I found the board again....
 

Howdy all.

In two months, it will be a year since I started the Depakote. Still seeing a social worker, though she says the time with that will run out soon. Had a bad patch last week of depression, but right now doing okay.

Spent today at a college choir reunion which was fun. Hadn't seen most of those people in 15 years! We sang several pieces together, in addition to food and talking.

My moods still swing a bit, but mostly if I forget my meds.

However, I had a very good job interview yesterday and will hear on Monday. Also, I interviewed for a choir a few weeks ago and am waiting to hear about it.

Hi Nathan

Good to hear so much positive.

Good luck on the job. And on the choir.

Donna

Hello Nathan...welcome back to NT! We are happy to have you here again. It is great that you are feeling better, I know that depression is not a laughing matter! Best of luck on the job you were interviewed for!! Have a super evening:)

Hi Nathan!
Glad to have you back!
bizi:I-Agree:

Hi Nathan,

Good to hear from you.

befuddled2

Hi, Nathan,
It is good to see you again.

Mari

Isn't Depakote a wonder drug? I have been on Depakote since October/November of last year and what a turn around it has made in my life.
The true effects started happening about 6 months ago and I really started feeling better. Now after 5 years, I am working again full time. I give most of the credit to first finally being dx'd correctly by my pnurse and second medicated correctly for the first time. Now I can work a job and not get anxious or "flip out" about things. I just go with the flow. Well....most of the time anyway.:D

I saw my social worker yesterday morning. Things are fine. I have water in my ear, come to find out, though- from my primary dr. today. I thought I had an infection, but she said no infection; the water is from swimming.

I did not get the choir position. And I have not heard about the job. I called monday but they said "sit tight". Here it is Thursday, so I am feeling less hopeful.

I also found out today that I am having chemical pregnancies, it seems with my IUD. Better than pregnant, but freaky.

I guess things are better, but I still have bad patches- just not as bad or as long. Plus, I have gained weight. Blah on that!

Wishing you good news today or next week.

befuddled2