Posted by stargazer2 on June 3, 2007, at 6:26:00
In reply to Re: Nardil, new side effect; swollen ankles/Lymom3 » stargazer2, posted by lymom3 on June 2, 2007, at 22:04:03
Lisa, I know what you mean by just wanting to do "normal" things like everyone else. I went out the other night with casual "friend" and I was so tired, she kept making comments about it. And this is someone that travels for work, has kids, lots of extra responsibilities and she says to me "you look flat", this my life on Nardil every afternoon. I was so pissed off for her to say that. Why can't super type-A achievers just understand some of us don't function in that high drive mode like them. She's someone I've told about my depression and wish I hadn't. Now I find she is always looking at me to determine what is going on with me. And I really felt judged and since she's not a good friend, I'm sorry I ever said anything to her in a moment of weakness. Being judged is a terrible thing especially with depression since you're never sure if your up or down and lots of times just "faking" it is the status quo. I want to have days where I forget i have this illness and just enjoy life.
I hope Nardil really is working, I can put up with the swollen ankles unless they get really bad and affect my walking or if I have pain. I'm going to look into vitamins and other natural approaches before more medication.
Thanks for your respponse. WE are allin this together, so it's a help.
Stargazer
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