I just need someone to listen and any advice you might want to share.
For those of you new to my saga, I have three adult children living at home for various reasons. One is going to college, one is working and lost a roommate and moved home, and one moved home because his new job was closer. (He had a 90 minute commute from his old place).
My oldest (29) has bipolar. The youngest (23) has depression and anger problems. The middle one is mentally stable.
Last night the oldest took double the dose of her Lamictal by accident. She was really in a panic about this. I called the poison control line and they said no big deal. But she was very upset and I wound up watching her all night to make sure she was breathing. I am super disoriented and cranky today from little sleep.
I found out my youngest has stopped taking his Lexapro about five days ago. I know his anger and depression will come back. I told him this is a deal breaker and he needed to think about moving out if he was not going to take his meds. He hasn't responded. (I texted him.)
My meds have gotten me out of a severe depression. They have gotten me to a flat mood. My tdoc and I want to get my mood to just above baseline so I am getting a little joy and interest in life. We made a list of things to work on to elevate my mood. But I wake up in a halfway decent mood and get hit with these kids. My husband is great, we're doing fine financially, etc. so I shouldn't have all this drama.
Thanks for listening...I sure needed to vent.