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Posted by Noa on September 24, 1999, at 13:37:53
Janet, just wondering how you are. Did you see the mental health counselor and if so, how did it go?
Posted by Janet on September 24, 1999, at 16:08:18
In reply to Janet--how ya doin?, posted by Noa on September 24, 1999, at 13:37:53
> Janet, just wondering how you are. Did you see the mental health counselor and if so, how did it go? Well, Noa, it is so kind of you to ask. I saw her and she was so full of herself, that I left half way through in sobs and suicidal and she did nothing. Fine. I did not pay either. Anyway, on the way home,I stopped at this free pregnancy counseling place just out of part hysteria, part desperation. Fully out of the guidance of God, and got so much from a listening ear. She had a tender heart and a degree. I have not been pregnant in 12 years, but she helped by knowing a lot about bi-polar. Yesterday, we found out we are moving cross country immediately. We are all happy and my depression has lifted. Which brings up a lot of questions in my mind. Is depression something you can just get over? I thought not.
Posted by Noa on September 24, 1999, at 17:09:21
In reply to Re: Janet--how ya doin?, posted by Janet on September 24, 1999, at 16:08:18
I think that a depressed mood can pass, but I wouldn't take this as a sign that your depression is gone. I have always hoped that the depression would never return, but that made it harder to handle it when it did. Now I am trying to learn to accept the changes in mood, and not to get so freaked out when it is a depressed mood that comes my way. Easier said than done, obviously, but I am trying. Something like moving away can certainly distract you for a while, but get support, cuz it will probably be stressful, and you seem to plunge into anguish quickly. Don't give up on mental health profesionals just cuz of one that wasn't right for you. Take care.
Posted by Janet on September 24, 1999, at 19:27:42
In reply to Re: Janet--how ya doin?, posted by Noa on September 24, 1999, at 17:09:21
> I think that a depressed mood can pass, but I wouldn't take this as a sign that your depression is gone. I have always hoped that the depression would never return, but that made it harder to handle it when it did. Now I am trying to learn to accept the changes in mood, and not to get so freaked out when it is a depressed mood that comes my way. Easier said than done, obviously, but I am trying. Something like moving away can certainly distract you for a while, but get support, cuz it will probably be stressful, and you seem to plunge into anguish quickly. Don't give up on mental health profesionals just cuz of one that wasn't right for you. Take care.
Just in the few hours since I wrote last, I've had mild ups and downs. For a while I just laid and rocked , trying to think of who could just sit with me. Not like I was in a deep depression, just spaced out. Then, later, I'd feel exilerated, not manic, just tingly and gooood. It is not bad enough for drastic measures, just uncomfortable and I want to TALK again.My family is off at activities, thankfully. I can't do anymore today and keep up with them. 15yr old and 12 yr old and husband. I called a crisis line and they have not gotten back to me from 2 days ago.I was thinking of going to a hospital with Christian counseling out of state. I guess I'm not that "bad" . Whatever. Janet
Posted by Noa on September 24, 1999, at 21:32:15
In reply to Re: Janet--how ya doin?, posted by Janet on September 24, 1999, at 19:27:42
Janet, you don't have to hit rock bottom to ask for help. I am sure there is a therapist out there who will be right for you, like you said, perhaps you want someone with a Christian point of view. You deserve some support. Finding it can take a few tries. Is it not part of your faith to believe that Jesus suffered so you don't have to? But you are suffering, and there is help out there. Like you said, you want to talk.
Posted by Lauri on September 26, 1999, at 23:20:00
In reply to Re: Janet--how ya doin?, posted by Noa on September 24, 1999, at 21:32:15
Janet,
Please do not wait, depression ie is not something that you can manipulate all on your own, I know I have been where you are and I moved away from all of my family and friends, I lost my support system It is important for you to keep trying, keep calling, go to the hospital if you need to.
Take care Janet
Posted by Noa on September 27, 1999, at 17:56:33
In reply to Re: Janet--how ya doin?, posted by Janet on September 24, 1999, at 19:27:42
Janet, still thinking about you. How are you?
Posted by Janet on September 27, 1999, at 20:37:06
In reply to Re: Janet--how ya doin?, posted by Noa on September 27, 1999, at 17:56:33
> Janet, still thinking about you. How are you?
How thoughtful. I am doing fine. As in no problem. Even though I had to testify in a case about a boy breaking my son's leg. It was dismissed because my attorney didn't know what she was doing. I stayed calm and feel not manic nor depressed! Maybe I'm going to be ok after all.
Janet
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