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[shannaedawn]

Hi everyone I'm new here and just thought I would introduce myself.  My name is Shannae and I am married with 4 children.  I lost my job in June and in October we had to move in with my parents.  I have always been a little depressed but here lately it has gotten HORRIBLE.  I have been having some strange symptoms that my dr thinks might be Multiple Sclerosis.  I also have panic/anxiety attacks and jump on my husband and kids like nobody's business.  It's a daily battle just to get out of bed and take care of the kids.  The last thing I want to do is get up and act normal....because I know things aren't normal right now.  It's been a really rough year and everyone just keeps telling me you have a problem you need to take your medicine.  My husband has to give me my medicine in the morning before he leaves for work otherwise I will forget it.  It's pretty bad around here.  Thanks for listening...

[dawsohs]

welcome. i really hope you are ok please try and keep your chin up and just keep plodding along like we all do. your kids need you and you need your kids they will pull you thru x dont worry about anything just keep getting up and take one day at a time x

[shannaedawn]

Thank you for the warm welcomes.  I try my hardest every day to not take things out on the kids.  I love them with all my heart and do not want to do anything to hurt them at all.  
My PCP is the one that put me on the medication and I am going to go see him tomorrow.  I am on Celexa for the depression and Ativan for the anxiety.  I don't feel that either of them have done any good whatsoever.  
I'm hoping and praying that tomorrow he will change my medicine or up it or something.  Again thank you all for your comments.

[mammo]

Hi, and welcome to the community!  Have you addressed your issues with anxiety and maybe depression with a professional? A lot of us are enduring the lousy economy and it's effects on our lives, you are very fortunate to have your parents to help.  I know that we tend to take our anger out on those closest to us, but they truly do not deserve this. You DO need to take your medication not just for yourself but for your family. A lot of us are suffering through what isn't normal for us, but you have got to fight back, and be strong, if not for yourself, your children.  I'm sure their world has been turned upside down, and they need you to be there for them.  Your children should be what drives you to get up everyday and do the best you can for them.  I know it's tough right now, but you have got to get up and act as normal as possible, plus keeping busy will help you.  Force yourself to do things and be patient with the ones you love and who love you. I never had anyone to help me, my children drove me, and I made it thru all the crap.  You need to think about what you would do if you had nobody, and appreciate those you do have, it's truly a blessing.  I hope things start improving for you, but you have got to work hard at making it happen.  Take care.

[heyjude1]

It sounds bad for everyone.  I know you feel bad but please try to be calm with the kids; is hard on them too.  I so wish there was something I could do to help you.  You mentioned medication...are the meds for depression and anxiety?  If it is physc meds perhaps you need to discuss with your doctor that it is not helping or if you do not take physc meds, plse get to the doctor.  Right now you need all the help you can get.  
These hard times will pass but hang in there with all the support and help you can possibley get...including just talking to us on the site.

[Shanna707]

Welcome to the community.  This past year has been hard on so many of us.  I'm glad you are here.  You can get much support on this forum.  Hang in there.  Try to find something positive everyday.  You are fortunate you have parents to take you and your family in.  There are lots of people who don't have anyone to lend support to them.  
Hope you feel better soon.                                     Shanna

[Icantbelievethis]

The only thing I would say is that kids didn't ask to be here. No matter how bad you feel, always try to make your kids feel special. You don't want your kids growing up with bad feelings about you. I know its hard, but please make sure you don't take your frustrations out on your kids.