One Step at a Time - May 2013

[Frequent Traveler]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Good morning all,
Feeling better this am, stomach has decided to give me a break and settle down.
Glass- Crying is good as it allows inner hurt and feeling to get out and I will admit that I have done my share and am not too much of a man to admit to having feelings.
JDG - It sounds like your dad might need some help as other have stated, he may not be aware of what he is doing.
Allswell - your normal like the rest of us :-)
Today hope to finish this long drawn out project that no one at work will read ( i know sarcasm here) but the as bosses away for weekend I plan on playing also.
Hope all have a great day as I sure am going to try.
FT

[JackDanielsGirl]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Thank you all for your post re: my crazy dad.

FT - glad you are feeling better.

Will keep ya'll updated.:thanks:
JDG

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

hugs!!

[allswell]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Hello everyone,

Thanks for the very kind words. Sayings like "being vigilant" and " never letting guard down" are used a lot around this site and nothing can be more spot on. When that thought leads to action all hell breaks loose. Definitely time to get back to basics which simply means absolutely no alcohol anywhere anytime.

Going to Kentucky to run a race this weekend and looking forward to it. Have a great holiday everyone!

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

I was supposed to get off at 3 and it ended up being 4:30!
And my hyper asssitant is becoming a bit of an issue for me
glad to be home

[JackDanielsGirl]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Evening all,

For those of you who have been following "dad story", he was more like his old self today; although, Lane still will not see him until i'm sure he will not hurt his feelings again. Don't think I can hold my cool again.

Wishing everyone the best dreams, and a great AF holiday weekend.

TTYL
JDG

[Glass Half Empty]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Checking in again as instructed my lovely friends. :h

I've been to the Dr. She sent me for blood tests, on the off chance that the depression is caused by something like a thyroid deficiency (which I'm pretty confident it's not). She also gave me a prescription for Zoloft, and said that she'll call me once she gets the test results (should be on Monday) and she wants me to start taking it if they're all clear.

I'm just really confused and unsure what to do at the moment. I don't have a problem with taking ADs if the problem is genuinely physical/chemical, but I think it's more psychological and not sure if masking it with medication may just do more harm than good, especially given that I often have a bad reaction to medication. And if it's not medical, I don't know whether I should try to see a psychologist (which is difficult and even more stressful) or try to work things through by myself.

I've stopped the uncontrollable crying at least, but still feel really down and miserable.

Sorry to be so self-obsessed. I'm thinking of you all and I know lots of you are going through much worse. JDG - I hope you can work out the problem with your dad - it sounds awful. :l

Mama -you are indeed very clever. I will be doing a limerick next so watch out for it.

[Juja]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Father's birthday party last night was a disaster. Had to come home and take 2 Klonipin to calm keep my head from exploding. I couldn't make a complete sentence. Went to bed at 8. Don't want to re-live it here.

We need to figure out how to relieve him of being our mother's medical agent--he has/wants to continue denying her oxygen even tho she has pulmonary hypertension. We didn't know he had done this. She's not on her death bed.

Have to go there again today. My brother and nephew need support. Will leave if I must.

Love to all.

[JackDanielsGirl]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Morning all,

When I laid down last night, I thought how nice it was not to have to worry about my hubs stumbling upon my stash, or getting up in the middle of the night for a nerve calming drink.

AF life is good.

Juja - I am so sorry to hear of your troubles with your dad. Is he aware of the seriousness of your mothers condition, and how she really needs the oxygen to be able to breathe comfortably? Prayers going up for you and your family.
JDG:l

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

omg juja.....are you kidding me?? That's serious business
Glass.....try the AD's...uncontrollable crying is serious and you need meds, IMO only
good news JD
texted nora briefly.....she's "ok" I guess
about to start a packing frenzy to go down to family lake house for the weekend, so you won't hear from me until Tuesday

this will be tough as our "fun" neighbors will be down and there will be bonfires and lots of beer....
nothing crazy, but beer in ample supply and i really enjoy hanging out with them...I think I will load up on something else for me to drink, not sure what yet
eberyone have a restful holiday weekend, and glass......PLEASE try the meds....and remember, you may have to try several before you find one that you "like"

[paulywogg]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

juja,that situation sounds stressful yikes,glass im scared of ad's too but i know i need to start my zoloft,im just nervous,have a fun trip mama! everybody have a nice weekend

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

I know alot of people on Zoloft...a girl at work swears by it. I tried itand didn't like it. I am a Pxil girl
thought I would be gone by now, but trip to groceery and loading up has taken FOREVER

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Hey everyone....

Been out & about with hubby all day. Came home & looked at my son's facebook page. All these posts about him being arrested in Thailand. I freaked out. Called a friend of his that was posting all the stuff to get details. It was all a joke. They were just messing around on his facebook page. Scared me to death. I was shaking. Not funny!!

Juja - so sorry about your Dad. Yes - something needs to be done.

JDG - I hope that your Dad does get back to normal. Have you talked to your aunt yet?

Glass - I'm so sorry. I tried Zoloft and it wasn't good for me. So, if that one doesn't work, there are other to try. I do believe that there are times when it's necessary. :l

Mama - love you friend. That's for the support. Have fun.

Allswell - I'm trying to get back up too. Think I need to think about the AB again. But, scared me when I was thinking about drinking on it.

Pauly - you too - meds can help. :l

I know I'm missing people but love & hugs to everyone!!! Going to go back to my book. It's about a woman who's husband committed suicide. :upset:

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

PS - Mama, if the new assistant isn't working out, you need to get someone else. Don't waste your time training her. :h

[Glass Half Empty]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Mama ? thanks so much for your help and advice. I really appreciate you looking out for me. I?ll give the Zoloft a try and see how I go, but I also know I need to get my thoughts in order too, and not sure how best to do that. I hope you have a good time at the lake and it?s not too tough for you. Is there any way you can check in or will you be completely out of internet range? :h

Juja ? my heart is going out to you sweetie. I may be wrong but It sounds as though you?re the one that carries your whole family and that?s really hard (and unfair). You always seem to be supporting everyone else but you need support too! :l

Nora ? that FB post sounds terrible, you poor thing. Our kids really have no idea how much they put us through sometimes, and I bet all his friends thought it was hilarious!

Getting back to Anti-depressant medication? I?d really appreciate anyone sharing their good/bad experiences with various types of ADs if you don?t mind. My Dr is pretty open to discussion so if anyone can explain why they did/didn?t like Zoloft or any others I?d really appreciate it, rather than spending months and lots of $$ on trial and error.