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David Robbins

David Robbins

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posted 11/12/2009, comments (4)

A good day and "gooder" news

It's a good day! It's almost 5am, its dark and the only sounds I hear are the refridgerator, the fish tank, and the music lyric I woke up with playing over and over in my mind.   At 7am I go for my ECT. Its been over a month since my last one. I felt good going the extra time between ECT's.   I kept myself busy. I did have a few... Read moreChevron
David Robbins

David Robbins

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posted 10/09/2009, comments (6)

In between ECT's

The month between my last ECT hasn't been as bad as I thought. Sure I had a tough weekend last week, but compared to the whole month it wasn't that bad.   I feel good. I went a few days without voices. I have been productive. Life is good. Jesse Jackson said"Both tears and sweat are salty, but they render a different result.... Read moreChevron
David Robbins

David Robbins

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posted 09/14/2009, comments (3)

Mid day report

I always wanted to have a "mid day update' on a news channel. Unfortunately I don't talk well. I slur my words because or a dry mouth from my meds. I drink like two gallons of water everyday. When out and about I carry watrer.   Here's my update:   We spent two hours at the hospital. The ECT went well. It's amazing. I felt really... Read moreChevron
David Robbins

David Robbins

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posted 09/14/2009, comments (2)

What am I gonna do?

I have an ECT in about 3 hours. I surely need it. I've been kinda stressed and depressed. I have to fast but I am sipping water because my mouth is so dry. I will feel so much better around 8am and the next 2 1/2 weeks.   I'm holding fast to the change I'm going through. It's really difficult but I WILL OVERCOME... Read moreChevron
David Robbins

David Robbins

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posted 09/12/2009, comments (4)

Ain't getting at me

"The sun ain't gonna shine anymore" Is repeating through my mind. It ain't gonna bring me down. NO WAY! The sun may not shine today but the light shines bright.   I am doing good on my old habit busting. Its difficult, but I will handle it.   I've had a stomach bug for over a week. I feel like I've eaten a ten course meal... Read moreChevron
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Schizophrenia is a syndrome characterized by disturbances in emotions, thought, activity, and language, that leaves patients fearful and withdrawn.

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