I am starting reducing my deppresion tabs tomorrow

suncatcher
suncatcher Member Posts: 2,174
edited 13. Dec 2010, 09:21 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi everyone
Well ive waited the month and gone to my gp and told him he can reduce my meds i want to try and give it a go. I will do it gradually on docs suggestion. Im ready now i have been so happy lately.
just wanted to let you know this hope everyones ok from joanne
Joanne

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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done, suncatcher - I hope it works out for you. Take it gently, stay as strong as you can - surely it is a good thing that you feel ready for this now. DD
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  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    best of luck with things Joanne.. It's nice to great someone having good news.
    Happy for ya hun

    Tony x:))
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  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks for sharing your good news - it is always a pleasure to share in glad tidings when we have shared the painful times too.

    good luck and do take it slowly and be kind to yourself :wink:

    hugs
    WOnky xxxx
  • suncatcher
    suncatcher Member Posts: 2,174
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you you wonderful people! x:))
    Joanne
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joanne,

    Really hope that you can do it flower. I think no your feeling ready you should be ok but lean on this lot if you need to. Leaving you a ((((( ))))) and a bucket f hopes. Nice to hear from you. Cris xx
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi suncatcher

    that is good news :)

    Good luck and take care
    Juliepf x
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Dear Joanne :)

    What enlightning news, I am so happy for you that you are ready to slowly start reducing the med. I know your gp will be impressed that you feel confident enough to do this.

    You are a very sensible person and I sincerely wish you well.
    What a wonderful start to the new year for you.

    Love
    Elna x
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  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joanne,

    Nice to hear from you. Great news that you are feeling so much better in yourself. I’m sure your doctor will be there to support you all the way.

    Hope you are nearly ready for Christmas. :P
    Lv, Ix
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    So pleased for you Joanne :D

    you've come a long way and it's lovely of you to share your happy feelings and your plans with us.

    wishing you the very best.

    Iris xx x:))
  • suncatcher
    suncatcher Member Posts: 2,174
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    x:)) Hi thanks for replies very encouraged now. I am also keeping a diary on my moods while reducing. Just finished food n mood course which we have been given samples of new foods to try recipes and food diary to keep. I will be able to chart progress.
    I don't think much of the way you are left to yourself to sort mess out theres worse than me who to ill to try. I think it will get worse with all the cuts on the services.
    My doc ain't received letter for my transfer over back to his care with my arther. He is not pleased with the hospital. He said to come in for my blood pressure checks while he chases them up over this. I haven't got another appointment only to visit rumy in four months. He don't agree with hospital over my blood pressure he says its borderline and is not happy. Hospital they say im fine with that. And its the lowest Ive been so he is querying that.
    My doctors don't like my hospital as its in Birmingham and not in their local area. The doctor says they never send them details of my bloods so have no clue about that and all letters are late from them. Oh well they will sort it im sure not good though :roll:. Well thanks for replys gonna look round forum bye for bit from joanne
    Joanne
  • lupin15
    lupin15 Member Posts: 2,182
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck and i know what you mean. It is a scary time but also a wonderful time. I am sure with support from your doctors and friends here and your new found information on food you will do really well. x:)) x:)) x:)) x:)) x:))
  • suncatcher
    suncatcher Member Posts: 2,174
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks lupin dont think ive spoken to you yet welcome to furum. Nice to see new names comeing to join us and thanks for replying from joanne
    Joanne
  • suncatcher
    suncatcher Member Posts: 2,174
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Im not ready for christmas ironic. I take it you are. i will get a move on. The cards are coming in now. AND THANK YOU FROM JOANNE
    Joanne
  • suncatcher
    suncatcher Member Posts: 2,174
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    skezier wrote:
    Hi Joanne,

    Really hope that you can do it flower. I think no your feeling ready you should be ok but lean on this lot if you need to. Leaving you a ((((( ))))) and a bucket f hopes. Nice to hear from you. Cris xx


    Sent you message and thanks
    Joanne
  • suncatcher
    suncatcher Member Posts: 2,174
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    elnafinn wrote:
    Dear Joanne :)

    What enlightning news, I am so happy for you that you are ready to slowly start reducing the med. I know your gp will be impressed that you feel confident enough to do this.

    You are a very sensible person and I sincerely wish you well.
    What a wonderful start to the new year for you.

    Love
    Elna x
    Thank and hope you keeping well from joanne
    Joanne
  • suncatcher
    suncatcher Member Posts: 2,174
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Wonkylegs wrote:
    thanks for sharing your good news - it is always a pleasure to share in glad tidings when we have shared the painful times too.

    good luck and do take it slowly and be kind to yourself :wink:

    hugs
    WOnky xxxx

    Thanks and am being kind nice hearing from u all best joanne
    Joanne
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, Lots of luck, do it really gently and I'm sure you'll get there in the end! x:)) So all good wishes, nice to hear you feel happy now. Don't worry about Chirstmas, you'll be sorted in the end, I hope I will!! :) love Sue xxx
  • mp1952
    mp1952 Member Posts: 425
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joanne

    Glad to see you posting again.

    Just to say all the best for reducing your medication.. I think the key is to do it slowly..

    How frustrating about the poor communication betwen hosp and GP.. could you start keeping a record of your bloods on a card and carry it with you to show your GP?

    By the way - don't worry, you're not the only one who hasn't bought their Christmas cards yet - I;ve not bought my cards, nor any presents yets!!

    Keep in touch..

    Marion x
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Joanne

    Sorry only just seen your post but wanted to say really good luck with reducing the meds and I have everything crossed for you that all is well.

    Thinking of you.

    Lots love Tilly xxx
  • justinbarrow
    justinbarrow Member Posts: 338
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hope all goes well for you, Good to hear you are feeling better.
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Joanne

    Just wanted to say "hello" and that I am thinking of you.

    Love Tilly xxx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,787
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joanne

    I am so pleased for you and hope it all goes really well.

    I will be thinking of you

    Love

    toni xx