Hello Kevin, How have you been? It looks like you are finally getting some services and some medications. Looks like you are on the right track. I'm so thrilled to hear that you are getting physical therapy and the anti-depression meds. Who knows how much better you'd be if you would have gotten this long ago, but at least you are getting them now.
It's hard work, but I hope that you will see some reward from the therapy. If you can get strong enough to get out again, a group therapy may be a good situation for you. I did that for quite some time prior to moving here and it helped me so much with my depression. I should do it again, as I find myself slipping every now and then, like several times a year, and not pulling myself out too easily. It's hard to start, but once you do, you'll find that you don't want to miss it. I found that I felt that I was helping others and in turn it felt like I was helping myself. Very much like the TMIC, but you get to do it in person, so you get that human contact that is necessary for us to thrive. Hugs, Barbara A in Auburn CA -----Original Message----- From: Kevin Wolfthal <wolft...@optonline.net> To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, Sep 1, 2010 11:55 am Subject: [TMIC] changes Hi Friends, Well, we're having another heatwave here in the northeast (CT), after almost winter weather a few weeks ago, weird. I've been trying some new things to try to feel 'human' again, and pull myself out of my depression. I started on the anti-depressant Lexapro about 3 weeks ago. No noticeable change yet, but I know it can take several weeks. At least no bad side effects like I had with Lyrica and Cymbalta. I'm also getting physical therapy at home three days a week, which is kicking my butt, (fatigue, pain), and will be starting occupational therapy for my hands. Last week, my BP was low, and still is in the 100/60 area. Before that it was 120/70. I am treated for high BP and have a call in to my doctor about this. Maybe it has to do with PT after being sedentary for so long? Anyway, I'm trying to be proactive about things..not easy for me. Wishing you all the best. Kevin
