Date: 11/20/2003 12:31:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 14780
I am having anxiety just from posting this and asking what you think...I dont want you to think that Im a lunatic...Im hurting my family in ways I didnt realize...  |
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Date: 11/20/2003 12:36:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 14780
**Author Only** What about the questions? I am scared... |
Date: 11/20/2003 12:46:00 PM
From Authorid: 59418
Hunny i dont think you are a lunatic at all, and if you are feeling this way then i think you should maybe see a doctor...They cant call you Crazy just coz you have seen ghosts or are psychic! Message me if you wanna talk hon! *big hugs*  |
Date: 11/20/2003 12:49:00 PM
From Authorid: 15232
Many people deny being clinically depressed, for fear that people will think they're crazy. When in fact, it is just an imbalance in brain chemicals. I was diagnosed with clinical depression in '98, and have been on meds ever since. My depressive behavior got so bad, that I believe it's what tore my marriage apart. I don't remember any questions about ghosts or psychic abilities. Don't worry, there are so many people out there on meds for depression that you wouldn't believe! My advice is, go to the doctor, get medication, and have a normal life again.  |
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Date: 11/20/2003 12:52:00 PM
From Authorid: 62410
The biggest thing I think you should be afraid of right now is the fact that you have a husband and children and you want to be alone. When you sign on for wife and mother duty, you don't get to be alone. I'm wondering how your depression affects your children. I don't know what the doctors are going to ask you because I've not been interviewed by one, but I do get depressed some times, I'm pretty sure ghosts exist and I believe I have some psychic abilities. Does this make me crazy? I don't think so. I think the biggest factor they would/should be looking at is your emotional factor (how you express thoughts with your body or how your face reacts), not just your verbal responses to seemingly "off-color" questions. I'm sorry you are feeling depressed and are so anxious right now. I have been there in the past. Depression, I think, can be a chemical reaction as well as a mental one. The most important thing I think you could do right now is to sit quietly and non-judgmentally give yourself an evaluation. Don't use negative statements or thoughts - try to approach yourself clinically. Ask yourself "what is the root of my depression" and answer with "well, it's probably because...or I think it links back to....) but like I said avoid the negative judgments and try to see yourself as an innocent child who needs cheering up. When I get depressed the negative thoughts and feelings want to rain heavy upon my head but I chase them away by treating myself with the same kindness and gentleness that I would have for a little girl. I think you should see a doctor if you are not able to bring yourself out of your depressions or if they last for more than a day or two. I wouldn't worry too much about the questions. I don't think they're going to toss you to the looney bin so quickly. Depression is a very common ailment these days. More than likely, they will give you a magic little pill to make it all go away. If you're super stressed, perhaps you could practice a few non-commital answers to the obvious snare questions. Like "do I believe in ghosts? - well I don't know, I've never met one" or something like that. A joking non-commital answer will take the edge off both you and the doctor. Believing in psychic abilities and ghosts does not make a person crazy and I don't think those kind of questions should be part of the evaluation. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Keep your chin up. Scall |
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Date: 11/20/2003 12:55:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 14780
I truly dont know that I can actually go and spill my guts to a DR or get into the office and feel like Im going to pass out...I dont think I can go on like this anylonger either...I just dont know if I can take that first step.. |
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Date: 11/20/2003 12:57:00 PM
From Authorid: 15232
All you need to do is pick up a phone and call to schedule an appointment. Once you get to the doctor, you'll see it's not that big of a deal. It is worth a little anxiety, if in the long run you will be emotionally stable. |
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Date: 11/20/2003 12:58:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 14780
Scall..It probably started when I was a little girl..I dont want to go back there either...I do see what your saying, though. |
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Date: 11/20/2003 1:01:00 PM
From Authorid: 15232
Do you want me to schedule the appointment for you??? I will. Just give me the number, and I'll do it!!! hehe I'm serious. |
Date: 11/20/2003 1:33:00 PM
From Authorid: 62367
Please don't let fear stop you from getting help. If you are concerned about what the doctors would say about beliefs in psychic phenomena, don't tell them. I doubt they will directly asked about that. Talk about your more earthly concerns. Also a lot of psychologists and pyschiatrists have a few quirks of their own. There is not reason to live in such misery. Please talk to someone.  |
Date: 11/20/2003 1:47:00 PM
From Authorid: 15228
I think if you go to your regular doctor and tell him you are depressed, he will have you take a test..if you show depression they will simply put you on medication. Don't feel embarrassed in any way. My cousin was embarrassed and the Doc told her that about every other person she meets in the street is on an anti-depressant.  |
Date: 11/20/2003 2:30:00 PM
From Authorid: 15675
oh Katsho *hugs* I can soooo sympathize. Only Im sick of being alone. I remember when I was in 4th grade my mom made me go get evaluated and they asked me things like if I was ever in gangs and such (considering I was 9 and its a small town thats so sad!) I had no clue what they were talkin bout. If they ask the psychic and ghost questions just say no, but do explain to them about your depression and how you cant handle things sometimes. They may be able to help that I hope you get better :)!  |
Date: 11/20/2003 5:42:00 PM
From Authorid: 8278
in no way whatsoever do i think you are "crazy". i have a mother who is on paxil for anxiety and, i can tell you, when she doesn't take it...i know! she gets down-right nasty. i also have a son who will be 9 next month. he sees a psychiatrist for many issues. he does have anxiety, he occasionally suffers from depression and he sees, talks to and plays with ghosts. never once did the doctor tell me he was crazy. i saw a psychiatrist for a while myself when i felt i was suffering from anxiety. all i did was sit there and talk to him. we talked about family, stress, work, etc. first i talked to my regular doctor. she asked me if i wanted medication or if i wanted to talk to someone. i was terrified and i was in tears the first session...but honestly it wasn't as bad as i imagined. i think if you talk to your doctor, you will feel so much better. and i hope you do ((hugs))  |
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Date: 11/20/2003 6:51:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 14780
Thank you to everyone...I called the Dr Office but I didnt make the appointment...I couldnt do it..maybe tomorrow. |
Date: 11/20/2003 7:45:00 PM
From Authorid: 27046
Katsho you have to look at yourself and answer one question honestly. Once you answer that one question then you know what direction you need to head in. You have to figure out if your depression is coming from a skeleton in your closet or if you are just overwhelmed with the massive responsibility of being a wife and mother. There are all different kinds of things that go along with a diagnosis of depression. Chemicals in a woman's body of forever changing. If you feel that what you are going through is due to a deep psychological problem then you should be able to call your regular doctor and tell him or her how you are feeling. Something as small as your thyroid being off can throw a whole bunch of things out of whack too. He will most likely set you up with an appointment where he will take a pint of blood and do a whole bunch of testing on it. If all that stuff comes back normal he will probably prescribe you an anti-depressant. This doesn't mean you have to see a shrink and necessarily be examined by a microscope in order to get help. You might have a touch of anxiety that you need to be treated for. I know it's like trying to tell someone that just had a biopsy not to worry about cancer....:( Take and deep breath and go.  |
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Date: 11/20/2003 7:45:00 PM
From Authorid: 27046
should have said isn't due :D |
Date: 11/20/2003 7:48:00 PM
From Authorid: 53558
Go to the doctors,Katsho. He's not going to bite you and will just sit and listen to you. Great big hugs. Take care.  |
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Date: 11/21/2003 7:11:00 AM
From Authorid: 15232
You called the office, but didn't make an appointment? What did you tell them? You can do it next time, I know ya can!! Like Aromatics said above, they won't bite ya. :) |
