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Redhead
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Re: Mental illness: Depression
Posted by nov04libride
I think alcohol for many people with depression is a means of self-medication. Don't take the things she says to heart--this is not your mother talking, it is the illess. However, my relative stopped taking meds and got considerably worse because he said they made him feel like he was "in a cloud" and couldn't think clearly. I don't know if I would leave her alone with the baby.
i TOTALLY AGREE
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Redhead
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Re: Mental illness: Depression
Posted by Princessmaris
Thats why I think her staying in that house will only delay her healing process...
Does she have somewhere she can go?
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| Posted 10/1/06 5:12 PM |
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rose825
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Re: Mental illness: Depression
The nastiness sounds like irritability, that can come from depression, anxiety or mania. I think you should insist on going to the appointment, give your concerns to the MD and then leave and let her finish.
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| Posted 10/1/06 5:13 PM |
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05mommy09
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Re: Mental illness: Depression
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Posted by Princessmaris
Thats why I think her staying in that house will only delay her healing process...
Does she have somewhere she can go?
I want her to move with us... she refuses- says it will ruin our realtionship
(well on days she really is fighting with my dad- she calls to tell me she coming with me)
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| Posted 10/1/06 5:15 PM |
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05mommy09
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Re: Mental illness: Depression
I wanna add that-
Yesterday was the 1st time I have seen her drink in YEARS
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| Posted 10/1/06 5:16 PM |
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Redhead
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Re: Mental illness: Depression
Posted by rose825
The nastiness sounds like irritability, that can come from depression, anxiety or mania. I think you should insist on going to the appointment, give your concerns to the MD and then leave and let her finish.
I agree with the irritability part..
MOST DEF does anger, aggression, nastiness come with depression for some..
I think a big part of therapy that is often neglected is other peoples input..
So i agree with you possibly going to a session...BUT NOT with your mom and not during one of her sessions..
at least not to start with. I do agree that your persepective would be VERY helpful to her counselor..
But you have to be careful when getting onvolved in someone elses therapy..
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| Posted 10/1/06 5:18 PM |
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Jennifer
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Re: Mental illness: Depression
One of my good friend's daughter and husband have it. The husband has been treated and does well coping with it. I know he takes lithium to keep him even. But unfortunately the daughter has not ever found the right dosage. She has been in and out of institutions. It is very tough for my friend. She feels the same way you do. She sometimes wants to run away herself.
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Redhead
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Re: Mental illness: Depression
Posted by Princessmaris
I want her to move with us... she refuses- says it will ruin our realtionship
(well on days she really is fighting with my dad- she calls to tell me she coming with me)
hmmmmmmmmm...
i see her concerns...It could put a strain on both your relationship as well as your relationship with your husband..
But of course you don't know that for sure..
it is a hard situation..
but maybe she could try it for a few weeks..
IMO you mom has been through soooo much...and that is just what i know of from what you write about your brother..
I feel like she deserves a vacation to the Bahamas for a month..
i truly feel for her
She is in a terrible situation..
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| Posted 10/1/06 5:20 PM |
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rose825
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Re: Mental illness: Depression
Posted by Redhead
Posted by rose825
The nastiness sounds like irritability, that can come from depression, anxiety or mania. I think you should insist on going to the appointment, give your concerns to the MD and then leave and let her finish.
I agree with the irritability part..
MOST DEF does anger, aggression, nastiness come with depression for some..
I think a big part of therapy that is often neglected is other peoples input..
So i agree with you possibly going to a session...BUT NOT with your mom and not during one of her sessions..
at least not to start with. I do agree that your persepective would be VERY helpful to her counselor..
But you have to be careful when getting onvolved in someone elses therapy..
I agree, I think family sessions are helpful and you should follow the therapists advice about how to best be involved.
When I mentioned going with your mom earlier, I meant to see the psychiatrist (the one who prescribed meds). And again, the MD should only invote you in for a few moments.
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05mommy09
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Re: Mental illness: Depression
Posted by rose825
Posted by Redhead
Posted by rose825
The nastiness sounds like irritability, that can come from depression, anxiety or mania. I think you should insist on going to the appointment, give your concerns to the MD and then leave and let her finish.
I agree with the irritability part..
MOST DEF does anger, aggression, nastiness come with depression for some..
I think a big part of therapy that is often neglected is other peoples input..
So i agree with you possibly going to a session...BUT NOT with your mom and not during one of her sessions..
at least not to start with. I do agree that your persepective would be VERY helpful to her counselor..
But you have to be careful when getting onvolved in someone elses therapy..
I agree, I think family sessions are helpful and you should follow the therapists advice about how to best be involved.
When I mentioned going with your mom earlier, I meant to see the psychiatrist (the one who prescribed meds). And again, the MD should only invote you in for a few moments.
Thanks you guys- I truely appreciate it soooooooooo much!
How do I get involved with getting my own "session" re: her?
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| Posted 10/1/06 7:08 PM |
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rose825
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Re: Mental illness: Depression
with her therapist? as a supplement to her treatment? I think you have to talk to your mom about it first and if she is OK with it have the therapist call you to set up an appointment.
If you want it for your benefit (to help you cope) then I think you should find a different therapist. I may be able to recommend someone if this is what you are looking for.
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