Posted by ChicagoKat on September 25, 2012, at 21:10:54
In reply to Re: I'm in trouble, posted by alchemy on September 25, 2012, at 19:07:15
> My heart goes out to you. Hearing that would have made my desperation and depression worse, we are already in a sensitive state. It is frustrating when other people do not understand and therefore seem to be judgemental. This can also mean that they may say the wrong thing thinking that they are helping.
> I don't want to sound like I am being too critical of your husband. I am not personally married. I do have a strained relationship with my brother because he is critical that I have these problems.
> It is often helpful for others to hear other people (especially those viewed as professionals)try and explain. Sometimes even reading about it, if they are willing. I wonder if even going to a male counselor would be more beneficial for him.Thank you so much Alchemy for your sympathy and understanding. You don't sound too critical of my husband at all. We have since talked about the incident (and I took a Concerta today, it wreaked hell on my blood pressure and heart rate, but at least I wasn't suicidal). We have decided, and I have talked to the therapist we both see (he sees her for career counseling - she used to be high up in human resources, but felt a calling to be a therapist, and I have to say she is the BEST...she sees me 3x a week and only charges one copay, plus I can tell she REALLY cares and is able to help) anyways, we are both going to see her on Saturday. My husband is wonderful in SO many ways, except for being emotionally distant, which is obviously causing a problem now.
Enough about me, I'm sorry you feel so depressed and that you have a strained relationship with your brother. Know that you have a friend in me now, and can talk to me whenever you want. I check this forum daily, so just type a post for me :)
I truly hope you feel better soon, and I really think you ought to try an MAOI. The washout will be rough, but I will be here for you, and be sure to get your pdoc to prescribe lots of benzos and gabapentin for you, but after you start an MAOI for most people life becomes great again. You just have to watch what you eat (it's not that hard) and what meds you take. But it's well worth it. Let me know what you think.
Well, as usual, I have typed a book in my post. Hang in there, and let me know if you need anything at all.
All my best,
Kat
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