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It sounds like you're in a little bit of a limbo w...

2008-06-14T21:49:00.000-08:00

It sounds like you're in a little bit of a limbo with J right now Julie. I can understand the confusion with her anti-depressants. I'm so sorry J's recovery has hit this roadblock. We're hoping right along with you that she starts to improve again. Kate is just wonderful...bless her beautiful heart. I've been checking this site for updates daily....I'll continue to do so. Stay strong Julie....and keep faith....

Worrying for you, not least because there are choi...

2008-06-14T02:51:00.000-08:00

Worrying for you, not least because there are choices to be made about drugs. The symptoms, plus a mood that is so unlike her personality, really do signal depression. I hope that there may be a breakthrough soon. All best wishes to MG, to you and to that excellent friend.

Thanks for the update, Julie!!!! I have her in my...

2008-06-13T21:05:00.000-08:00

Thanks for the update, Julie!!!! I have her in my prayers. After a catastrophic illness, depression is common as I well know. I also wish I had some answers to help.

Friends like Kate are a godsend and can make a huge difference.

So sorry that MG is having such a difficult time. ...

2008-06-13T16:07:00.000-08:00

So sorry that MG is having such a difficult time. I know how frustrated you must be as I have gone through similar situations with both of my parents. MG is so lucky to have you and Kate! Sending prayers and positive energy.

Peace!

Sandy, the food is a difficult issue. She has lost...

2008-06-12T18:53:00.000-08:00

Sandy, the food is a difficult issue. She has lost all interest in food...and while once in awhile she will show some interest, it's often for something that will do her no good. For example, the doctor will tell her she can have anything she wants, and she will ask for jello...which has zero in the form of nutrition. The doctor would prefer to give her ice cream, because it has some calcium and protein at least.

So she'll tell us something she might like, we fetch it, and then she doesn't want it.

I've heard this is not uncommon in patients, especially those with depression, but it doesn't make it any easier to watch, since she needs the nutrition to get healthy again.

I'm so sorry to hear that Maya's Granny is still s...

2008-06-12T18:07:00.000-08:00

I'm so sorry to hear that Maya's Granny is still struggling. Thank goodness she has you, and her friend Kate.

I think of her often and wonder what is happening....

2008-06-12T16:45:00.000-08:00

I think of her often and wonder what is happening. Thanks for updating us, even if the news is not what we'd like to hear. Please tell her I am wishing her the best. (Kate is an angel.)

I've been thinking so much about her. I am really ...

2008-06-12T15:49:00.000-08:00

I've been thinking so much about her. I am really worried that she is not eating. That's so critical for both physical and emotional healing and her mood and energy. I desperately hope they are encouraging her to eat everything she loves, even if she believes it's bad for her.

In all honesty, I feel as you do about perhaps going a few weeks without anti-depressants and sedatives of any type and seeing if that helps.

Please tell her she is thought of with much love and missed very much. Sandy

Chancy, that's a good idea, but yeah, I've done it...

2008-06-12T15:48:00.000-08:00

Chancy, that's a good idea, but yeah, I've done it already. Sigh.

This must be so discouraging for you to go through...

2008-06-12T15:40:00.000-08:00

This must be so discouraging for you to go through. Just a few quick thoughts off the top of my head. Would it help if you went up to confer with the doctors and therapists about MG and to get a first hand assesment of the situation? I think that is what I would try and do if I were in your situation.

I am hoping for some real improvement in MG soon.

This is getting to be a long road. I am hoping th...

2008-06-12T15:28:00.000-08:00

This is getting to be a long road. I am hoping that all of you get some rest to restore your energy.

I'm so sorry things aren't better, J. I hope MG w...

2008-06-12T14:56:00.000-08:00

I'm so sorry things aren't better, J. I hope MG will get through this and start to improve. Kate sounds remarkable indeed! How lucky you and MG are to have her.

I was thinking about her just yesterday, and menti...

2008-06-12T13:06:00.000-08:00

I was thinking about her just yesterday, and mentioned to my son that I hadn't seen a blog entry in a long time, it seemed. I'm so sorry she isn't doing well. Here's hoping she will regain her appetite and energy soon.