As most of you know I suffer a depression, anxiety and all their mates, that at times gets on top of me.
I am pleased to report that (at last) I have found the correct medications for me. I have been stable for a long time now and that is great for me and my poor family who have to put up with my bad days.
I want to take this opportunity to name a few GNs who have been helpful, understanding and caring.
Plendo. Dave has phoned me to make sure Im OK. He is a top bloke
Dougwe. Enough said, love your style Doug
03 Troopy, the camaraderie is alive and well mate. Thank you
Jules and Billeeeeee, you guys rock my planet
There are many others who deserve a mention, so thanks guys you rock too.
To PeterQ, PeterD and the others I have crossed swords with at times, my humblest thanks for understanding and caring enough to let me back off and take stock, you guys rock as well
To Cindy, our dear ever patient webmaster. You have put up with some pretty ordinary posts (from me as well) and shown compassion and care when needed. Thank you
Merry Xmas folks, its a joy to be called a friend.
PhilC
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Ex RAAF, now retired. EX Electrician/Teacher.
Homebase is Murray Bridge Tourist Park (in a cabin). New Horse.. 2020 Ford Everest Titanium, Jayco swan for touring.
Hey Phil. Pleased to hear you finally got the right meds to help you live a good life. Its a pity that mental health is a poor cousin still even though it affects 1000's of people.
Ive never met you or chatted with you, but never thought your posts here were "ordinary".
Hope life goes well for you and yours now and have a bloody, great Xmas Mate !!!
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Cheers Bruce
The amazing things you see when nomading Australia
It can be a real strugle finding the right medication for you personally when it comes to treating depression. It becomes worse when all of the medications prescribed make you feel as sick as a dog on top of just wanting to bang your head on the wall to make that feeling go away. Then after you have persevered for the four weeks they say it takes, it has no beneficial effect except for still making you feel crook every day.
Been there done that, and unfortunately still have the black mongrel dog visit every now and again. But I must admit it's been much better since we moved into a caravan and changed our life style completely.
I'm real happy for you finally finding something that helps and being able to get on with your life.
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It can be a real strugle finding the right medication for you personally when it comes to treating depression. It becomes worse when all of the medications prescribed make you feel as sick as a dog on top of just wanting to bang your head on the wall to make that feeling go away. Then after you have persevered for the four weeks they say it takes, it has no beneficial effect except for still making you feel crook every day.
Been there done that, and unfortunately still have the black mongrel dog visit every now and again. But I must admit it's been much better since we moved into a caravan and changed our life style completely.
I'm real happy for you finally finding something that helps and being able to get on with your life.
Tom, thats almost word for word of my story. We bought our caravan and my life started to have less visits from the black mongrel. All came unglued when I had a panic attack in Auckland recently, it was then I told the doctor to increase my pristiq. Now feeling 100%
Take care buddy, I wish to hell I could shoot that mongrel dog and put it out of our misery.
Merry Xmas mate
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Ex RAAF, now retired. EX Electrician/Teacher.
Homebase is Murray Bridge Tourist Park (in a cabin). New Horse.. 2020 Ford Everest Titanium, Jayco swan for touring.
<<I am pleased to report that (at last) I have found the correct medications for me. I have been stable for a long time now and that is great for me and my poor family who have to put up with my bad days.>>
Thats good news Phil.
I hope anyone else who is having similar problems also has a trouble free holiday season and that the new year brings every thing that you could wish for as regards to your wellbeing
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Happy camping to all from Happy
"People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within".
Thanks folks for the kind words and wishes. I too hope that dog drops dead, but alas, he may not. The good news is I now have the right combination to make him sleep.
Take care and look after yourselves. Good to see others caring.
PhilC
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Ex RAAF, now retired. EX Electrician/Teacher.
Homebase is Murray Bridge Tourist Park (in a cabin). New Horse.. 2020 Ford Everest Titanium, Jayco swan for touring.
Glad for you Phil. I am now on 150mg Cymbalta for my depression. What, with chronic depression, chronic pain, and chronic type 1 Diabetes I always seem to have a bit of a battle!!
and Mrs PhilC and Mrs KFC. 
