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I’ve just come across this newsgroup, but I’m really glad that I have! Its good to know that there are other suffers out there (not that I’m glad other people have to go through depression!), I hate that feeling of being alone and the only depressed person in the world. I’ve suffered from depression on and off for almost 3 years (since I was 18) and its not been fun. I’ve been thoroughly miserable for months on end, felt lower than I ever thought possible and have had my world turned completely upside down. & why? I have no idea! As far as we can figure out depression just runs in my family. I’m not writing this to make you all feel worse though, because things are getting better for me now. I’m feeling OK most days right now, and I’ve managed to make it to the 2nd year of my university degree. I’m hoping to make some good friends by writing this, but also I’d like to help anyone who is feeling bad at the moment. I know how awful depression is, but at the moment I’m on the way up! Everyone gets through it in the end! Even though there was once a time when I thought I’d be the only person in the world to suffer from it FOREVER!!! : ) Hope today has been a good day for all of you! Lyns xx

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’ve just come across this newsgroup, but I’m really glad that I have! Its good to know that there are other suffers out there (not that I’m glad other people have to go through depression!), I hate that feeling of being alone and the only depressed person in the world. I’ve suffered from depression on and off for almost 3 years (since I was 18) and its not been fun. I’ve been thoroughly miserable for months on end, felt lower than I ever thought possible and have had my world turned completely upside down. & why? I have no idea! As far as we can figure out depression just runs in my family. I’m not writing this to make you all feel worse though, because things are getting better for me now. I’m feeling OK most days right now, and I’ve managed to make it to the 2nd year of my university degree. I’m hoping to make some good friends by writing this, but also I’d like to help anyone who is feeling bad at the moment. I know how awful depression is, but at the moment I’m on the way up! Everyone gets through it in the end! Even though there was once a time when I thought I’d be the only person in the world to suffer from it FOREVER!!! : ) Hope today has been a good day for all of you! Lyns xx

***** Hi Lynsey- welcome to ASD. —                     _    bear         _.-’ )                (_ . ‘ __                  __^/` _)                .-’_                   (_.’    ’–.                    /_ /`-._/                   (__/ email: The bearster_at_aol_dot_com

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Hi Lyns, And welcome to the group!  Glad to hear you’re doing well at the moment.   I’m sure you will meet a lot of friends here and I can assure you this is a good, very caring group of people!  It’s good to have you here! Holly

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hi!  welcome! jaz

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’ve just come across this newsgroup, but I’m really glad that I have! Its good to know that there are other suffers out there (not that I’m glad other people have to go through depression!), I hate that feeling of being alone and the only depressed person in the world. I’ve suffered from depression on and off for almost 3 years (since I was 18) and its not been fun. I’ve been thoroughly miserable for months on end, felt lower than I ever thought possible and have had my world turned completely upside down. & why? I have no idea! As far as we can figure out depression just runs in my family. I’m not writing this to make you all feel worse though, because things are getting better for me now. I’m feeling OK most days right now, and I’ve managed to make it to the 2nd year of my university degree. I’m hoping to make some good friends by writing this, but also I’d like to help anyone who is feeling bad at the moment. I know how awful depression is, but at the moment I’m on the way up! Everyone gets through it in the end! Even though there was once a time when I thought I’d be the only person in the world to suffer from it FOREVER!!! : ) Hope today has been a good day for all of you! Lyns xx

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x-no-archive: yes posted only Id love to see your red hair… Ive always wanted red hair! (maybe not as bright as I imagine yours is though!) Hannah Try hennah, Hannah.  Ha!  Thanks for the opportunity to say that! — Guy the Bullman

Well if it made you happy! Hannah

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Id love to see your red hair… Ive always wanted red hair! (maybe not as bright as I imagine yours is though!) Hannah – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -How’s things? I’m only online every now and then at the moment, courtesy of seeing Ryan, (yes, it’s our one week anniversary today… of both meeting and going out!), seeing Amelia (she’s missing her b/f who lives 9 hours away) and being lazy. So, i don’t really know what’s been going on, but there is ALOT of shit flying around here! Hope i don’t offend anyone by saying anything i shouldn’t in replying to posts or anything, i’m not really "with it" (IRL or cyberspace) and don’t know who’s arguing with who or who doesn’t get along or anything. The 40mg of Aropax is working really well, combined with plenty (too much) alcohol lately (too often), and of course Ryan. The major side effect i am getting is basically no sleep, (unless i pass out) which gives me the shits. My hair is now bright red, who knows maybe i’ll put a photo of myself on some web page or something. Ah well, sorry for this uninformative and extremely boring post. y’know how sometimes you need to know you are making contact with people? That’s how i’m feeling now… incredibly alone — "some people walk in the rain…… others just get wet" ICQ #20581291 (Psycho Bitch)

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How’s things? I’m only online every now and then at the moment, courtesy of seeing Ryan, (yes, it’s our one week anniversary today… of both meeting and going out!), seeing Amelia (she’s missing her b/f who lives 9 hours away) and being lazy. So, i don’t really know what’s been going on, but there is ALOT of shit flying around here! Hope i don’t offend anyone by saying anything i shouldn’t in replying to posts or anything, i’m not really "with it" (IRL or cyberspace) and don’t know who’s arguing with who or who doesn’t get along or anything. The 40mg of Aropax is working really well, combined with plenty (too much) alcohol lately (too often), and of course Ryan. The major side effect i am getting is basically no sleep, (unless i pass out) which gives me the shits. My hair is now bright red, who knows maybe i’ll put a photo of myself on some web page or something. Ah well, sorry for this uninformative and extremely boring post. y’know how sometimes you need to know you are making contact with people? That’s how i’m feeling now… incredibly alone — "some people walk in the rain…… others just get wet" ICQ #20581291 (Psycho Bitch)

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Hi, Donna.  Welcome to ASD, an amazing place.  There are so many people here you’re sure to find someone whose story you can relate to.  I just found two people myself who have problems similar to mine, one of which is puzzling my doctors.  Hope you find this venue useful. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Well I don’t know much about this newsgroup, I am hoping to be able to find some sort of support here. I have depression as it gets worse in the different holiday seasons.. i also have anxiety disorder, sleep disorder, and OCD.  My sister moved away just in August so I am still having problems dealing with it amongst other things.  I am always weary about joining these types of groups b/c I have been a member of chat groups and no one seems to care about anything but their own little groups  Hopefully I can be of some use to someone else as they can for me!  Thanks! SadEyes

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Well I don’t know much about this newsgroup, I am hoping to be able to find some sort of support here. I have depression as it gets worse in the different holiday seasons.. i also have anxiety disorder, sleep disorder, and OCD.  My sister moved away just in August so I am still having problems dealing with it amongst other things.  I am always weary about joining these types of groups b/c I have been a member of chat groups and no one seems to care about anything but their own little groups  Hopefully I can be of some use to someone else as they can for me!  Thanks! SadEyes

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Hi Donna, and welcome to ASD! Aware1 — Toto… I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore.

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welcome to ASD , sorry you have to be here though Sad Green Eyed Girl rc She Was Just A Wish ..She Was Just A Wish And Her Memory Is All That Is Left Of Her Now… ~ Stevie Nicks ~

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Hi hon, Do we call you Donna or SadEyes?  Welcome; it’s a big group so it may take a while for people to get to know you.  The best way to get support is to give it…answer people’s posts that *speak* to you, and keep posting your own thoughts too.   I’m sorry about your sister…I moved away from my sister, and it is very hard, I know.  Hang in there; see ya around. –Tezza – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Well I don’t know much about this newsgroup, I am hoping to be able to find some sort of support here. I have depression as it gets worse in the different holiday seasons.. i also have anxiety disorder, sleep disorder, and OCD.  My sister moved away just in August so I am still having problems dealing with it amongst other things.  I am always weary about joining these types of groups b/c I have been a member of chat groups and no one seems to care about anything but their own little groups  Hopefully I can be of some use to someone else as they can for me!  Thanks! SadEyes

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Hi Donna.  Welcome to ASD! There are many caring, wonderful people here.  I hope you find the support you are looking for. —                     _    bear         _.-’ )                (_ . ‘ __                  __^/` _)                .-’_                   (_.’    ’–.                    /_ /`-._/                   (__/ email: The bearster_at_aol_dot_com

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Hello, Donna… and welcome to the family.  I hope you find the support you’re looking for here. (I know I have!) If you need to talk, I’m more than happy to listen. Ivy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Well I don’t know much about this newsgroup, I am hoping to be able to find some sort of support here. I have depression as it gets worse in the different holiday seasons.. i also have anxiety disorder, sleep disorder, and OCD.  My sister moved away just in August so I am still having problems dealing with it amongst other things.  I am always weary about joining these types of groups b/c I have been a member of chat groups and no one seems to care about anything but their own little groups  Hopefully I can be of some use to someone else as they can for me!  Thanks! SadEyes

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Hi Donna…  I’m sorry about posting here in your thread like that.  I think i called it ‘hi everyone’ and posted here.  I apologize. I do care about you even tho we never met.  I hope you’re feeling better.  {{{{{hugs}}}} Rugrat

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before i start responding to more posts i’m going to start signing them from Rugrat.  some may remember me as Sherrie but i noticed there is a new Sherrie even the same spelling..  odd but cool…  Hi Sherrie Anywayz, i don’t want there to be any confusion so… i hope everyone is doing ok.  i can’t believe how many posts there are in a day.  it’s almost impossible to keep up.  there was over 1500 posts that i had to ‘all read’.  :(   whew ~Rugrat

Hi, Rugrat. I’m the Goatee’ed Owl, aka Great Horned Owl, aka the ASD Vice Flirt. (I usurped the title, Viq! So THERE! Besides, Stuck & I are friends now.) Normally, rats & Great Horned Owls don’t get along, but since you’re a *rugrat*, I already like you! Anyway, I’ll shut my beak now. Owl Normal people frighten me. – from a bumper sticker "That which does not kill me only makes me…stranger." Gonna hitch a ride Head for the other side Leave it all behind Never change my mind Gonna sail away Sun lights another day Freedom on my mind Carry me away for the last time. – Boston

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before i start responding to more posts i’m going to start signing them from Rugrat.  some may remember me as Sherrie but i noticed there is a new Sherrie even the same spelling..  odd but cool…  Hi Sherrie Anywayz, i don’t want there to be any confusion so… i hope everyone is doing ok.  i can’t believe how many posts there are in a day.  it’s almost impossible to keep up.  there was over 1500 posts that i had to ‘all read’.  :(   whew ~Rugrat

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Glad to see you again. I haven’t been responding a lot to your posts lately, sorry. I haven’t forgotten you or anything, just that when I’m looking at up to 1000 posts a day, I sometimes have to let people fall by the wayside for a bit. — Tara Ballance Montreal, Canada – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I thought I’d write a message just to say that I’m here.  For the last couple of days my comp. has been out of action.  I had to delete everything from my harddrive so now I’m starting all over again.  Oh well nothing like a new start hey.  Diana.

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Well hey Diana startanewstartanew Candy "you outta take your medication everyday  be a good dog  live your life in a wonderful way" Please send an email copy of your reply I dont get on much hehe imagine that

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I thought I’d write a message just to say that I’m here.  For the last couple of days my comp. has been out of action.  I had to delete everything from my harddrive so now I’m starting all over again.  Oh well nothing like a new start hey.  Diana.

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Spending time with my sister and Laban, smiling but scared. I’ll be ok. How are you doing here? Did I miss anything special? I’m so behind, I never have enough time Linda

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Good to see you, Alvin! Hope the new job is all you want it to be. Holly

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       I just want to check in and say "Hi" to everyone. I am starting my new job today.I just left last my second job,to start another second job(my main job I love so much-I hope to stay forever!)I will be a telephone interviewer,so if I call you,please don’t hang up on me! also,Vali-for the last time-BEHAVE YOURSELF!!!I have tried to be friendly,but enough is enough is enough…. — "AlvinTChase"

Hi!  Nice to see you, and good luck on your job! Aware1 — Toto… I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore.

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        I just want to check in and say "Hi" to everyone. I am starting my new job today.I just left last my second job,to start another second job(my main job I love so much-I hope to stay forever!)I will be a telephone interviewer,so if I call you,please don’t hang up on me! also,Vali-for the last time-BEHAVE YOURSELF!!!I have tried to be friendly,but enough is enough is enough…. — "AlvinTChase" Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.

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just checking in – been a while.  so, how’s it going?

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just checking in – been a while.  so, how’s it going?

Well, I guess that all depends on who you ask.  Moods are up and down. I’ve got a great best friend though.  He sure is cute. – jaz And wouldn’t it be good if we could hop a flight to anywhere? So long to this life….. Sheryl Crow

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Hi Shannon, I owe you email but I owe everyone email! Thrilled to death you are back and have missed you terribly!!! How’s it going with you???? really glad you’re here… Mary Beth

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I just thought I’d write you to let you know that I’m OK.  I still see some familiar names up there.  My grandson is 2 years old next month and it doesn’t seem like yesterday he was born.  How time flies.   On the 3rd of April I have to see the pdoc. and I just wonder what he’s going to think of me. Basically I’ve experienced murphy’s law of late so my thinking is quite negative.  I hope everyone else is doing better than me. Luv Diana

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Thanks Wohali,         Makes me feel like I’m still part of the gang! Love Helen

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – P’d & E’d I miss you, too, Helen! Take care, babe. — Wohali Still cannot read any posts, so I’ll just keep posting periodically to wish everyone the best and hope you are all ok. God I miss reading everyone’s posts. Love Helen http://www.angelfire.com/journal/hkbeaton

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Still cannot read any posts, so I’ll just keep posting periodically to wish everyone the best and hope you are all ok. God I miss reading everyone’s posts. Love Helen http://www.angelfire.com/journal/hkbeaton

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P’d & E’d I miss you, too, Helen!   Take care, babe. — Wohali – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Still cannot read any posts, so I’ll just keep posting periodically to wish everyone the best and hope you are all ok. God I miss reading everyone’s posts. Love Helen http://www.angelfire.com/journal/hkbeaton

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The naked skydiver

How do you keep the rigging from cutting you with no cloths? Must chaffe something awaful.

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Hi I remember you

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The naked skydiver returns, for those of you who remember me. Shannon

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things are moderate – not great, not bad….. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – The naked skydiver returns, for those of you who remember me. Just dropping in? Set a spell. How’s things? Tara J. Ballance Montreal, Canada

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Had a little motorcycle accident, but I’m ok. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – The naked skydiver returns, for those of you who remember me. I remember you Shannon. Didn’t you accidently seriously injure yourself?

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things are moderate – not great, not bad….. The naked skydiver returns, for those of you who remember me. Just dropping in? Set a spell. How’s things? Tara J. Ballance Montreal, Canada

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Had a little motorcycle accident, but I’m ok. The naked skydiver returns, for those of you who remember me. I remember you Shannon. Didn’t you accidently seriously injure yourself?

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Hey there Shannon! Becky "I have seen the sea when it is stormy and wild; when it is quiet and serene; when it is dark and moody. And in all its moods, I see myself."      -Martin Buxbaum Path: news.sol.net!spool1-nwblwi.newsops.execpc.com!newsfeeds.sol.net!newspump.so l.net!newsfeed.direct.ca!look.ca!newshub2.rdc1.sfba.home.com!news.home.com! sjc1.nntp.concentric.net!newsfeed.concentric.net!newsfeed.ozemail.com.au!oz email.com.au!not-for-mail Newsgroups: alt.support.depression Organization: AOL http://www.aol.com X-No-Archive: yes Lines: 2 NNTP-Posting-Host: wonenara.ozemail.com.au Distribution: world This message was cancelled from within Mozilla.

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Hey there Shannon! Becky "I have seen the sea when it is stormy and wild; when it is quiet and serene; when it is dark and moody. And in all its moods, I see myself."      -Martin Buxbaum

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Been trying to stay away. Thinking "I’m not depressed again" Slipped into it again it seems. Anyway, quick question…. Does anyone know of any good therapists in the Central NJ area? Thanks for ur help in advance, None

None, I’m in central NJ – Piscataway. Both my therapist and psychiatrist work at the University Behavioral HealthCare Brief Treatment Services section of the University of Medicine and Dentistry. They have been a godsend to me.  They’re located in Piscataway. The phone number is (732) 235-5730. Good luck to you, Frank in NJ

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Been trying to stay away. Thinking "I’m not depressed again" Slipped into it again it seems. Anyway, quick question…. Does anyone know of any good therapists in the Central NJ area? Thanks for ur help in advance, None

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First of all thankyou to everybody for the responses.Yes I am at the moment feeling very numb,sad,and also asking why? I have a 16yo son which does cancel out any thought of suicide,simply because I don’t want him to think of me as a coward,by taking what he would think of as the easy way out.I am at the moment plodding along some days are better than others,but for the most part I do feel like i’m on automatic pilot.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi Alistair, Welcome to ASD. Your first post made it allright thru Usenet and got all the way to my server – not an easy feat, mind you. I suspect about 30% don’t. I was unfortunate enough to go thru more or less the same experience you have, and thought I might tell you how things were for me. Needless to say, you might experience them differently. First months the pain was really the only thing in my life. I behaved like a robot that got out of touch with its main control, and kept thinking in endless loops, and very short loops at that: I can’t go on living, this will never end, my life is over, I can’t go on living… However, I am lucky enough to have a son, and although his mother was still alive at the time I felt I can’t really commit suicide. Instead I started on Prozac and went to therapy. I also became involved in this group here (also some others) and met some people online (do you know about #freeasd on IRC ?). I still remember the first replies to my introductory posts – the amazement at the sheer fact that total strangers take the time to read and to respond. My online experience on #freeasd (#grinchasd at that time) helped a lot, especially when I was crashing. The pain is still with me. I still think about my ex each and every day, but this is now just another aspect of my life, not the essence of it. I live, I enjoy life (well, sometimes), I have hopes for the future. I hope you will to. I’m new to this so please forgive me if I ramble on,this is the first time I have posted to a ng.I’m a 37yo m diagnosed with clinical depression about 5yrs ago and until recently thought I was coping,but a month ago after 17yrs of marriage my wife asked me to leave so she could sort out what she wants.There is much more to tell but I’ll leave it at that for now,any thoughts or response would be most welcome.Thankyou. Tarzac

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Numb.  Yep.  I know that one. That will pass (maybe it has already) and other feelings will come.  Keep us posted, as you feel inclined. Which part or aspect of her leaving you was and is the most difficult for you?  Do you feel like a lot of your support has vanished, or…?  You’ll find support here.  Take care. If we have integrity, nothing else matters. If we don’t have integrity, nothing else matters.  – Alan Simpson

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – First of all thankyou to everybody for the responses.Yes I am at the moment feeling very numb,sad,and also asking why? I have a 16yo son which does cancel out any thought of suicide,simply because I don’t want him to think of me as a coward,by taking what he would think of as the easy way out.I am at the moment plodding along some days are better than others,but for the most part I do feel like i’m on automatic pilot. Hi Alistair, Welcome to ASD. Your first post made it allright thru Usenet and got all the way to my server – not an easy feat, mind you. I suspect about 30% don’t. I was unfortunate enough to go thru more or less the same experience you have, and thought I might tell you how things were for me. Needless to say, you might experience them differently. First months the pain was really the only thing in my life. I behaved like a robot that got out of touch with its main control, and kept thinking in endless loops, and very short loops at that: I can’t go on living, this will never end, my life is over, I can’t go on living… However, I am lucky enough to have a son, and although his mother was still alive at the time I felt I can’t really commit suicide. Instead I started on Prozac and went to therapy. I also became involved in this group here (also some others) and met some people online (do you know about #freeasd on IRC ?). I still remember the first replies to my introductory posts – the amazement at the sheer fact that total strangers take the time to read and to respond. My online experience on #freeasd (#grinchasd at that time) helped a lot, especially when I was crashing. The pain is still with me. I still think about my ex each and every day, but this is now just another aspect of my life, not the essence of it. I live, I enjoy life (well, sometimes), I have hopes for the future. I hope you will to. I’m new to this so please forgive me if I ramble on,this is the first time I have posted to a ng.I’m a 37yo m diagnosed with clinical depression about 5yrs ago and until recently thought I was coping,but a month ago after 17yrs of marriage my wife asked me to leave so she could sort out what she wants.There is much more to tell but I’ll leave it at that for now,any thoughts or response would be most welcome.Thankyou. Tarzac

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Hi Alistair, Welcome to ASD. Your first post made it allright thru Usenet and got all the way to my server – not an easy feat, mind you. I suspect about 30% don’t. I was unfortunate enough to go thru more or less the same experience you have, and thought I might tell you how things were for me. Needless to say, you might experience them differently. First months the pain was really the only thing in my life. I behaved like a robot that got out of touch with its main control, and kept thinking in endless loops, and very short loops at that: I can’t go on living, this will never end, my life is over, I can’t go on living… However, I am lucky enough to have a son, and although his mother was still alive at the time I felt I can’t really commit suicide. Instead I started on Prozac and went to therapy. I also became involved in this group here (also some others) and met some people online (do you know about #freeasd on IRC ?). I still remember the first replies to my introductory posts – the amazement at the sheer fact that total strangers take the time to read and to respond. My online experience on #freeasd (#grinchasd at that time) helped a lot, especially when I was crashing. The pain is still with me. I still think about my ex each and every day, but this is now just another aspect of my life, not the essence of it. I live, I enjoy life (well, sometimes), I have hopes for the future. I hope you will to. I’m new to this so please forgive me if I ramble on,this is the first time I have posted to a ng.I’m a 37yo m diagnosed with clinical depression about 5yrs ago and until recently thought I was coping,but a month ago after 17yrs of marriage my wife asked me to leave so she could sort out what she wants.There is much more to tell but I’ll leave it at that for now,any thoughts or response would be most welcome.Thankyou.

Tarzac

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I’m new to this so please forgive me if I ramble on,this is the first time I have posted to a ng.I’m a 37yo m diagnosed with clinical depression about 5yrs ago and until recently thought I was coping,but a month ago after 17yrs of marriage my wife asked me to leave so she could sort out what she wants.There is much more to tell but I’ll leave it at that for now,any thoughts or response would be most welcome.Thankyou.

Hi Alistair. Welcome to ASD. Kelly

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I’m new to this so please forgive me if I ramble on,this is the first time I have posted to a ng.I’m a 37yo m diagnosed with clinical depression about 5yrs ago and until recently thought I was coping,but a month ago after 17yrs of marriage my wife asked me to leave so she could sort out what she wants.There is much more to tell but I’ll leave it at that for now,any thoughts or response would be most welcome.Thankyou.

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I’m new to this so please forgive me if I ramble on,this is the first time I have posted to a ng.I’m a 37yo m diagnosed with clinical depression about 5yrs ago and until recently thought I was coping,but a month ago after 17yrs of marriage my wife asked me to leave so she could sort out what she wants.There is much more to tell but I’ll leave it at that for now,any thoughts or response would be most welcome.Thankyou.

Welcome to ASD. Here, maybe I can help start you off with a question.   What do you think it says about you, your wife, and your relationship, that your wife "asked you to leave", rather than her telling you that she is leaving. Sincerely Stewart PS.  I love your name.  It got a nice sound to it. — The Metaphor Man  *and*  The Great Defender of the Self (remove the SPAMBLOCK) Please send me an e-mail copy of your posted response.

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Well, what would you like to say about your wife, your feelings, and your thoughts at this time? — If we have integrity, nothing else matters. If we don’t have integrity, nothing else matters.  – Alan Simpson

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m new to this so please forgive me if I ramble on,this is the first time I have posted to a ng.I’m a 37yo m diagnosed with clinical depression about 5yrs ago and until recently thought I was coping,but a month ago after 17yrs of marriage my wife asked me to leave so she could sort out what she wants.There is much more to tell but I’ll leave it at that for now,any thoughts or response would be most welcome.Thankyou.

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I’m offline for a bit.  Trying to get some work done, for a change, and low on empathy/support crystals right now.  Defense shields to maximum and transferring all remaining power to life support. Engage.

good luck with your work. get recharged.

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I’m offline for a bit.  Trying to get some work done, for a change, and low on empathy/support crystals right now.  Defense shields to maximum and transferring all remaining power to life support. Engage. Bryce

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stargate.net… It’s been a long, long time since I’ve posted here.  My mental state hasn’t been too good.  My depression has gotten worse in the last few months, and I’m taking a new AD along with the Effexor.  Hopefully it will work. I miss chatting with you guys.  Please, everyone, feel free to e-mail me about how you’re (really) doing.  I’ll try to catch up on ASD, too. Hi Sita/Stacey.  Sorry to see you back again.  If you know what I mean.

Yeah, I know what you mean.  :-)

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Thanks, Frank! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – It’s been a long, long time since I’ve posted here.  My mental state hasn’t been too good.  My depression has gotten worse in the last few months, and I’m taking a new AD along with the Effexor.  Hopefully it will work. I miss chatting with you guys.  Please, everyone, feel free to e-mail me about how you’re (really) doing.  I’ll try to catch up on ASD, too. Stacey Welcome back, Stacey….:) Frank

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Hi there!

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – It’s been a long, long time since I’ve posted here.  My mental state hasn’t been too good.  My depression has gotten worse in the last few months, and I’m taking a new AD along with the Effexor.  Hopefully it will work. I miss chatting with you guys.  Please, everyone, feel free to e-mail me about how you’re (really) doing.  I’ll try to catch up on ASD, too. Stacey Hi Stacey seb

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Hi elegy!  How have you been?

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – It’s been a long, long time since I’ve posted here.  My mental state hasn’t been too good.  My depression has gotten worse in the last few months, and I’m taking a new AD along with the Effexor.  Hopefully it will work. I miss chatting with you guys.  Please, everyone, feel free to e-mail me about how you’re (really) doing.  I’ll try to catch up on ASD, too. hi stacey — "i’m a pixie, i’m a paper doll, i’m a cartoon" (ani) http://shattering.org x-no-archive: yes in the headers

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Hi Racheal.  Glad your posting here, but wish you didn’t have to.  :-) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Welcome back Stacey, My name is Racheal and I have been posting here for about 4 days.  So, I guess i’m kind-a new.  Looking foward to seeing more posts from you. ~Racheal G. It’s been a long, long time since I’ve posted here.  My mental state hasn’t been too good.  My depression has gotten worse in the last few months, and I’m taking a new AD along with the Effexor.  Hopefully it will work. I miss chatting with you guys.  Please, everyone, feel free to e-mail me about how you’re (really) doing.  I’ll try to catch up on ASD, too. Stacey Before you buy.

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It’s been a long, long time since I’ve posted here.  My mental state hasn’t been too good.  My depression has gotten worse in the last few months, and I’m taking a new AD along with the Effexor.  Hopefully it will work. I miss chatting with you guys.  Please, everyone, feel free to e-mail me about how you’re (really) doing.  I’ll try to catch up on ASD, too.

Hi Sita/Stacey.  Sorry to see you back again.  If you know what I mean. Sincerely Nice to see you tho. Stewart — The Metaphor Man  *and*  The Great Defender of the Self (remove the SPAMBLOCK) Please send me an e-mail copy of your posted response.

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It’s been a long, long time since I’ve posted here.  My mental state hasn’t been too good.  My depression has gotten worse in the last few months, and I’m taking a new AD along with the Effexor.  Hopefully it will work. I miss chatting with you guys.  Please, everyone, feel free to e-mail me about how you’re (really) doing.  I’ll try to catch up on ASD, too. Stacey

Welcome back, Stacey….:) Frank

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Welcome back Stacey, My name is Racheal and I have been posting here for about 4 days.  So, I guess i’m kind-a new.  Looking foward to seeing more posts from you. ~Racheal G. It’s been a long, long time since I’ve posted here.  My mental state hasn’t been too good.  My depression has gotten worse in the last few months, and I’m taking a new AD along with the Effexor.  Hopefully it will work. I miss chatting with you guys.  Please, everyone, feel free to e-mail me about how you’re (really) doing.  I’ll try to catch up on ASD, too. Stacey

Before you buy.

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It’s been a long, long time since I’ve posted here.  My mental state hasn’t been too good.  My depression has gotten worse in the last few months, and I’m taking a new AD along with the Effexor.  Hopefully it will work. I miss chatting with you guys.  Please, everyone, feel free to e-mail me about how you’re (really) doing.  I’ll try to catch up on ASD, too. Stacey

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Wide awake after trying Klonopin

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amazing how klonopin affects people differently..i take .5 at night…sleep more sound than ever..it totally took away my nighttime PAs…and i wake up at 6am wide awake..feeling much better than ever…but ymmv ) good luck with it!!! tami

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Hi, I tried Klonopin at 5pm this evening, granted I only took 1/2 of the prescribed dose, prescribed dose was 0.5mg and I took 1/2..I fell asleep at 8pm and was awake, bright eyed and bushy tailed by 10pm..next time I take my dose which is supposed to be taken at bedtime, only I was too chicken to do this, I will take the full recommended/prescribed dose..At any rate I was expecting to be asleep all night long not up and awake 5 hours later.. Has anyone else experienced this before? Perhaps it is just my panic and anxiety messing with me again, giving me insomnia???         Melissa in Florida

Hi Melissa, Minor tranquillizers in very small doses sometimes produce a "paradoxical reaction", where the opposite effect than expected occurs.  This may be due to the brain overcompensating to restore equilibrium.  In doing so, it may induce insomnia, agitation, restlessness. My experience on taking 0.5mg on the first night was sedating to the extent that I slept for 16 hours without a break.  I am highly sensitive to Klonopin.   You may need to discuss your dosage with your doctor to determine the optimal dosage, or you may have to switch to another medication. Regards..Quacksalver

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Hi Melissa.  It’s hard to tell until you take normal dose.  <snip Hi, I tried Klonopin at 5pm this evening, granted I only took 1/2 of the prescribed dose, prescribed dose was 0.5mg and I took 1/2..I fell asleep at 8pm and was awake, bright eyed and bushy tailed by 10pm.. snip         Melissa in Florida

When I started Klonopin about 7 weeks ago, the first week I didnt sleep more than five hours.  Sleep then normalized after that….  back to eight hours.  It may be a normal SE for some, IMO … YMMV, etc.  Good luck on it.  I am up to 3.0mg per day (split in 12 hour shifts) and doing just awesome.  Use 0.4mgs of Xanax (Asian dose) about twice per week as needed. I hardly feel like I’m on the klonopin, and am asymptomatic. Do have some depression though…. but rarely.  YMMV.  The depresision doesn’t nearly add up to the panic attacks, anticipatory anxiety, and avoidence behavior that was ruining my life though. Still, it’s def something for pdoc to be aware of.  IMO. Jeff – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –

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I used to have really bad insomnia before taking Klonopin.  If you don’t take the prescribed dose you probably won’t be able to benefit from it too much.  Klonopin won’t knock you out, at such the small dose you’re taking, but should at least calm you down.  What I find is the more tired you are when you take Klonopin, the more of an effect it has helping you sleep. But really, trust the Klonopin.  I was afraid of taking ALL meds before Klonopin, and since taking it, my life has picked up tremendously.

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Has anyone else experienced this before? insomnia has not gotten any worse.  Actually, sometimes, I fall RIGHT to sleep and don’t wake up all night! a VAST improvement of days gone by.

Same for me. Although I take 1.25 mgs at bedtime and 1.5 mgs mid-morning. I sleep better than I ever have in my entire life. I am rested during the day and I do NOT have nocturnal panmic attacks anymore!!! That’s the best part of all. I used to have LOTS of extremely bad nocturnal PA’s. Klonopin has completely stopped these PA’s and could not be happier. ::doing a little happy dance:: <G Jen

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi, I tried Klonopin at 5pm this evening, granted I only took 1/2 of the prescribed dose, prescribed dose was 0.5mg and I took 1/2..I fell asleep at 8pm and was awake, bright eyed and bushy tailed by 10pm..next time I take my dose which is supposed to be taken at bedtime, only I was too chicken to do this, I will take the full recommended/prescribed dose..At any rate I was expecting to be asleep all night long not up and awake 5 hours later.. Has anyone else experienced this before? Perhaps it is just my panic and anxiety messing with me again, giving me insomnia???         Melissa in Florida

Hi Melissa: Yes, I know EXACTLY what you are talking about. In fact, the PDR lists "SLEEPLESSNESS" as a possible side effect for most benzo’s. IMHO, half of a .5mg tablet really isn’t much. Considering a theraputic dose ranges around the 3mg dose, I might look at slowly building up to your prescribed dose, and if it is less then 3mg, you may want to talk to your pdoc. A VERY small dose of a.d’s for social phobia/anxiety/p.d, like Anafranil, and Paxil, may help at bedtime. Again, SMALL doses are in order here. I found a combo of 5mg of Paxil (20 mg pill split in 1/4’s) and 3mg of Klonipin at bedtime did the trick for me. No "waking up during the night"…no sexual side effects..no weight gain…no fatigue..and best yet..NO P.A’s or nasty ANXIETY!! Anyways..YMMV, IMHO, etc. Talk to your pdoc. (Make sure you mention P.A’s and Social Phobia with the pdocs…they seem to prescribe "russian roulette" meds (ie. try ANYTHING from Effexor (which made my P.A’s go through the roof!!), to other useless meds for people with P.A/G.A.D/Social Phobia) for people who just come in and say they are "depressed" or "anxious". Plus, they seem to be more likely to up the dose of benzo’s in people who seem to have P.A./G.A.D./or Social Phobia. Anyways..hope this helps…and any questions, please feel free to email me! Thanks… James:-) — "You can fight..fight without ever winning.. But NEVER EVER win…win without a fight" Neil Peart, Rush, Resist "DESTROY ANAL RETENTIVENESS: Rid yourself of spell checkers and day planners.." JM

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Hi Melissa: I have panic and anxiety and recently diagnosed with a sleep disorder (sleep terrors) and insomnia. The sleep clinic prescribed Klonopin .25 mg at bedtime. I took it for a couple of weeks and had a restless sleep so I increased it to .5 mg. I woke up a couple of hours later with a rapid heartbeat, visions flying through my head like a fast forward video and tremors. I tried it a few times after and the same effect even though the sleep clinic and my psych said they had not heard of this reaction. So I wonder if that is like what you had? I have since changed to a sleep med Imovane (in Canada) with better results but only allowed to take it every second night. I also had the stimulating effect from Trazadone and OTC sleep aides like Nytol. I have also tried several ADs for my anxiety (Paxil the longest) and all had too many side effects for me. Donna(previously from Florida)

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With different meds but how about turning the lights out at 11:15, falling asleep, and waking up at 11:55. Up for the duration of the night! Thank God I’m not afraid to take a larger dose of medicine now and it never happens to that degree any more. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi, I tried Klonopin at 5pm this evening, granted I only took 1/2 of the prescribed dose, prescribed dose was 0.5mg and I took 1/2..I fell asleep at 8pm and was awake, bright eyed and bushy tailed by 10pm..next time I take my dose which is supposed to be taken at bedtime, only I was too chicken to do this, I will take the full recommended/prescribed dose..At any rate I was expecting to be asleep all night long not up and awake 5 hours later.. Has anyone else experienced this before? Perhaps it is just my panic and anxiety messing with me again, giving me insomnia???        Melissa in Florida

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Hi Melissa.  It’s hard to tell until you take normal dose.  All it takes for me is .5 mg and I will be pretty tired.. I used to have to take 2 of those per day when the depression was really deep.  I just got it prescribed for me again after being off it for 2 months on an as needed basis.  Look out-It sure does enhance my depression a bit.  It’s been known to do that.  It has no antidepressant effect.  Good luck.. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi, I tried Klonopin at 5pm this evening, granted I only took 1/2 of the prescribed dose, prescribed dose was 0.5mg and I took 1/2..I fell asleep at 8pm and was awake, bright eyed and bushy tailed by 10pm..next time I take my dose which is supposed to be taken at bedtime, only I was too chicken to do this, I will take the full recommended/prescribed dose..At any rate I was expecting to be asleep all night long not up and awake 5 hours later.. Has anyone else experienced this before? Perhaps it is just my panic and anxiety messing with me again, giving me insomnia???         Melissa in Florida

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Hi, I tried Klonopin at 5pm this evening, granted I only took 1/2 of the prescribed dose, prescribed dose was 0.5mg and I took 1/2..I fell asleep at 8pm and was awake, bright eyed and bushy tailed by 10pm..next time I take my dose which is supposed to be taken at bedtime, only I was too chicken to do this, I will take the full recommended/prescribed dose..At any rate I was expecting to be asleep all night long not up and awake 5 hours later.. Has anyone else experienced this before? Perhaps it is just my panic and anxiety messing with me again, giving me insomnia???         Melissa in Florida

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Hi, I tried Klonopin at 5pm this evening, granted I only took 1/2 of the prescribed dose, prescribed dose was 0.5mg and I took 1/2..I fell asleep at 8pm and was awake, bright eyed and bushy tailed by 10pm..next time I take my dose which is supposed to be taken at bedtime, only I was too chicken to do this, I will take the full recommended/prescribed dose..At any rate I was expecting to be asleep all night long not up and awake 5 hours later.. Has anyone else experienced this before? insomnia has not gotten any worse.  Actually, sometimes, I fall RIGHT to sleep and don’t wake up all night! a VAST improvement of days gone by. -Horse

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Any experiences with tingling arms/hands??

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In article <6ir4am$c8…@news.iquest.net>,   "SP" <n…@no.one> wrote: > My ENT has given me a tentative diagnosis of OSA – sleep study scheduled > next week.  I occasionally wake up on my back with arms straight down my > sides feeling like they’ve "gone to sleep", i.e. tingling.  Goes away > quickly.  Could it be OSA-related; oxygen levels???  Otherwise, have all the > standard symptoms and have enjoyed lurking here and realizing I’m not alone! > Thanks, > Steve Parvis

It wouldn’t hurt to tell your sleep doc about these episodes.  Hopefully during your poly study you will sleep at least some 1) on your back, and 2) with your hands at your sides.  Otherwise, an oximetry study done at home would help since when you notice the tingling you could write down the time on a piece of paper and corroborate that time with oxygen desaturations discovered in oximetry data. Tingling limbs can also be a sign of anxiety. Good luck, Doug —–== Posted via Deja News, The Leader in Internet Discussion ==—– http://www.dejanews.com/   Now offering spam-free web-based newsreading

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My ENT has given me a tentative diagnosis of OSA – sleep study scheduled next week.  I occasionally wake up on my back with arms straight down my sides feeling like they’ve "gone to sleep", i.e. tingling.  Goes away quickly.  Could it be OSA-related; oxygen levels???  Otherwise, have all the standard symptoms and have enjoyed lurking here and realizing I’m not alone! Thanks, Steve Parvis

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er…@nospammindspring.com (eric pearson) wrote: >Steve, >The tingling could be related to OSA or to several other very serious >conditions. Have you told your PCP and ENT and Sleep Doc about this >symptom? It could affect your diagnosis and treatment. >regards, >eric pearson >er…@nospammindspring.com

Sound advice.   In my case, I had the tingling described, and it disapeared when I went on the CPAP.

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Steve, The tingling could be related to OSA or to several other very serious conditions. Have you told your PCP and ENT and Sleep Doc about this symptom? It could affect your diagnosis and treatment. regards, eric pearson er…@nospammindspring.com – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -On Wed, 6 May 1998 20:52:58 -0500, "SP" <n…@no.one> wrote: >My ENT has given me a tentative diagnosis of OSA – sleep study scheduled >next week.  I occasionally wake up on my back with arms straight down my >sides feeling like they’ve "gone to sleep", i.e. tingling.  Goes away >quickly.  Could it be OSA-related; oxygen levels???  Otherwise, have all the >standard symptoms and have enjoyed lurking here and realizing I’m not alone! >Thanks, >Steve Parvis

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I wonder whether this has anything to do with the "perpheral vasoconstriction" in one of those recent papers, as a diagnostic for OSA? -djw In article <6irgg0$ip…@newsfep2.sprintmail.com>, – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -  sge…@rocketmail.com wrote: > er…@nospammindspring.com (eric pearson) wrote: > >Steve, > >The tingling could be related to OSA or to several other very serious > >conditions. Have you told your PCP and ENT and Sleep Doc about this > >symptom? It could affect your diagnosis and treatment. > >regards, > >eric pearson > >er…@nospammindspring.com > Sound advice.   In my case, I had the tingling described, and it > disapeared when I went on the CPAP.

—–== Posted via Deja News, The Leader in Internet Discussion ==—– http://www.dejanews.com/   Now offering spam-free web-based newsreading

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That "tingling" and "numbness" is what took me to the doc in the first place. Mine was so bad, I thought I had had a stroke and drove myself to a neurologist.  He promptly told me I had not had a stroke, but had all the signs of severe sleep deprivation!  (Wow, he actually suspected a sleep disorder!) Sleep apnea, never heard of that before! You bet it is related!  Once on CPap, getting sufficient oxygen, you’ll see it disappear in no time! Good luck to you! Tracy

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Night Sweats in older adults

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other diagnoses include: thyroid disorder sleep apnea esophogeal reflux lymphoma cardiac disease normal variant

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Have your mom get her thyroid checked.  Night sweats are one symptom of Graves’ disease.    Good luck.   Ann

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It seems far-fetched, but the two things that come to mind are: 1) Thyroid–the first sign of Graves’ disease for me was night sweats. 2) Hormonal–as in menopause–has she been taking hormones?  Changing them?   3) I know I said two things, but I think she needs to keep asking her doctor till she gets a reasonable answer,,,or switch doctors… Keep us posted.   Ann

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I seem to remember reading somewhere that night sweats can be a symptom of Hodgkins disease.  I sincerely hope not, in your relative’s case, as it is not good news.  Something else for you to look up though, I suppose. Best wishes, J. Burgess

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Can someone help me with information on Night Sweats? My 77-year-old mother, who has never slept well to begin with, has in the past six or so months begun experiencing night sweats that awaken her and require her to get up and completely change the bed. She doesn’t have AIDS, and her doctor suggests tuberculosis as the only other source of night sweats that he knows of.  She is negative on TB also. So, I’m researching night sweats in older adults here on the Internet.   So far I’ve found nothing with my WWW searches. Can anyone help?  Many thanks. Paul Hildebrand Staunton, VA

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