An apology and explanation.

My wife and I have both been on the medicine roulette ("Try the pink one"). When I go off my meds my mood rockets from apathetic and lifeless to aggitated and aggresive. I wont tell you what happened when the Mrs. went off hers. Smoke going up for you and yours.

Frank
 
Prayers going out. It's good to hear that you are doing better.:)
 
I'm just glad you're still with us Yvsa. Others I've known who battled depression aren't, so I count your recovery a large blessing. Take care of yourself and be sure to check in often, angry and stubborn or mellow and cool, either way it's nice to have you around. :) That goes for all the rest of you too, take care of yourselves and stay :) .
 
Glad to hear that you are feeling better. Anybody that has ever had any problems understands so don't give the past a second thought. The important thing is to take care of yourself.
 
With me apology is not needed. The explanation is enough for me. I know from things in the past that even the good guys have some very trying times and, like some one said about friends. They accept you for what and who you are, with love trust and loyalty. Who ever it was didn't say it quite the way I did but, I knew what he ment.

Seems like I always say things different than most folks would. I don't know whether bad or good but, I hope you know where I'm coming from. We love you man, your one of the honored ones of this Cantina.:) :)
 
Originally posted by Yvsa
I’ve been acting like an ass for a little time now and not just all at once, and not only here. :(
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I think we've all done that number a time or two. :D

Save apologies for strangers. Your Cantina friends don't need one. :)

Just take of yourself and your health! :)

Semp
 
I hear ya. I am depressed fairly often and a lot of things can get annoying real fast! Sometimes I lash out at stupid things, but most times I was able catch myself and stop.

I think everyone does this from time to time...
 
YVSA,

There is no apology necessary. With all the crap that has been in the news lately, we should be medicating anyone who is not depressed. I am glad to hear that you feeling better. Focus on the positive, do what you can, and let the rest of it work itself out.

n2s
 
Yvsa, n2s got it right, no apology is necessary. Look on the bright side, you sure livened up the forums - and I like your threads even when you are feeling down. They're never dull! You are a very experienced and knowledgable person and you are always willing to take time out to share that knowledge with us less experienced others. We all respect that in you and I personally always look forward to reading your posts. We've all just got to remember to lay low and not get in your sights when you're really feeling down - only joking.:D

But admit it, you're just a fiesty old devil with a sweet little wife. She sounds like a special lady and I reckon you had better keep her around. I bet she knows how to wrap you around her little finger even when you are feeling down.;)
 
I'm so glad you're feeling better Yvsa. Like someone else said, You're one of the good guys. I wish Oklahoma wasn't so far away, it would be so much fun to get a bunch of us together over a pot of stew or chili and tell lies til the sun went down.

Take care my friend.

Steve
 
One more, "been there, done that!" Hang tough guy. Just think of all the strange patinas yet to be dreamed up:D
 
I can fully understand. Glad you became aware of your depression and how it affects others. No apology needed, as far as I am concerned.

I have been a caregiver for my Mother since she was widowed in 93.
Two bouts with depression. First one , we got under control and appeared to disappear. This last one for the last couple of years, is a doozy. Anti depression meds (of several different type) don't appear to be helping. The constant negativism sorta drags me down, periodically. I just keep putting one foot in front of the other, taking one day at a time.

She is 87 next month. She prays everyday for God to take her. I have to keep all sharpy things and firearms secured and on the watch for other methods of termination. Only thing in favor, if you can call it that, is she wants to go easy without pain. Asks me for an easy way and help.....................Sorta drains me, occasionally.

Gotta keep up the good fight.........
 
Originally posted by Yvsa
I’ve been acting like an ass for a little time now and not just all at once, and not only here. :(
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Naw.. maybe a little abrasive. I've read stuff from some colons before and yours didn't even come close. Unless I've missed a few posts. ;) :p :D
 
I figure I'd better listen to wise elders even if they are cranky.

I wonder if depression does not have something to teach also. St. John of the Cross's little book "Dark Night of the Soul" addresses this pretty well. I found the text online at http://www.ccel.org/j/john_of_the_cross/dark_night/dark_night0.9.txt , but I'm not sure if this is the translation I read before.

I had my first experience with intense situational depression in the last couple of years. Mine was caused by psychological trauma. It's very similar to getting your bell rung in a boxing match. After you start to lose your faculties subsequent blows make you lose even more abilities. Thankfully I was able to use prescribed drugs to regain my balance and I was able to get off of the drugs fairly quickly.

Now I can say, "It's hard to really understand until you've been there." I used to silently discount people's talking of psychological difficulties, and secretly I thought Patton was right for slapping the shell-shocked soldier in the movie. It was quite a shock to me to discover that psychological illness can be every bit as crippling and disabling as a physical one.

Even though my understanding and my perceptions were lessened when I was depressed, I still bear responsibility for the hurts I unintentionally caused during that time. I went through much the same apology exercises after I regained enough perspective to see what I had done.

Peace be with you, Yvsa. You continued to teach through your bad times and for that I thank you.
 
Shucks Ysva, I didn't notice a thing. Thought eveyone speaks their mind, and gives an opinion.:D

I know what being depressed is, when I can't buy the bar a round.;)

All the best,
Jim Samoska
 
hi yvsa been there done that.
i to thought i could handle no meds, you all saw the results of that:(
i am a nice guy friendly to all usualy, but when my meds get screwed up ,its like dr jekyl and mr hyde. DEPPRESSION IS AN INSIDIOUS DECEASE.:eek:

IT MAKES NORMALY NICE PEOPLE GO VERY STRANGE AT TIMES.
thinking of you yvsa and wish you well my friend.:)
 
Yvsa, the measure of a man is not how many times he falls down, but how many times he gets up. There are many good people here in the Cantina, and much strength to be gained from the many that care about you. Burdens are lighter when they're shared, thank you for sharing with us. And remember what I always say, when the going gets tough, the tough make a pot of chili, extra habaneros please......

Sarge
 
Yvsa,
I always look forward to reading your posts and think youre great!You mean to say you get better?:D
Yaj.
 
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