I've been having a difficult time maintaining a semblance of sanity. It's been bad. I called my therapist's office to see if she could see me today. I had an appointment for tomorrow afternoon, but wasn't sure if I could hold it together that long. Lo and behold she had a cancellation and her 5:00 spot was free. So I went in and we talked for 2 hours. It was good. She helped me with perspective.
It's official. I am having a nervous breakdown. But that's OK, she says, because I've earned it.
Gawd I love that woman!
We briefly discussed hospitalization. I brought it up. She can do that if we need to, but she thinks I should first try insulating myself within the confines of my air conditioned nest. So right now that's the plan. The rest of "them" are supposed to leave me alone. We'll see how that goes.
I have another appointment Wednesday morning. She wants to lay eyes on me again, just to make sure things haven't ... um... gotten terminal?
Moving Along, but Adrift
11 years ago
6 comments:
Oh, dear. Well, it's good you were able to get in there and talk to her! Good luck with the air conditioning, and the nesting.
Meanwhile, I've decided to reserve smurfiness for some other, unexpected occasion...but I did get the meme done!
nervous breakdowns are no fun.
the greeks thought them a divine release of the soul from the yoke of custom and convention.
you can learn a lot from a NB. so if you have one, at least pay attention to the lessons therein.
good luck
During my last NB I took 10mg of valium, as needed, for one whole day and told my partner that I was not to be disturbed. It worked. The next day I felt rested, calm and had come up with some solutions to help calm my nerves.
Honey they don't call 'em "Mama's Little Helpers" for nothing. Ask your doc. see what she sez.
Big hugs!
friend-
sometimes we get caught in a storm. it doesn't at all mean it will be stormy forever. that is a good first thing to understand.
i agree with zoloft. meds can help get us to higher, safer ground quicker and it is worth investigating. and letting go of control of all those situations you have going on in your home might be helpful, too. they all need you, but they all need you sane much more.
please let me know if i can help in any way.
Check your email.
Hugs and prayers, sweetie.
Glad you were able to see the doc.
Hang in there, dear.
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Mark :-)
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