Emotional because of meds?

sharmaine

Since I've been on my meds I think I'm more emotionally perceptive. I can cry at just about anything. I seem to be able to spot bulls.it a lot easier too! I often wonder if it's the drugs? It could because I'm menopausal! It could be that with age comes wisdom!! Or, I'm I just a silly woman? Have meds made us more perceptive? Don't get me wrong I'm not talking crystal ball stuff here and I'm certainly not going into clairovoyancy!

Answer if you get where I'm coming from!!!

Sharmaine

skezier

Hi Sharmaine,

I'm right there with you flower! Can we say its the meds please? Me its an age thing I think but its a bit embarrassing what ever it is! Mines been worse since I started the sulfa and more so since the dose doubled again so I going to blame them Cris x

angel1

With every trauma that happens in our lives, provided we deal with it at the time, we become more "in tune" with our emotions, and this improves our self awareness and mental health.

As a Counsellor, this is exactly what I would be aiming for with my clients, so no, Sharmaine, I don`t think it`s your meds. Just you coping with whatever life throws at you, and being well adjusted.........Ange.

elnafinn

Hi Sharmaine

Looking back as far as I remember I have always been "emotionally perceptive" - I do like that description - it sort of really sums it up in 2 words. I have been on thyroxine meds for 42 years though with painkillers and anti inflams added in the past 18 years.

I have noticed that this perceptiveness is occurring much more frequently as events have taken place in my life, my loved ones and in others that I know well and not so well.. I can well up almost at the drop of a hat, when talking to people unless they are just passing the time of day with me.

Luv
Elna x

angel1

Just to clarify a bit here. It is healthy for us to be in touch with, and aware of our emotions. However, if someone is crying constantly, for no apparent reason, then obviously that is not acceptable, and thats when the big guns - psychologists! - get wheeled in.

sharmaine

Hi Angel

You made me laugh! I should clarify that I'm not crying all the time so won't need the help of the psychologists yet! I've never been hard as nails or should I say a tough bird. I just seem to be a bit more savvy/emotional!

I'm just a wee bit more emotional - reading a sad story in a book or newspaper; happy tears when something really heart warming happens; things that happen on telly etc.

I'm not ready to be taken away to the nut house yet!

Sharmaine

ritwren

I think many of us go through life thinking "that's awful" when we read or see something sad. It touches us only on the peripheral of our lives and somehow we don't take it so much to heart.
Living with a arthritis and going through and dealing with the emotional and physical problems it causes, can give us an awareness and an empathy with others who are suffering or finding life difficult.We realise that pain, disappointment and emotional suffering are so very real.
At least that's what it's been like for me. I've learned so much about myself this past year, and developed coping stratagies I never knew exsisted, On one hand it shows me I'm stronger than I think and on another it shows me how fallible I am and that so many things are to a greater extent than I thought, out of my control.
I have found myself crying at things that although sad I would never have taken on board before. Do I think it's got something to do with the meds, no but I think it's got a lot to do with self awareness and empathy. I've been buying a lot more boxes of tissues than normal that's for sure.
rita

dorcas

I agree that it's unlikely to be the meds....we do get more in touch with our emotions as we 'mature' and crying at the drop of a hat is not a weakness or a sign of imminent neurosis!

It's a safety valve isn't it for what life is throwing at us...and maybe is protecting us from crumbling under the pressures and strain of life & of having a long term debilitating condition.

I have been guilty of suppressing how I feel ( bit of a control freak) and it is only VERY recently that I have been able to allow my emotions to sneak out. I have always had a caring role and got into the habit of meeting others' emotional needs and ignoring my own (includes ignoring arther too)

So...cry away.... and know it's probably doing you good!! hope you all have a good day today. Iris x

bailey27

Hi
I can cry at literally anyhting. I think it is because I get tired quite a lot lately because of the medication and big flare ups. I dont think it is the meduication that is making me emotional but more the tiredness as a result of it.
When we are tired we can't think striaght or sleep etc so you end up going round in circles. No sleep - Tiredness - emotional - too tired to sleep - emtional because I cant sleep ....

gickygawky

Hi all,

I have noticed I am far more emotional these days than I have ever been too! I always thought I was as tough as an old boot but apparently not!

Now I can cry at the sight of a pidgeon with one leg or an old lady crossing the street with her cart if I don't contain myself. :roll:

Tonight I welled up over a T.V show about an idealistic traffic warden who came from Nepal before I even knew he was about to have a hard time! What is that about!?!? :shock:

My explanation for my weirdiness -I think I am a much more empathetic person than what I was. My eyes have been opened to what goes on in the world around me and I am much more aware of the needs/feelings of other people.

I also think that being absolutely exhausted most days plays a big part. If I could have just one decent nights sleep I think I would stand a chance of rebuilding my tough exterior!

A x

sharmaine

Hi Cris, Ange, Elna, Ange, Rita, Dorca, Pixy and Bailey

I think you're right I'm just getting older and wiser! I can't blame everything on the meds except maybe how lethargic they make me in the mornings!

I hope you all have a good weekend. It's my son's 26th birthday today. He and his wife are coming over for dinner. Where do the years go!!! I was thinking the other day that my son has never spent a birthday away from home - even though he's married he likes coming to spend it with us.

Sharmaine

woodbon

ummmm.... Have you told anyone else about this?
Love Sue

sharmaine

Hi Pixy

Are you serious????? Coping with arthur is bad enough. I admire our young arthur sufferers who have young children. They must find it very hard.

I'm off to do a bit of housework. Then I'll rest for an hour then do a bit of preparation for tonight's meal. Have another rest then cook it all, set the table, put the candles in the cake. Have a shower, get dressed finish the meal and rest again! I have to do things like this as I get bloomin' tired. I wanted to make a cake for my son but my husband bought one from Tesco on the way home from work. He says he doesn't want me over doing it. I'm pleased he did now!

Sharmaine

sharmaine

Hi
It's a big decision! My sister's eldest boy is 32 and her youngest is 15! She wanted a girl so badly. She's always tired now. I had one and that nearly killed me!! She has 3 children; my brothes also have 3 children each. I'm going to hang on for grandchildren - my son says I have to wait a few years!
Sharmaine