tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post1568590502339892726..comments2024-03-23T02:42:09.727-07:00Comments on BooKiNG with MaNiC™: Feeling Is Living, Right?MaNiC MoMMy™http://www.blogger.com/profile/14038801888210803955noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-60963556566527603422007-10-07T13:20:00.000-07:002007-10-07T13:20:00.000-07:00I had a very similar convo with my sister the othe...I had a very similar convo with my sister the other day. DOn't remember the med she was on but she has always been on and off meds (not always but for years). She said the same thing that being on them makes her not feel but can tolerate anything life throws at her. Not taking them can make her pretty testy but at least FEEL again! She also has to deal with a husband that is VERY controlling Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09122515965841287085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-13678614277973499712007-10-06T13:57:00.000-07:002007-10-06T13:57:00.000-07:00I know you said you were feeling better. But just ...I know you said you were feeling better. But just in case the itching is still a problem, ask your dr for atarax. I had the same problem, different cause and it was TERRIBLE. When I finally went to my dr I got zyrtec during the day, and atarax for before bed because it's so sedating. It was fabulous! The itching went away,and I got to sleep. Oh, and going off the med that was causing it helped, The Supreme High Ruler of the W. Householdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618397366531117971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-44446305176276934142007-10-05T22:38:00.000-07:002007-10-05T22:38:00.000-07:00Thank you guys, for all your concern! I am doing f...Thank you guys, for all your concern! I am doing fine! In fact, it's my 20th HS reunion weekend and we just had the first event! I'll be blogging about it on Sunday or MOnday!MaNiC MoMMy™https://www.blogger.com/profile/14038801888210803955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-6655548167026361562007-10-05T19:00:00.000-07:002007-10-05T19:00:00.000-07:00I've struggled with it, too. I was once on meds th...I've struggled with it, too. I was once on meds that made me feel like I was underwater. It was awful. It made the manic periods seem not so scary. Until I went off the meds.<BR/><BR/>The Effexor thing should eventually go away. Both my dad and I had a rough time and it eventually went away. Unfortunately, I don't remember how long it took. And I still haven't found the perfect med(s).<BR/><BR/>Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456733077542868694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-26356591889654956462007-10-05T16:39:00.000-07:002007-10-05T16:39:00.000-07:00Hang on tight. Bear with me, I'm a nurse. Did you ...Hang on tight. Bear with me, I'm a nurse. Did you taper off the meds? I know it is easier that way because I've done it both ways.<BR/>but, my main question, why did you stop? maybe a lower dose would work. I hope you are not saying, shut up lady, I know all that.<BR/>Glad you feel better.....Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691830042960318152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-10397150247588379272007-10-05T06:19:00.000-07:002007-10-05T06:19:00.000-07:00I like to think of myself as Collete Reardon from ...I like to think of myself as Collete Reardon from Saturday Night Live. She is the pill popping, feisy gal that flirts with all the guys. She's got a prescription for whatever ails you. <BR/><BR/>Hang in there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-50904788497625274242007-10-04T15:45:00.000-07:002007-10-04T15:45:00.000-07:00for some reason i went right to butt scratching wh...for some reason i went right to butt scratching when you said you were using a spoon...not that i do that...i'm just saying it made me laugh and then i reread it and this time GOT it. sorry. am i wrong to like my version better?<BR/><BR/>(just so ya know, i was going for your laugh. figured a good spoon butt scratching would notch up the day...also, i have a fever right now, so when i read Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05716215892504806470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-8314974935710394022007-10-04T13:31:00.000-07:002007-10-04T13:31:00.000-07:00Hang in there, hon; the clouds do part.Hey, is the...Hang in there, hon; the clouds do part.<BR/><BR/>Hey, is there any way we could get together after your reunion? I'll email with the details...Jess Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06987689969282168406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-62898872924784552002007-10-04T13:04:00.000-07:002007-10-04T13:04:00.000-07:00I'm sorry you were having a time with getting off ...I'm sorry you were having a time with getting off the meds, but glad things are a bit better. There's got to be a happy medium somewhere.Jensterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15639970448069931471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-78508100442933490922007-10-04T11:13:00.000-07:002007-10-04T11:13:00.000-07:00I'm glad you were better by Wednesday! :)I got th...I'm glad you were better by Wednesday! :)<BR/><BR/>I got through my manic stages by learning deep-breathing exercises, so when Amanda said, "now b-r-e-a-th-e," I was right there with you. Once I got the buzzing slowed down to a functionable level, I could then analyze what sent me into my frenzy. Awareness is what helped me the most. Don't get me wrong - I still occasionally lose it, but Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654221659666974164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-59677421297727582812007-10-04T10:59:00.000-07:002007-10-04T10:59:00.000-07:00I hear ya. Totally. And understand all-too-well. I...I hear ya. Totally. And understand all-too-well. I've been off my mix of Fluoxotine and Risperdal for a month now. OCD?? Back in FULL FORCE. It's killing me...slowly. Anytime you need someone to help you cut up numerous vegetables, gimme a call...stewbie2https://www.blogger.com/profile/17569173644510076185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-72320333912706686572007-10-04T10:00:00.000-07:002007-10-04T10:00:00.000-07:00Manic- Well, you're right you do need to feel to l...Manic- Well, you're right you do need to feel to live. I'm just so sorry you're feeling SO much right now. I would think those side effects would be wearing off. I hope anyhow. I'm sorry, I'm not coming off meds & I'm like that some days sweetie! Some OCD is good, it makes for a clean house, right. I'm just trying to find the positives. (which I'm NOT good at) But, I am very very sorry that KATEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08521816606504248182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-42860405349780799782007-10-04T08:10:00.000-07:002007-10-04T08:10:00.000-07:00Feeling is good. Even the ups and downs have got t...Feeling is good. Even the ups and downs have got to be better than a nothingness. Besides you can use your experience to entertain others.Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16652077056817527518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-41059912676150931602007-10-04T06:22:00.000-07:002007-10-04T06:22:00.000-07:00I hope you feel better for good soon, MM!Can you s...I hope you feel better for good soon, MM!<BR/><BR/>Can you send some of that OCD to me? My counters are crumby and I'm sure I have fuzzy lemon pieces somewhere in my fridge.<BR/><BR/>And cutting up veggies before using them? Wow. I totally need to be organized like that.Monnikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998729112903749621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-70250395756169820002007-10-04T06:00:00.000-07:002007-10-04T06:00:00.000-07:00I didn't know whether to laugh or cry while readin...I didn't know whether to laugh or cry while reading this so I did a little of both.<BR/>As an Effexor-ite for about a year, I "heard" every word you said. I'm not sure now whether to stay on it or get off it...you present such good arguments for both.<BR/>Let us know what the doc says about the itching...and chewing gum like a holstein. That one's got me stumped!!! :)Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08271529958269038071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-51509177364792598752007-10-04T05:52:00.000-07:002007-10-04T05:52:00.000-07:00Hi Manic Mom-I just LOVE your blog(s). I listed th...Hi Manic Mom-I just LOVE your blog(s). I listed this one on my links page on my blog--hope you don't mind. Just curious on one thing...how did you know I viewed your blog w/o leaving a comment yest? I'd love to have that capability on my blog....email me casaderice@sbcglobal.net w/"the secret"....Thanks...your fellow Panera lovin chick.I am Heather...creator of all things crafty!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16056719362909695066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-41948194223079187152007-10-04T04:11:00.000-07:002007-10-04T04:11:00.000-07:00go watch that "i love turtles" kid on swishy's blo...go watch that "i love turtles" kid on swishy's blog. that cracks me up!<BR/><BR/>hopefully today will be a better day!! :)kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07769494885540871232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-21575814252618907932007-10-04T00:05:00.000-07:002007-10-04T00:05:00.000-07:00Wowza! You said you wrote a rant and that was one ...Wowza! You said you wrote a rant and that was one awesome rant! I agree with Swishy. You're supposed to call her so you laugh through it. :)<BR/><BR/>I hope talking to the doc gave you some solutions!Cecily Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01833641996572085518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-80011406198999627172007-10-03T20:58:00.000-07:002007-10-03T20:58:00.000-07:00When you feel like that, you're supposed to call m...When you feel like that, you're supposed to call me, because I will laugh, and then you will laugh, and then we'll both laugh, and you'll forget about the salt on the counter. At least until you get off the phone! :)xxxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16348725618072239708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-22660883942957537992007-10-03T18:02:00.000-07:002007-10-03T18:02:00.000-07:00Hang in there. Talking to your doctor is a good id...Hang in there. Talking to your doctor is a good idea. That can't be right.<BR/><BR/>I was on the Anti-Dees for about a year. And thankfully I didn't have any bad side effects when I went off them.<BR/><BR/>But as my doctor said, side effects should be minimal at best. Otherwise, something isn't working right.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you're feeling better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-25972967140281606832007-10-03T17:43:00.000-07:002007-10-03T17:43:00.000-07:00MM- Hang in there! And I'm glad to hear that you'...MM- Hang in there! And I'm glad to hear that you're feeling a bit better today.Allison Winn Scotchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820208316115681320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-22968410918041031152007-10-03T16:58:00.000-07:002007-10-03T16:58:00.000-07:00And that and few other 100 or so quirks is why nob...And that and few other 100 or so quirks is why nobody will let me stop taking my meds.<BR/>Honey just takes Prozac and will occasionly stop taking them (ok only 3 times) and shit goes flying, he has no patience, and I would guess he is a bit ADD. On meds no cursing at inanimate things or sending shit flying through the front lawn.<BR/>A friend of mine is bi-polar and she hates feeling drugged, soTTQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09888187290526881563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-71357302323615880742007-10-03T16:07:00.000-07:002007-10-03T16:07:00.000-07:00Whew!MM I am so sorry for the way you are feeling....Whew!<BR/><BR/>MM I am so sorry for the way you are feeling.<BR/><BR/>I threw my printer down the stairs yesterday.<BR/><BR/>And kicked it.<BR/><BR/>And picked it up and threw it again.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Why?<BR/><BR/><BR/>There were 3 pennies, 1 dime and a mini screwdriver inside it and I needed to print my GD manuscript.<BR/><BR/>Yes.<BR/><BR/>I do have a 2 year old.<BR/><BR/>Maybe I need some of Stephanie J. Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17997433466625207454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-67728089719210537912007-10-03T16:01:00.000-07:002007-10-03T16:01:00.000-07:00Love it, AManda, LOVE IT!Love it, AManda, LOVE IT!MaNiC MoMMy™https://www.blogger.com/profile/14038801888210803955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-91752582604938074032007-10-03T15:05:00.000-07:002007-10-03T15:05:00.000-07:00OK, now b-r-e-a-t-h.You itch because of the meds. ...OK, now b-r-e-a-t-h.<BR/><BR/>You itch because of the meds. you chew for vestibular stimulation so try jumping up and down or spinning round or eating something really hard like a carrot. the sun rises beause the moon goes down and no one knows why your knickers go up your bum it's just a girl thing.<BR/><BR/>Welcome to my worldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com