tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post3045354039510677861..comments2023-10-17T10:21:11.698-06:00Comments on The Clutter Museum: Re-entryLeslie M-Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434392840359276805noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post-44040912217932783602009-09-07T22:07:41.879-06:002009-09-07T22:07:41.879-06:00Trillwing: a beautiful poem, and an equally moving...Trillwing: a beautiful poem, and an equally moving post. I hope the few weeks since have embraced you in a sense of self that inures you to the insanity swirling in the UC system these days. Be above it. You are. The parachute is there. I'm sure of it.ArticulateDadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08407769773596623808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post-70734913174028776192009-08-25T10:06:48.446-06:002009-08-25T10:06:48.446-06:00Thanks, Perian. You're absolutely right about...Thanks, Perian. You're absolutely right about food. I need to watch my sugar intake more carefully, as well as not let my blood sugar get as low as it sometimes feels.<br /><br />I've been walking, bicycling, and gardening more, too, which helps tremendously.Leslie M-Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02434392840359276805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post-19750711969475951802009-08-25T09:58:36.712-06:002009-08-25T09:58:36.712-06:00Best of luck to you!
I've also had some exper...Best of luck to you!<br /><br />I've also had some experience with antidepressants (Paxil) and they worked to mellow the mood swings, but the natural highs and lows went away almost entirely. After going off of them, they never fully returned for the most part (thank goodness). <br /><br />What I personally find more effective is controlling diet and insulin swings. High-glycemic, processed foods really mess with my moods bigtime. Because I know there are other alternatives in diet and exercise, I'm really loathe to go back to antidepressants unless absolutely necessary.<br /><br />Regardless, know that you have a pretty good group of folks to rally around you when you need it.Perianhttp://biggirlbiking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post-65366652006795321352009-08-25T09:56:41.480-06:002009-08-25T09:56:41.480-06:00I have spent most of life on the high-functioning ...I have spent most of life on the high-functioning anxiety/depression med-free existence. It ain't pretty or easy but it's doable.<br /><br />I recognize when I really need help, and ask for it. (like now.) And on my current med the side effects have been so insignificant that I will probably stay on this for much longer. Unless things change.<br /><br />You picked a good time to get off. Natural seratonin production is highest during the summer months- hello sunshine.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07504185070473121551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post-29845477475373720592009-08-25T07:49:18.347-06:002009-08-25T07:49:18.347-06:00Good for you! I hope re-entry continues to go well...Good for you! I hope re-entry continues to go well, and that you can make an unmedicated life for yourself (knowing that there's a back up plan that includes meds if you need them).grumpyABDadjuncthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00996252815514179671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post-45195390051600800612009-08-25T00:49:10.836-06:002009-08-25T00:49:10.836-06:00Rush wrote an awesome song about the space shuttle...Rush wrote an awesome song about the space shuttle called "Countdown." Highly recommended!<br /><br />Sample lyrics (no, it's alright, don't thank me...):<br /><i>The earth beneath us starts to tremble<br />With the spreading of a low black cloud<br />A thunderous roar shakes the air<br />Like the whole world exploding<br /><br />Scorching blast of golden fire<br />As it slowly leaves the ground<br />Tears away with a mighty force<br />The air is shattered by the awesome sound<br /><br />Like a pillar of cloud<br />The smoke lingers high in the air<br />In fascination<br />With the eyes of the world<br />We stare...</i>Fang Bastardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07172685144854047884noreply@blogger.com