Weekly Check In - 2/3

[thedish]

I had my baby this morning - so while I'm up and able thought I'd get this posted!

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Please briefly describe your diagnosis/status.

How is your week going?

Any struggles or accomplishments that you would like to share?

Any changes in medication or recent appointments?

GTKY: which do you prefer: bagels or donuts? Why?

[runnergirl812]

Feb 3, 2015 6:46:53 GMT -5 thedish said:

I had my baby this morning - so while I'm up and able thought I'd get this posted!

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Please briefly describe your diagnosis/status.

How is your week going?

Any struggles or accomplishments that you would like to share?

Any changes in medication or recent appointments?

GTKY: which do you prefer: bagels or donuts? Why?

SQUEEEEEeeeeee at the bolded. Congratulations, mama!!! And happy birthday to the little one. :-)

Diagnosis. Anxiety -- still waiting on an official diagnosis at the end of February by a psychiatrist. We'll see what she says.

How is your week going? It's going okay. Hanging in there.

Struggles or accomplishments? I have a cold, so I've struggled to stop coughing and actually go into work instead of working from home. A plus, however, is that I'm getting work done in peace and quiet. Unfortunately, I have to go back tomorrow. Bummer.

Changes? None since last week. Just working on my breathing. And still taking my increased dose of Synthroid, hoping to feel it's effects soon.

GTKY: Although I love a good Krispy Kreme donut, I'll go for the bagels each time. A warm, toasted asiago cheese one... Yum. Moaaaarrr carbs!!

[olivegoose]

Please briefly describe your diagnosis/status: Depression, GAD, SAD, ADHD. I'm one long acronym.

How is your week going? Pretty good so far! I have been more productive than usual, the group therapy class I'm in for adult with ADHD has given me a lot of useful skills.

Any struggles or accomplishments that you would like to share? After 2 weeks of stressful stuff and then bad anxiety, I finally feel like myself again.

Any changes in medication or recent appointments? I have an appointment on Thursday to change my medication for ADHD.

GTKY: which do you prefer: bagels or donuts? Day to day, bagels. Donuts are too sweet and rich for me to eat regularly. I love a good old fashioned donut when the mood strikes though!

[olivegoose]

Congratulations thedish!!!!

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CONGRATULATIONS!!! thedish

Please briefly describe your diagnosis/status. Bipolar 1, GAD, Narcolepsy w/o Cataplexy (N isn't an MI but it complicates my life significantly)

How is your week going? thedish 's wonderful news brightened my day. Otherwise it's pretty crappy. My BBT thermometer broke and I only had it for 3 days. My computer at work died and paperwork is piling up, and now I'm having an IBS flare-up.

Any struggles or accomplishments that you would like to share? I cleaned up my office somewhat yesterday.

Any changes in medication or recent appointments? Psych is next week (I can't find appointment card so I have to call and confirm). Followed by Gyno on 17th

GTKY: which do you prefer: bagels or donuts? Why?
I used to prefer bagels when I lived in NJ and NYC. They just aren't the same since I moved far upstate. Now I treat myself to a Boston cream donut once in a while.

[icequeen]

OMGOMGOMG!!!!! I'm so excited for you!!!!!! I'll come back and posst my check-in but I had to say congrats!! Post a pic if you can

[Deleted]

Oh nothing, just had a baby this morning... Congrats thedish !! I hope everyone is doing well.
I will also come back later to check in.

[icequeen]

Please briefly describe your diagnosis/status. Anorexia/Bulimia Nervosa, GAD

How is your week going? Not very well, but it could be worse. I started spotting yesterday morning right before I was going to take a pregnancy test. So we are out for the 6th time now. It left me feeling incredibly sad, upset, and as the day went on, hysterical. I had a full on breakdown while I was driving home from the RE in the afternoon and DH had to talk me down for half an hour over the phone while he was at work. I felt horrible about that, but I just felt so helpless. I am feeling slightly better today.

Any struggles or accomplishments that you would like to share? So far I have been trying for 2 non-ED days last week, where I use no behaviors, and yesterday was one of those designated days. I was still able to get through the whole day without any behaviors, which I think is a miracle. I am going for another non-ED day tomorrow and Saturday.

Any changes in medication or recent appointments? Yes! I have an appointment with a top notch women's psychiatrist who treats only pregnant or postpartum women. She is booked solid for the next two months, but I was able to convince her office to talk to her and see if she could see me sooner. So I am going next Thursday the 12th!

GTKY: which do you prefer: bagels or donuts? Why?
Bagels, because I don't like sweets very much. I love bagels, though!

ETA forgot to add my other appointments. Monday and Wednesday I usually see my therapists and Fridays I save for the RE, but that may change depending on when he wants me to come in. Next week, however, I also have an HSG on Tuesday, the new psych on Thursday, and an internal medicine Dr who is supposed to do BW and an EKG to confirm with my therapists that I am physically stable to continue as outpatient.

[snarkysparklefart]

Just had a baby this AM, NBD. Lol! Congrats thedish!

Hugs & good vibes to all who need them this week.


Please briefly describe your diagnosis/status. Borderline PD primarily; PTSD/ anxiety/ PPD

How is your week going? I'm hanging in there, doing better than last week with the terrible tooth shenanigans, for sure. Trying to keep my anxiety at bay about my next big appointment next Monday with MFM. I had to reschedule a therapy appointment, from 2/5 to 2/20, to accommodate NST appointments. I only realized this morning that I'd specifically scheduled that therapy appointment for 2/5 so I could go in & talk with my therapist as close as possible to the 2/9 MFM appointment. Cue me feeling quite stupid and inwardly bullying myself about it.

Any struggles or accomplishments that you would like to share? I feel like having a better week this week and genuinely trying my best at being more present with DD are pretty big. My biggest struggle is all the self bullying I do.

Any changes in medication or recent appointments? None mental health related.

GTKY: which do you prefer: bagels or donuts? Why?
This is one of those choices I could never really make, ha! I like them both.

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Please briefly describe your diagnosis/status. PPD/PPA

How is your week going? Week is going good, weekend not so good. Sunday I felt like crap after fighting with DS to take his nap, after having a lovely morning yoga session and really no excuse to be short with him. I confessed to DH how much I hate myself sometimes (I do the self bullying too snarkysparklefart) and my stupid brain that can never stop worrying/analyzing/planning and how exhausting it is. I guess I've been feeling better since then.

Any struggles or accomplishments that you would like to share? I guess that I was able to open up to DH about those ugly feelings. It's definitely something I would normally keep to myself but I'm making an effort to be more communicative with him.

Any changes in medication or recent appointments? I skipped the non-hormone pills in my BCP pack and went straight to the next pack, on Friday. I think maybe my body was confused this weekend.

GTKY: which do you prefer: bagels or donuts? Why?
DONUTS! All the donuts.

[lulu]

Oh thedish!!!!! Congratulations!!! That is such lovely and positive news - just brilliant. Hope u are all doing great and snuggling in. Can't believe in the midst of giving birth, you managed to remember us all. That is SO unselfish and kind of you and speaks absolute volumes about the support you give to us all.

So while I feel that my check in is pretty trivial crap compared to amazing ladies giving birth to awesome babies.....here goes!!

Please briefly describe your diagnosis/status.
Anxiety and depression

How is your week going?
Pretty rubbish - DH is away again, I'm dreading going back to work. My anxiety is spiralling out of control despite new meds that I thought were going well, and it takes me about an hour to get to bed every night because I have to repeatedly check the locks, the windows, the plugs, all appliances, all the cupboards and under all the beds before I can go to my own room because I have it in my head there will be a fire, a break in or someone hiding in the house. The ridiculous thing is, I'm not actually scared of any of these things. I just have to check. If I need to go back downstairs once it's all done, I have to start it again. If I lose track of the order, I have to start it again. I hate it and I hate myself for not being able to stop doing it.

I long for a day when I can wake up worry free, get thru a day when I don't care what people think about me, feel confident in myself and go to bed without a care in the world.

Any struggles or accomplishments that you would like to share?
Struggles - I've already described.
Accomplishments - maybe next week?!!

Any changes in medication or recent appointments?
Thought I was getting stable on my new meds but maybe not just yet.

GTKY: which do you prefer: bagels or donuts? Why?
Neither would be guilt free for me as I have a lot of food issues. But in my ideal, worry free world (see above ha ha) I would choose a big hefty fudge donut filled with custard from the bakers and I would enjoy every single minute of it!! YUM!

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lulu you are a girl after mine own stomach. Custard filled donuts are the best. See my post above.

[mrsb1008]

Congrats thedish!

Diagnosed panic disorder undiagnosed general anxiety but just going to throw that in there.

Week is rough so far. Been struggling with ms since yesterday. My biggest panic trigger is vomiting so I've been really anxious and had several panic attacks the past few days. I am hoping this is going to be the worst of it and I'll slowly pull out if this.

We scheduled our dating ultrasound for Monday which is really exciting and nerve racking at the same time.

No med changes. As long as my ms doesn't get worse I am hoping to stay off meds for the anxiety.

GTKT: bagel. I have to be in the right mood for a doughnut and have had an aversion to sweets so far this pregnancy.

[2kiddos]

lease briefly describe your diagnosis/status.
Well as I stated before, mentally I feel great! However some bad news: I've developed a severe rash this morning and shortness of breath. Went to the dr and they think it's my medication (which is otherwise perfect for me). I'm really really bummed to go off it. Sad day.

How is your week going?
Other than the rash it's been great!

Any struggles or accomplishments that you would like to share?
See above, that's a struggle right now.

Any changes in medication or recent appointments?
Going to be going off my lamictal. Hope to find something else that works too.

GTKY: which do you prefer: bagels or donuts? Why?
Hmmm I like both but I guess I'd say donut if it's rasberry filled

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Feb 3, 2015 20:41:51 GMT -5 2kiddos said:

lease briefly describe your diagnosis/status.
Well as I stated before, mentally I feel great! However some bad news: I've developed a severe rash this morning and shortness of breath. Went to the dr and they think it's my medication (which is otherwise perfect for me). I'm really really bummed to go off it. Sad day.

How is your week going?
Other than the rash it's been great!

Any struggles or accomplishments that you would like to share?
See above, that's a struggle right now.

Any changes in medication or recent appointments?
Going to be going off my lamictal. Hope to find something else that works too.

GTKY: which do you prefer: bagels or donuts? Why?
Hmmm I like both but I guess I'd say donut if it's rasberry filled

Oh no, I'm glad they caught the rash early. I've heard that if Steven - Johnson's syndrome fully develops it can be quite nasty.
There are few medications that work quite similarly. FX crossed they find the right one fast.

[venyia]

thedish Many felicitations! Congrats on your wonderful news!

Please briefly describe your diagnosis/status. 

Depression, possible PPA/PPD, undiagnosed currently

How is your week going?

I keep thinking it is going pretty well, but then nighttime rolls around and this bedamned cough comes back full throttle... stupid remnant of last week's cold. I am so done with being sick. Otherwise, I guess it has been fairly mellow. I am a huge bitch first thing in the morning, especially days like today when I have a hard time waking up, and I feel bad for all these days of freaking out at my boyfriend over stupid little things. I try to be mindful, but so far, I am lousy at it.

Any struggles or accomplishments that you would like to share?

I guess I jumped the gun on the struggles bit, but I did feel somewhat accomplished today when I scheduled DD's 9 month checkup. It gives me a definite time when I can try to ask her pedi (who was also my OB, so has an interest in my health, too) about maybe a referral or suggestions for next step for me to get some help. He has been my only doctor since I moved back here a couple years ago, so if not through him, I don't know what doctor to deal with.

Any changes in medication or recent appointments?

Nothing else on this one.

GTKY: which do you prefer: bagels or donuts? Why?

I found a weakness for those terrible powdered raspberry filled donuts from the grocery store... but typically bagels. The more stuff on or in it, the better!

[2kiddos]

Feb 3, 2015 21:27:50 GMT -5 @wallflwr926 said:

Feb 3, 2015 20:41:51 GMT -5 2kiddos said:

lease briefly describe your diagnosis/status.
Well as I stated before, mentally I feel great! However some bad news: I've developed a severe rash this morning and shortness of breath. Went to the dr and they think it's my medication (which is otherwise perfect for me). I'm really really bummed to go off it. Sad day.

How is your week going?
Other than the rash it's been great!

Any struggles or accomplishments that you would like to share?
See above, that's a struggle right now.

Any changes in medication or recent appointments?
Going to be going off my lamictal. Hope to find something else that works too.

GTKY: which do you prefer: bagels or donuts? Why?
Hmmm I like both but I guess I'd say donut if it's rasberry filled

Oh no, I'm glad they caught the rash early. I've heard that if Steven - Johnson's syndrome fully develops it can be quite nasty.
There are few medications that work quite similarly. FX crossed they find the right one fast.

Thanks! I hope they do too. Went ER last night because rash got worse than my dr apt. they put me on pretazone (steroid) and I got into see my primary tonight. Meanwhile I got these terrible itchy clothes and scarf to try to work in today. Sucks!

[olivegoose]

I want donuts now

[kmc2]

I haven't done an intro here yet so please let me know if I should. I've only done one on the special needs board. Currently I'm officially diagnosed with depression and anxiety. I experienced severe PPD/PPA after the birth of my son. I have a learning disability that wasn't detected until I went to highschool where I had an IEP.

This week has been alright, but I just feel like I'm dragging myself through everyday.

I seem to have finally quit smoking, but still struggle daily with wanting to. I really hope I can keep going. Everything feels like a struggle to the point where I just don't want to do this anymore. I feel like I can't talk to a single person IRL because I can't stand sounding like I'm throwing a pity party for myself. Plus I feel like I can't trust anyone which I know is ridiculous, but I feel like I can't stop thinking that.

I've been on Prozac for a little over a year now and take 60mg, but I would like to go up to 80. It felt like it was really helping stabilize my mood, make me more productive and energized, etc. but I don't feel like that anymore. I was in therapy and had a psychiatrist up until recently, but as usual ended up having a really negative experience so back to (not really) looking.

I would pick donuts, but I really like bagels too.

A little about me- I just turned 31 and my DH and I are trying to work things out, but I'm not sure what's going to happen or what I even want anymore. He is a recovering addict and that's put a huge strain on us, but I don't want to give up on him. We have two kids, DS is 4 and DD is 2, both have autism.

Congratulations to thedish on your new baby. I hope you guys are doing good and thanks for posting this.

[kmc2]

Thank you for the welcome giamia923. Wow, that's exactly what's going on with us too, DH is in a program with supports in place and I am not, but probably should be as I have had my own addiction issues as well. I'm trying to get a medical release form signed by my prior psychiatrist to enable my PCP to prescribe me the Prozac. Hopefully I can work something out with that. Thanks again for your response.

[flcl]

thedish: CONGRATS!!!! Hope you and LO are doing well So impressed that you started the weekly check-in after giving birth!

Please briefly describe your diagnosis/status. depression, anxiety, panic attacks... you know, the fun stuff

How is your week going? It wasn't bad but I'm glad it's almost over

Any struggles or accomplishments that you would like to share? Accomplishments: made it through another week (almost), got out of bed, got my butt to work, got my crap done.

Any changes in medication or recent appointments? I really need to make sure I call my therapist and set up another appointment once this busy time of the year winds down

GTKY: which do you prefer: bagels or donuts? Why? Both!!! I eat bagels more but there's always a time and place for donuts!

[triplea598]

Congrats!!!


Please briefly describe your diagnosis/status.
Generalized anxiety disorder, depression, anorexia nervosa, ADD.
20mg Lexapro and 15mg Deplin daily for depression,
.5mg Klonopin as needed for anxiety,
No meds for ADD. I see my therapist weekly and my psychiatrist every 3 months.

How is your week going?
I had some really bad days the past week. I felt really depressed, and my anxiety was severe. I'm feeling a little more level/stable today. I hope tomorrow is a good day.

Any struggles or accomplishments that you would like to share?
Just stressed as usual...about DS, my marriage, school, etc. Something great happened though! DS took his first few steps unassisted! That made me really happy.

Any changes in medication or recent appointments?
Nope. I saw my psych recently, but there was nothing new that happened. And of course I saw my therapist yesterday. She wants me to work on being more self-compassionate and taking time to meditate/relax each day, so I'm going to try to do that.

GTKY: which do you prefer: bagels or donuts? Why?
Depends lol. I like the cream filled donuts the best. If I'm looking for something light though, I'll grab a bagel.

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kmc2 Welcome! It sounds you have a lot to deal with! I hope you can get the med changes and support you need soon. In the meantime, be gentle with yourself. You are taking on many challenges right now!

[thedish]

Thank you everyone for the love, support and sweet words! I am only on mobile until we get home (discharge today!) so I really can't remember tags right now. I will go back in a few days and say everything I want to, but for now I'll do the boring: I hope everyone who is currently struggling finds solace and those who are doing well continue to do so!

Also whoever said that my news made their day, YOU made my day!

Thanks ladies for everything! I hope everyone has a great day!

ETA @wallflwr926 it was you! Thank you for your sweet comment

[kmc2]

Rocknrollfriend, thank you. Honestly I feel desperate to talk about what's really going on in my life, but I'm afraid to for several reasons some of which include being judged harshly, not feeling like I can trust anyone/something bad is going to happen, not being believed because I would honestly be inclined to think someone was just making up all that I have going on right now and just seeking out attention or sympathy. I feel completely alone, scared and confused which in turn makes me feel pathetic, weak and embarrassed. I will stop rambling because this probably needs to be in its own post! Anyway thanks again for the welcome and I hope you're doing okay.

[venyia]

Feb 5, 2015 6:05:23 GMT -5 kmc2 said:

Rocknrollfriend, thank you. Honestly I feel desperate to talk about what's really going on in my life, but I'm afraid to for several reasons some of which include being judged harshly, not feeling like I can trust anyone/something bad is going to happen, not being believed because I would honestly be inclined to think someone was just making up all that I have going on right now and just seeking out attention or sympathy. I feel completely alone, scared and confused which in turn makes me feel pathetic, weak and embarrassed. I will stop rambling because this probably needs to be in its own post! Anyway thanks again for the welcome and I hope you're doing okay.

I  could have written this post. It is strange, isn't it, how many of us feel so alone and out of place, but we could all understand each other so well, if we just knew how the others felt, too? I hope that makes more sense than I fear it does... it is after 4 am and I haven't slept yet. I guess what I mean to say is, I promise not to judge if you need someone to unload on. Sometimes trusting a stranger is easier than anyone in real life.

[mosy]

First, hello, and congratulations thedish on your new arrival!

Please briefly describe your diagnosis/status.
I was diagnosed with childhood-onset depression almost 10 years ago, but I haven't had a recent evaluation. I currently struggle with depression, anxiety, and symptoms of borderline personality disorder and BED. 


How is your week going?
It's been a bad week. LO is in a clingy phase and my H's work schedule is irregular, so I don't consistently get enough "me" time. There's always some degree of stress (H and I own a business and I bring LO to work with me every day), but this week we also learned that we're being sued by a certain window company.


Any struggles or accomplishments that you would like to share?
I've binged every night this week so far, even though I feel like crap every time. I'm going to make tonight be different.


Any changes in medication or recent appointments?
I'm considering going back on antidepressants to try to find one that works well enough long-term to justify the crappy side effects. This also means finding a psychiatrist, and the commitment scares me because I had no luck w/ medication for years.

GTKY: which do you prefer: bagels or donuts? Why? I prefer donuts. They're an occasional indulgence. Bagels I could take or leave.

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mosy Welcome! A lawsuit, yuck! That for sure must be stressful. I hope you can find a psych soon and starting trying to find a medication that works for you.

[mosy]

Thank you, @rocknrollfriend!

[venyia]

mosy My boyfriend owns a business, where I try to help out at least. I thought it was hard lately because there is a group of locals conducting a smear campaign against us both professionally and personally, including getting a local big box 'competitor' to deliberately try to run us under. I can't imagine the stress inherent in finding out you are subject to a lawsuit. I am so sorry.