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Posted by Racer on June 19, 2004, at 7:49:46
This is just to let you all know, so you won't worry. I'm following Shar's rule that if something might change, suicide is not allowed.
My husband called the head of the medication clinic. Wonder of wonders, he got a call back. Hubby told him what was going on, that I'm unmedicated, that at this point I'm effectively anorexic again and eating pretty much only what's listed on the "do not eat" list for MAOIs, that I've stated that I will accept MAOIs only for the purpose of suicide, and that when I showed up for my appointment on Tuesday -- which had been scheduled the week before -- I was sent away. Hubby, by the way, is out for blood. The head says that he will review my chart, and make sure something changes fast. Hubby also called back to say that this is a crisis, and whatever happens has to happen fast.
So I, Racer, do hereby solemnly swear that I will do nothing to cause lasting harm to myself until this plays out.
Posted by noa on June 19, 2004, at 9:19:46
In reply to I'm following Shar's rule, posted by Racer on June 19, 2004, at 7:49:46
I'm hoping for you. Tell your husband I think he's great for standing up for you. Let's hope the message gets through and they start taking your seriously. Maybe your husband should start coming with you to the doctor appointments, too. And have him take notes, too, maybe. Good luck.
Posted by Shar on June 19, 2004, at 11:23:38
In reply to Re: I'm following Shar's rule, posted by noa on June 19, 2004, at 9:19:46
Damn, I'd hate like hell to lose you. Thanks for hanging in there, and thanks for eating.
I am praying hard for you (with my usual disclaimer that I don't know if it will do more harm than good...).
I'd like to hear how you are whenever you feel up for posting.
xoxo
Shar
Posted by Racer on June 19, 2004, at 11:38:11
In reply to Thank you, Racer, posted by Shar on June 19, 2004, at 11:23:38
But only for that disclaimer that praying for me might do more harm than good. If your rule about "no suicide if there's any chance" is keeping me alive, your prayers are sure to improve things. (Even if I know you're joking, it still bothers me a bit to hear it. Do you know how I feel about you? I only feel that way about people whom I respect and admire -- and those people have their prayers heard and answered. If you're going to live in my world, you're going to live by my rules. They're easy enough to keep. If I like, admire, and respect you, then you deserve it and must do the same for yourself on all possible occasions.)
I'm medicating myself heavily until something changes. I've stayed asleep as much as possible since Wednesday, with mostly Xanax, some Percodan. The MonsterCat is so worried he's hardly bitten me much at all lately. (Although he has bitten me a number of times, mind you, just not as constantly as he generally does.)
I'm awake for a bit this morning, and my husband says we can work a little on a database I've been trying to put together -- I don't think I have anything like the brain power needed right now, and I know that he gives WAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY to much information about anything -- but my aunt is delivering a chair she's reupolstering for us this afternoon, so I'm going to make sure to be asleep by about noon. Thank god for benzos, eh?
Posted by Shar on June 19, 2004, at 11:55:20
In reply to Mad at you » Shar, posted by Racer on June 19, 2004, at 11:38:11
Racer,
In the Matrix, first movie, Morpheus is teaching Neo to fight, and Morpheus goes into this 'Jeet Kune Do' (a la Bruce Lee) stance, and he turns his hand so his fingers are facing toward Neo (and his palm is toward his own face) and then he does this little "bring it on" gesture twice. Sort of similar to how Italians wave good bye when they say 'ciao.'It's what Bruce Lee did in Game of Death.
Anyhow, imagine a very short, older, female, Sicilian version of Morpheus, who could stand to lose a few pounds, standing in front of you, outstretched hand with short fingers facing toward you, giving you a "bring it on" two times. That's me!
You can be as mad as you want, and I'm up for a good tangle if you are--because as long as we're fighting you're still here! So, hit me with your best shot! (high martial arts squeal)
xoxo
Shar
Posted by Racer on June 19, 2004, at 12:01:31
In reply to Re: Mad at you--ok by me, posted by Shar on June 19, 2004, at 11:55:20
Damned hard to hug you when you've got your arms in the way, Shar.
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