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One Craptastic Day

By Cmefly Monday, November 24, 2008

Today was crappy.

 

1) After talking to multiple lawyers, my parents found out that getting guardianship of my bipolar, 20-year-old sister (she went AWOL a month ago) is pretty much impossible. With her being gone and not paying her student loans or rent (she and I rented an apartment together for over a year), I will more than likely lose my apartment.

 

2) My boyfriend and I broke up because with all of my family drama and his school drama we do not have time for each other. Or more so, he does not have time for me.

 

I have been trying so hard to keep myself together through all of the crap of the last two months. I make myself go to my psychiatrist, my therapist, my school support group, and AL ANON. I have met with my school advisor and disability service representative. I take my meds. I make sure I sleep and eat. I call my friends to keep from freaking out by myself. I just joined some online support groups. I am looking for more supports groups that I can go to in my area.

 

I just want the craziness to stop. I want calm. And I want to be surrounded by people who care and can actually be there for me. I really do not think that is so much to ask. 

My Story
11/25/08 3:05pm

Things will get better, but it may be some time, before they do.

It's good that you are reaching out to friends.  It's also good that you're taking good care of yourself!!!  I know it's a temptation not to. whrn you're stressed, but not taking care of yourself,will just make things worse.  Reaching out to others and talking to others about your pain, will also help.

Write back, when you need too.

                      Sherry

 

11/27/08 8:31pm

thanks for the kind words 

Smile

Anonymous
desperatemom
11/25/08 4:05pm

Boy do I understand what you are going through.  My 18 yr old daughter sounds like your sister.  My 17 yr old daughter and other children suffer from what their sister goes through.  We all do.  I too have tried lawyers and hospitals for my daughter, to no avail.  Either the insurance company boots her out (she's "cured"), or she runs away.  It is traumatizing for the whole family when the ill person resists help or treatment.  Those of us left behind are terrified and struggling to help, again and again.  You sound like you are doing all of the right things, getting help.  My heart goes out to all of you.  I do not know the answers, as we are stuck on the same merri-go-round, but all we can do is keep trying...

11/27/08 8:32pm

I shared your message with my mother and aunt. They were comforted by it and very grateful that someone was willing to share their similar story. Thank you.

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By Cmefly— Last Modified: 09/21/10, First Published: 11/24/08