you @Livelife. No, not yet. I took two 'Arthritis Pain' Tylenol caplets (1300 mg total) with no relief. I think this is a tension headache & not a migraine because I'm not nauseated or experience light sensitivity. I'll give it still a few hours. If I'm still in pain, I'll take one more tablet. I'm going to lay down to rest. Hopefully that'll help.

Sometimes a cold compress can help. Try an ice bag if you have one.

 

[KM76710]

Not doing so great. It's Monday. If anyone sees this feel free to PM me for someone to talk to.

Welcome to the forum and with us. Anytime I am on you are most welcome to message me however and whenever you feel. Good place and people to find support so I hope you keep returning.

 

[LumberJack]

I’m feeling weighed down. I’m okay if I don’t try to do anything, but if I start to move, I feel like the energy is gone. I wanted to reply to a few posts here. I see that many of us are going through difficult times. I can’t though. The words are not there. I’m not having the obsessive thoughts, which is a nice break. I would love it if the intrusive thoughts about suicide would settle, too.

 

[Angie74]

A little calmer.

 

[mosaic hearts]

Had to take that extra 650 mg Tylenol caplet. It helped just a little. 😥

 

[1964dodge]

trying, Mike. thank you. How are you?

i am happy that you are trying, i'm doing pretty good considering, thank you for asking

mike....

 

[1964dodge]

old and tired

feeling old and tired is reasonable and normal for people like us. i look at it this way, god has an exact time we will be called home, i don't know the time but god does. so every day i wake up and i realize that i am one day closer to going home. in the meantime we may as well squeeze out as much joy as possible and be happy for any good we did and still do in the world. you have done much and i'm sure god is proud of you

mike....

 

[1964dodge]

A bit anxious now

 

[1964dodge]

Lonely and depressed.

 

[1964dodge]

Not doing so great. It's Monday. If anyone sees this feel free to PM me for someone to talk to.

welcome to SF we are a peer community that cares but never judges. feel free to look at the different threads and post when you feel comfortable.

there are a lot of good and kind people here that would love to talk with you, in the forums or in chat. any time you want to talk/vent please feel free to use my inbox

mike.....