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Written by keller 19. Jun 2008 06:08 PM

After immense pressure I have agreed to see the psychiatrist tomorrow. I am a bit pissed off because what I feel I need is a break and I actually think this is a logical and reasoned approach to my current stress.

Perhaps dumping all the professionals and group for a few weeks may be seen as a sign of action needs to be taken but I still believe in my own self determination.

I have made an undertaking last year to my husband and to my psychologist that if my thoughts are action orientated in terms of suicide then I will speak to one or the other of them, I intend to remain true to this promise.

But it is not enough.

The world wants me to do the things they think I “should do”. See the ENT see the clinical psych and see the psychiatrist and go back to DBT.

I am but an innocent bystander in the farce that is my life and my own self discipline.

I am exhausted by do gooders and people who think they understand. They don’t.

Apparently if I booked a Qld holiday on a resort they wouldn’t be hassling me so much. Its crap its all crap. I am being suffocated by people who believe they are acting in my best interest.

I am however impressed by the coordination skills of my GP and Psychiatrist, these two men make a lot happen, I know why they are critical to my care team….they care.

But they don’t get it. What part of I NEED A BREAK is hard to understand???

I thought it was all straight forward, apparently not. This note probably reads of anger and sarcasm, but no its not it a note of defeat, of I give up, of no one will ever leave me alone again…now that I have mental health issues I will forever be perceived as a danger to myself.

Well…..

Be good and do what they tell you to…

Liz

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Comments from the community:

I hear what you're saying about needing a break. I have come to the conclusion that my thought processes sometimes work badly because of the depression. So, tell your psychiatrist what you think and listen to what he says.

Written by TerryN, 19. Jun 2008 06:11 PM

How frustrating. Grrrh! But you have agreed to go, I think probably they just want reassurance Liz, good on you for giving that back to the people who have been working for you.

Written by maple, 19. Jun 2008 06:30 PM

Maybe u SHOULD book that resort trip 2 QLD?
It'd giv u th break u so desperately need, change of scenery, family time, pampering in a day spa...
Hey can Jo & I come? WE'RE family, even if it IS just a deppie family...

Written by Gyps, 19. Jun 2008 06:31 PM

Hi liz
I am glad to hear of your promise to your husband and your psychologist about what you would do if your thoughts were "action orientated". Please include me in that promise.
Peter

Written by surfer, 19. Jun 2008 06:47 PM

Liz,
you have been an inspiration to many of us here at Depnet. But even inspirational folk need a break sometimes. If possible, take some time out for yourself - some "LIZ TIME" - relax, go somewhere nice for a few days!
Best wishes.

MAYA

Written by Maya, 19. Jun 2008 11:14 PM

I kinda get where you are coming from. It takes a brave person to actually say how they feel and accept help.
I'm there feeling up and down and just want to say to hubby that I'm feeling great so I will be left alone and not probed and asked questions for which I have no answer.
I know that's bad and it doesn't help and I really need him to stay on top of things for me.....but can't I stay out of the helping myself bit for a while and just cruise along.
Here's to finding something that will make you livable with yourself and HAPPY. Every day is an accomplishment.
Warm thoughts
Amanda

Written by amandablue, 20. Jun 2008 10:20 AM

Please disregard the last post.How many are in your family and can your hubby get a weekend free during the coming school holidays? The weather up here right now is crap but should improve soon.If I can arrange it with some people up here would you come and spend a weekend just sitting on a beach watching life go by.You are doing the best you can so stop putting yourself down ok. by the way my email is creek55au@yahoo.com.au and I dont often make strange offers but you need time out now TC grannie

Written by grannie, 20. Jun 2008 09:19 PM

Hey u
Just saw your comment on Grannies post.
Re the hols & footy, where abouts in melb do u need 2b?
Im in a 2 bedroom unit but both Ash & I have queen size beds. Ash could bunk with me & your son with u.
Think about it Liz, bonus is Id get 2 meet u!
xxx

Written by Gyps, 21. Jun 2008 06:53 PM

& just exactly whats wrong with freezing your tits off? All part & parcel with being a footy mum isn't it? Lol
U didn't answer the question, which footy club? Mite b able 2 organise a meet so I can give hubby something special 4 u- do u like pressies?
xxx

Written by Gyps, 21. Jun 2008 08:30 PM

My step son used 2 do footy. They made the u/14 Grand Final the last year he played.
Arch enemy team who knocked them outta the finals the year b4.
The other team had an AWESOME player who was told he'd get $5 per goal, he kicked 11!
No matter where he

Written by Gyps, 21. Jun 2008 08:37 PM

was, if he got the ball it was a goal. Weird angles.
But the amazing thing was how damn long & high he kicked. It was stunning 2 watch & every1 was wondering how he learnt 2 kick, it was just SO powerful & impressive!

I had 2 hang my head- dont 4get he

Written by Gyps, 21. Jun 2008 08:41 PM

was the opposition!

C, I used 2 look afta him when I was 20- he was 4, his brother 6 & both footy mad.
They lived on a corner block so very LONG frontage & the property was on a slope- 3 steps up2 the house.
Out the back- a point 4 hitting THAT tree or

Written by Gyps, 21. Jun 2008 08:48 PM

THAT section of fence, a goal 4 kicking the footy in the pond, on the roof or hitting the cubby!

Out the front we were kicking along the length of the property & the aim was 2 kick the footy OVA THE PHONE LINE WITHOUT HITTING IT, no small feat 4 a 4y/o!

Written by Gyps, 21. Jun 2008 08:54 PM

The ONLY way 2 do it was 2 kick VERY long & VERY high!

& they wondered y he was SO damn good as a teen? Lol
Just thought Id share that with u.
Mmmwa
xxx

Written by Gyps, 21. Jun 2008 08:57 PM