Bipolar Disorder Support Group
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this is the worst bout of depression I've ever had. I can't function well. I have terrible aches and pains mostly in my back and sometimes in my shoulders. they also appear in my legs. I want end my life because I can't stand the pain anymore. I have a lot stuff on my plate. I am overwhelmed. I take lithium and effexor. Yesterday I got some valium form my pdoc. It helps a little. the nights are the worst. I get really freaked out.
what is happening is that my husband was diagnosed with a cancerous ulcer. The doctor is pretty sure it's just in the one spot in his stomach which is good. He was suppose to have PET (total body scan) today but it was cancelled because the insurance hasn't approved it. I'm very scared about all this.
I have a teenage son that has adhd and aspergers. He is smart but demanding. I've been helping my ex mother-in-law because she can't really walk. I don't want to leave her without help but it is getting to be too much for me to do. I'm going to ask her if it is all right if my son helps her after school for a while.
I would like to know how to get rid of the aches and pains. I've tried ibuprofen but it just takes the edge off.
I don't want to hurt my family but I'm afraid I will go crazy if I don't feel better soon. I don't want to go the hospital because they don't have a psych ward so it's a waste to go. Please help! I'm sinking fast!
what is happening is that my husband was diagnosed with a cancerous ulcer. The doctor is pretty sure it's just in the one spot in his stomach which is good. He was suppose to have PET (total body scan) today but it was cancelled because the insurance hasn't approved it. I'm very scared about all this.
I have a teenage son that has adhd and aspergers. He is smart but demanding. I've been helping my ex mother-in-law because she can't really walk. I don't want to leave her without help but it is getting to be too much for me to do. I'm going to ask her if it is all right if my son helps her after school for a while.
I would like to know how to get rid of the aches and pains. I've tried ibuprofen but it just takes the edge off.
I don't want to hurt my family but I'm afraid I will go crazy if I don't feel better soon. I don't want to go the hospital because they don't have a psych ward so it's a waste to go. Please help! I'm sinking fast!
If you are better after the advise, good.
Then, you are getting better,
The pain you describe in your body is a serious message.
If I had it to do again, I would have gone to hospital sooner.
I barely hung in there for quite a spell... ya, family obligations, job, others health.
Jenn, Seriosly consider going to either Good Sam Hospital in Portland; or, Salem Hospital, they have Psych. ward (section).
I have been to both.
The program.... cognitive behavioral... is what's happening now... "cognitive re-structuring".
Anyway, the particulars of the program are not what is important; get away from your current day to day environment... see if you can find out what is happening with you.
You are it.
If "pull your self up by the boot straps" is not working for you, then, go in for suicidal ideation and save your self. No one else can.
I realized that if I am not healthy mentally, spiritually, physically... I cannot help any one else.
Doug