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Mental Health Encouragement - One Stop Thread - 7/8/2009 9:03:23 AM
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PinkCarnations
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I will be seeing the therapist once a week. It's the same one I saw before, different pdoc though.
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RE: Mental Health Encouragement - One Stop Thread - 7/8/2009 9:07:37 AM
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As I recall, you said you weren't seeing a psychiatrist before, so it would be a different one!
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RE: Mental Health Encouragement - One Stop Thread - 7/8/2009 11:39:20 PM
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Whats up everyone...thought I would pop in here, say hello. 
There is nothing going on with me in the mental health department (thank God). Things are going well for the most part...I have other issues to deal with, like finding a job and moving out etc....ahaha
Anway..my Psychiatrist appointment is Wed. July 22nd at 4:30pm. I just have to make sure I get off work at 4pm that day and walk over there. It should be okay, becasue its close by.
I plan on telling my doc everything...my relationship with God, my past more in depth, my mini "episode" I had for a day, and how I was stressed out these past few months. I am curious to see what he is going to say to all this.
Roberta, glad you are getting situated there. I too was worried, but Manda made sure to do the job and get you going in the right direction. 
Things are quiet here.
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RE: Mental Health Encouragement - One Stop Thread - 7/9/2009 2:13:36 AM
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Hello everyone. Nice to "see" everyone again.
Roberta, I hope all is going well in IN.
I FINALLY know what's up with my "hip" after seeing a pain specialist. It's NOT my hip. Over two years, several general practitioners (several of whom were quite insistent the pain wasn't even physical, but part of my mental health  ), about a gazillion or so blood tests, MRIs of my entire spine and pelvis, multiple X-rays, one orthopedist (who supposedly specialized in backs and hips), two rheumatologists and one doc who was specifically a spine specialist - before my GP's office finally referred me to a pain specialist (mostly because they don't like prescribing opiates which are all I can take). Only one doctor, besides the doc today, had even mentioned the joint involved - a 2nd or 3rd year resident at the clinic where I see my GP. I have a problem with my sacroiliac joint - which can cause symptoms in your hip, but isn't an actual hip problem. I also have signs of lumbar spine problems. So, lucky me, I get back PT (no, I don't like PT and esp. not on something this sore). Suffice to say I'm a bit miffed about this news - I've suffered all this time because no one could get a diagnosis right. Plus, I find out from the PAIN DOC about two treatments for my PTSD that not even my pdocs or psychologists/counselors have ever mentioned, both pretty standard according to what I've found via web search. (why don't my mental health providers seem to know these things?) Oh, and the first court date about the divorce is Friday.
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RE: Mental Health Encouragement - One Stop Thread - 7/9/2009 7:52:00 AM
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WomaninChrist -- at least you finally have your answer! I also have siatica, but it is only occasional and not as severe as most people's. Did they talk about how you sleep? I avoid a lot of the common pain by how I sleep, stretch, etc. If they didn't bring this up, perhaps you can. It could make a major difference.
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Mental Health Encouragement - One Stop Thread - 7/9/2009 9:38:12 AM
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As I recall, you said you weren't seeing a psychiatrist before, so it would be a different one!
I had a pdoc out here. I quit seeing him about a year before I left though.
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RE: Mental Health Encouragement - One Stop Thread - 7/9/2009 9:46:44 PM
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Hello, everyone! How's everyone tonight?
Roberta, I like your siggy. Everything is possible with faith, but it sure isn't easy, especially when I'm stressed out to the point that I feel like a chicken running around with it's head cut off. Some days, I'm just struggling to read my Bible and pray, with no desire sometimes to do either one, which I know is not good. When you're dealing with a relative who has a serious illness (congestive heart failure), which is getting worse day by day, along with that TOM, I'm just ready for Jesus to return right now, not some distant date in the future. I'll make it though, because I know that I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me.
womaninchrist, I'm praying about your court case and hope things work out in your favor on Friday.
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Mental Health Encouragement - One Stop Thread - 7/9/2009 10:07:09 PM
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Roberta, I like your siggy.
Thanks Melissa. I saw stitched on a wall hanging in a church.
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RE: Mental Health Encouragement - One Stop Thread - 7/9/2009 11:39:49 PM
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Roberta,
Congrats on the appointments. It really seems to me from you've said here that you've accomplished quite a lot since you arrived. Maybe it helps that you're returning to an area you know, but frankly, I think I'd be barely peeking out of my shell so soon after a cross-continental move.
Womaninchrist,
Praying re your court date tomorrow. I'm glad you finally know what is causing your pain. Perhaps the PE will be able to recommend tips for sleeping, moving, sitting, etc., as Abiyah mentioned, that will give relief. I can certainly understand why you're frustrated that you had to wait so long and go through so many doctors to get an answer, though.
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When you're dealing with a relative who has a serious illness (congestive heart failure), which is getting worse day by day, along with that TOM, I'm just ready for Jesus to return right now, not some distant date in the future.
((Melissa)) I'm praying for the health (specifically, the spiritual health) of your relative, and for peace for you.
I canceled my pdoc for today, because dh and I agreed that if I decided to do this, I'd skip 2 pdoc appointments to pay for it. And I'd thought of this Saturday, when as of Tuesday I knew the organizer still had an opening, but this place is not even in good enough shape to bring in an organizer. For various reasons, this Saturday in the only day in the next few weeks I'll have an opportunity to book the organizer. I'm now wishing I hadn't canceled the pdoc.
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RE: Mental Health Encouragement - One Stop Thread - 7/10/2009 8:16:56 AM
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I'm now wishing I hadn't canceled the pdoc.
How about phoning to see if the appointment was taken by someone else, or is still free?
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Mental Health Encouragement - One Stop Thread - 7/10/2009 11:07:03 AM
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Roberta,
Congrats on the appointments. It really seems to me from you've said here that you've accomplished quite a lot since you arrived. Maybe it helps that you're returning to an area you know, but frankly, I think I'd be barely peeking out of my shell so soon after a cross-continental move.
I don't feel like I've accomplished much at all. I have to do what I can when I can. I can't keep to myself too much. I could get too comfortable doing that and never leave the house. That would not be a good thing at all.
Elizabeth, how are you doing?
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Mental Health Encouragement - One Stop Thread - 7/10/2009 9:31:14 PM
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ugh! I just found out that the road work in front of my house won't be finished until Sept. 5. 
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Mental Health Encouragement - One Stop Thread - 7/11/2009 8:03:02 AM
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Hi everyone. I'd like to ask a few questions if I may...
What kinds of family support experiences can you share (good or bad) and 1) how has it affected you and 2) did you have to do something about it?
Your insights would be appreciated!
Hi Ariella, I'm not overly sure what you are asking here. (It's 8 am and the coffee isn't ready yet. ) I have not really had any family support. I know that when I started getting better, some family members claimed that I was getting worse. Really I was getting better but more able to deal with life on life's terms. Some people liked that, some didn't and others were indifferent.
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RE: Mental Health Encouragement - One Stop Thread - 7/11/2009 4:48:45 PM
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She recently wants to rekindle her faith and relationship with G-d I think that's what you have to concentrate on ~ what she wants, not what anyone else wants or thinks. If this lady wants contact with you and other Christians, it is her decision. You may well have a problem with the family member ~ I guess it depends on what their relationship with the lady is how bad the problem is. Most people seem to at least accept things to maintain a relationship though.
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RE: Mental Health Encouragement - One Stop Thread - 7/11/2009 5:16:04 PM
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She recently wants to rekindle her faith and relationship with G-d but this family member think it's a detriment to her mental health.
I think that is wonderful! Pray with her and for her, talk to her, etc.
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My hubby and I are also also being blamed for trying to "convert her".
I think you'd get that regardless of her mental health issues.
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This family member wants to be in control of that part of life.
Sounds like this family member has some mental health issues as well.
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I'm sure there are some here who have very supportive family members. I'd like to hear about that too. Maybe it could give me some insight as to how much support is wise to give and what to stay out of.
Oh, I know there are some. I think that when it comes to mental health, many people don't know how to be supportive. Also, mental health is still somewhat taboo - even to non-Christians - and that means people are not as educated about it.
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RE: Mental Health Encouragement - One Stop Thread - 7/11/2009 7:58:10 PM
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I do feel bad for her. I think she thinks if she fights back she will lose this family member's support. He/she helps her in good ways too. I am sure there are services out where she is that can help her if he/she decides to pull his support. Are there services that can help you manage your finances? Part of her history is spending money very unwisely.
I think that depends on the state where she lives.
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RE: Mental Health Encouragement - One Stop Thread - 7/12/2009 4:18:41 AM
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Manda,
Responding to your post a ways back - yes, I certainly should have rescheduled the appointment, or better yet, not have canceled it in the first place, but it was for Thursday evening, so unfortunately that ship has sailed. 
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Elizabeth, how are you doing?
Frustrated - especially with myself. Thanks for asking, Roberta.
Ariella,
Family often thinks that all problems would go away and the life of the person with mental health issues would be peachy keen if only the person followed the family members' wise advice. I've had a lot of that -- and the family members are well-meaning, though misguided, IMO.
Your relative's situation is particularly complicated, because it sounds as if she may have limited decision-making ability. I hope that a statement from the case worker that religious faith will not harm her health will persuade the family member who is helping her to back down on this issue.
If I'm reading your posts correctly, it seems that your relative fears that if she displeases her family member, she will lose her family member's help and support. If the family member has done anything to instill this fear, I would think he would not be an appropriate caregiver for her.
I do not know much about financial services for people with limited ability to handle money, other than the payee option for benefits Melissa mentioned. Other than that, I'd be a bit leery about turning over your relative's money to someone who is not known by the family and highly trusted, in light of how often money managers have acted improperly with clients' money. Misappropriation of a monthly benefit check, I would think, would be difficult to accomplish for long, though, as I would imagine it would quickly become obvious to family that the money hadn't been used to pay the bills and meet the needs of the beneficiary.
If your relative's caregiver is truly controlling, and especially if he continues his hostility toward her Christian faith, I would hope he would not be named her payee, if in fact she needs one.
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My hubby and I are also also being blamed for trying to "convert her". This family member wants to be in control of that part of life. 