I think Im losing my mind.

RCMerchant · September 03, 2012, 09:52:07 AM

I dont think Im gonna go on meds yet.
I think Ill continue to be natural insane.
Wish me luck-Im NOT going on meds-Im gonna go straight crazy-see how that works.Might be interesting-might learn something.
Yeh.
YEH.
The thing is-every thing I think I know-is wrong.

and you never know-every thing you know-well-it may be wrong.

lester1/2jr · September 03, 2012, 10:35:23 AM

try talking out loud about it to someone or just the wall. You're already crazy so who cares how it looks

RCMerchant · September 03, 2012, 11:03:30 AM

Quote from: lester1/2jr on September 03, 2012, 10:35:23 AM
try talking out loud about it to someone or just the wall. You're already crazy so who cares how it looks

I been doing that for YEARS.

ER · September 03, 2012, 01:54:04 PM

You know, you may seriously want to do some reading up on hypoglycemia. Low blood sugar (which is almost a given among drinkers) can make a person feel insane, moody, paranoid, ill, frazzled out in every way. Recurring low blood sugar has been misdiagnosed as everything up to schizophrenia. You may want to try eating small, regular meals, avoiding sugar, getting enough protein, and well, you know, a lot of alcohol has massive quantities of sugar in it. I know a retired physician who says he estimates 4/5ths of suicidal people show patterns of hypoglycemia in their lives, including Marilyn Monroe. If you don't want to go on prescription medications, and I don't blame you, you might investigate hypoglycemia, even just online, and see if its symptoms sound familiar to you. Getting blood sugar levels regulated can make all the difference in how a person feels. Good luck.

RCMerchant · September 03, 2012, 05:11:24 PM

Quote from: ER on September 03, 2012, 01:54:04 PM
You know, you may seriously want to do some reading up on hypoglycemia. Low blood sugar (which is almost a given among drinkers) can make a person feel insane, moody, paranoid, ill, frazzled out in every way. Recurring low blood sugar has been misdiagnosed as everything up to schizophrenia. You may want to try eating small, regular meals, avoiding sugar, getting enough protein, and well, you know, a lot of alcohol has massive quantities of sugar in it. I know a retired physician who says he estimates 4/5ths of suicidal people show patterns of hypoglycemia in their lives, including Marilyn Monroe. If you don't want to go on prescription medications, and I don't blame you, you might investigate hypoglycemia, even just online, and see if its symptoms sound familiar to you. Getting blood sugar levels regulated can make all the difference in how a person feels. Good luck.

Ya know-that makes a lot of sense-I CRAVE candy at times lke a junkie craves a fix-that actually makes a LOT of sense! THANK YOU!

lester1/2jr · September 03, 2012, 08:36:30 PM

I am very hypoglycemic. It's a big part of all my stuff.

JaseSF · September 03, 2012, 08:42:54 PM

Great advice here. I don't agree with using meds to cure every problem that's for sure. I think too many people are addicted to stuff they don't need. Then again for some people, meds can really help and improve someone's lives. The answers aren't always easy...think ER is likely right in this case. Certainly something to look into...

tracy · September 04, 2012, 01:25:14 PM

Quote from: ER on September 03, 2012, 01:54:04 PM
You know, you may seriously want to do some reading up on hypoglycemia. Low blood sugar (which is almost a given among drinkers) can make a person feel insane, moody, paranoid, ill, frazzled out in every way. Recurring low blood sugar has been misdiagnosed as everything up to schizophrenia. You may want to try eating small, regular meals, avoiding sugar, getting enough protein, and well, you know, a lot of alcohol has massive quantities of sugar in it. I know a retired physician who says he estimates 4/5ths of suicidal people show patterns of hypoglycemia in their lives, including Marilyn Monroe. If you don't want to go on prescription medications, and I don't blame you, you might investigate hypoglycemia, even just online, and see if its symptoms sound familiar to you. Getting blood sugar levels regulated can make all the difference in how a person feels. Good luck.

That's very sensible advice. Yes,some meds will make quite a difference so get yourself looked at,sweetie.

alandhopewell · September 04, 2012, 01:42:54 PM

Quote from: tracy on September 04, 2012, 01:25:14 PM
Quote from: ER on September 03, 2012, 01:54:04 PM
You know, you may seriously want to do some reading up on hypoglycemia. Low blood sugar (which is almost a given among drinkers) can make a person feel insane, moody, paranoid, ill, frazzled out in every way. Recurring low blood sugar has been misdiagnosed as everything up to schizophrenia. You may want to try eating small, regular meals, avoiding sugar, getting enough protein, and well, you know, a lot of alcohol has massive quantities of sugar in it. I know a retired physician who says he estimates 4/5ths of suicidal people show patterns of hypoglycemia in their lives, including Marilyn Monroe. If you don't want to go on prescription medications, and I don't blame you, you might investigate hypoglycemia, even just online, and see if its symptoms sound familiar to you. Getting blood sugar levels regulated can make all the difference in how a person feels. Good luck.

That's very sensible advice. Yes,some meds will make quite a difference so get yourself looked at,sweetie.

Be EXTREMELY careful; I know from experience the dangers of taking anti-depressants if yopu're sensitive to them.

Andrew · September 04, 2012, 07:27:59 PM

Interesting ideas about hypoglycemia ER. I know people who made changes in their diet and exercise that made a world of difference in their sense of well-being.

RC, I hope you get a chance to relax and feel better.

Pilgermann · September 04, 2012, 11:01:25 PM

Don't lose it, RC! You know the lot of us care about you here and I know you've got people around you that care as well. Best to you!

BoyScoutKevin · September 05, 2012, 05:27:56 PM

As someone who is on meds, let me just say that I am still losing my mind, but the meds are slowing my descent into total madness, and if I was not on meds, I would have whacked myself along time ago, as madness runs in three of the four sides of my immediate family. Thus, while meds are not for everyone, they can be helpful to some, and I am still living proof of that.

RCMerchant · September 08, 2012, 01:41:12 PM

I think I got it-I think I feel guilty because Ive feel in love again-but I still feel obligated to my wife-whose been dead for 3 years.
But i do love Tina-and she loves me-kinda freaks me out-
regardless-I LOVE all you guys-and I thank you all for putting up with my insane rambling.
THANK YOU.
I DO love you all, your more than my freinds-your FAMILY.

Ed, Ego and Superego · September 10, 2012, 01:21:11 PM

Hey RC...
As for you and your new love, I can see the guilt, but TaraSue would not want you to be miserable at any time. She loved you just as much and that means she wanted you to be happy.

I won't talk the meds and the doc, you know my answer to that...
Take care bro.
-Ed