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What's Next?
by Krushdice, Jul 05, 2008 10:26AM
Okay, I'm 59 and should know something by now; I do but I'm always guessing with this depression. A few years ago I gave up books in favor of the audio versions and I love 'em. But there are those times and they are increasing that I can't even listen.
The meds I'm taking are 30mgs Remeron, 30mgs Paroxetine 150mgs Wellbutrin 3X daily and 900mgs Lithium. And I'm still having very bad days that are difficult for me to productive. Luckily I'm off work for til August; then I can work only 3.5hrs. Yeah I have house work and yard work but nothing that any one would find difficult or strenuous.
Bad days mean I really do not do much of anything.
I have some L-Tyrosine that I haven't used in months so this morning and facing another bad day I took the chance and swallowed a capsule. It's been 45min since I took it and so far its working.
My psychiatrist rolls her eyes at me because I'm always doing something like this. Last time was to get only 150mg Wellbutrin so I could take 3 thru-out the day. Worried I'd take more I assured her that was not my intention.
On those nights I can 't get to sleep I turn to Valerian Root. It works for me but not always at the same dose.
Exercise is also part of my daily routine if I'm not too bad.
Guess what I'm asking is am I on the right track and what do I do when I have to guess again?
The meds I'm taking are 30mgs Remeron, 30mgs Paroxetine 150mgs Wellbutrin 3X daily and 900mgs Lithium. And I'm still having very bad days that are difficult for me to productive. Luckily I'm off work for til August; then I can work only 3.5hrs. Yeah I have house work and yard work but nothing that any one would find difficult or strenuous.
Bad days mean I really do not do much of anything.
I have some L-Tyrosine that I haven't used in months so this morning and facing another bad day I took the chance and swallowed a capsule. It's been 45min since I took it and so far its working.
My psychiatrist rolls her eyes at me because I'm always doing something like this. Last time was to get only 150mg Wellbutrin so I could take 3 thru-out the day. Worried I'd take more I assured her that was not my intention.
On those nights I can 't get to sleep I turn to Valerian Root. It works for me but not always at the same dose.
Exercise is also part of my daily routine if I'm not too bad.
Guess what I'm asking is am I on the right track and what do I do when I have to guess again?
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Being without work takes a toll on one, so maybe going back to work in August a couple of hours pr day is positive? Do you look forward to working a little?
I hope you feel better and better,
Florena