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01/21/2010 10:44 PM
gatorbird24
 
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i'm really in need of support right now.my mother sick' of dealing with me, my sister won't talk to me but does behind my back, and my fiancee is being deployed to iraq next week for a year. i'm very depressed about him leaving.my mom thinks my definition of support is her agreeing with everything i have to say and it's not true. please help me.
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01/22/2010 01:25 AM  Top
RickEJ
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Hi gator,

Sounds pretty hectic and frustrating. I find it useful just to let somethings just roll off my back. My mom who I live with is kind of a yes person and I think its because she does not understand BPII or GAD she just knows I have them. I wish there was something I could say to help you feel better. Getting depressed about your finacee leaving is a normal reaction for anyone probably on a deeper level for people like us. Your pdoc could probably help you out or if you have a therapists they can help us see things in a different way so life isnt so confusing for us. Hang in there, call your pdoc and tell him/her whats going on maybe they can help you with this stressful time. I hope you feel better soon.

Peace & Hugs

Rick

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01/22/2010 05:03 AM  Top
Lrose35
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My mom does the same thing. She just drives me crazy with it. I am sorry to hear your fiancee is being deployed. I agree with Rick either talk to your Pdoc or your therapist maybe there is something that they can do to help you.
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01/22/2010 05:31 AM  Top
moodylou
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WELL MY MUM HASN'T SPOKEN TO ME SINCE NEW YEARS EVE BECAUSE SHE'S: "HAD ENOUGH OF ME AND THIS AWFUL ILLNESS!" SO AT LEAST SHE IS STILL SPEAKING TO YOU. I WAS VERY ANGRY AT FIRST AND THOUGHT WHAT ILLNESS? I AM ACTUALLY GETTING BETTER. BUT WHAT WE DON'T REALISE IS THAT IT IS HARD FOR THEM TO DEAL WITH US AND NOONE HELPS THEM WITH HOW TO DEAL WITH US AND YET WE CAN GET ALOT OF HELP. I AM STILL ANNOYED WITH MY MUM AND I AM GLAD WE'RE NOT SPEAKING AS I AM SICK AND TIRED OF HER TRYING TO SNAP ME OUT OF IT AND MAKE ME BETTER. I AM TRYING TO MAKE MYSELF BETTER.

I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FIANCE I WONDER IF THERAPY OR A SUPPORT GROUP FOR SOLDIERS PARTNERS YOU COULD JOIN?

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01/22/2010 04:12 PM  Top
jenigood1
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Hi, gatorbird! Welcome!

I'm so sorry about your mother's and sister's behavior. That's not what you need from them, and it's too bad they can't see it and support you. Well, you're a member of our "family" now, and although it's not quite the same, we can still give you plenty of "hugs" and encouragement, support and understanding. And advice, boy, do we have advice! Talk your ear off...

It's got to be so hard to see your fiance go away for a whole year! It won't be as long as it seems now - I promise - and then you'll have all the time in the world to be together! Best of luck and angel prayers to both of you - Jeni

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