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Anyone who hears anything be sure to drop a note in this thread. We all have different corners of TBD we visit and some of us don't always hit the ones where news like this would pop up.

Thanks for keeping the lines open!

Have you ever wondered why you listened to your doctor? My psychiatrist had this bright idea 6 1/2 weeks ago for me to go off the antidepressants I've been on for the past several years since my daughter died. (He had me try last year and I crashed). I was doing great so I figured it might be different this time. I did fine for 5 weeks and thought maybe it was going to be different this time. Not so. I hit the wall Monday, went to my doctor appointment Wednesday and he said, "Let's see--it's been 6 1/2 weeks--this is what I expected." Ok. Now I am totally non-functional as far as being able to concentrate on homework, think through any math problem at all, remember anything I read and this is what he expected? It will take 3 to 4 weeks for the meds to kick in again. I've decided to withdraw from school for the semester rather than fail the term. If nothing else, we should have attempted this earlier in the summer so I didn't crash at such an important time as the second week of school. I am so mad! I thought he really believed I'd be ok and be able to function on my own when he was just doing an experiment to see what the time table was for withdrawal from Effexor with the dosage I've been on.

I'll spend the semester helping my husband on the farm, trying to get the "stuff" under control and get rid of as much junk as I can since we are preparing for the move from this farm to the new farm. Even though that is still a ways off, I may as well get going on the sort & elimination process now. And during this semester, maybe I can get back on my feet again. Genetics sure play a huge part in depression. No wonder my all of my mother's family were alcoholics--they self-medicated! There are days I wish I could do the same.

You've probably all seen this or soemthing similar, but "just in case" here's a post from Pru:

Posted: Sep 4, 08 12:26pm

I'm much better. Coming home to so much mail and all those vibes would make anyone feel good!! TBD can cure anything!!

I wish I'd had my laptop in the 'bighouse' but it all came about quite suddenly and the best I could do was try to walk my daughter through the steps of sending Editor a PM while we were on the phone.

They let me go, but gave me a series of lectures on what to do and what not to do and I've got a whole sack of new medications, which I'd offer to sell, but I don't really think any of you would 'get off' on these things unless you're into stool softeners, diuretics and potassium.

Thanks everyone for the concern and ALL the mail!!! I'll be answering everyone, right after I get settled and used to the idea that I don't have to haul a bunch of equipment around with me everytime I want to get out of bed.

I love you guys!

I'm much better. Coming home to so much mail and all those vibes would make anyone feel good!! TBD can cure anything!! I wish I'd had my laptop in the 'bighouse' but it all came about quite suddenly and the best I could do was try to walk my daughter through the steps of sending Editor a PM while we were on the phone. They let me go, but gave me a series of lectures on what to do and what not to do and I've got a whole sack of new medications, which I'd offer to sell, but I don't really think any of you would 'get off' on these things unless you're into stool softeners, diuretics and potassium. Thanks everyone for the concern and ALL the mail!!! I'll be answering everyone, right after I get settled and used to the idea that I don't have to haul a bunch of equipment around with me everytime I want to get out of bed. I love you guys!

Arky

I started a discussion last night for Pru. She got home today and is getting stronger.

The discussion is called "Pru, has anyone hear from her".

I am so sorry that you had to drop out of school. You've worked so hard. Maybe a longer break will be good for you, and as you said, you can start getting ready for the big move.

I had a neurologist once who had me on some sort of narcotic for my headaches and it caused a melt down at work. When I went back to see him, he nonchalantly asked me if I'd noticed any side effects. Duh!

kle I'm sending you a PM, I too suffer from depression.

KLE YOU STOP THAT KIND OF THINKING NOW Don't you realize what a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend you are to so many people??? What would they do without you?? When you lost your daughter I cannot even imagine how that must have torn your heart to ribbons. That is how your family and friends would feel if they lost the person you are now. So many people need you and you need them. Plans change. You know that. Take a deep breath and go with it. You will be feeling better day by day and there may be a need for you to be at home for now that you don't even know about. Please know that you are a good woman and admired by many including me. Take Good Care Of Yourself dot