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Sometimes I really am an idiot.
Most likely you've noticed that there's been a whiff of the miasma of malaise wafting over this blog, since, oh, about ten days ago. And what else happened ten days ago? Why, that would be the day that I went to refill my prescription for antidepressants, only to learn that, without telling me, my insurance company had switched drug plans and I'd have to wait to be reapproved. Eight days later, the reapproval went through, I started taking antidepressants again, and, whaddya know, I'm not feeling nearly as depressed.
I repeat: sometimes I really am an idiot.
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I personally find that the weirdest thing about my own brain chemistry -- when it begins to waver I can't imagine what's going on...and it seems so...intrinsic to the situation...hasn't it always been this way?...and then...I will realize...wait a second -- you haven't exercised in four days...and for me four days without serotonin surging is a bad thing...and then I exercise for a few days...and suddenly...back on keel. Oh yes, that's right...
Been there done that. Not for insurance company reasons, but just out of idiocy. Why I can remember to put my contacts in every morning, and drink a cup of coffee, but can't remember to take a pill is beyond me. I consider it a major accomplishment if I get through the week having taken seven pills in seven days.
Glad you're feeling better.
Glad to hear you're better, Niobe. And not an idiot -- it's not like it was your fault.
glad you're feeling better
Glad there was a reason, the unexplained is what gets me nervous.
The antidepressants are a good thing. The insurance companies BAD! Nice of them to not tell you, they were switching plans.
I am beginning to think, IDIOT is just another word added to my vocabulary since this has all started.
I used to blame William for steeling my brain, now I blame his death. Not him, just his death.
And this revelation of yours makes me think that maybe I should get back on pills after two years of being off of them. I remember that wonderful feeling of the cloud lifting.
I've missed a lot in the last week. I'll try to catch up.
Having a reason must be nice. Sorry the insurance is such a dolt. Mostly glad you are feeling better.
no so much DUH...it's dead calm in the eye of the storm.
i've done that. g-d i hate insurance companies.
i am glad that you're feeling better.
xoxo
Glad you're feeling less bummed out. And I think I hate all insurance companies...
I'm so glad you're feeling better. I've been worried, but I never know how to respond so mostly I don't, and then I feel guilty because you're feeling bad and I want you to know that I'm reading but I just don't know how to do it without being condescending or minimizing your suffering or something.
And I suppose it's good to have a reminder that you're taking the antidepressants for a good reason?
I'm glad to hear you are feeling better! Take care!
I'm glad you found the problem and solution. :)
Sorry you had the down time...insurance...
anti-depressants are wonderful wonderful things. I've seen for most of my childhood what an effect they can have on someone's life. My Mum is now probably going to be prescribed them for the rest of her life, previously she's come off them gradually and 6 months later is facing the hell of getting them working again. Her doctors have finally acknowledged that she has a chemical in balance and she needs to take them the way others take heart medication.
I hope I never need to take them, but if I do I'm glad I don't have the fear of them that many people seem to have.
Feh, insurance companies. And in my experience, when one really needs one's pills is when one is least able to fight for them.
Paula
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Gah! I'm sorry your insurance company screwed with you like that, but I'm glad you're feeling better.
My insurance did the same thing without telling me. Off to the MD today for a new script.
Glad that you're feeling better. I missed you.
I'm so so glad you are back on them. To be honest, this is why I keep a stock of extras of pills around, since I don't want to be caught unawares, and my usual MO is to forget to fill the scrip.
So next time, you sound horribly down and we are incredibly worried about you, is it okay if we ask politely if you've taken your ADs?
I'm glad you are feeling better!
Idiot? No.
But it really is amazing how fast your mood comes down when you quit taking them for a few days.
Better living through chemistry...
you're not an idiot.
not at all.
That is just the nature of the beast.
You sounded perfectly normal to me. In which I mean you sounded just like me to me...uh oh
Glad you are feeling more like you and less like me.
I don't think you need to apologize for feeling sad or posting gloomy stuff.
Glad you got the insurance stuff worked out and glad you're feeling more like yourself
You are not an idiot. Not even sometimes. But I am glad you are feeling better.
Ahhh.... Glad all is back in order!
Bwahaha.
When I was in college, I once decided I was tired of taking pills and just up and quit. A week later, I went to the health center complaining of a really weird inner ear infection. I just couldn't understand why I was so dizzy and sick feeling without any fever or pain. And then the doctor informed me that I was in withdrawal.
So. If I didn't earn the idiot award for that, you certainly don't earn the idiot award for this. And I know, because I'm on the committee to distribute them.
That's along time to have to be off AD's. You think your insurance would let you buy at least a few to cover the time. No doubt, your moods will be all over the place for while.
XOXOXO
Aurelia (and anyone else): Sure, if I seem down for no reason, ask away.
Everyone: You guys are so nice. Nicer than me, anyway. How can I tell? Because, even after being pitched that softball, not one of you left a comment saying: Sometimes????
oh, good. i'm glad. i was worried about you.
I remember that amazing feeling of the boat being righted just as it was about to swamp itself... I'm glad you got what you needed to keep from swamping.
well, at least you know the solution
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