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re: Have you ever reached rock bottom?
Posted on 6/26/14 at 9:13 pm to IonaTiger
Posted on 6/26/14 at 9:13 pm to IonaTiger
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Yep. I should be dead. I was lucky to have a lot of people who cared about me
Crazy assed thing. I had one secretary who was bi-polar depressive. Things really started going downhill after her father died and her husband divorced her. She was faithful in taking her meds, but she was simply one of those who was a major challenge in finding the right cocktail that worked. I came into her office one afternoon and she was just sitting there crying why she was so messed up and could get better. Even though I was her supervisor, I also tried to be something between a friend and a clinician in keeping an eye on her. She had managed to accumulate 20 years of service, which vested her in retirement. One afternoon, she called me and told me she was about to take an overdose and end it. By the time she had got to me, she had already taken the pills. I put her in my vehicle and went to a nearby private hospital to admit her on the record for psychiatric care, and then ran her to a nearby med-surg hospital to get her stomach pumped. I eventually arranged for her to take a full disability retirement, which also kept her hospitalization intact. Fifteen years later, I heard from her. She had remarried, and fixed herself back up to where she was cute as a June bug. It did me a lot of good to hear that she had finally started experiencing happiness.
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Posted on 6/26/14 at 9:14 pm to Paige
I have a townhouse. As long as they're pet friendly and you don't mind walking it, it should be cool.
And if you want to post your email, I'll email you if you need to talk as well.
And if you want to post your email, I'll email you if you need to talk as well.
This post was edited on 6/26/14 at 9:16 pm
Posted on 6/26/14 at 9:15 pm to GEAUXmedic
Well in terms of TD, I enjoy reading your posts.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 9:22 pm to GRITS79
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Posted on 6/26/14 at 9:22 pm to Paige
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Posted on 6/26/14 at 9:26 pm to damnedoldtigah
Those are good stories to hear. While I had bouts with depression, I have not been on any anti-depressants for many years now.
I am one of the lucky ones. What should have killed me is alcohol. Being sober for 18 years plus has been a good thing for me. I am sure that had I continued to drink the way I did in the past I would be dead.
I am one of the lucky ones. What should have killed me is alcohol. Being sober for 18 years plus has been a good thing for me. I am sure that had I continued to drink the way I did in the past I would be dead.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 9:28 pm to Paige
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Posted on 6/26/14 at 9:59 pm to IonaTiger
I did a couple of antidepressants for roughly five years and finally was able to get off of them this last January. I still have an occasional rough day, but seem to be able to handle things a little better when those times happen.
I had a hell of a drinking habit at one point myself and actually went for the gut rot shite (K & B Vodka). Oddly, after my internist met my mother, he shut the door and sat down with me and advised that if I wanted to live I needed to move to another town as soon as possible. Best medical advice I ever got.
As crazy as it may sound, the one who probably kept me out of the grave was my then wife. We split up after 27 years so I guess the relationship had essentially run its course. However, in spite of what happened between the two of us there are things that she did for me and some good times for which I will always be grateful.
I had a hell of a drinking habit at one point myself and actually went for the gut rot shite (K & B Vodka). Oddly, after my internist met my mother, he shut the door and sat down with me and advised that if I wanted to live I needed to move to another town as soon as possible. Best medical advice I ever got.
As crazy as it may sound, the one who probably kept me out of the grave was my then wife. We split up after 27 years so I guess the relationship had essentially run its course. However, in spite of what happened between the two of us there are things that she did for me and some good times for which I will always be grateful.
This post was edited on 6/26/14 at 10:02 pm
Posted on 6/26/14 at 10:03 pm to damnedoldtigah
Wow. Great story man. Makes you feel good to know you saved her life huh?
Posted on 6/26/14 at 10:10 pm to Tiger Ryno
It was the right thing to do at the time, so yes. I was just happy to hear that she was living her life once again, not to mention that she found someone who would love her for her.
This post was edited on 6/26/14 at 10:11 pm
Posted on 6/26/14 at 10:25 pm to GEAUXmedic
Just about everyone has had a rock bottom period in their lives. I did not give up out of love for those who loved me.
First thing to remember is that alcohol is a depressive. Drinking just acerbates depression.
My story...I was in my mid 20's (the worst decade for many). Working a very stressful job and putting in very long hours. My engagement ended, and I broke up with a long time lover. I was too thin, malnourished, and manic depressive...a walking mess.
I quit my job and moved home to my parents. One night, I had an outer body experience. Felt like I was really dying; floating above my body. It was a wake up call. I had NEVER contemplated suicide, but I was not taking care of myself.
I had a complete physical exam. I gained weight, ate nutritious foods and ran for exercise. Entered an old program of therapy called RBT (Rational Behavior Therapy). If you google it, the program sounds too technical, but it basically helps the patient to change thinking.
When you can change your thoughts, you can better control your emotions. You train your mind to shut off irrational, destructive thoughts. This was the late 70's and I never took any meds.
In RBT, the patient does not spend unproductive time going over all the wrongs in one's life. RBT may not work for everyone. With depression, sometimes, you just need to stop thinking "too much". Meditation and prayer help too. There is power in prayer.
I have had some real life challenges since that time in my life but I have never experienced depression since. There are truly better days ahead.
First thing to remember is that alcohol is a depressive. Drinking just acerbates depression.
My story...I was in my mid 20's (the worst decade for many). Working a very stressful job and putting in very long hours. My engagement ended, and I broke up with a long time lover. I was too thin, malnourished, and manic depressive...a walking mess.
I quit my job and moved home to my parents. One night, I had an outer body experience. Felt like I was really dying; floating above my body. It was a wake up call. I had NEVER contemplated suicide, but I was not taking care of myself.
I had a complete physical exam. I gained weight, ate nutritious foods and ran for exercise. Entered an old program of therapy called RBT (Rational Behavior Therapy). If you google it, the program sounds too technical, but it basically helps the patient to change thinking.
When you can change your thoughts, you can better control your emotions. You train your mind to shut off irrational, destructive thoughts. This was the late 70's and I never took any meds.
In RBT, the patient does not spend unproductive time going over all the wrongs in one's life. RBT may not work for everyone. With depression, sometimes, you just need to stop thinking "too much". Meditation and prayer help too. There is power in prayer.
I have had some real life challenges since that time in my life but I have never experienced depression since. There are truly better days ahead.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 10:31 pm to GEAUXmedic
Yes I have on a few different occasions. I have Been homeless a few different times . Always have to think that it will get better and just keep pushing on.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 11:32 pm to Relham10
I got a brother in law that I am fixing to kick off the cliff so that his fall to the bottom will speed up.
He steals any check he can find and writes it out to himself, but he is slick about it. He only does it to people he is close with in hopes that they won't press charges. This worked well until his cousin pressed charges on him and he ended up in jail for about 2 years. He can't keep a job because he either calls in so much he gets fired, or just all together quits.
His main problem is his parents. They lost a younger son before my wife and I met, and don't want to lose another. He has stolen close to 20 grand from them and they do nothing about it.
Surprisingly he has never tried to steal from us, but part of me wishes he would because I would put his arse away for a long long time.
He steals any check he can find and writes it out to himself, but he is slick about it. He only does it to people he is close with in hopes that they won't press charges. This worked well until his cousin pressed charges on him and he ended up in jail for about 2 years. He can't keep a job because he either calls in so much he gets fired, or just all together quits.
His main problem is his parents. They lost a younger son before my wife and I met, and don't want to lose another. He has stolen close to 20 grand from them and they do nothing about it.
Surprisingly he has never tried to steal from us, but part of me wishes he would because I would put his arse away for a long long time.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 11:56 pm to GEAUXmedic
Thankfully, no.
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