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#276
Jan 18, 2013, 07:42 AM
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#277
Jan 18, 2013, 08:24 PM
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awful, awful, horrid, terrifying day
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 Anne2.0, Anonymous100300, Anonymous33425, Anonymous37917, ~EnlightenMe~
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#278
Jan 18, 2013, 09:50 PM
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#279
Jan 18, 2013, 10:09 PM
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About 11:30 this morning, I was called out of my classroom and told my high school son had fallen in the library (different high school) and they had had to use the emergency defibrilator. I called his counselor who handed the phone over to a paramedic. By that point, Matthew was conscious and talking to them. They transported him to the local ER.
He apparently had a seizure, fell out of his chair and hit the table and floor hard. He was a bloody mess. They did head x-ray and head CT. X ray was fine; CT was abnormal due to the egg-sized lump on his forehead. Paramedics at the hospital clarified that while the school did engage the emergency crisis team and used the defibrilator, the defibrilator did not give him a shock, which was very good news because that means his heart did not stop. (Our district has emergency defibrilators in all schools; high schools have many of them, and every school has a trained team of faculty and a system to put it all into action within seconds.) This is my son who has been being treated for depression, ADHD, etc. We have reason to suspect he may have purposely taken extra meds which may have set off the seizure. So, we had him transported to a psych hospital a bit north of us that has a very good children and adolescent program. My T (also his T), called up to the hospital ahead of our arrival to arrange which pdoc he prefers to work with Matthew. Two of the pdocs in T's office work out of that psych hospital (they founded the hospital themselves); one is a pediatric psychiatrist and that is who T arranged for us. Thank you T. The ER doc called Matthew's pediatrician to get him in the loop and that doctor will follow up with diagnostics concerning the seizures to be sure there is not something further going on that way. His principal came up to the hospital personally to bring us his glasses and other things that were left behind when he was taken to the hospital. Several teachers, counselors, etc. called to check on him. I've also had calls from people at my own school to check on things. It is good to have that kind of support. I know my students will have questions next week, as I left so very suddenly and was clearly shaken as I walked out today. I actually managed to make it to my T appointment late this afternoon. I'm exhausted and scared and putting a guilt trip on myself right now. I cried buckets in his office. I've been fighting my own bipolar battles recently, so my personal resources are strained beyond my ability to handle things right now. God give me strength. |
| critterlady, sunrise
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#280
Jan 18, 2013, 10:17 PM
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Chris, its so hard when it our babies that are having a tough time... except they are not babies anymore and its so hard to know how to help them. It must be very painful to feel helpless but it sounds like there is a wonderful team of people looking out for your son and for you. Lean on them and accept the help. God will give you the strength you can definitely lean on Him to see you through. I will continue praying for your whole family. Keep us posted on how you and son are doing and remember if you need support you have us at PC too.
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#281
Jan 18, 2013, 10:21 PM
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Chris, I don't think I can even comprehend how terrifying that situation would be. My thoughts are with you and your family, and I'm sending you strength. I'm so sorry you're going through this.
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#282
Jan 18, 2013, 10:32 PM
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Keeping you in my thoughts  Just wanted you to know that you can lean on us here if you need to. I am so sorry you are going through such a difficult time. Take care.
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#284
Jan 18, 2013, 10:59 PM
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You and your son are in my thoughts, Chris.
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#285
Jan 28, 2013, 12:29 AM
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I have T this week. I switched from weekly to every other week. It seems like its too easy to forget about what we are working on and just shoving it all back down between sessions...
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#286
Feb 02, 2013, 09:59 AM
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I got so triggered by my H's words and actions yesterday... I felt like I had been instantaneously transported back to childhood... it started so many bad thoughts and feelings swirling around...
It's so hard because I started back with this line of thinking that is an escape/avoidance technique that works very well for me... it shuts my mind down to everything else but I find it so shameful and wrong and it just makes me feel worse... I thought I had got past doing this thing... Last edited by Anonymous100300; Feb 02, 2013 at 10:16 AM. |
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#287
Feb 23, 2013, 02:54 PM
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At mother in law's house overnight. She is being a complete martyr and always knows best about my mental health
 I feel crap and like I'm going to completely break down and make myself look pathetic 
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| Anonymous100300, Anonymous327401, Anonymous33425, precious things
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#288
Feb 24, 2013, 08:16 PM
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I'm new to this thread. I can't find my therapy appt on my calendar. I'll have to call tomorrow and find out when it is.
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Feb 27, 2013, 05:00 PM
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I know when my appt is...not too far away. I recently started seeing my pdoc every two weeks. But are appt is three weeks out b/c she'll be out of the office for one week.
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#SpoonieStrong Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day. 1). Depression 2). PTSD 3). Anxiety 4). Hashimoto 5). Fibromyalgia 6). Asthma 7). Atopic dermatitis 8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria 9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1) 10). Gluten sensitivity 11). EpiPen carrier 12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. . 13). Alopecia Areata |
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#290
Feb 28, 2013, 07:11 PM
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Not in a good way. H said something that I find very upsetting, his words make me feel such a burden on my family. SI'd too. I haven't done that for so long. Why is everything so hard sometimes?
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#291
Feb 28, 2013, 07:19 PM
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I'm so sorry Nelliecat. Did your DH realize that his words had this effect on you? I can empathize with you as I often feel this way with my family too. Do you have an appt with your T coming up soon?
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#292
Feb 28, 2013, 07:22 PM
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Hi all just checking in. Tired, sick and had to cancel T tomorrow. Ugh!!! Should be better soon.
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#293
Mar 01, 2013, 10:06 AM
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First time on this thread. MELISSAD81, sorry to hear you had to cancel.
Am having a very difficult day. T fitted me in for an extra slot earlier and next one is Tuesday but have so much to do (work etc) and not in frame of mind for it. |
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Mar 04, 2013, 06:51 AM
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I think he did realise because he came home with flowers and dinner the next night. That doesn't take the hurt away though I see T on thursday morning but I'm finding it hard talking to her at the moment Thank you for your message
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#295
Mar 21, 2013, 05:27 AM
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I feel retraumatised. I'm facing the end and it hurts. It ****ing hurts.
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#296
Apr 02, 2013, 10:14 PM
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Trying hard to just disappear...
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#297
Mar 08, 2015, 08:59 PM
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why am I surprised by the irony.....
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Mar 08, 2015, 09:15 PM
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