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Posted by babs on March 22, 2003, at 11:40:24
I'm on my regular med regime- 60 mg celexa, 1.5 mg risperdal and 15 mg adderall- I was doing fine even though my mother (who I am very close to) was recently diagnosed with stage IV stomach cancer. I was upset but managing to hang in there until last week when they decide to call in hospice (which basically keps her comfortable while she's dying). I've spent the last two days in a complete melt down- crying all the time, angry, freaking out at my boyfriend who has been nothing but supportive. I took a little extra risperdal yesterday- it did nothing. Am I trying to medicate away something legitimate? I'm just scared because I know how I work and if I'm not careful I can see myself spiraling into a major depression because of this. I guess I'm wondering where you draw the line between legitimate meltdowns and clinical ones. How can I prevent spiraling into clinical depression? At this point I'm still eating and sleeping, just very very upset. I know it's probably normal but the force of my feeling is so frightening!
Posted by juliat on March 22, 2003, at 14:13:27
In reply to when is a meltdown legitimate?, posted by babs on March 22, 2003, at 11:40:24
This is absolutely time for a legitimate meltdown! I'm so sorry to hear of everything you're going through, you have my hopes and prayers. I would suggest talking to someone proffessional about it, if you have that available. I know for me it is easy to use meds as a way of dealing with things, I have had prescription addictions in the past, and they are NOT fun! So get what help you can, and we are always here for you!
Posted by babs on March 22, 2003, at 15:58:36
In reply to Re: when is a meltdown legitimate?, posted by juliat on March 22, 2003, at 14:13:27
Posted by fayeroe on March 22, 2003, at 16:46:24
In reply to when is a meltdown legitimate?, posted by babs on March 22, 2003, at 11:40:24
> I'm on my regular med regime- 60 mg celexa, 1.5 mg risperdal and 15 mg adderall- I was doing fine even though my mother (who I am very close to) was recently diagnosed with stage IV stomach cancer. I was upset but managing to hang in there until last week when they decide to call in hospice (which basically keps her comfortable while she's dying). I've spent the last two days in a complete melt down- crying all the time, angry, freaking out at my boyfriend who has been nothing but supportive. I took a little extra risperdal yesterday- it did nothing. Am I trying to medicate away something legitimate? I'm just scared because I know how I work and if I'm not careful I can see myself spiraling into a major depression because of this. I guess I'm wondering where you draw the line between legitimate meltdowns and clinical ones. How can I prevent spiraling into clinical depression? At this point I'm still eating and sleeping, just very very upset. I know it's probably normal but the force of my feeling is so frightening!
babs, this is a time for a legitimate meltdown. give yourself the space to grieve over your mother. and guess what? Hospice has people that you can talk to and it will help you. that is part of their service. xoxoxo best to you and i will pray for you, pat
Posted by sienna on March 23, 2003, at 0:09:40
In reply to Re: when is a meltdown legitimate?, posted by fayeroe on March 22, 2003, at 16:46:24
hi babs,
sounds like a legitimate meltdown. Im so soryr you are going through so much. It must be so hard. I would call your pdoc and let them know whats going on and see if they would increase antyhing. This would be a good time to work closely with your pdoc if possible.
take care
sienna
Posted by babs on March 23, 2003, at 7:45:31
In reply to Re: when is a meltdown legitimate?, posted by sienna on March 23, 2003, at 0:09:40
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