Posted by floatingbridge on November 6, 2010, at 16:31:48
In reply to Re: its back...depressive rants., posted by B2Chica on November 4, 2010, at 15:30:03
B2Chica,
I don't think we've ever spoken. I lurk and occasionally post here.
A mental health crisis is hell. Being a mom (or dad) while have a mental health crisis is hell squared.
There is so much pressure to shield the kids--and rightfully so, but still that pressure can really ramp up the fear and anxiety. I know.
When I stopped nursing, my depression worsened, btw. Shortly afterwards I had a major downslide.
Be kind to yourself. Get as much help as you can with the kids, which it sounds like you are with daycare, but that's quite expensive.
In a crisis, can you go to the hospital and ask for zyprexa? That's what works for you? Or a crisis center. I used to drink to go to sleep because I had nothing else, and I look back and feel that, in some ways, I was punishing myself by doing that. I mean, I fully acknowledge the dilemma--I lived it. I was desperate.
You deserve better care. How can you get the meds you need?
I'm holding you in my thoughts.
C-PTSD currently set to twitch. MDD and comorbid health issues. Chronic fatigue and pain.
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