Re: [QUAD-L] Depression ~ what to do :(

[Dana Miller]

Thats a tough one--asking visitors to leave.  Sometimes you just have to get 
assertive.  They probably had no idea you missed supper.  Maybe asking one 
of them to help you get it out of the fridge or whatever will trigger them 
to remember you need to eat!   That should also make them leave!  I am on a 
schedule too, and if I don't eat at certain times my blood sugar "can" fall. 
I always make sure I eat before going to bed.

It doesn't bother me quite so much if I am out with friends, but when in my 
apartment, it 'is' harder to keep your mind off of it, especially just 
sitting or even watching a movie.  I agree, it is 'hard' on us to have 
company for a length of time.
Try and get their minds off of whatever 'they' are doing and hopefully will 
take a hint like asking them to get your pills, or supper, or a drink of 
water.

Be assertive but be nice about it.  They should understand.  Make sure you 
make it clear you want to continue seeing them, maybe even make another 
date, or follow up a few days later to set a date.  On the days they stay 
too long, boy does that bed feel good!                    take care,

Dana
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Silas Shelburne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Dana Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <quad-list@eskimo.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 5:18 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Depression ~ what to do :(


Hi Dana,
lm sort of the same way, take yesterday for example I had company all 
frigging day till 9: 30.  I missed the 4:00 pm cath also missed supper, I 
was so shacken that I couldn't sleep when I finally did get in the bed. 
Ive sort of got in a routine but when something breaks it I have real 
trouble. How do you politely tell people to leave, they mean well but hell 
im a quad and can't stand guest that stay to long.  Wore out.  Silas
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From: "Dana Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 11:42 AM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Depression ~ what to do :(


I have a tendancy to stay away of some of the things I used to enjoy.  Its 
not as bad now, but every now and then something will come up that I used 
to enjoy but cannot participate now, so just stay away.

Dana
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Martin T Brown" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "David K. Kelmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 2:43 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Depression ~ what to do :(


Well Bobbie listening to music would make me a bit more depressed since
I danced Professional Latin ..... and I can feel rhytme in every song
...... try to keep your mind active with everthing ..... music is 
soothing.

QuadMedic
David K. Kelmer wrote:
Hi Bobbie,
I've got to have a lot of natural light.  The warmer the better
because I can wear less, and so can everyone else!  Give me a good
sunrise and someone to share it with and my day is made.  :-)

With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka Dave
C4/5 Complete - 29 Years Post
Texas, USA
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    I'm been very depressed lately. What do you guys do to ward it
    "it" off? I've been listening to some of my favorite music and
    talking to friends and my sweetheart.
      Help ~ Bobbie
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