Commit to Safety? *TRIGGERS*

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Registered: 04-02-2003
Commit to Safety? *TRIGGERS*
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Wed, 07-06-2005 - 1:50pm
How do yall commit to safety? I'm having the worst day so far, well not really the discontinuation syndrome coming off the paxil was the worst I've EVER felt. Today I'm so low and worthless. I am not crying. I am not so depressed, it is a different feeling and I fear for my safety. Called pdoc and they wanted me to go to the ER but I'm sure I won't hurt myself, least I hope not anyway. Yall know me and hospitals, don't trust them and won't go. Just wondering how you all cope? I usually can do OK, but today, it is BAD.
Hugs & Hope
Carla
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Registered: 09-01-2004
Wed, 07-06-2005 - 3:15pm

Carla,


You've taken the first step and that's admitting (REALLY) to yourself and to us (and to your pdoc)that it's a possibility.

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Registered: 05-11-2003
Wed, 07-06-2005 - 8:04pm
Carla,
it took me a long time before I was able to reach out for help....I usually fell off the edge and hoped someone caught me (usually DH did). Now I call DH and let him know. I think you're doing the right thing by verbalizing your feelings. But I agree with Marci, if you feel like you're going to hurt yourself, GO TO THE ER. I know just how you feel about it...I don't care for it either. But we need you around!!!!!!!! So, if you have to, just keep typing here....I am personally going to check for and expect a post to hear how you are doing. I am so sorry you feel so bad and you know anyone of us would do anything we could to take it away. So PLEASE check back in often, OK?

littlemascara
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Registered: 11-18-2003
Wed, 07-06-2005 - 11:25pm

((((((((((((Carla)))))))))))) I'm in total agreement with Marci and Little Mascara on this one hon. You have taken a huge step in admitting to yourself, pdoc and all of us here the fear is there. We all love you and care about you more than you know. So contract to us that you will reach out here and if you feel like that's not helping and still have thoughts, get to the ER IMMEDIATELY!


I don't trust hospitals either and can so relate to how you are feeling about that. But Marci's right.........sometimes we NEED to be there. This illness is nasty when it wants to be and we are at its mercy when it starts whispering the bad thoughts to us. That's why this board is here. To help us through those times as well as the good. Let us be here for you.


Sending good and healing vibes your way.


Many hugs & Much Love,


Traci