Update to I don't know how much more I can take....

That's great, a step in the right direction. And it's nice to have a doc who takes you seriously too. Hope the meds help. Hang in there! Huggles...

Hang on there, babyangie, maybe there is an end in sight to this turmoil you have been going through. Even if the medication takes time to work, it must be comforting in a big way, to have a doctor who is actually listening to you.

You need to get some of this off your chest (like you are doing here), but you also need to talk to someone with experience in this field. Either the social worker or the psychiatrist can at the very least, maybe offer you a new perspective.

Keep in touch, we are on your side!

I am so glad that it turned out well! Try to relax and let the medication work, because it will work better if you can relax as much as possible. I know that is much easier said than done, but it will help.

Having a doctor that not only understands what you are going through but also is actively taking steps to help you cope with all the things you are dealing with in your life is a major step forward! If the psychiatrist is half as good as this doctor seems to be, then you will be doing better in no time. Well, it won't really be that fast, but it won't take forever like it seems now. Did the social worker have anything to say that might help your situation, either financially or with suggests that might help reduce your stress level?

Normal life? What is that? You and I are too eccentric to really want a normal life, anyway, because that would be much too boring!

The medical field is definitely learning new meds and new procedures. Every year something undiscovered rears it's head, and that is always a good thing. Like the H1N1 virus, for example. Very soon there will be an injectable cure, much like the regular flu vaccine. I am a very faithful believer in second chances, and you deserve that. Please relax, and don't lose faith. If anything, I am always here in case you ever need to vent

Hi Sweetie,

I'm going to give you my email address and I'd like yours if it's ok. Also if Angie is your name or your babies.
I am so relieved you got medical help today. I can hear the relief in your words. It sounds like this doctor is pretty good. He at least is familiar enough to the illness you suffer from. Don't run out of your pills again. If you find yourself getting low and you have no money call your doctor. Often they have samples.
Did I tell you that my 29 year old Son is Bipolar? My first hubby and I adopted him at birth. Anyway, we didn't know he was Biploar till he was 16 and on the verge of suicide. Long story short, he has gone through so many medications to keep him stable but he finally feels that it's better than no medication at all. He's also been through several different Psychiatrists. He's in a new study with new meds. and is very happy. You'll be better in no time. Off to PM you. Hugs
Leenie

Ok, ladybug, we'll be keeping our peepers on you. Some of us more than others........DOGG! heeeee

We'll work on this end, trying to make you laugh and forget some of the daily crap! You know where we are.....riiighht? ;hugs;

I'm so glad you're feeling more optimistic about things! And no, people aren't a burden just because they're brave enough to ask for help. Good for you! Hopefully with a bit of support, you'll feel a lot stronger soon. God bless you and yours, hon.

We might not always know what to say and what to do, but we are here and we will listen. It is always nice to have somewhere to vent and talk about things that you cannot always say to loved ones. I am glad you are comfortable here, use it to your advantage, I do. We will work through things together. Just know that you are not alone. I also PM you back.

I've been on the Celexa for almost 4 months now. It took a while to get things situated with me and we had to up the dose, as the 10mg tablets weren't quite enough. I'm on 20mgs now, and my emotions are beginning to even out a little. I'm not going to the pyschiatrist either. My Family Doctor was more than happy to help me out and did the same as your did and asked a ton of questions. Please dear, do what the dr asks and keep takin your meds. We want you well and whole my friend!

I am so glad you sought help. I will continue to remember you in prayer and I want you to know that you can message me anytime...I go to work at about 1:00 pm. and return about 10:00 pm. But otherwise I am here most mornings and late nights until about midnight if you need to talk. love you.