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Lately I've been experiencing a depression that's difficult to describe. Long story short,I've had thoughts of cutting,but I know I won't do it.The owner of the group home seems to want me to go to the hospital,and my sister said "Oh,you don't want to go back there".Carla (the boss lady) told me one day when I couldn't stop crying,"Sometimes you have to stretch the truth a little to get into the hospital". But I won't lie that I am having thoughts of self-harm,which I haven't had for several weeks. The situation seems strange and funny. Carla called a crisis worker twice,and she came out and interviewed me and both times determined that I don't meet the criteria for hospitalization. She added "I don't know why Carla wants everyone to go to the hospital all the time".
Carla did arrange for me to fire my unsympathetic pdoc,and I'm going to see a physician's assistant,a woman,on Tuesday.I fervently hope she will agree that I need a major overhaul of my med cocktail. Keep your fingers crossed.Thanks for listening.
Carla did arrange for me to fire my unsympathetic pdoc,and I'm going to see a physician's assistant,a woman,on Tuesday.I fervently hope she will agree that I need a major overhaul of my med cocktail. Keep your fingers crossed.Thanks for listening.
beckyp
Sorry you are feeling bad. Hope you like your new nurse and that she can get your meds figured out.
blessedgirl
Hoping that the meds are the answer. I have a very proactive pdoc and he is willing to change things up whenever I am in a very bad place. I hope you find this kind of help because so many times a change in my "cocktail" has been just what I needed. Meds can be pretty amazing when they are accompanied by all of the other components to recovery - therapy, groups, exercise, healthy eating, daily sunshine when available, learning about our illness, this forum...I truly hope you get the help you need. Please do not cut and instead find a means of self-soothing without self-harming. Distract, distract, distract, until you are in a better place. You are much too valuable to harm yourself. xoxo
sadiegirl13
Fingers are crossed for you!!
spacekat
i hope your new nurse treats you WELL! Is she an APRN? It's so important to be on the right med combo. Please don't harm yourself -just stay here with us and chat or find something soothing to do for yourself like taking a warm bath, drinking a cool smoothie, listening to good music! Something, like blessedgirl said, DISTRACTING! I like to watch old movies and drink tea when I'm feeling miserable - and a bit of chocolate doesn't hurt! Be well, you'll see her soon! Hang in there!
SunCloudJD
Big hug of comfort for you Loddy.....I'm glad you're reaching out for the help that you need sweetie... xo
LoddyAoddylo
@ Spacekat,I don't know what a APRN is. All I know is that she is a PA (Physician's Assistant). To you and all - thank you for the wonderful,warm,sweet and caring replies.They help so much.
SensitiveHoboLady
I hope everything goes well with the new med combo! Thinking good thoughts for you.
Autumn111269
I hope you get the meds you need. I surely understand needing an adjustment with medications. As long as you aren't thinking of acting on any thoughts of self-harm...that would be a need for the hospital. I am sorry you are feeling so bad. Hope you get it figured out and start feeling better soon.
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Hey All...I hope that you have a lovely, peaceful beginning of your weekI have a bunch of chores that need doing but may put them off til tomorrow and just hang out with my landlord/roomie todayWhat about you?...Anything special going on?Have a great day and take good care of you!!..Xo
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Once again I've had a fever today. I'm not going to the hospital because that's a huge waste of time but I did schedule a dr appointment for Wednesday afternoon.
