Addie Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 No, I'm not going to break into song. I have too much regard for all of you to subject you to my singing...especially after my rambling post about Decadron, night before last. But speaking of the Evil Pharmaceutical...my reduction in dosage to 2 mgs. twice a day has pretty much restored me to normal sanity. That and a good night's sleep has brought me down from "warp speed" to "hummingbird level". I'm even smiling and making nice with hubby again! I still think I got up about three times during the night to visit the throne room (thanks to having to drink a full 8 ozs. of water at bedtime with the Dilantin)...but I managed to fall back to sleep each time. Aaaaaahhhhhh. I DO feel fairly refreshed and much less like committing homicide. It's a nice feeling. Again, my humble gratitude to all of you for seeing me through a short, but memorable, period of steroid induced mania...the likes of which I hope I never see again. I am once again offering to hold pork chops for anyone who needs it...being able to offer you the assurance that I'm not just trying to reconstruct the pig! Thanks for your forebearance.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Addie, you are so clever and articulate - even on drugs!! glad to hear you've been 'restored to sanity'. thanks for the smiles. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 And once again.... the light at the end of the tunnel.... It is so hard to remember sometimes that it can be the *&*^%&* drugs that make us feel so awful. I am so glad you are back! Yay and Hurray. I will put some baily's in my coffee in your honor... or maybe just some cocoa? Welcome back to the brighter side. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Addie, I am so happy to hear that you got some well deserved sleep and are feeling much better today. Hey...after climbing the wall for nights, you're allowed to break out in song!!! If someone doesn't want to listen, they can just cover their ears. Some of the most miserable times I have ever had have been at 3:00 am. It's terrible to know that you have to go to work in the morning and that it's nearing alarm time and you haven't slept a wink. Then is when my panic button depresses and I start to wonder how I'm going to make it through the day. On top of that, I start looking at the clock even more often which only helps to keep me awake. I'm about ready to toss the clock and get a dependable rooster!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitkathi Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Oh Addie, I am so glad that you found a happy median with your dosage. Your previous "manic" phase was interesting but we are happy to have to back to somewhat a normal phase Kathi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Addie-- Glad you are "restored to sanity" and bet your husband is too. There is NOTHING like a good night's sleep to change ones additude about everything. Those darn drugs!!! gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Hi Addie, Welcome to the living . We could make a movie starring you, "Return from the Living Dead" Anyway, welcome back, it is so much better hearing you like this. Your are so funny, your posts (be it bad or good) are so enlightening. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 So glad to hear that you are feeling better, and so soon too! It took me quite a while to feel better while weaning off the Decadron. Just another testament to your fortitude Enjoy your day, now that you are well rested. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Glad to see you're behaving better!! Welcome back. I missed you. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Addie, so glad to hear you are feeling better. I did better on a lower dosage also. I love reading your posts - you make me laugh. Thanks Hugs, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Addie. Now this sounds more like the Addie that I know. Welcome back. Safe and sound. Thank goodness! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Glad you are doing better, Addie. Hang in there. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 The hills are alive w/ the sound of music........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Yay for dosage reduction! I'm so glad you got some sleep and are feeling more like 'normal.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 So, it's safe to come out now? Whew ... Glad that's working better for you! Mucho amore, Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynneH Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Addie. After that whirlwind, I bet "normal" feels pretty good! However, for sleepy heads like me, stash that unused decadron in case I have to dip in to it. I've never heard of an addiction to decadron, but there's probably a support group somewhere for it. Welcome back, Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Ahhh Addie...you have shown me, yet again, that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you so much for your post, it has liften my "much needing of a lift" spirits...AGAIN! Glad to hear you are slowing down to normal (whatever that is) again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Okay girl........what is normal???? Seems to me that it's a bit of a stretch for most of us to guess your "normal" would be. I have two speeds - stop and go (average speed) I think yours are probably stop and overdrive!! So happy that you've come back to earth but I have to admit it.... your first post gave me such a chuckle! Enjoy your weekend love Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 You crack me up. Isn't is amazing what a bit of sleep can do for the soul? When you're in the thick of it, it's hard to remember the meds make you so wacky. Welcome back! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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