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Mental Health Illness Depression

pieSenior Contributor10 Nov 2014, 4:22 pm AEDT

Mental Health Illness Depression

Hi Everyone, My User Name is Pie, But my Real Name is Kylie, I have been Diagnosed with Depression and Anxiety, Recently My Dad has Had an Accident and Totalled His Car, He wasn't Hurt, But now has Severe Depression, He had it Before in 2002 when my Mum and Him were in Hospital, My Mum Died in 2003, I have my dad But am all alone, I feel Lost, I'm not Coping well and am Very Stressed, I have been Taking on More things Like Shopping which I usually don't do and I do Regular Cleaning around the House, I feel Guilty, That I wasn't with Dad when he had the Accident, I was staying In Mildura with a Friend when It Happened, I Blame Myself for this, I do Have a Carer, and Have a Disability. I'm really finding things Tough. Sometimes I have Sucidial Thoughts. Hope to Hear from you soon Thanks.

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pieSenior Contributor13 Nov 2014, 11:06 pm AEDT

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Thank you That Picture is Beautiful.

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HobbitSenior Contributor14 Nov 2014, 10:02 pm AEDT

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Hi Pie,

Your last comment in your post - My Boyfriend and Friends say I'm Strong.

From reading your posts, I actually tend to agree. THe fact that you are willing to come onto these forums and share yourself the way you do shows to me such strength indeed. And I can also see that you are a very caring and loving person.

You are certainly going through a very hard time, but believe me, you are doing the right thing in reaching out to people for help. I think that's strength in itself and should really be admired.

Please take care and let us know how you are doing.

Hobbit.

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peaceSenior Contributor15 Nov 2014, 2:47 am AEDT

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Hi Pie. Sorry for the loss of your mother.
it is also sad to hear of all the guilt you place upon yourself. I say you as I believe no one else blames you. Therefore please let it go and be gentle with yourself as you have so much happening right now.
I must say I agree with what Hobbit has written . I hope you read and reread it often. Please takecare of you as you certainly do deserve it and need it.

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pieSenior Contributor16 Nov 2014, 5:46 am AEDT

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Hi Everyone, I finally spoke to a Person from Suicide Call Back Line, I cant sleep and feel Exhausted I am not feeling well at all today, Right now, I wish I could sleep and not wake up, I don't know how I'm going to get through the day or even a second or Minute, I'm feeling Dizzy now, I was in Tears on the Phone. I will try and get some sleep

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NikNikSenior Contributor16 Nov 2014, 5:06 pm AEDT

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Hi @pie

It takes a lot of strength to seek out help like you did.

Did you manage to get much sleep? It's astonishing the impact lack of sleep can have on our mental health. This particuarly isn't helpful with all you're going through at the moment.

Other than suicide call back service, do you have other supports (eg: your carer and your partner) that you could reach out to?

I hope things have improved for you today and you're looking after yourself.

We're here if you need us.

Take care,

Nik

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Alessandra1992Senior Contributor18 Nov 2014, 11:30 pm AEDT

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Hey @pie, I hope you have gotten some sleep..crying is good sometimes too..we need to shed some of the load we carry and tears are often the only way we can let it out.
Would you think about calling your GP and seeing if you can be referred to either a mental health plan and see a psychologist, or seeing if you could access support in your area..living with suicidal feelings can be really really scary, but I think you will find many of us have travelled this road, and we have lived through it..sometimes it us getting through the next minute, hour, day...

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pieSenior Contributor20 Nov 2014, 12:13 pm AEDT

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Hi Alessandra, I am not well @ the Moment Thank you for your kind words, My Blood Sugar was 1.9 Earlier I have to go and Make myself some lunch and then ring the Nurse back @ the Doctors Surgery @ 12.30, I cant remember what I wrote back to you. I really hate feeling unwell.

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pieSenior Contributor20 Nov 2014, 12:14 pm AEDT

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Hi Alessandra, Yes I see My Psychologist, I did have an appointment tomorrow but had to Cancel cause I was in the Hospital and had a blood test today at the doctors was feeling very Dizzy and Nauseas, Vomiting and Urine Infection and My Blood Pressure was Low, I am very Run Down and was having Diahorea and Constipation also, I'm hoping to talk to My Local Council and also Australian Homecare with My Carer she is making a Roster for me, but My Neice isn't happy and Dad is still sick But I need the help or I will keep Collapsing and getting sick, I get my Results tomorrow from the Blood Test.

It just feels like she is taking Over, I know she is Stressed out Like me, She Provides Meals and Medication to my dad and Takes me to my appointment in Trarlagon when I need it. She works and has kids, My dad Doesn't like strangers in the house but I need extra help on The days when I don't have my Carer which are Monday or Thursday or Friday, @ the moment I have Alex for 2 Hours Tuesday for Cooking and Cleaning and on Wednesday 3 hours sometimes I cook also on Wednesday.

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Alessandra1992Senior Contributor20 Nov 2014, 9:11 pm AEDT

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Hey pie, I am glad you have some help with your dad. Your niece is probably doing the best she can, and hopefully won't take over too much..sounds like you're a bit overwhelmed caring for your dad and coping with your niece trying to help as well. Fingers crossed that your blood pressure goes back to a better range, and blood sugars stabilise too..when we are physically unwell it can take a toll on our mental health too..
Fingers crossed re your tests and maybe rebook your appointment with your psychologist, he/she might have good advice re coping with stress you are under.. Take care...virtual hug Pie..

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pieSenior Contributor01 Dec 2014, 12:43 am AEDT

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Hi Sandy, It's Kylie Here, i'm not good It has not been a Good Few Days, My Dad Had a Fall in the Shower and Sliced Part of his Ear off the Inside bit, He came home today and was in Hospital from Wednesday It happened.

I feel so Guilty and Feel like Its my Fault again, I am not well at the moment Have been so Stressed about him, I am Glad he is Home. It will take time, His Ear is Bandanged up. I'm not coping Well. He My Dad is doing Better He isnt Dizzy Now?

But Has to put on Weight Because he has Lost a lot, Mental illness and Depression is the Worst thing in the World to have Iam glad I have all of u as Friends, Your welcome to Add me on Facebook, He will go to the Doctors soon and get his Ear Checked and Re:Bandged Thank goodness He didn't lose his ear because you need your ears for Hearing.

I Just Hope that I am a Help to Him, I'm always so worried i cant sleep and feel sick I have Nausea I'm seeing My usual doctor on Tuesday, He will go to the Doctors very soon. He still Isn't feeling 100% But he will get there and It will take time I just have to be Patient which Im Finding Hard, I feel bad as I am always Checking on him to see If he is ok. Thank you for Understanding It Means a Lot to Me that you Think of me and Care about me.

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