[Goldy]

I have pretty severe depression. I also have a 9 y/o with Asperger's & bipolar & a 6 y/o with an anxiety disorder & who has been traumatized by the anger/manic behaviors she's seen with her brother. I was a dentist practicing part time but my boss kept cutting my hours & I just couldn't manage a career & my kids with all their issues. I resigned but they were pushing me out by cutting my hours. I'm waiting to hear if i'm approved for unemployment. Feeling kinda panicky & starting to feel isolated & a bit guilty/paranoid (everybody hates me-that sort of thing.) We have a team of really great therapists that works with our family & I have a private therapist & I know this is a time when I need ectra support but I'm afraid to bother them too much. I'm feeling scared I'm going to lose that support system too (I have no real reason to suspect this is the case--just part of the panicky feeling.)

[online user]

OK, you've got family issues, job & financial issues & know you are not at your best because of this. That's good--you are realistically looking at your situation and recognizing your anxiety. You are expressing yourself well. I can tell that you are intelligent and sensitive. You seem to have a lot of positive things going for you. I know you will get better once some of this settles down. I'm sure worrying about your kids is especially tough. It's great you've got a good support team helping you. They would proably be happier if you would reach out to them while you are going through this especially rough patch. Why don't you think about giving them a call and getting some extra help? Sending hugs to you!

[Goldy]

Originally Posted by online user

OK, you've got family issues, job & financial issues & know you are not at your best because of this. That's good--you are realistically looking at your situation and recognizing your anxiety. You are expressing yourself well. I can tell that you are intelligent and sensitive. You seem to have a lot of positive things going for you. I know you will get better once some of this settles down. I'm sure worrying about your kids is especially tough. It's great you've got a good support team helping you. They would proably be happier if you would reach out to them while you are going through this especially rough patch. Why don't you think about giving them a call and getting some extra help? Sending hugs to you!

Thanks. Its tough for me, but I'm reaching out for help.

[Can't Stop Crying]

Good for you! Sometimes it's hard to ask for help, but so needed! Keep reaching for the support you deserve!