Re: I'm Back
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2004 1:49 pm
Luvpain its sure good to see you back with us again you know you belong here as much as anyone dose we sure missed you
As I am sure you know, these "mini-strokes" are transient attacks (you get a small clot on the brain which then disolves - be warned, I am very dyslexic so some of my letter may seem like a stroke. Joke, by the way). What this means is that you have a termporary block in your brain which stops bits of your brain communicating with the rest of your brain. This can be very distressing (both for the afflicted and for the obsevers), but it really isn't worth worrying about. Shit happens, and life could be worse.
These attacks almost always cause severe headaches (often exceptionally pianful), often at the front of the head (and often confused with migraine - which is a half-head ache, the mini-stroke being just as painful, but usually over the entirety of a brain hemisphere - not on one side as in migraine - thogh light-sensitivity and similar symptoms shared with migraine may be apparent during a mini-stroke). Some loss of verbal power can be apparent, but that passes, usually after between half an hour and three hours. Full motor and other functions usually return within a very short space of time. Bed-rest is the best cure. (I know what I am talking about. I have witnessed these things in person - most recently, last week.).
How to avoid?
I hope you are taking your 75 milligrams of aspirin every morning after breakfast (don't ever take aspirin on an empty stomach). Also, you must respect aspirin. This is not a drug that should ever again be used as a painkiller. It is a blood-thinner. If you have a head-ache, take paracetamol (and, for God's sake, take it as directed on the packet - you really do not want to die of paracetamol-induced organ-failure - that is a hell of a death, literally, believe me.)
You write about being depressed, and about depression in general. I have found that no anti-depressants work for me. They usually make me worse, and I am psychotic (not dangerously, I hasten to add). My on-going research for a medication that stops me from feeling sad all the time (that is how my depression affects me) has resulted in a natural preparation called "Rhodiola Rosea". This is a superlative natural remedy which may well help you. It has certainly helped me.
Because I do not know in which country you reside, I can only tell you how to get it in England. Go to "Viridian" and buy it from them - don't use Solgar, their version is crap.
Russian athletes have used this preparation for years (when not taking whatever the hell else they take). You can also look this up on the intenet.
The Germans are especially good at natural anti-depressant therapy. You might find St John's Wort helps. But, if you really think you have psychotic tendencies, then try the Rhodiola. It has changed my life. It may well change yours. But, you must take three capsules per day. It simply won't work if you don't - I'm going on the Viridian capsules). If you want more info, I can provide it.
Whatever you decide, remember this: You are not alone. Also, remember this too: "We owe it to ourselves to be happy". Stop being unhappy and distressed. Seek, and you really will find. Most people in this world are pretty nice, and most of them will bend over backwards to help. Never be afraid of being helped.
Kind regards,
Nicky
A-1 
Welcome back from this side of the pond too!