Posted by LynneDa on November 17, 2003, at 13:16:17
In reply to Re: hospitalization - how do you know when? » Waterlily, posted by Larry Hoover on November 17, 2003, at 6:20:32
Hi! My Mom went through a depression/anxiety/nervous breakdown sort of thing when I was about 14. We didn't talk about it of course, that was in the '70s. However, after she got out of the hospital she was better. My younger sister and I were scared because no one told us what was going on. I'm 40 now and have told my parents about all I'm going through and I made her talk about that time - for the first time ever. It was hard for her, but I'm glad she did because now I know depression and anxiety runs in my family and for some reason it's a relief knowing that.
Larry's advice is great. Get a plan and a confidante. I know what you mean about feeling destined or doing something out of your control. I feel like that sometimes and I call my sister. A password is a good idea. I just call her and she can tell I'm at that point! She snaps me back to reality. Talk to your doctor, maybe you need a medication change.
Hang in there please and don't give up on yourself. Your girls need you, no matter what. You can get through anything for them.
~ Lynne
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