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Kelly on Depression
Sunday, July 10 2011
In the process of moving from celexa (citalopram) to effexor. Hoping it will help. The GP and pharmacist both say many people tolerate effexor with wellbutrin reasonably well. I shall see won't I? Effexor is a SNRI (I am given to understand) so it will also address my anxiety aka fear. So I've got wellbutrin and effexor for team Depression and... Read more
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Kelly on Depression
Wednesday, March 16 2011
I've been wanting to talk about my silent companion for a long time. I just need to. I am astounded by the taboos that still surround suicide. Don't talk about it! Danger! You'll give someone the idea, they'll do it, it will be your fault! NOT TRUE. Trust me. I think about it almost all the time. Like I said, companion. More people think... Read more
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Kelly on Anxiety
Tuesday, March 08 2011
Today a trauma clinic in Vancouver is discussing "my case" to see whether a reassessment would be to my benefit. I have agreed to this with my Veteran's Affairs Case Manager but I am still quite unnerved by the whole process. It's one of those catch-22 situations: it will be good to talk (detox) about my experiences yet it will be hard. I cry, I... Read more
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Kelly on Anxiety
Thursday, March 03 2011
Some of what my former clients told me, some of what I told myself. I wrestle daily with the guilt, real and/or imagined mistakes, things I could have done differently. The guilt is the most powerful it all brings such despair. Many days I just don't think I'm going to make it, and hold on until I get connected, sometimes it takes a long... Read more
