carpe_de_em

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1. Anti-depressants anyone?

   carpe_de_em replied to Debbielynn's topic in General Nursing

   I have had great luck w/ decreasing my meds--after 25 years of Treatment Resistant Depression. But not through the usual means. My experice is that if you don't have the tools and skills to handle the "nouns" (people, places and things) you will no...

2. Just walked out

   carpe_de_em replied to Nursie30's topic in Geriatric

   Honey, I've been a nurse for over 20 years. I've tried administrative work. Unrealistic expectations is in the fine print in the job description. Foget administrative nursing..the only ones that appreciate us are the patients. After going thru se...

3. np jobs in stl

   carpe_de_em replied to vickynurse's topic in Missouri

   Come to Lake of the Ozarks, not only is it a beautiful place to live, but DR's, NP's, RN's are all in short supply.

4. Anti-depressants anyone?

   carpe_de_em replied to Debbielynn's topic in General Nursing

   Wellbutrin causd MAJOR insomnia for me. Anyone know much about Neurontin? It seems to be prescribed for everything! My doc wants me to take it as a mood stabilizer. M family doc wants me t tak it for fibromyalgia. My daughter had a head injury an...

5. Nursing & Depression

   carpe_de_em replied to carpe_de_em's topic in Stress 101

   sphinx--i'm glad you are getting something done about one of your problems. my heart goes out to you. your hurt, emotional and physical pain are a lot to bear. younda--I thought your reply to sphinx about possible physical problems was really good....

6. Nursing & Depression

   carpe_de_em replied to carpe_de_em's topic in Stress 101

   I am excited to be back. I was off for a few days changing servers so I have missed out pages 16-18. I have printed them in hopes of cathcing up. I'm begining to wonder. I am on some of the heavistmeds for depression/anxiety made. I feel like *...

7. Nursing & Depression

   carpe_de_em replied to carpe_de_em's topic in Stress 101

   I am excited to be back. I was off for a few days changing servers so I have missed out pages 16-18. I have printed them in hopes of cathcing up. I'm begining to wonder. I am on some of the heavistmeds for depression/anxiety made. I feel like *...

8. Nursing & Depression

   carpe_de_em replied to carpe_de_em's topic in Stress 101

   I am excited to be back. I was off for a few days changing servers so I have missed out pages 16-18. I have printed them in hopes of cathcing up. I'm begining to wonder. I am on some of the heavistmeds for depression/anxiety made. I feel like *...

9. Nursing & Depression

   carpe_de_em replied to carpe_de_em's topic in Stress 101

   Sphinx--I don't know where you live, but my mom had terrible GI distress. One day she was talking to a friend who worked at the water plant that supplied her area. He told her he didn't care what tests and standards they had to meet--they met them-...

10. Nursing & Depression

    carpe_de_em replied to carpe_de_em's topic in Stress 101

    my depression is till out of control. i only leave the house when i have to or if sig/othr is w/ me. i want to sleep all day, i don't want to talk to anyone. I wish there was no tomorrow. I cried again last nite. i see my doc today--the one th...

11. Nursing & Depression

    carpe_de_em replied to carpe_de_em's topic in Stress 101

    i have been trying to post a reply for days i geta 'vbulletin' that says i cannot access the site i go to the bottom of the box, delete 'unregistered' and type in my name and pasword. sometimes i get the same box again i repeat the above and get the ...

12. Nursing & Depression

    carpe_de_em replied to carpe_de_em's topic in Stress 101

    SPHINX: you and i are in the same boat. i went to the local hosp ER last night d/t severe depression. they set me up w/ a social worker to see today who would take care of everything (lol) i guess you know how that went. I can go 45 miles to near...

13. Nursing & Depression

    carpe_de_em replied to carpe_de_em's topic in Stress 101

    Depression is engufing my life. I make myself get up, shower and put on make-up. Sometimes I have to go out. Everything exhausts me. I am trying to walk daily while the fall weather is nice. So many chores await my attention, they will have to ...

14. Nursing & Depression

    carpe_de_em replied to carpe_de_em's topic in Stress 101

    HELP! I NEED SOM HELP FROM SOMEONE WHO KNOWS HOW TO RESEARCH AN UNCOMMON TOPIC ON THE PROFESSIONAL (NOT LAY-PERSON) LEVEL My previous psych doc gave me Adderel for severe Treatment Resistant Depression. Now I've moved and my new psych doc will not...

15. Nursing & Depression

    carpe_de_em replied to carpe_de_em's topic in Stress 101

    HELP! I NEED SOM HELP FROM SOMEONE WHO KNOWS HOW TO RESEARCH AN UNCOMMON TOPIC ON THE PROFESSIONAL (NOT LAY-PERSON) LEVEL My previous psych doc gave me Adderel for severe Treatment Resistant Depression. Now I've moved and my new psych doc will not...