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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 189998" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>As a Nana who is also in school..............</p><p> </p><p>difficult child's husband is very supportive. Now it's time he learn to be pro-active in his wife's treatment as well. He is going to deal with this over a lifetime. He might as well learn the ropes from the get go. What are they gonna do if you're not longer around for some reason? </p><p> </p><p>Unless you feel those babies are in danger........I'd guide sister in law on what to do and how to do it. If the pp depression is really debilitating it might not be a bad idea for a short psychiatric hospital admit to get a jump start on getting it under control. We had to do it with Nichole, and honestly I know it made a huge difference. You can still help with support and guidance while making your own dream come true. But I wouldn't help unless difficult child is in treatment. She has also got to learn to be pro-active with her illness.</p><p> </p><p>Is difficult child receptive to treatment? If not, you and her husband are going to have to push the issue. Post partum depression can get serious quickly. Most especially if the person already has a mood disorder or a history of depression.</p><p> </p><p>I know you're gut reaction is to chuck it all and go help. It would be my first reaction, too. (over active maternal instinct) But YOU also have a right to a life of your own. You've been putting your own life on hold to help those around you. Are you gonna do it forever? It's sounds callous, but really it isn't. These are things they have to learn to be successful adults. I've learned to step back and force Nichole to learn the things she needs to know. Would I step in if she slid over the edge and became danger to self and or others, oh yeah. But up to that point she has got to learn how to live with her dxes. I guide her and let her do the rest.</p><p> </p><p>So unless you feel those kids are in danger, or will be in the near future, I'd go ahead with plans for school. You deserve it. Mental illness in the family doesn't take away your right to live your life too.</p><p> </p><p>Just my .02 cents. </p><p> </p><p>((hugs))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 189998, member: 84"] As a Nana who is also in school.............. difficult child's husband is very supportive. Now it's time he learn to be pro-active in his wife's treatment as well. He is going to deal with this over a lifetime. He might as well learn the ropes from the get go. What are they gonna do if you're not longer around for some reason? Unless you feel those babies are in danger........I'd guide sister in law on what to do and how to do it. If the pp depression is really debilitating it might not be a bad idea for a short psychiatric hospital admit to get a jump start on getting it under control. We had to do it with Nichole, and honestly I know it made a huge difference. You can still help with support and guidance while making your own dream come true. But I wouldn't help unless difficult child is in treatment. She has also got to learn to be pro-active with her illness. Is difficult child receptive to treatment? If not, you and her husband are going to have to push the issue. Post partum depression can get serious quickly. Most especially if the person already has a mood disorder or a history of depression. I know you're gut reaction is to chuck it all and go help. It would be my first reaction, too. (over active maternal instinct) But YOU also have a right to a life of your own. You've been putting your own life on hold to help those around you. Are you gonna do it forever? It's sounds callous, but really it isn't. These are things they have to learn to be successful adults. I've learned to step back and force Nichole to learn the things she needs to know. Would I step in if she slid over the edge and became danger to self and or others, oh yeah. But up to that point she has got to learn how to live with her dxes. I guide her and let her do the rest. So unless you feel those kids are in danger, or will be in the near future, I'd go ahead with plans for school. You deserve it. Mental illness in the family doesn't take away your right to live your life too. Just my .02 cents. ((hugs)) [/QUOTE]
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