In-laws coming into town

By beatle bailey Sunday, January 27, 2008

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My husband's parents are coming down for the weekend to see us and check on me. I was forewarned last week,but didn't think it would really happen. When it was confirmed I started crying. I know it will be a huge break for my husband and it gives us some time to spend together,but I got really sad. This is my third week on Zoloft and I'm beginning to feel a lot better,but I'm not myself. I just don't want to be seen like this..I wish they could come some other time. I know it's foolish pride,but it's all I have right now. Am I being selfish?

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Rusty

1/28/08 3:27am

Hi,

Glad to hear the Zoloft is starting to work. Having the "in laws" or "out laws: as I call them is never easy. Try to grin and bear it and try not to catastrophise about it. It might be better than you think. Plan some time out and put in place some strategies ( maybe some semi legitimate excuses for having to go out or have time out if you need it)

Hope it turns out better than you think.

beatle

1/28/08 10:12am

Rusty,

Thanks I felt a little better this morning. If it gets too hectic I will find a way to get away. My husband assured me that he would support me with an excuse if it was needed. Hey I wanted to ask something if they ask how I'm doing do you share all of your info including meds or do you just say "I'm taking it day by day" I have been wondering about that...

Rusty

1/28/08 3:39pm

I wouldn't give too many details. Saying I'm getting through day by day is all you need to say. If they ask any questions about meds etc answer them but otherwise I wouldn't. People who haven't had depression don't really understand it. I depends on what kind of people they are and how close they are to you. I guess I would talk in more depth with my mum but not my parents in law. Hope it goes well. R

beatle bailey

1/30/08 9:55am

Hi Rusty,

Just wanted to know if you could recommend something for sleeping at night. I sleep sometimes with or without medicine. I seem to do better without,but lately I have been using melatonin and it's not strong enough,but it does relax me. The RX one that I use is Bruspar,but it's like all the others makes you feel really groggy in the morning..I have tried that breathing technique you discussed,but I don't think it's helping please help.Thanks

Rusty

1/31/08 2:46am

When my depression/anxiety/panic was really bad my doc prescribed Xanax. Its great for the panic/anxiety and I could sleep really well without being groggy in the morning. A lot of docs don't like prescribing it because its supposedly addictive but I took it for 18 months(0.5mg dose and sometimes half that) and just occasionally as I needed it after that and had no problems coming off it. It is very effective.

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