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New to this, mum of 2 with ocd, depression and anxiety

Robena94New Contributor26 Nov 2018, 8:56 am AEDT

New to this, mum of 2 with ocd, depression and anxiety

Hey, i signed up to this site a couple of days ago because my ocd (which is always present) has been out of control the past 2 and a half weeks. My eldest daughter is 5 and woke up feeling sick, threw up a few times (which i pushed myself out of my comfort zone and was in the room) and was telling her its okay... after that she was back to her normal self and thought we where in the clear... then next saturday roles around and she wakes up feeling sick again!? i just broke down, i had kept my daughters apart for 3 days after the first time to make sure my youngest didnt catch it only for it to happen again... 5 days later she had the runs but seemed in good spirits. im taking her to the doctors today to get it sorted but vomiting is my trigger, i have had so many panic attacks a day, crying all the time. my kids are homeschooled i cant pin point where my eldest picked it up from. its tiring and depressing and i just want it to be over. i want to know in 5 years time will this feel better. i was diagnosed with ocd when i was 12 and medicated up until 18 when i fell pregnant then stopped medication through my pregnancies and breastfeeding both girls... i might be a surrogate for someone next year. im just mentally exhausted and need a time out and sort my mind out and feel happier again, its been so long since ive felt genuine lasting happiness

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In response to: New to this, mum of 2 with ocd, depression and anxiety

utopiaSenior Contributor26 Nov 2018, 11:39 pm AEDT

Re: New to this, mum of 2 with ocd, depression and anxiety

@Robena94. Hi and welcome to the Forum.

There's nothing worse than when our kids are physically sick and we're struggling to get through the day. Those times can be tough.

So you have 2 children and you homeschool them. Hard work. Do you make sure you have time away from your family each week? Just you. It's important for your mental health to be able to get out and about and go to a movie, visit friends or participate in a group or club.

I hope you manage to find some time out in the next day or two.

In response to: New to this, mum of 2 with ocd, depression and anxiety

LonelinessContributor27 Nov 2018, 11:12 am AEDT

Re: New to this, mum of 2 with ocd, depression and anxiety

Question. How is everyone's sleep? Do sleep waking up tired or awful? Kinda like a hangover or groggy(mild to extreme)? You may have a sleep disorder that's been going around and that has infected everyone. Drugs for Depression or OCD don't work other than to line the pocket of doctors and make things worse because they work like smoking. They replace the neurons that release dopamine. Exactly how people get hooked on niccotine. It sounds as though you might have a sleep disorder.

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2093239-if-antidepressants-dont-work-well-why-are-they-so-popular/

Good luck and get a full sleep test done.

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Unknown userMember27 Nov 2018, 12:09 pm AEDT

Re: New to this, mum of 2 with ocd, depression and anxiety

@Loneliness,

I have been doing some reading on drug companies and clinical trials myself (Johann Hari's book 'Lost Connections') and in the way in which some depressive drug trials are conducted and drug company ethics (or lack of at times) are concerning. As a mod I do need to acknowledge that everyone has their own experience of medication and each person needs to make up their own mind about what's right for them.

Information is power so it's great to see you've posted and article citing studies (thanks!).

It feels important to note that while some might decide to not go down the path of medication for depression that seeking support is vital by way of counselling or pschology and support in groups and community services that can help 'shine a light' into the sometimes black abyss that comes with an experience of depression.

Ochre.

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LonelinessContributor27 Nov 2018, 5:52 pm AEDT

Re: New to this, mum of 2 with ocd, depression and anxiety

@Former-Member wrote:
@Loneliness,

I have been doing some reading on drug companies and clinical trials myself (Johann Hari's book 'Lost Connections') and in the way in which some depressive drug trials are conducted and drug company ethics (or lack of at times) are concerning. As a mod I do need to acknowledge that everyone has their own experience of medication and each person needs to make up their own mind about what's right for them.

Information is power so it's great to see you've posted and article citing studies (thanks!).

It feels important to note that while some might decide to not go down the path of medication for depression that seeking support is vital by way of counselling or pschology and support in groups and community services that can help 'shine a light' into the sometimes black abyss that comes with an experience of depression.

Ochre.

You are free to delete or remove any content you want. I am not here to play mod, however, I am just suggesting there are less drastic ways to problem solving than drugs. It seems that people these days want a pill to fix their problems, but it's no wonder people develop a habit to drugs or alcohol or smoking. Life does get hard and trust me when I say I've had my fair share of extreme depression, but what has lifted me out of it has been not drugs but my passion.

There is a sickness in the air, most likely the cause of climate change, and we are now paying a heavy price for it, but we all want our problems to go away overnight but sadly that does not happen.

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