Posted by KaraS on July 14, 2004, at 13:08:21
In reply to Re: Lar...Taurine and mixed anxiety/depression » KaraS, posted by Larry Hoover on July 14, 2004, at 10:04:38
> > > Oh, dare I hope that it does? Insomnia is my cruelest and most resistant-to-treatment symptom. If I could get restorative sleep, I *know* I'd do so much better in all other aspects.
> > >
> > Insomnia can be the worst. Today I functioned (or tried to function) on two hours of sleep. Other times I could sleep for ever. Go figure. I'll keep my fingers crossed that the taurine helps you.
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> Well, it took me a couple of days to find some taurine. Geez, it's cheap (in bulk). I took about 3 grams yesterday afternoon (I really need to find my analytical balance....so much stuff in storage).
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> I think it had a general soothing effect, and my girlfriend says I was especially goofy on the phone. I think I slept better than is typical, as well. One day does not a pattern make. We shall see.
>Sounds like it just might work for you. Sleep and goofiness - what more could you ask for?
> > > > Larry,
> > > > I noticed that you only post on the alternative and health boards but I think I did a search and found some posts of yours in the archives from the regular board. If you don't mind my asking, I'm curious as to why you don't post there anymore.
> > >
> > > Two things come to mind. First, there are some very well-educated pharmacology types already over there.
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> Did you see my post in the Effexor thread?Yes, I did. I had a feeling you might contact Scott. The going off of Effexor wasn't his problem - that was just the thread he was continuing. Hopefully he will get back to you soon with what's going on with him.
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> > Second, it is totally hidden from sight, but I am really not doing well these last few months. The whole blocking thing, arguing with Bob, and some other things in my real world, have nearly driven me into the hospital. It may seem hard to grasp, but I participate on these particular boards as a form of therapy. My brain needs something to do. And I have to remind myself about all the subtle aspects of self-care and rejuvenation afforded by nutritional/herbal therapies. I simply don't have the energy to do more, just now.
> > >
> > I am so sad to hear that you're not doing well and I think now that I finally get it when you say thank you for asking the questions.
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> I've always been that way, well or less well. It's just a good thing for me to do, and I can manage it even when less well.
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> > I started posting here regularly right when you were being welcomed back so I really missed that whole controversy.
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> Let's leave it that way, then.
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> > But I will say that I think that the rest of the people on the board were "punished" at least as much as you were.
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> Well, perhaps, but it is irrelevant to the block issue itself.
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> > I can also see where you would miss all of the positive feedback you receive here. You are clearly cherished by many.
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> Yes, I do appreciate the respect. But I would do it (posting here), anyway.
>I had no intention of getting you to delve into the details - just to let you know how I feel and how I have noticed that others feel about you. It's not just the respect you mention above. It's also genuine fondness (for lack of a better word) for you as a person.
> > I don't know what else is going on with you but I do hope that things get better soon or at least that you are able to deal with it all better.
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> I have many tools in my toolbox. All things in their time. Everything works out in the end, and if it hasn't worked out, it isn't the end.
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> I fell off a truck and broke my elbow back in January. I have nerve damage and there's something wonky in the joint (it locks up, with ice-pick pain). MRI on the 26th, and surgery, I think. There's always something, eh?
>Major bummer but at least they think it's fixable. (C'est la vie.)
> > I was just reading yesterday that Sad Panda had recently gone through a horrible time (but fortunately is doing a lot better now) and that Scott (SLS) is going through a particularly bad time. Then I read about you. I haven't been able to think about much else for the last day or so. Too many good people going through such hard times.
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> Oh, honey, I'm sorry you're so concerned about me and others. It's a roller-coaster, and sometimes ya dip.
>
I think it was the combination of hearing it from three people I've come to like all at once (on top of my own issues of course). Fortunately you sound a lot better now. I'm glad. Hopefully Scott will do better soon too.
> > It's amazing how quickly you can feel a bond with people you've never really met and would walk right past on the street without a clue as to who they are. I am very grateful to have found people I can talk to about medications, supplements and even feelings. Up until now I really haven't had that at all. The Internet is really a miraculous thing.
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> Yes. Yes it is. And you don't even have to get dressed. ;-)That's the best part about it!
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> > On that note I think I'll head out and try to get some sleep.
> > Kara
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> You head out to get some sleep? Eh? Hope it worked.
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> Lar
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Don't know where I got that expression from. I'll blame it on my brain fog.Stay well,
Kara
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