Hi Everyone,
I know I have not posted in a while because I am still having issues due to my illness. It seems that the meds I am taking are not helping me out from one kind up to four meds I am taking daily I am fighting a losing battle. I can't seem to stablize my moods or anxiety I do not know what to do now. My second choice will have to be checking myself into a facility, there are periods were I have massive meltdowns especially at work and been calling out sick because of anxiety and depression I feel almost 24 hours a day. I applied for FMLA just to be on a safe side so I can be covered without getting any occasions at work and to avoid discrimination. I am uncertain about attending the Spring Revival and Summer Revival shows this summer reason is that the last time I was at the Church I attended the Thanksgiving Dinner and then all of a sudden I got depressed, emotional, and anxious. I spent most of the dinner outside with a therapist and then left after 90 minutes.
I don't know what has happened to me I can't help it if I am getting more depressed.
I will not be posting here for while until further notice until I get the right treatment with the right therapy and meds.
Love and Peace,
Lorie

We will leave the light on for you kid, and we will be here when you get back. Be well.

What Larry said. You will find what you are looking for, or it will find you. I wish Peace always for you Lori, Kevin

Take care of yourself, Lorie...We'll welcome you back with open arms when you feel better. Many hugs! Sue

So sorry to hear about your depression. I can relate as I got depression due to my diabetes and am on meds for it. Now that Mikes passed on it's gotten even worse.

I miss him so much & talk to him sometimes & am upset that he went way to soon. When I talk about that around my folks, they don't understand why I am like that due to not understanding depression & want to me keep quiet about it. Guess they don't know how to deal with it. It's seriously whacking with my depression. As long as Mikes gone and I still have this diabetes I know I'll never get over it. Even tho I'll probably never get over it, I am trying to maintain & hang in there. It's not easy & folks aren't always gonna understand but I do. I hate it when people say junk like it's all in your head or have faith. It's not all in your heard & you can have all the faith you want & still suffer from depression cuz it's clinical.

I've never been to see anyone for help with it other than getting meds for it from my drs, cuz I just couldn't handle baring my soul to others. And esp after losing Mike. I don't like to show my emotions in front of others. Fortunately my depression has never kept me from going to Arlo shows. Instead it helps me hang in there. But lets say someone were to tell me I couldn't go to an Arlo show here in VA or didn't like me going to them, well that would severely whack with my depression & make it worse. In fact being on here helps me too. Prayers just said for ya & vibes sent. Hang in there we're here for ya...

Lori,

Good on you for seeking the help you need! Take care of yourself and know that we care and are here for you. I hope to see you sooner than you now think.

Shelley

Lori and Chery H.: I was diagnosed with "the big D" in 1991, and have been on anti-depressant meds ever since. I, too, am not big on "talk therapy", but whatever helps you feel well I don't knock. My shrink tells me it's just a chemical imbalance, and that's why the meds help.


mikey

Thanks for your concerns. I will try my very best to make it to the Church Shows for a couple of nights in May. If I get any of the symptoms as I mentioned in the thread I first posted, I might have to leave the sancuary for some deep breaths or leave early. I don't know it is hard to determine and unpredictable, so again I try my very best.

Peace,
Lorie

Hi Lorie, I am so sorry that you have to go through so much. I hope ypu will find the right things to help you. I'll be waiting for your return.
Love and Peace
Brigitte

Hang in there. I'm sure you'll make it thru the church shows just fine. We're all rooting for you here & I know the folksinger is too. More prayers & vibes sent...

Lori hang in there don't give up. Check your private messages.

I hope you feel better soon Lorie, don't give up!

I know where you are at, believe me...... I know.
Above all, hang in...it will take time...there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Ron.

Lori, you have my prayers for your health and for the right help to get what you need. Hang in there and know that there is an answer out there and it will find you as you keep seeking it.

(((Lori))) Peace and all good things.

Hang on there, Lorie. You'll get through this. Most often it's finding the right combination and balance of meds & treatment. Life's like walking an unknown trail. Sometimes you've got to climb over some rough terrain to stay on the path. Lots of hills to climb but, once you get to the top of them, the view is usually worth the hike.