The Sadness *Wellness* Watch 2015 Page

Day Ten ~ Ouch.

Gotta say, I think that fall I had a few days ago was more than just a tumble. Seems my back was tweaked, but mostly it's my right shoulder that brings pain. So not only am I keeping watch on new meds for depression, I'm also on steady doses of Advil. Tylenol wasn't cutting it. But three Advil a couple of times a day is providing some relief.

~ August 8, 2015
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Day Nine ~ Wait, what?

Good news... finally. All this good news should serve as a boost to my emotional well being. Nope, still scared, stressed, and sad.

~ August 7, 2015
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Day Eight ~ Waiting:

... on a lot of things, but mostly some good news. Not noticing any adverse effects of being on new meds. This is good.

~ August 6, 2015
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Day Seven ~  Week one:

Doc said it could take from two to four weeks to notice if meds are working. Pretty sure I'd know by now if being on them turned out to be a no-go.

~ August 5, 2015
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Day Six ~ Balance, take three:

So, I had a fabulous topsy-turvy fashioned fall off the bed. So, I'm thinking my balance is definitely off, or... maybe... it's time to add clumsy as another of my many faults.

~ August 4, 2015
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Day Five ~ Balance, take two:

I need to find prescription pamphlet that you get at the pharmacy with medicine.I misplaced it somewhere in this house. Seems like I've lost my balance standing up and walking several times a day since starting new meds.  So, I'm gonna read up on side effects and warnings "when starting this medication." Also, a bit miffed and let down that my doctor never returned my call from last week. I'm wondering if it might be time to find another provider.

~ August 3, 2015
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Day Four ~ Balance:

 I don't know how it happened, but Sunday totally got away from me. Back tomorrow. Everything seems out of whack. Not happy about this.

~ August 2, 2015
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Day Three ~ Patience:

It's gonna take some work but I'll do my best to steer clear of unnecessary conflict. All I can do is be an example. I'll keep my cool. I'll lie low. I'll try my best to make our last few weeks together purposeful, productive and memorable. I just hope others in this house will catch my vibe.

We shall see

~ August 1, 2015
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Day Two ~ Responsibility:

I had to call my doctor today. I forgot to ask if I should stop taking anti-anxiety meds. I left a message; no reply. That's not good. A psychiatrist should always make some sort of communication effort in reply. I'm not happy that he didn't call with answer to my question. I'm just gonna fly solo, stop anti-anxiety meds and wait and see if a second attempt at reaching him is necessary over the weekend.

One way of taking responsibility for your own health & wellness is to simply pay attention. I focused my attention on smiling. Fortunately, this happened...

... it made me SO happy.
I've watched it five times today.
YouTube video by ROCKIN' 1000
Learn To Fly song by Foo Fighters
~ Friday, July 31, 2015


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Day One ~ This:

I'm on new meds. I've been sad. Well, sadder. No, more like: "Doctor, something's not working?" ~ Me, at my medication management follow-up appointment yesterday morning.  I see my doctor every four months to check how "things" are going.  Yes, he's a psychiatrist; seen for depression and bipolar disorder.

So, I've been feeling depressed beyond the level that my routine treatment usually keeps in check. My doctor recommended I take something more. Normally, I take two meds (two pills) daily. I take something for anxiety on an "as needed" basis - I've been needing to take that twice a day for a while now. A fourth pill is for sleep. I hardly ever take that one, but took one night before last.

Last night, I took main two meds and added the new one to my nightly mental wellness regimen. Doc said to give new pill a few weeks to fully kick in... but in professional, medical lingo. I'll log here how it's going. Fingers crossed.

~ Thursday, July 30, 2015


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