I think just being there with him is probably the best thing, Matt. I hope that changing the drugs helps lift the depression.
Hey, preaching to the choir. I thought our Lady of the Perpetual Sea Breeze was the real deal until the Divine Miss J walked right through that door and right into my ass—which is where my heart is…physiologically. I could show you an x-ray.
Lorne ,'Time Bomb'
Natter 45: Smooth as Billy Dee Williams.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Lee - Jul 31, 2006 7:33:39 pm PDT #9612 of 10002
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Cass - Jul 31, 2006 7:51:23 pm PDT #9613 of 10002
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
What Lee said.
My thoughts are with you, Matt. I am glad that you are going over there tomorrow and that his medication was changed. I hope he comes out of this as quickly as the depression started.
Strega - Jul 31, 2006 8:26:46 pm PDT #9614 of 10002
Ugh, Matt. I think I would try to treat it like it was a physical side-effect; acknowledge that its painful and you're sorry he's going through it. 'Cause it sounds like trying to be too cheery or saying, "Oh, you only feel this way because of the antibiotics" might backfire; when you're depressed that can feel dismissive.
Does he like any games? Cards or something that requires a little interaction might distract him from how he feels for a bit. But mostly I think I'd let him lead the conversation, or lack of it.
I don't know how much any of that is worth, but I hope he feels better soon.
Nilly - Jul 31, 2006 11:01:39 pm PDT #9615 of 10002
Swouncing
Skipping (didn't guess that, right?) to post that, according to the Buffista Calendar,today is Sheryl and her DH's anniversary, and wish a great day and a wonderful year to both of them!
Jesse - Aug 01, 2006 3:03:59 am PDT #9616 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
It seems safe to say that nearly everyone in the US should be careful in the heat today, since it's supposed to be 100 here today, and they didn't mention it on the national NPR news -- they focused on CA and the midwest. Stay cool!
Tom Scola - Aug 01, 2006 3:07:52 am PDT #9617 of 10002
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
Thank goodness Jesse finally posted. Now the rest of us can start posting too.
sumi - Aug 01, 2006 3:11:21 am PDT #9618 of 10002
Art Crawl!!!
They mentioned 100 degree temps in NYC on NPR. As well as the midwest. (They didn't mention California.)
Is Jesse the Post-Catalyst?
Happy Anniversary Sheryl and DH!
Frankenbuddha - Aug 01, 2006 3:37:42 am PDT #9619 of 10002
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
I went to a party and got stung by a bee.
And then I saw Drive!!! And played with cuddly beagles.
Isn't this known as "burying the lead"?
Nora Deirdre - Aug 01, 2006 3:46:31 am PDT #9620 of 10002
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Matt, I hope the medication change helps. It may take a few days or so for it to take effect, though, so don't give up hope of that being the root cause of the problem.
Jesse, you'll be pleased to know the Weather Channel focused on NYC in their morning report.
Cashmere - Aug 01, 2006 4:00:57 am PDT #9621 of 10002
Now tagless for your comfort.
Matt, I hope the medication change works. These things can take a couple of days but just being with him will help. Even if he can't be cheered up, it's best to have someone around to keep and eye on him until you see any positive change in the switch.
Happy Anniversary, Sheryl & DH!