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Hello everyone,
I'm new here. This is from my journal to explain my situation. I could use advise and support..
My first journal entry will probably be a little confusing as I am feeling a little overwhelmed right now, so I will apologize before I start.
I have three daughters, 20, 14, and 13. During the past week my world has went every which way but loose. We're a tight family (at least I thought we were, until recently).
Last week my oldest called me and told me that my youngest was having sex, and smoking pot. She got busted at school with the pot before I could get to her so she is now in trouble with the law, suspended from school, and the boyfriend thing has made me crazy. It's not so much the fact that she's having sex as it is the fact that she's not really aware of (or don't care) STD's or the impact of pregnancy..
She was on anti depressants, and quit cold tukey and now the doctor says she's suicidal.
Some might believe that this is enough to deal with. I certainly thought so but a few hours ago my oldest daughter overdosed. She was arguing with her husband and took a bunch of pills. She' being treated now. Meanwhile, I am 150 miles away, with no car and no money.
My youngest daughter will not open up to anyone...... and my oldest just surprised us all.
I feel helpless and I don't know how to help either of them.
I am feeling a little out of whack myself. I suffer with PTSD, Depression, Anxiety and although it's not confirmed with tests, my psychiatrist believes I have DID. At the moment my health issues don't seem all that important to me, I still have to keep in mind that I am vunerable. I am not medicated and should be. I don't want to have a break down, and I want the ability to help my children.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated!
I'm new here. This is from my journal to explain my situation. I could use advise and support..
My first journal entry will probably be a little confusing as I am feeling a little overwhelmed right now, so I will apologize before I start.
I have three daughters, 20, 14, and 13. During the past week my world has went every which way but loose. We're a tight family (at least I thought we were, until recently).
Last week my oldest called me and told me that my youngest was having sex, and smoking pot. She got busted at school with the pot before I could get to her so she is now in trouble with the law, suspended from school, and the boyfriend thing has made me crazy. It's not so much the fact that she's having sex as it is the fact that she's not really aware of (or don't care) STD's or the impact of pregnancy..
She was on anti depressants, and quit cold tukey and now the doctor says she's suicidal.
Some might believe that this is enough to deal with. I certainly thought so but a few hours ago my oldest daughter overdosed. She was arguing with her husband and took a bunch of pills. She' being treated now. Meanwhile, I am 150 miles away, with no car and no money.
My youngest daughter will not open up to anyone...... and my oldest just surprised us all.
I feel helpless and I don't know how to help either of them.
I am feeling a little out of whack myself. I suffer with PTSD, Depression, Anxiety and although it's not confirmed with tests, my psychiatrist believes I have DID. At the moment my health issues don't seem all that important to me, I still have to keep in mind that I am vunerable. I am not medicated and should be. I don't want to have a break down, and I want the ability to help my children.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated!
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I'm so sorry that you've had such a hard time..and I can't even pretend to imagine what your going through as I'm not a mum, but I would say you have to stay as strong as possible for your kids.
I think you need to break things down...1. you need to see a doc and get yourself to a place where you feel better-whether its a definite diagnosis, meds, whatever, just so you know what's happening.
As for your youngest-I wish there was an easy solution-she sounds a lot like me, I was so difficult and rebellious, you just think your invincible and so grown up, even though your really a baby. I would say, don't yell or nag-she'll just ignore you, you just have to try and drill it in to her that what's she's doing means she misses out on her childhood. Maybe look into the friends she's hanging out with??
Hope this helps a bit...
hugs....i will be praying for you and your family.
elaine
I have a special needs son and a few year ago he put a knife to his throat. I called the dr after my hubby got the knife from him and he was admitted right away.
He stayed for about 2 weeks.