12 December 2003
sidetracked
I've been a little sidetracked from working on the website. First there was the snow. Then there was Christmas shopping (for nieces & nephews). Then it was getting my husband's health issues squared away. Now it's getting our ferrets' health issues squared away. We have two ferrets going in for surgery on Monday.
Stressful events -- like holidays or pets being ill -- can create havoc with emotions. I've been on edge a bit over the past couple of weeks. It can be difficult to tell if the problem is the stress or if I need a medication adjustment. One of the hardest things (to me, anyway) with feeling well on meds is experiencing the normal range of emotions. The first down day seems like it's the beginning of the end (again). I've learned to be patient and ride things out for a week or two before I even consider talking to my doctor about my medication. That's why having a therapist to talk to is important.
Coming out of years of dysthymia means taking baby steps.
--Mary
Stressful events -- like holidays or pets being ill -- can create havoc with emotions. I've been on edge a bit over the past couple of weeks. It can be difficult to tell if the problem is the stress or if I need a medication adjustment. One of the hardest things (to me, anyway) with feeling well on meds is experiencing the normal range of emotions. The first down day seems like it's the beginning of the end (again). I've learned to be patient and ride things out for a week or two before I even consider talking to my doctor about my medication. That's why having a therapist to talk to is important.
Coming out of years of dysthymia means taking baby steps.
--Mary
