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Posted by yesac on July 29, 2003, at 14:35:50
She really wasn't doing too well last week and now she hasn't been on the board since Thursday or Friday, and I haven't heard from her despite emailing her several times. I'm kinda worried about this. I am thinking that she either is in the hospital, or taking some kind of break for a while, or, well we all know the other possibility. I really hope it's not that last one.
Posted by fallsfall on July 29, 2003, at 15:40:54
In reply to worried about Penny, posted by yesac on July 29, 2003, at 14:35:50
Do you know her last name? Can you check the hospital? Find a phone number?
Aren't you lucky to live nearby?
Please let us know if you find anything out.
Posted by yesac on July 29, 2003, at 15:44:35
In reply to Re: worried about Penny » yesac, posted by fallsfall on July 29, 2003, at 15:40:54
> Do you know her last name? Can you check the hospital? Find a phone number?
Yeah, I do have her cell phone number - might try to call her tonight. I'm not sure if the hospital would be able to say anything because of HIPAA and everything. But I'll try to find out something.
Posted by fallsfall on July 29, 2003, at 22:35:38
In reply to Re: worried about Penny » fallsfall, posted by yesac on July 29, 2003, at 15:44:35
Posted by yesac on July 30, 2003, at 10:53:35
In reply to Re: worried about Penny » fallsfall, posted by yesac on July 29, 2003, at 15:44:35
I called her cell last night, and it went straight to voice mail instead of ringing. I left a message that we were worried about her and if she gets the chance call or email me. But still nothing... This is quite worrisome.
Posted by Penny on July 31, 2003, at 12:58:06
In reply to nothing, posted by yesac on July 30, 2003, at 10:53:35
And sorry for worrying everyone. I saw my pdoc last Thursday and ended up going straight from his office to the hospital. Just got home about 45 minutes ago. Not really feeling suicidal anymore, but a bit shaken up and very very anxious. My anxiety level increased ten-fold while I was there. Seeing my pdoc today at 4 and I'm taking my bag of meds to him so we can dispose of what I'm no longer taking and he can dole the rest out to me a week at a time.
As much as I am glad to be home, part of me is wishing I was still at the hospital, where at least I was shielded from some of the things that are stressing me. Already not feeling real stable right now, but stable enough to do what I have to do regarding taking my meds to my doc. If the meds aren't around, I won't have that temptation...
Anyway, I'll post more later. I had a message from work saying they wanted to know "if and when" I was going to return. My roommate told them that I was in the hospital and that she didn't know when I would be able to come back to work, which is what I asked her to tell them. I just called and left them a message that I will return on Tuesday. I have a sleep study scheduled for Sunday night/Monday so I'll be out of work on Monday. Really not looking forward to going back, and really really wishing some things could change regarding that situation. But, I think right now I can deal with it, with the help of my pdoc and therapist, and the social worker at the hospital gave me some numbers for some support groups in the area. Every little bit helps.
Thanks all for your concern. As I said, I'll post more later.
Love to all.
P
Posted by fallsfall on July 31, 2003, at 13:47:07
In reply to Re: I'm back..., posted by Penny on July 31, 2003, at 12:58:06
It is so nice to hear from you, Penny.
I'm glad that you were off being taken care of.
I've always felt a little insecure when I've come home from the hospital. Please be good to yourself and relax. Don't ask too much of yourself, and when you feel overwhelmed take a break. You don't have to do all of the things that you didn't get done in the last week. They will wait.
I like the idea of you having meds only a week at a time.
Welcome back!
Posted by gabbix2 on July 31, 2003, at 15:20:44
In reply to Re: I'm back... » Penny, posted by fallsfall on July 31, 2003, at 13:47:07
Hi Penny.
Thanks so much for letting us know where you are.
Being back from the hospital is hard. What I found the most difficult was missing the other patients. There seemed to be such acceptance.Fallsfall is absolutely right, don't be hard on yourself. The first thing I said to myself, after I came out of my first bad depression was,
"Never again will I beat myself up for not doing enough"
After I came out of it, I realized the initiative to do things comes on its own, when you're better.
I remember that making a phone call seemed insurmountable, I thought it would always be that way, it won't be.
Do what you can, and try not to worry. Unfortunately the worry is also part of the depression. So if you can take advice from veterans, just try to remind yourself, it will lift. Depression changes the way you view everything.
Posted by Dinah on July 31, 2003, at 15:29:02
In reply to Re: I'm back..., posted by Penny on July 31, 2003, at 12:58:06
I'm so glad you did, and are doing, what you need to do to keep yourself safe.
And thank heavens for good pdocs and therapists.
(((Penny)))
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