Oh, thank you! :-D The same goes out to you! ((((HUGS))))
I am not surprised by your post perhaps because I've been there too.
I can understand that. I think once you've been through it, you understand how easily it can happen to someone.
I have nothing concrete to substantiate my view but I feel we pay a psychological price for our creativity. That said, you are very creative and this may be the price you pay.
Oh, I think there's definitely some truth in that! You just have to look at the number of artists over the years who have struggled with mental health issues if you need to back up your theory. I know my mom made the exact same argument when I broke the news to her. Maybe it has to do with the brain chemistry of creative people. Either that or it's a right brain vs. left brain kind of deal.
Finding the root cause is wonderful news. (I'm still seeking mine.) It gives you something to work on. It is true that being able to face a problem and "do" something about it is very empowering.
I'm sorry you're still seeking the root cause of your mental health issues. I hope you're able to find it as it really does give you something to work towards. I felt so helpless and scared when I didn't know what I was facing.
My psychiatrist is currently increasing my dose of Cipralex. I found Zoloft did two things: it made me very sleepy and it stifled my creativity. Prozac gave me tremors and Wellbutrin did nothing (apparently it is supposed to work with another antidepressant but the family doctor tried it alone). I am telling you this because I want you to know that you may need to try a few different medications until you find the right one for you. Zoloft saved my life and I was incredibly grateful for it until I could not get back to my creative pursuits.
I hope your psychiatrist can find the dose of Cipralex that's right for you. My Zoloft dosage is fairly low, so, thankfully, my creativity doesn't seem to be stifled. However, I know what you mean about the drowsiness. It hit me more when I first started taking it, but I'll still get sleepier than usual in the evenings sometimes.
You have been very generous in offering support to me. This goes both ways. You are not alone and you have a lot of people who care about you.
It's so kind of you to say that! Thank you very much! That means a lot! :-D And, yes, I'm realizing more and more that I have a lot of people who care about me. I'm extremely fortunate and grateful.
As an aside, thank you for the heartfelt card. It was the nicest I have received because you wrote it yourself.
You're very welcome. It seemed like the least I could do. I'm happy the card brought you some comfort.
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Date: 2013-04-22 08:50 pm (UTC)Oh, thank you! :-D The same goes out to you! ((((HUGS))))
I am not surprised by your post perhaps because I've been there too.
I can understand that. I think once you've been through it, you understand how easily it can happen to someone.
I have nothing concrete to substantiate my view but I feel we pay a psychological price for our creativity. That said, you are very creative and this may be the price you pay.
Oh, I think there's definitely some truth in that! You just have to look at the number of artists over the years who have struggled with mental health issues if you need to back up your theory. I know my mom made the exact same argument when I broke the news to her. Maybe it has to do with the brain chemistry of creative people. Either that or it's a right brain vs. left brain kind of deal.
Finding the root cause is wonderful news. (I'm still seeking mine.) It gives you something to work on. It is true that being able to face a problem and "do" something about it is very empowering.
I'm sorry you're still seeking the root cause of your mental health issues. I hope you're able to find it as it really does give you something to work towards. I felt so helpless and scared when I didn't know what I was facing.
My psychiatrist is currently increasing my dose of Cipralex. I found Zoloft did two things: it made me very sleepy and it stifled my creativity. Prozac gave me tremors and Wellbutrin did nothing (apparently it is supposed to work with another antidepressant but the family doctor tried it alone). I am telling you this because I want you to know that you may need to try a few different medications until you find the right one for you. Zoloft saved my life and I was incredibly grateful for it until I could not get back to my creative pursuits.
I hope your psychiatrist can find the dose of Cipralex that's right for you. My Zoloft dosage is fairly low, so, thankfully, my creativity doesn't seem to be stifled. However, I know what you mean about the drowsiness. It hit me more when I first started taking it, but I'll still get sleepier than usual in the evenings sometimes.
You have been very generous in offering support to me. This goes both ways. You are not alone and you have a lot of people who care about you.
It's so kind of you to say that! Thank you very much! That means a lot! :-D And, yes, I'm realizing more and more that I have a lot of people who care about me. I'm extremely fortunate and grateful.
As an aside, thank you for the heartfelt card. It was the nicest I have received because you wrote it yourself.
You're very welcome. It seemed like the least I could do. I'm happy the card brought you some comfort.
Lots of love....
Lots of love to you too and thanks again! :-D