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Denninmi

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44. Thanks. I hope this works long term for me, too.

Fri Dec 14, 2012, 04:17 PM

Dec 2012

So far so good.

FWIW, in the flesh and blood world this is still a very closely guarded secret. I'm very apprehensive. Even family members don't know, they thought I was just going to work as always and extra moody. In fact, the hospital is like 3 miles from work, and I did go in some afternoons/evenings to do critical tasks like probate filings and finalize tax returns on extension.

Steps like this are the baby steps I am taking towards real world disclosure on a need to know basis.

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OK, Going way out on the limb here. I spent three weeks in the psych ward in Sept. Ask me anything [View all] Denninmi Dec 2012 OP

What meds did you find helpful? Baitball Blogger Dec 2012 #1

Lamictal is the only psych med I'm on, it's a mood stabilizer. Denninmi Dec 2012 #4

I'm glad you told me this. Baitball Blogger Dec 2012 #8

Ah, that's all just blowing off steam talkin' shit. Denninmi Dec 2012 #10

I know, I was kidding with ya. Baitball Blogger Dec 2012 #11

Oh, for the record. Denninmi Dec 2012 #41

Any interesting side effects? TrogL Dec 2012 #14

Try probiotics to see if it can counter the effects. Baitball Blogger Dec 2012 #25

No. Although that freaked me out at first. Denninmi Dec 2012 #38

At least you did something about it LynneSin Dec 2012 #2

Yeah. It kinda got to the point of no longer being optional. Denninmi Dec 2012 #5

I don't have any questions. HappyMe Dec 2012 #3

Thanks. Denninmi Dec 2012 #7

Is it anything like in the movies? kalli007 Dec 2012 #6

It was a surreal experience. Denninmi Dec 2012 #9

Diid the closest thing to Nurse Ratched allow you guys... MiddleFingerMom Dec 2012 #12

The Tigers were in the playoffs then. Denninmi Dec 2012 #16

Sorry that happened to you. We in our family are just beginning TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #13

Ah, I'm more ok with it now. Denninmi Dec 2012 #18

Wow--"brutal thug"--how did someone like this TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #22

Good question. Denninmi Dec 2012 #42

No questions. In_The_Wind Dec 2012 #15

Thanks! Denninmi Dec 2012 #19

You needed help, you sought it and got it MrScorpio Dec 2012 #17

Thanks, Mr. Scorpio. Denninmi Dec 2012 #20

I'm very glad you found a safe place to get your feet under you! nolabear Dec 2012 #21

Thanks. Denninmi Dec 2012 #23

And mine to you, Denninmi. nolabear Dec 2012 #29

i hear what you are saying datasuspect Dec 2012 #24

Curious--why not? TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #27

eh . . . datasuspect Dec 2012 #28

Ah, what else can they do to me? Denninmi Dec 2012 #31

I'm open about my own mental health issues on DU. hunter Dec 2012 #32

Hey, you've been there for me. Denninmi Dec 2012 #34

Thank you! hunter Dec 2012 #36

how was the food? fizzgig Dec 2012 #26

The cafeteria was ok. Good salad bar. Denninmi Dec 2012 #33

I'm glad you got the help you needed. geardaddy Dec 2012 #30

Um, I told my therapist this was .... Denninmi Dec 2012 #35

Yep geardaddy Dec 2012 #40

What does a Nervous Breakdown feel like? Taverner Dec 2012 #37

Great question. Denninmi Dec 2012 #39

Long term chronic depressive here - well controlled on 4 different medications - hedgehog Dec 2012 #43

Thanks. I hope this works long term for me, too. Denninmi Dec 2012 #44

I applaud your courage. kwassa Dec 2012 #45

Thanks. Denninmi Dec 2012 #46

Been down that dark hole... zellie Dec 2012 #47

Done that TrogL Dec 2012 #48

Considering the insanity going on in the world right now, kentauros Dec 2012 #49

Well, two comments about that: Denninmi Dec 2012 #50