Prayers Please

#176
#176
First tat,and of course it's orange :)
Depression and anxiety are no joke.
 

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vols72 said:
So many emotions,scared to death and excited all at the same time. Going to be walking on egg shells for awhile
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Just talk to her. Ask her what she wants to do, but don't force the conversation. If she says she doesn't want to do anything, take it a face value. The worst thing you can do in that situation is hound her. There will be times when she just wants to be alone, and you'll just have to learn to put your trust in her and don't let fear cause you to push too hard. Just remind her, if there's ever anything she needs to talk about, you're there for her, no judgement.

It won't be an easy road but faith, love, and hope will get you through.
 
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#179
#179
Went to watch Beauty and the Beast last night. We had a great time it was nice to hear her laugh again. We even sang along and to see her face light up at the dance scene brought a tear to my eye
 
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Thank you guys,she started IOP therapy tonight. She's not wanting to but it will be good for her. We do ours tomorrow night so maybe it will be good for us at well
 
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#183
So glad everything is going well Vols72! What was her method of attempt if that's ok to ask?
 
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Coug said:
So glad everything is going well Vols72! What was her method of attempt if that's ok to ask?
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She took BP pills. She said she just grabbed a bottle. We keep everything else locked in a box. Who would have thought BP pills.
 
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vols72 said:
She took BP pills. She said she just grabbed a bottle. We keep everything else locked in a box. Who would have thought BP pills.
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That's how my younger cousin did it. No one realized what he had done. He was in the middle of school when he went into a seizure. The paramedics kept trying to bring his blood pressure up, but every time they did, he had another seizure. What they didn't know at the time was every time they got his BP up, another of the pills would pop(they were time released). He lost his life at 14.
 
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vols72 said:
She took BP pills. She said she just grabbed a bottle. We keep everything else locked in a box. Who would have thought BP pills.
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My ex's was Bupap. She admitted to calling the pharmacy ahead of time and asking what the symptoms of an overdose would be. She somehow lucked out and didn't have any permanent damage from the acetaminophen.
 
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#187
I'm very happy for you 72.... as a father of four daughters I cannot fathom the emotional rollercoaster you've been on. I wish only the best for you and your daughter.
 
#189
#189
Been a tough day.... Old behaviors trying to creep back in. Stress through the roof,having a panic attack. I knew there would be set backs,but damn this is hard
 
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vols72 said:
Been a tough day.... Old behaviors trying to creep back in. Stress through the roof,having a panic attack. I knew there would be set backs,but damn this is hard
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Prayers. I'm sure it's tough man.
 
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She's through what they call the honeymoon phase and starting to try to manipulate. It's hard..... She seems to respect me more than mom but she doesn't know who she's dealing with. My wife also suffers from depression and anxiety and it's really hard on her but she's about to get a big dose of Mom and Im not sticking around when mom finally snaps.
 
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All of you continue to be in my prayers.

On a side note, I'm grateful that you are wiling to share this. I can't help but think someone may read this who is battling the same issue and is drawing strength from your openess.
 
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#194
Continued prayers for you and your family.

Speaking from experience, recovery from depression isn't linear. You have bad days where all the old stuff comes back. But over time, these days get fewer and fewer and less intense.
 
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#195
prayers 72, I don't have kids of my own, but I work with them. I cant imagine how tough it would be to go through that for you, your daughter, and your family.
 
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vols72 said:
She's through what they call the honeymoon phase and starting to try to manipulate. It's hard..... She seems to respect me more than mom but she doesn't know who she's dealing with. My wife also suffers from depression and anxiety and it's really hard on her but she's about to get a big dose of Mom and Im not sticking around when mom finally snaps.
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Don't let her depression be an excuse for bad behavior. Let her know you love her, but rules are rules for a reason. You and your wife have lived a lot more life than she has. You can't let her manipulate you, otherwise she'll think it's okay to do so. Stay strong.
 
#197
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Prayers for you and the entire family. Hang in there and still be her father. Love her but she needs to love and respect as well. I know this is a tough and difficult road. Stay strong and prayers for strength for all of you.
 
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#198
I just read through this entire thread and I want to thank you for being so open about this. We live in a society today that doesn't take mental health issues seriously. I've seen people battle depression/anxiety that are very close to me. Knowing the right things to say, or knowing the things to do for that person is one of the hardest things to do. You want them to know that you're there for them and that they're not alone, but at the same time you don't want to smother them. It's hard at times to find the right things to say/do. Please keep us updated!
 
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Had a very good last couple of weeks. She's really making a turn. Thursday will be her last IOP session and then she starts monthly sessions. Very proud of how she has worked so hard. It's hard for me to see my baby struggle with this because we all know dad's are fixers and I can't fix this.It's also hard on me having to deal with emotions that I've never had to deal with before. But I guess it makes it easier for me to understand what she's dealing with now. Her mom has suffered from depression and anxiety for years now and I tried to be understanding but until you go through it you just can't. You guys have been so wonderful through this,we may not always get along but we're family and for that I thank you
 
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#200
#200
Awesome to hear that my friend. I haven't forgotten about your family, still praying.
 
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