Journal Entry for July 20, 2009
July 20, 2009 10:10am
This is my first attempt at online support so I'm don't know very much about this & feel kind of nervous. I'm 60 yrs old- is there …
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luztime
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About Me
I am married with 2 grown children. My husband is in very poor health & I have been staying home taking care of him for almost a year now. I want to be outgoing, social & involved like I used to be, just can't seem to overcome the obstacles. I hope to connect with others with similar situations.
I am married with 2 grown children. My husband is in very poor health & I have been staying home taking care of him for almost a year now. I want to be outgoing, social & involved like I used to be, just can't seem to overcome the obstacles. I hope to connect with others with similar situations.
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Married, 2 grown children, rest of family deceased. Husband is diabetic, 2 strokes, alcoholic (not drinking now but damage is done, kids 21 & 24 yrs old.- relationship difficult- much anger & resentment. I suffer from extreme depression, anxiety, panic attacks, hv gained 35 lbs in past year. Tried lots of meds. currently wellbut. xl- still adjusting. Want to pull my life together & laugh again-alot! I am 60 yrs old & know how precious life is!
Treatments
- BuSpar Working / Worked
- Taking 300 mg wellbut xl still adjusting. Much anxiety, nervous, edgy. Depression still there, maybe getting a little better. Probably too low dose & too soon to judge.
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- Was ok just finally didn't seem to have much effect. Depression, panic outpaced meds.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- A daily challenge. Combined w/ a lot of prayer sometimes successful but usually feel sad, like I failed at pretty much everything.
- Xanax Working / Worked
- Became totally dependent- went off abt a yr ago. I am so glad. Side effects- panic worse if med. not taken.
Close Family Issues
My husband is a diabetic alcoholic who has been verbally abusive for many years. I suffer from depression & panic attacks. My grown children are angry & resentful toward both parents. I don't know how much longer I can take this.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- It's like talking to a friend. It seems to work for a while but eventually there's nothing else to say.
- Talking Working / Worked
- My only outlet. I've cut myself off from so many things because of depression & embarrassment. However this is just not enough anymore. I'm 60 yrs old & feel life slipping thru my fingers.
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- Ive only been taking it for about 3 weeks. My anxiety depression are still there but I know the meds take time. Im taking 300 mgdaily.
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