[gloamingone]

I've been feeling really guilty lately because I'm not contributing to the household. In December, my prescriber put my on Geodon instead of Abilify for some unknown reason. I was physically ill for five weeks, so she put me back on Abilify. The withdrawal was one of the worst experiences of my life and lasted about three weeks.

I started taking care of the apartment and doing normal things for about a week, then I came down with a nasty cold which had me laid up for a week. Then I caught a stomach bug as I was getting over the cold.

I'm sooooo tired of being physically ill. For eight weeks I was throwing up several times a day, then the cold, now a stomach bug. I can't do dishes, clean, etc., and I feel HORRIBLE about it. My boyfriend has been very understanding, but feeling like an invalid is getting ridiculous.

I don't know how to cope with the guilt. Can anyone give me some helpful advice?

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[kaliope]

I think you just have to use a lot of positive self talk knowing that if you could contribute, you would. and then make sure to be very appreciative of your partner expressing your gratitude for all he is doing for taking care of everything while you are under the weather. that is the most that you can do. taking care of yourself is important. understand that.

[gloamingone]

Thank you. I'm just not used to not doing things. It's so frustrating. Especially when my boyfriend works long hours and I can't have dinner ready for him when he comes home. :-(

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[Rose3]

Let him know that you appreciate his helpfulness.