[puzzclar]

It's been snowing here... a lot. And I wasn't expecting it to snow this much... Did I mention how much I hate snow. All I want to do is sleep. and sleep through the snow, and the situation. I have a friend coming home, who I want to help, but I know it's going to be hard. Two weeks ago, I was able to be there to stop him from attempting suicide, and then sent him off to the mental hospital. Now he is going back home, and I'm not in the right state of mind to deal with him. Yet I have to. I'm not convinced that he should have been released. and he doesn't have the support that he really needs, which adds to the situation.

And then to add to it all I haven't been doing all so well, I want to sleep all the time, and not study. Not to mention my focus has been terrible. I'm out of options, except for contacting my T, but I just don't want to talk about it. I hate the snow, and driving in it. and it's almost class time again. I had to vent a little in hopes of it helping... I've even tried aromatherapy a bit, and it helped for a little bit, but not enough. Oh well got to go to class.

[Sam2]

Originally Posted by puzzclar

It's been snowing here... a lot. And I wasn't expecting it to snow this much... Did I mention how much I hate snow. All I want to do is sleep. and sleep through the snow, and the situation. I have a friend coming home, who I want to help, but I know it's going to be hard. Two weeks ago, I was able to be there to stop him from attempting suicide, and then sent him off to the mental hospital. Now he is going back home, and I'm not in the right state of mind to deal with him. Yet I have to. I'm not convinced that he should have been released. and he doesn't have the support that he really needs, which adds to the situation.

And then to add to it all I haven't been doing all so well, I want to sleep all the time, and not study. Not to mention my focus has been terrible. I'm out of options, except for contacting my T, but I just don't want to talk about it. I hate the snow, and driving in it. and it's almost class time again. I had to vent a little in hopes of it helping... I've even tried aromatherapy a bit, and it helped for a little bit, but not enough. Oh well got to go to class.

I'm a little new concerning your situation. As far as I know, if you are an adult, they can only hold you in a psych ward until you are no longer a danger to yourself or others. Its not hard to learn to say the right things.

When you look at the snow, realize that it is only a temporary thing. It won't be there forever. Just be careful with driving in it.

I know that you don't want to talk to your therapist about your friend, but it is making an impact in your life, and it might be nice to have some advice. Its hard to make decisions when the ill person is someone you know. You are not responsible for his illness, nor are you responsible if he makes another attempt on his life. Are they just letting him out with no plan, medication or appointment with a therapist? Our psychiatric care leaves a lot to be desired. This person needs more help than you can give. If nothing else, see if you can get the name of a therapist that might be helpful for his situation from your therapist. i'm really sorry that you have to deal with all this.

Sam2

[puzzclar]

At least I have another day. He wont be home until tomorrow. Which means I need to study..... which hasn't happened yet. But I do get to talk with T tomorrow. Which means I need to study... but I don't want to, don't really want to do much of anything.

[Leed]

How are you feeling today? Are you feeling any better? I certainly hope so. I wish you didn't feel responsible for this friend. I realize he has no one but you, but it sounds like YOU need someone too!!! Do YOU have anyone for support? I mean OTHER than your therapist?

I hope you're on medication. It doesn't sound like it's working too well. Perhaps you need an adjustment? Sometimes we become accommodated to the medication after we've been on it for awhile, and need an increase or change. You might want to speak to your doctor about it.

I'm concerned about you. You might be taking on a little too much. Please let us know how you're doing, okay? I'd REALLY like to know. God bless & hope to talk to you later. Hugs, Lee