Dear Dan, I don't remember your level but I can tell you as a quad you don't produce hormones that you need when you need them, if at all. This can be the source of energy and even mood changes or lack thereof. I personally believe hormones cause me to hardly ever get excited as well as my inability to feel the deep affections and passions I use to feel. It is a rather peculiar problem. It could just be the result of brain injury and nothing to do with the spinal injury. I don't know of any cure other than understanding it and reasoning your way through it. I find Tylenol PM's help me sleep and a stress tab seems to help after about a week. I think the trick is believing it will work. (Many sleeping preparations won't work if you don't believe they will.)If you can't seem to get on track, do tell your doctor. Depression has a way of sneaking up on you and it is treatable. If your taking lots of pain meds, they can cause that exact problem and it may be time to talk to a doctor. Shrinks can be a big help. It gets really hard to look forward to another day of pain. I do think it is serious enough to discuss with your doctor. I don't know if thats any help, but I've been convincing myself that a one a day vitamin and a good nights sleep can improve my tolerance, even if my emotions are strung out and anxiety is creeping up. Ohyeah, after almost 32 years, I love an afternoon nap. I wish we had siesta time.
john ----- Original Message ---- From: Danny Hearn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 12:17:45 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Question for fellow quads Hello everyone, I have been a quad now for post 10 years...for the last few months I have been feeling really weak and exhausted and don't seem to hardly have the energy to just sit in my chair all day. I know for one thing I deal with alot of pain and never sleep as well as I did the 1st 8 years or so of quad life....Anyhow I was wanting to know if any of you ever feel this way??? Or got any suggestions ? Thanks Dan H.-- c-6 -10 years post. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool. http://autos.yahoo.com/carfinder/
