Posted by Waterlily on November 17, 2003, at 15:23:12
In reply to hospitalization - how do you know when?, posted by Waterlily on November 16, 2003, at 19:24:34
Thanks for your wonderful responses. I was in a terrible state this morning and couldn't eat breakfast, but I did take an Ativan and went to work. I don't know why I barely ever take Ativan even though I should. The Ativan was a lifesaver. It calmed me down enough to do my work and to stop worrying about my mental state. I know that I always crash after periods of extreme stress, and I have had some major stressors lately. Right now I realize that I need to keep myself calm. If that means taking Ativan, that's okay. I'm supposed to call my pdoc next week and let him know how the Luvox is working. My therapist is in Germany for ten days, otherwise I'd give her a call. When she comes back I will ask her about what happens when someone is hospitalized. I have an appointment with my pdoc next month and I'll ask him the same question.
My daughters are both aware that I take meds for depression and that it keeps me from doing what my dad did. My oldest, age 11, is all too familiar with depression and anxiety, as she suffers from depression, OCD, and ADD. She seems to be well controlled on medication right now. My 9 year old is a perpetually happy person and has no emotional problems. Go figure.
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