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shutterbug · 09-15-2004, 06:05 PM

Princess I haven't been near a computer lately, but I am so glad to hear that you went to the doctor and I hope the meds start working soon. Stay strong...this too shall pass.

And I'm super super happy to hear that your doctor didn't put you on xanax!!! That was one of my aunt's biggest problem drugs and I have read quite a lot about the addictive qualities in that one.

(as you may be able to tell I am VERY anti-addictive prescriptions. My aunt also suffered from severe depression as many in my family do, but I believe she was misdiagnosed with fibromyalgia (sp????) and should have been diagnosed with bipolar because she also had manic episodes. I wish I could have learned all this in time to try and save her. She got addicted to prescriptions during a hospital stay and just got worse from there trying to fix what the doctors didn't diagnose right. She overdosed 3 years ago leaving two beautiful girls behind. So if it were up to me, there would be much higher standards for the dispensing of addictive prescriptions.) Sorry for that soap box.

As for the negative thinking...Girl get yourself an Alanon book!!! I don't know why I didn't mention it before, but it has helped me a lot. I don't know if you have any friends or family that are alcoholics, but if so then all the more reason to get one or two or three of these little jewels!

"Hope for Today" is a good one, as is "One Day at a Time" and "Courage to Change." All three of these are like daily devotionals that are uplifting to women (and men) in alcoholic situations, and since Al-anons usually have low-self esteem and low-egos and negative thinking, there are many, many pages devoted to these topics. The index in the back of the book is what I use the most. No matter how I am feeling, whether angry, sad, worried, anxious, or any other emotion I always find comfort in these pages. The program is an excellent tool that can teach you how to love yourself (one of my absolute biggest problems). I always read exactly what I need to hear when I am having problems and I read through the pages in these books. You may check out a used book store to see if you can find them cheaper or if you go to any Al-anon meeting you should be able to purchase them there. (They come in two sizes, regular and pocket-sized and cost around $8-$12 each which is well worth it!)

Good luck and I too must start walking if I am ever going to get past this exhausting depression.

Sending hugs your way,
Love,
Jenna

09-15-2004, 06:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
shutterbug A picture's worth a 1000 words Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: With any luck, I'm lost in a view finder Posts: 2,947 Blog Entries: 5	Princess I haven't been near a computer lately, but I am so glad to hear that you went to the doctor and I hope the meds start working soon. Stay strong...this too shall pass. And I'm super super happy to hear that your doctor didn't put you on xanax!!! That was one of my aunt's biggest problem drugs and I have read quite a lot about the addictive qualities in that one. (as you may be able to tell I am VERY anti-addictive prescriptions. My aunt also suffered from severe depression as many in my family do, but I believe she was misdiagnosed with fibromyalgia (sp????) and should have been diagnosed with bipolar because she also had manic episodes. I wish I could have learned all this in time to try and save her. She got addicted to prescriptions during a hospital stay and just got worse from there trying to fix what the doctors didn't diagnose right. She overdosed 3 years ago leaving two beautiful girls behind. So if it were up to me, there would be much higher standards for the dispensing of addictive prescriptions.) Sorry for that soap box. As for the negative thinking...Girl get yourself an Alanon book!!! I don't know why I didn't mention it before, but it has helped me a lot. I don't know if you have any friends or family that are alcoholics, but if so then all the more reason to get one or two or three of these little jewels! "Hope for Today" is a good one, as is "One Day at a Time" and "Courage to Change." All three of these are like daily devotionals that are uplifting to women (and men) in alcoholic situations, and since Al-anons usually have low-self esteem and low-egos and negative thinking, there are many, many pages devoted to these topics. The index in the back of the book is what I use the most. No matter how I am feeling, whether angry, sad, worried, anxious, or any other emotion I always find comfort in these pages. The program is an excellent tool that can teach you how to love yourself (one of my absolute biggest problems). I always read exactly what I need to hear when I am having problems and I read through the pages in these books. You may check out a used book store to see if you can find them cheaper or if you go to any Al-anon meeting you should be able to purchase them there. (They come in two sizes, regular and pocket-sized and cost around $8-$12 each which is well worth it!) Good luck and I too must start walking if I am ever going to get past this exhausting depression. Sending hugs your way, Love, Jenna __________________ I'M FINE!! Fanatically Insecure Neuratic & Emotional Bipolar/Depression support: 1-800-950-NAMI(6264).