tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post7978963566171542853..comments2024-03-28T05:52:50.399-04:00Comments on Autism with a side of fries : Paper gowns and Prozac.Eileen Shaklee http://www.blogger.com/profile/04658354442888448425noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-49962078476906148662020-12-20T11:30:43.480-05:002020-12-20T11:30:43.480-05:00God has sent Dr Ogedegbe to help people out from t...God has sent Dr Ogedegbe to help people out from this horrible virus. I was diagnosed with HPV for 4 years, a few months ago a friend introduced me to dr Ogedegbe and I only took his natural treatment for a week & 3 days, and I totally got cured with his herbal treatment. If you are suffering from HPV, you don't have to be roaming round dr Ogedegbe email is attached, contact him on email: dr.ogedegbe6@gmail.com or whatsapp/call him via +2348109374702 Isla Oscarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07441240178812420775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-66295363060190302502018-05-23T13:40:55.220-04:002018-05-23T13:40:55.220-04:00Amen to this. Been on medication for a long timr. ...Amen to this. Been on medication for a long timr. Tried to go off of it and was not good at all. Yes we need to talk more about Mental Health. Yes if my mental health and overall health is not in check then im no good for my handsome boy or my other two kids and husband. Its hard having to work full time and then come home to whatever has been going on. Thankfully my husband is the stay at home parent now. Before i was and now he is. So he has learned quite a bit on how tough it can be. Hugs. Deborah Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17709045706702585932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-33963114955115287802017-09-11T09:51:36.076-04:002017-09-11T09:51:36.076-04:00I took them right after my daughter got diagnosis ...I took them right after my daughter got diagnosis since I kept crying all the time and whenever someone asked about my daughter no matter who they were. So my doc strongly recommended me to take these meds to cope with my depression, it completely helped me out of the foggy. So I totally so agree with your post, love it a lots! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08657568566933240712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-68983344299894007122017-09-10T12:13:25.558-04:002017-09-10T12:13:25.558-04:00I have tried the getting up an hour earlier - not ...I have tried the getting up an hour earlier - not to meditate, just to be able to get ready for work. What happens? He gets up no matter what time I get up and it only adds an hour to our morning ritual of him not letting me get ready for work... and yes... the rest needs to be said. It is something that I have thought about often and I am sure the people around me have been secretly wishing for.Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15932707443917692041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-32717823794127783612016-10-11T01:45:35.893-04:002016-10-11T01:45:35.893-04:00"Err I just told you my daughter is Autistic ..."Err I just told you my daughter is Autistic and has sleep problems. She sleeps with us. I am exhausted *all*the*time*. We haven't had sex in years, literally actually years. I am not pregnant. When I say abstinence, I mean it."<br /><br />OMG! You just wrote my story! I have ADHD, sleep disorders and narcolepsy! My son has Autism, SPD, ADHD…. I had to have an emergency hysterectomy after my son. After which I had major postpartum depression. I lost it. We haven't had sex in 6 yrs! I would not have made it out without medication. I have NO shame AT ALL for taking antidepressants. And I have NO plans to get off of them anytime soon! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-23650152647713657852016-08-11T22:53:24.180-04:002016-08-11T22:53:24.180-04:00Thank you thank you for this great post. At my pap...Thank you thank you for this great post. At my pap smear on Monday the Registrar asked what contraceptives I'm using after a bunch of other chat. <br /><br />Abstinence, I replied. <br /><br />Cue the smirk, "we'll we'd better do a pregnant test as well then just to be sure". <br /><br />"Err I just told you my daughter is Autistic and has sleep problems. She sleeps with us. I am exhausted *all*the*time*. We haven't had sex in years, literally actually years. I am not pregnant. When I say abstinence, I mean it." (Exhausted giant snot tears.)<br /><br />Poor bewildered looking learner doctor says "Oh.... oh. Oh. OK then."<br /><br />I had a run on ADs a while back and it helped enormously. Don't ever be ashamed of what gets you through! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-23758264005548777302016-08-11T12:41:12.310-04:002016-08-11T12:41:12.310-04:00I'm the mom of neurptypical Irish Twins that a...I'm the mom of neurptypical Irish Twins that are now 7 and 6 (with a history of depression beginning in my early 20's). After my second was born, I had a full on breakdown in the hospital over how I was going to do all this. I left with a script for Sertraline. It's 7 years later and I have NO shame in admitting I am still on medication. I see my psychiatrist every three months. I have generalized anxiety disorder, adult ADD, and a tendency towards depression. I take my Meds, and see my therapist and I am a better mom and wife for it. Don't EVER feel shame because your brain doesn't quite work like others. Don't ever feel shame because you may need "help" in the form of pharmaceuticals in order to keep the balance in your life. I absolutely 100% believe that not all people are created equal, no two brains are the same, and there is NO SHAME in asking for help. Don't allow societal preconceptions stop you from what is best for YOU!!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409636989514183266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-36817100602072909822016-01-16T11:29:35.284-05:002016-01-16T11:29:35.284-05:00Totally agree with this! I had had a hard life wit...Totally agree with this! I had had a hard life with abuse and terror and NEVER NEVER got depressed. But with the second diagnosis (two for two!) I fell apart. It was an entirely different kind of emotion than I had ever had. Depression was ENTIRELY new to me. It was black. It was hopeless. I thought of driving off the road. And the natural stuff doesn't always help, or it's not well-regulated enough to give a consistent dose. St. John's Wort, Sam-E, turmeric (cucurmin), omega-3s, etc -- I'm sorry, I was raised by a woman who never went to the doctor and only used natural cures, and I have to say, for some cases, regular mainstream meds are needed. I no longer feel black and suicidal. This is necessary for me! Yes I do think it makes me feel more floaty and more happy (it's not perfect) -- but, fuck it, we are parents of autistics and our brains may just need that artificial boost -- if you were born with a clubfoot and had to wear a lift all the time, would you hate that and try to avoid it? No!!! For me it's been five years (after effing 7 years of diagnosed autism with one kid, and 1 year with another) and I did try to get off several times, but it was not good. I went down to a half dose and then got ALL KINDS OF STRESS RELATED DISEASES! Seriously! I and my husband were ill. So the dose went back up. And my stress related diseases were gone. Don't wait -- get it checked out NOW.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-47506732037377449272016-01-15T16:40:28.515-05:002016-01-15T16:40:28.515-05:00Thank you for being so open, Mama Fry. It is OK to...Thank you for being so open, Mama Fry. It is OK to need help ourselves sometimes. A doctor told me that depression's the curse of the strong. We spend so much time holding it together that something's got to give. I've had depression in the past and am currently battling anxiety about a whole bunch of stuff - school 'issues', The Future, my health (because obviously my plan is to live forever to look out for my little man)... Medication helps. Talking helps. Anna Benfieldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-16668591031534718402016-01-15T14:29:59.281-05:002016-01-15T14:29:59.281-05:00OMG I love this totally honest post! It's all ...OMG I love this totally honest post! It's all hard enough without the sleep deprivation thrown in - and I'm sure there have been plenty of studies done on how lack of sleep affects the brain. It's not difficult to put two and two together! Just wish there were more people looking out for others like you are. I think it should be compulsory for Carers to have regular annual health checks, never mind just of 'down there', the bit up top is most important! I'm off to suggest this to everyone I can right now. You'll have helped so many just by being open about this.Stephs Two Girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592292485187553690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-32911223934726381162016-01-15T12:53:19.160-05:002016-01-15T12:53:19.160-05:00Thank you for your post. It's not something I ...Thank you for your post. It's not something I go around talking about either, but it's nice to know you aren't alone in this world. Along with an ASD kiddo and ADHD kiddo, I have hypothyroidism due to thyroid cancer. As things began to build, I couldn't deal. I started taking Cymbalta and the world is now a better place for my entire family!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-73598636329055563292016-01-15T12:06:14.387-05:002016-01-15T12:06:14.387-05:00I started off reading your post, and I thought to ...I started off reading your post, and I thought to myself, "yup!". Then before I got halfway through, I was crying. I'm stressed, I'm tired. And on top of an Autistic child, I also have a 7 yr old. (need I say more? Just me?) I have started to talk to my gyno a few times about my stress, but then I chicken out. Why? Because it is easier to say "I'm fine." I need to make an appt anyway. I will try to finally be open and talk to her. Damn,...why is it so hard for me to admit?Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14419750497353673579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-62575716097705568502015-07-27T14:53:14.784-04:002015-07-27T14:53:14.784-04:00I wish more people would try the natural route suc...I wish more people would try the natural route such as SAMe. I was on ssri's for many years and it fried my brain and made me a zombie. Now I am trying to climb out of the hole prescription drugs put me in and heal myself with natural supplements. Valerian is good for nerves so is l-theanine. All you have to do is take ten minutes ( I know its a lot) and Google natural antidepressants, anxiety and a great new wave is hitting the internet nootropics they have been studied for years in other countries.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10591165691942803874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-9764156952108854602015-07-27T12:18:41.121-04:002015-07-27T12:18:41.121-04:00Prozac's generic name is flouoxetine -- as in ...Prozac's generic name is flouoxetine -- as in FLOUoxetine -- as in a healthy dose of that wonderful neurotoxin, flouride. Not for me! I have found help with stress and depression with SAM-e, a natural supplement found in most groceries and pharmacies, thankfully. As stressed-out autism moms, we can't afford to ignore our own mental health, that's for sure.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-216793925550128762015-02-20T10:28:30.719-05:002015-02-20T10:28:30.719-05:00Paxil and a side of fries for me. No shame. We hav...Paxil and a side of fries for me. No shame. We have to take care of ourselves too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689605626754785032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-3414548883778736772015-01-21T22:14:47.748-05:002015-01-21T22:14:47.748-05:00Oh my gosh... I cringed when I read this... I feel...Oh my gosh... I cringed when I read this... I feel all this but never say it, up until I read tho just now, I thought something was wrong with me, that I cant handle it all without feeling like I crap. I have a boy on the spectrum and a daughter who has an ID and just recently a psychosis episode. Everyone says, you're a good mum, how calm and patient I am etc... Bit I'm falling apart inside. I dont even want to admit I cant handle it all, and am thinking should I delete this comment? Thank u for making me think. I don't go to Drs at all, not even an annual. I am too busy for filling all these roles I have. I thought I was alone and just fail because I am not cheering at the end of each day. Now to get some help... Gotta go kiddo needs the toilet and daughters dr meeting in 20 mins...Well atleast its given me something to think about. Thanks for the blog and the comments xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-31564998507688997542014-10-18T08:32:41.826-04:002014-10-18T08:32:41.826-04:00Hey Morghan,
I understand how tough for you to ha...Hey Morghan,<br /><br />I understand how tough for you to handle all things. I can suggest you one free mobile app for your autistic child. These apps will help you to teach your kids about object and shapes. Go through this link for free app: http://goo.gl/V9dkZA<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Maria TaylorAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075957124421321978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-13249961856203751182014-10-18T00:12:28.598-04:002014-10-18T00:12:28.598-04:00Very enlightening. It also gives one pause to pond...Very enlightening. It also gives one pause to ponder. I haven't had health insurance for myself for years. Now that I finally do, this will definitely be something to think about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-26019857919741971962014-10-16T10:12:53.274-04:002014-10-16T10:12:53.274-04:00This needs to be said and keep on being said. THAN...This needs to be said and keep on being said. THANK YOU!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04970758459195770397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-8626190677538983242014-10-16T08:53:28.429-04:002014-10-16T08:53:28.429-04:00You are describing me! You are not alone! You are describing me! You are not alone! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041754672782058402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-10479308272208712542014-10-16T08:39:40.924-04:002014-10-16T08:39:40.924-04:00Klonopin in the morning and valium at night. I ha...Klonopin in the morning and valium at night. I haven't had great luck with the depression meds but I just get super anxious and worry way too much! A little medication and it helps me get through the worst and be able to cope with the added stress of a 7 year old with bi-polar and a 4 year old with autism. Thank you medication!Heather Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-29966272090332302512014-10-16T02:22:55.602-04:002014-10-16T02:22:55.602-04:00It's as though you were in the room... Good to...It's as though you were in the room... Good to know I'm not the only one Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-91736282494461635702014-10-16T01:52:06.402-04:002014-10-16T01:52:06.402-04:00Scientists are finding out more about depression a...Scientists are finding out more about depression and meds now. That depression is more than just feeling sad but actually shrinks the hippocampus in the brain, and the longer the depression persists the smaller the hippocampus. And depression meds promote neurogenesis, which reverses the damage to the hippocampus. So, depression meds are actually healing, not just covering up. This video explains some of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOK1tKFFIQI&feature=youtube_gdata_player<br />k.d.http://justkindasquirrely.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-36453781106888368192014-10-15T23:43:01.360-04:002014-10-15T23:43:01.360-04:00I'm so glad you wrote this. I'm the bigges...I'm so glad you wrote this. I'm the biggest advocate for my children, but never think of myself. There's never enough time or money for me; I felt selfish even thinking about it. I haven't found the perfect medication yet, but I'm getting better, and am glad I finally helped myselfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-18484972169048043202014-10-15T21:34:42.484-04:002014-10-15T21:34:42.484-04:00Oddly enough you aren't alone. I bawled my eye...Oddly enough you aren't alone. I bawled my eyes out to my gyno once. She was doing an ultrasound because I grow awesome things. It was shortly after my son's diagnosis. My emotions were high and I was still very raw. My gyno has a son with autism and she was very nice. Getting the extra help that you need to be a good mom is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.An Awkward Mama's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08524864711235048114noreply@blogger.com