Jagged Little Pill...

[hantsbear]

Long time (and maybe even short time) readers of this journal may be aware of my ongoing depression issues; currently I'm on 75mg of Effexor XL a day (not that much, apparently, but more than enough as far as I'm concerned!)  My current medical practice requires that I have to see a doctor every time I need a refill of these.  So, it's kept constantly under review.  Up until Russ's death, I had been contemplating cutting back my dose, but would need a new prescription to get the 37.5mg tablets.  Well, recent events changed that.  So, at my review today, I spoke to my physician about being referred for Cognotive Behavioral Therapy.  Alas, as is typical with the National Health Service, there is a six month minimum wait list.  Still, if it goes someway to repairing a somewhat broken koala, it can't be a bad thing...

Comments

[putzmeisterbear.livejournal.com]

Be strong. Big hugs.

[sskroeder.livejournal.com]

Whatever repairs somewhat broken koalas, I'm all supportive of...

And although waiting lists are a bitch (and just the notion of them can be depressing enough as it is), it's about hanging in there...

This may sound awfully new-age-y and all - but realise that just by committing yourself to doing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the near future - you're already actively implementing a new and better future for yourself...
It may be baby steps - but it's steps in the right direction, none the less...

*HUGS*
/Søren

[furr-a-bruin.livejournal.com]

You've got my cell phone number, and I've usually got Skype up and running whenever my laptop's on. If you ever need a sympathetic ear, feel free to chew mine.

*furry hugs*

[broduke2000.livejournal.com]

I second that sympathetic ear drum....

[denbear.livejournal.com]

You are more strong than you give yourself credit for! I hope that you will feel better soon... I wish I was there to help add my hugs to those already there for you. I'm very glad that we finally got to hang out in person after all these years and I hope that we can hang out again soon! *HUGS*

[wolfsinger.livejournal.com]

I don't suppose I can say that I know the koala all that well, me being so far away and all. That being so, I'm not at all sure that I can say anything particularly relevant. I can only tell you that I have a certain, well, "affinity" might be a good word, or "sympathetic vibe" or something equally New Age-ish. I rather like who I read about in this journal. Perhaps I relate to the "broken" part as much as to the "bear" part.

Whatever the case, dear one, I'm well pleased to read your words and share the changing tapestry of your life. As a good Yorkshireman might say, I've got a bit of faith in you.

Just think: If Hillary gets elected, I too might be able to wait six months for medical treatment!

Hugs from a Bear afar.