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<blockquote data-quote="Steely" data-source="post: 309231" data-attributes="member: 3301"><p>Slsh, that pretty much sums it all up. Ya know? I mean these mood swings that just simply seem to dominate their entire being, soul, and mind - and the aftermath of consequences that follow - are mind numbing.</p><p></p><p>Toto - the ideal plan is - the one Matthew was a week away from obtaining - was for him to move into a semi supervised transitional group home. From there he was supposed to be learning independent living skills, and get a job, etc.</p><p></p><p>I truly am afraid if he stays in the intensive unit too much longer he will become dependent on that structure to function.</p><p></p><p>At this point I am wavering on just telling them I do not want to be involved at all. When they want their family phone calls, and meetings, I will just sit there and passively listen. At this point it seems the best way to protect me and my psyche. However, I also know me - and I am a fighter in everything I do. I would not have survived this long, if I did not have a warrior personality. So I am not sure if I am really setting myself up for success to say that I could passively listen to everything and not be involved.</p><p></p><p>Nomad - I wish I had a counselor. I miss Erin my counselor in Dallas SO much. I had seen her for 7 years, and she helped changed my life. However, I just found out that there is a new Behavioral Health Center in my town, and I have applied to at least get in the door there. This is the only option I have in this town, as it is a pretty poor, small town, and there are not any counselors or psychiatrists that practice here independently.</p><p></p><p>I am not able to get Xanax from any doctors here either - so I am hoping that the Behavioral Health Center will be able to address my medication needs. I was d/cing Xanax for this reason - but I need it to sleep at this point. I wake up at night in a cold sweat with full blown panic attacks when things like this are happening with Matt. Sigh. <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/sick.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":sick:" title="sick :sick:" data-shortname=":sick:" /></p><p></p><p>I am trying to take care of myself. I have 2 days off for the first time in a couple of months - so I think that will really help. Oh yea - to top it all off - the boss whom I adore is leaving for another job. <em><strong>So</strong></em> sad about that too. I <u>love</u> M., she has become such a good friend, and is such a good boss - I will miss her a lot.</p><p></p><p>I guess I am going to come up with a bullet pointed list of things I think would help in Matt's care and send it to Dr U - and then just let him take it from there. I will try and be neutral, and just let him take the ball from there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Steely, post: 309231, member: 3301"] Slsh, that pretty much sums it all up. Ya know? I mean these mood swings that just simply seem to dominate their entire being, soul, and mind - and the aftermath of consequences that follow - are mind numbing. Toto - the ideal plan is - the one Matthew was a week away from obtaining - was for him to move into a semi supervised transitional group home. From there he was supposed to be learning independent living skills, and get a job, etc. I truly am afraid if he stays in the intensive unit too much longer he will become dependent on that structure to function. At this point I am wavering on just telling them I do not want to be involved at all. When they want their family phone calls, and meetings, I will just sit there and passively listen. At this point it seems the best way to protect me and my psyche. However, I also know me - and I am a fighter in everything I do. I would not have survived this long, if I did not have a warrior personality. So I am not sure if I am really setting myself up for success to say that I could passively listen to everything and not be involved. Nomad - I wish I had a counselor. I miss Erin my counselor in Dallas SO much. I had seen her for 7 years, and she helped changed my life. However, I just found out that there is a new Behavioral Health Center in my town, and I have applied to at least get in the door there. This is the only option I have in this town, as it is a pretty poor, small town, and there are not any counselors or psychiatrists that practice here independently. I am not able to get Xanax from any doctors here either - so I am hoping that the Behavioral Health Center will be able to address my medication needs. I was d/cing Xanax for this reason - but I need it to sleep at this point. I wake up at night in a cold sweat with full blown panic attacks when things like this are happening with Matt. Sigh. :sick: I am trying to take care of myself. I have 2 days off for the first time in a couple of months - so I think that will really help. Oh yea - to top it all off - the boss whom I adore is leaving for another job. [I][B]So[/B][/I] sad about that too. I [U]love[/U] M., she has become such a good friend, and is such a good boss - I will miss her a lot. I guess I am going to come up with a bullet pointed list of things I think would help in Matt's care and send it to Dr U - and then just let him take it from there. I will try and be neutral, and just let him take the ball from there. [/QUOTE]
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