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<blockquote data-quote="flutterbee" data-source="post: 209047"><p>First and foremost, you are NOT a failure. Hon, I couldn't do half of what you do everyday. So, just knock that off right now. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>I know we've had this conversation before and many parents here have ended up on AD's and/or anti-anxiety medications. It's not at all uncommon.</p><p></p><p>I take an AD - lexapro. I take it because I have struggled with depression for years. I was depressed AND a screaming banshee. I had my first major episode at 13 or 14, but I resisted medications until I was 28-29. Why? Because just like you, I felt like a failure. I felt like I should just be able to svck it up and deal with it. Finally, when the episodes were coming closer together and lasting longer I broke and tried medications. And then I kicked myself for having waited so long. It was such a remarkable difference.</p><p></p><p>One thing to remember is that the longer depression goes untreated, the harder it becomes to treat. Another is that you have to take care of yourself if you're going to be able to continue taking care of your family. </p><p></p><p>You're not a failure. Not even close. Do what you need to do to take care of you. </p><p></p><p>And if you need to cry, vent, whine, if you can't sleep...well, there's almost always someone on the board. We're here for you.</p><p></p><p>(((hugs)))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flutterbee, post: 209047"] First and foremost, you are NOT a failure. Hon, I couldn't do half of what you do everyday. So, just knock that off right now. :winking: I know we've had this conversation before and many parents here have ended up on AD's and/or anti-anxiety medications. It's not at all uncommon. I take an AD - lexapro. I take it because I have struggled with depression for years. I was depressed AND a screaming banshee. I had my first major episode at 13 or 14, but I resisted medications until I was 28-29. Why? Because just like you, I felt like a failure. I felt like I should just be able to svck it up and deal with it. Finally, when the episodes were coming closer together and lasting longer I broke and tried medications. And then I kicked myself for having waited so long. It was such a remarkable difference. One thing to remember is that the longer depression goes untreated, the harder it becomes to treat. Another is that you have to take care of yourself if you're going to be able to continue taking care of your family. You're not a failure. Not even close. Do what you need to do to take care of you. And if you need to cry, vent, whine, if you can't sleep...well, there's almost always someone on the board. We're here for you. (((hugs))) [/QUOTE]
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