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Posted by shellie on August 13, 2000, at 10:28:40
It seems that I've been waiting forever for adrafinil from nu-brain--actually one month. First they said a week, then two weeks, then I haven't heard from them. If anyone can sell me like 20 pills at nu-brain cost (plus airmail shipping) that would be great. Any failed trials? I live outside washington, d.c.
I spend the last ten days in the hospital, mostly trying to get the topomax up really fast. Since I've been home (2 days) I've pretty much just slept from the topomax, but the horrible depression in my chest is not as bad. It was good to be in the hospital, where I didn't feel guilty about not working, and I didn't have to do much to take care of myself and I didn't self medicate with hydocodeine. The staff was very respectful and nice. Only 8 - 12 patients and they let me sleep a good portion of every day.
The only caveat was I had to attend groups. Group therapy I liked. All the rest of the groups seemed geared to ten year olds. And now when my work is late I can tell my clients I was in the hospital (without explanation); that seems like a good excuse for not working.
If anyone wants to sell me the adrafinil, write to me at my e-mail address. Thanks. Hope everyone is well. Shellie.
Posted by shellie on August 14, 2000, at 16:54:51
In reply to Just released from the hospital; need adrafinil! , posted by shellie on August 13, 2000, at 10:28:40
I understand, you may not have adrafinil, or you may not feel comfortable sending it.
But no one except for Karen B. wished me well, for either going into the hospital or getting out of the hospital. This is what I meant when I said the board appears to have a clique mentality. Maybe it's me. But I guess if I have to pick people responding to me in real life rather than cyberspace, I'll put my energy in real life. Still it would have been nice to feel that people on the board cared; I've been sharing information and support now with others on the board for about three months. Maybe I should have asked, "should I go into the hospital?" to get more responses, but those are the kind of things I tend to decide for myself (along with my pdocs). Maybe you can tell me the secret I'm missing. I really don't get it. shellie
Posted by Greg on August 14, 2000, at 17:18:10
In reply to Re: Hey,Thanks For All Your Support!, posted by shellie on August 14, 2000, at 16:54:51
Shellie,
Seeing as how I was the one who pitched the big fit about your clique mentality comment in the first place, I want to be the first to apologize. I am very sorry that I overlooked your prior post, I certainly would have wished you well had I seen it. I was recently dianosed Bipolar & Manic Depressive and have been wallowing in my own little pathetic world. I've been here at PB, but quite honestly only looking at answers to my own posts, posts with my name on them or subjects which have to do with my own problems. This is no excuse for being inconsiderate or uncaring about others. I hope you will accept my apology and I pray that things will be getting better for you very soon. I will go back and catch up on your posts, but I would apprecaite it if you would let me know about what's been going on with you.
I don't know anything about Adrafinil other than how to spell it, sorry.
I will be watching for your posts in the future. My thoughts are with you.
Hugs,
Greg
Posted by Ant-Rock on August 14, 2000, at 17:29:52
In reply to Just released from the hospital; need adrafinil! , posted by shellie on August 13, 2000, at 10:28:40
> It seems that I've been waiting forever for adrafinil from nu-brain--actually one month. First they said a week, then two weeks, then I haven't heard from them. >
Hi Shellie,
Nu-brain actually called me last night to tell me they have adrafanil again and will send it ASAP.
It seems they were out of stock. Anyway, hope you're feeling better.
Sincerely,
Anthony
Posted by shar on August 14, 2000, at 23:02:58
In reply to Re: Just released from the hospital; need adrafinil! » shellie, posted by Ant-Rock on August 14, 2000, at 17:29:52
Shellie,
I read your post and was surprised that you had been in the hospital, did not know anything about it (why's and wherefores), figured you had posted something and I missed it, and did not want to stick my foot in my mouth yet again. It's getting very crowded in there.If I had seen a post saying (not asking if you could) you were going to the hospital, I would have felt a lot more comfortable responding to you. As it was, I was fearful of "prying," or saying exactly the wrong thing to you.
If you went in the hospital to get stableized, and you are doing better, I am really glad to hear that. I think being in a safe setting that allows one time to think and talk (if desired) and plan is an excellent opportunity.
I just started taking adrafinil a few days back. I didn't order much the first time because I figured if it didn't work, I wouldn't want to have a bunch laying around that I'd paid for. On the other hand, I didn't feel like I had enough to send you some. I guess that is sort of selfish of me, and I apologize; it would have been really, really hard for me to write that to you in a post. I can let you know when my re-order gets here, in case you haven't received yours yet.
I feel really bad that you have been ignored, and if nothing else, I would like to offer my support to you. You are obviously taking action on your own behalf, and I admire your strength of character to go to the hospital and make that work for you. I hope you are better, and I hope you won't drop PB from your life.
Shar
Posted by shellie on August 15, 2000, at 1:04:24
In reply to Re: Just released from the hospital; need adrafinil! , posted by shar on August 14, 2000, at 23:02:58
Shar, thanks for writing. I totally understand about the adrafinil; I would do the same thing. I actually didn't say when I went into the hospital, just when I came out, but at first, not one person besides Karen B in another post responded and it made it feel really weird, sort of sad and angry--like why am I at all involved in this board. I still think I need to take time and figure how to get what I need on this board. Maybe it is just information. That is how I started. I've been thinking about this board tonight and I think it is "good" to either come across as very very vulnerable or as extremely knowledgable (Cam/sunaly, etc.)
Anyway, thanks again for writing, and forget about the adrafinil, it's fine. shellie
Posted by Ant-Rock on August 15, 2000, at 19:04:26
In reply to Re: Hey,Thanks For All Your Support!, posted by shellie on August 14, 2000, at 16:54:51
Sorry about not replying to your "hospital" post Shellie. I can only speak for myself, but there are alot of days that I have neither the energy nor the ambition to reply to any post, and this was probably the case that day. I do remember reading it and I just wanted to let you know that I was hoping for the best for you, as I'm sure many others were, who regularly read your posts.
There have been some real bad days for me in recent months and on these days I sometimes check this site for "only" positive med-related information so as to get a glimmer of hope to keep on going for another day. I hope this makes some sense to you Shellie, and I do agree with many of the points you made previously regarding this board.
Anyway,
Please be well,
Sincerely,
Anthony
Posted by shellie on August 15, 2000, at 21:25:33
In reply to Re: Hey,Thanks For All Your Support! » shellie, posted by Ant-Rock on August 15, 2000, at 19:04:26
Thanks, Anthony. You have been a good supporter for me. I'm sorry that you have had a hard time lately. I wish you all good things and a much easier time. shellie
Posted by Kath on August 18, 2000, at 9:45:38
In reply to Re: Hey,Thanks For All Your Support! » Ant-Rock, posted by shellie on August 15, 2000, at 21:25:33
Hi Shellie - Are you mebutnotme? Or are you a different Shellie?
I am so busy that I tend to skim through, reply to people I "know" if I have anything to say & comment if a certain 'med' question is in the Subject, or something I've experienced, etc. Sometimes I make a comment to someone who seems new or desperate; some posts I don't read at all due to time restrictions.
I know nothing about adrafinil, so didn't read the post. If you're mbnm I DO know you already & sincerely apologize!! If you are mbnm, I had been wondering about you often.
I'm going on holiday Sunday for a week, so don't know if I'll be around if you reply to this. I'll check when I return.
Whether or not you're mbnm, I wish you the best; hope things work out for you and right NOW, hope you have a good weekend :-)
Warm thoughts, Kath
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