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I will continue to keep Donna in my Prayers.
I sure do wish we could send her handwritten comfort, and, yes, I wish Mooshoo could sleep with her tonight too.
Yes Karen, I was thinking the same thing, "hot Water Bottle" or even a "microwaved rice pillow"
I hate that I'm just now reading about Donna being in the hospital, but I am glad to hear the good news update - that she is feeling better & more upbeat!
Donna holds a special place in my heart - as she is the one who introduced Josie to "real" catnip! Josie never responded to catnip until Donna sent her some grown in a friend's yard. Josie has never been the same since! So if you read this, Donna, Josie thanks you! She is now a nip addict thanks to you!
Take care, Donna! You're in our thoughts & prayers! Kittys included! ;)
Take it easy, Donna! I pm'd some info to David for you...
I hope you can get some assistance finding a place with that social worker pitching in.
Maybe you could place an ad: "Nice woman with one suede cat and three fuzzies seeks affordable apartment." A friend of mine did something like that once, with a sense of humour. She didn't get a GAZILLION calls - but she got a few quality ones! :D
HUGS!
Thank you for the update, Kim! If you talk to her again, send her my love! ;)
gentle hugs and prayers...
David: This is Gini posting on behalf of Slick. She wanted me to tell you and Donna that she will be praying for her and hopes that we soon have good news.
Also tell Donna from me that she is in my prayers too - she just needs to take care of herself right now.
Thanks for the updates David and Kim. I'm so glad that Donna is sounding much better and is optimistic.:) I hope she'll be able to be released from the hospital soon and that the social worker will be able to help her find a new place to stay. Many more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent Donna's way.:)
This one's for you Donna.
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Thinking of Donna too. Glad she's feeling a bit better. I'll try and call her this weekend. I may have some helpful advise on disability, thay way she'll have some regular income coming in and can still work part time. Sometimes, it's just a necessity.
Thanks, Gini. I'll tell Donna that you and Slick both have her in your prayers. I also have Slick in my prayers that she has a speedy recovery and that Dr. Pete has her out of there in no time!Quote:
Originally Posted by gini
Thanks for the updates. Donna is in my prayers and positive thoughts. :)
Donna is such a nice person. She's definitely in my thoughts and prayers.
{{HUGS}}} and {{{HUGS}}} and prayers on the way!!
Still thinking of you Donna!
David, tell her she can give me a ring anytime. I used to have her new cell # but I lost it and I have her old one programmed into my phone.
Donna, your still in my thoughts and prayers. (((BIG HUGS)))
David, thanks for telling us about Donna. I'm glad she is getting help in this awful situation, Hopefully she'll find a good place to live and a job! Not having a job and a place to be, is one of the worst situations she could be in. :(
Please tell her I'm sending lots of positive thoughts and hugs. She will get through this - she's a fighter!
Ramanth, I'll PM you the number I'm using to call Donna.Quote:
Originally Posted by ramanth
Gosh, I'm so sorry! I've been having Internet issues with my provider this week and just saw this.
Prayers on the way for you Donna!!!! Don't be shy about applying for state aid if you need it until you get back on your feet. I had to go on it while my disability was being approved by Social Security. When it was approved, I was able to pay the state back.
I'm sure they have all sorts of programs like medical and stuff. Everyone needs help sometime.
(((HUGS)))
the cats send purrs and head bumpies to you too
MAJOR LES here guys. I've been home since around noon and have been tending to the kits and checking my emails. You have NO idea how much I appreciate all your thoughts and prayers. It's great to be home with my babies and be able to take a shower in a CLEAN bathroom AND have a phone to use anytime I want, not just in spurts!!! Not to mention the food - BLECK!!!! :p I'm having a Pepe's pizza tonight. *salivates*
My meltdown was pretty severe and even scared me, and I don't scare easily. My doctors have diagnosed me with severe clinical depression, anxiety and ADD (attention deficit disorder). They've put me on Celexa for my depression and Quetiapine for anxiety and sleep. I asked my therapist if the symptoms of ADD and depression are related to me not being able to hold down a job and she confirmed it. So, that means that, contrary to my brother's accusations that I am incompetent and a screw up, my losing the jobs was due to my illness. With the help of an administrator from the hospital, I have filed for Title 19, which will help me with medical benefits. Monday I'll find out how to file for SSD (Social Security Disability). I am worried about where I'm going to go once Mark moves to Maine. But I have to take one day at a time, baby steps.
I'll be starting outpatient therapy on Monday. I should've done this long ago. Taking meds without the benefit of counseling was a mistake for me. I want my life back. I'm also going back to AA meetings. It's cheap therapy and also much needed.
From the core of my soul, I want to thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. You have no idea how much it means to me to have such a wonderful group of friends during such troubling times.
I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!
Glad to hear you are back and getting help (all kinds of help) We will always be here for you, too/
rg_girlca,
I guess you've got to "belong" to get one of those. But that's okay. REALLY no big deal. I don't sweat the small stuff anymore, and THAT'S small stuff. ;)All of everyone's good wishes meant the world to me.Quote:
Gee Phred, you forgot to post one of your special prayers
((((HUGS))))
It's great to finally have a diagnosis, now you know what you have to work with, and can finally get BETTER!!!! Celexa is what I have taken for Major Depressive Illness, and it has helped me tremendously. It wasn't until I recently was diagnosed Bi-Polar II that I had to add my Lamictal. (Apparently it is common for those with BP-II to be mis-diagnosed with Major Depression for up to 10 years before getting the full diagnosis. That's how long it took for me.) Like you, I also fail every test for ADD as well! :rolleyes:
Anyway, knowing what you need and taking the correct medications will really help you!
If you ever need to chat, just PM me!
Hugs,
Kim
Kim,
I've been to doctors for years for depression. Even the most expensive shrink I had when I did have insurance, never mentioned ADD. That had to be at least 10 years ago.
I've heard alot of good things about Celexa and so far, even though I've only been on it 4 days, it seems to be working well. I don't have any vertigo and I'm actually on a lower dose of Celexa (25 mg/day) than that of Paxil (37.5 mg/day).
Hugs and prayers coming Donna's way!! :)
Donna .... After just a couple of months I did have to increase my dosage to 40 mg., but that is where I have stayed. Of course now I am also on the Lamictal for BP-II. Celexa is good about working quickly! ;)
Donna - I PM'd David with some info on ADD. I am awaiting a diagnosis myself.
I am up to 60mg Celexa...and the ADD descriptions really caught my eye and mind, while I was searching for something else online!
Still waiting for my referral - and as I have said to my GP: "If I DON'T have ADD, I am going to be REALLY upset!" :D
it's the only thing that makes sense of my life....
GLAD you are feeling better and got some things happening!
HUGS
Donna my dear friend so glad to hear you are home, nothing like being home, and that you now have a clear idea of what you are dealing with, and getting the right help, my nephew has ADD , so if i can help in anyway, just pm me, not sure what i can tell you, but he is doing very well, so don't despair there is life after ADD believe me, lol, love ya girl, take care and giant hugs. :)
I hope this brings a smile...I am gonna buy SOMETHING here, just can't decide WHAT!
http://www.cafepress.com/buy/ADD/a.d.d.
:)
Catty1, You brought a smile to my face with that link!!! ;)
You are such an optimistic woman!!!!!!
Catty1,
What a hoot!!! I was ROFLMAO!!! I love the one "I used to have short attention span but, Oh look!! A kitty!!"
I have a shirt that says, "People like you are the reason people like me need medication!"
Thanks for sharing it. I really hadn't laughed in like FOREVER!!!!
I admire your optimism and strength. I used to be a strong person. But taking care of other people, putting my own needs on the back burner has beaten me down. But I won't be there for long. ;)
There is a wonderful book written in 1993 by two women with adult ADD, and it was the ONLY book for adults at a time.
There is a new 2006 edition out now, but one saying they kept is for us to do what the airlines tell EVERYONE to do:
"Make sure your own oxygen mask is in place before assisting others."
I love that!
The book? "You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?"
Check the library or bookstore! :)
Catty1,
I'll definitely see if the library carries the book. I could use a good book to keep my slightly altered mind occupied.
Carol,
Thank you so much for your kind words. This ADD is new to me and I want to learn all about it. I've been going online to read about it and never knew I had all the symptoms of it. You guys are the best!! ;)
Carole, Donna would call me from the hospital and talk about the day she had. Then I'd post it on PT to tell everyone about her progress. Carole, I don't now what I'd do without her, she's one special lady!Quote:
Originally Posted by carole