Originally Posted by moneypenny20

I can probably guarantee you that a fair number of them are going through exactly the same shit but just don't have the strength to discuss it openly. It's only when you do open up and admit that some things are not right, that they will begin to go in the right direction.

Originally Posted by sammax

My son who is bi-polar has just lost the job opportunity of a lifetime, won't go into the details of what it was, but it was something that he, myself and his father have tried to get for him for a long time, passed all the entrance exams and interviews etc (not to mention the money we have spent which runs into thousands), but he came to see me at work the other day to tell me he had been sacked. We just don't know what to do with him next. He goes from one disaster to another.

Originally Posted by avi

Hi I know this might not help but if you are seriously concerned especially where self harming is concered take them to the ED department and they should do something not too sure thoughas we have been over her 1 year and things are different.

When appointments are reduced the client/patient panic and think they cant cope and therefore revert back to previous behaviour. It is very difficult and you also need to make sure you are supported as well because it will drain you as well you could attempt some other things that divert her rather than FB such as real contact or phone contact. Also activites such as craft music games puzzles painting or even journalling but dont read it unless she offers it to you. I would recommend writing in bad days and good days so she can refer back and see how things have worked in the past.

Also try not to reduce severity of any "incidents" or the impact on others let them know you are scared for them. Ask them to assess thier level of unsafeness on a scale of 1-10 ask them if they have anything which they can hurt themselves with. You cant stand guard 24/7 and if they gonna do it they will. Make them aware its the behaviour u dont like not them u love them but the behaviour hurts and consequence of this behaviour is ..... stitches seeing dr pain scars etc.

If they are verbalising depression again assess scale 1-10 but also see if anything changed with thier behaviour sometimes meds help but can have side effects Also look for some support groups

Hope this helps apologies if it dosent but I feel for you all and remember things can get better and do I see it every day at work so my kids at the mo no depression or Self harm but I work with it every day .

Originally Posted by carolinephillips

I've pulled DD from swimming tomorrow, and out of the carnival. coaches not happy about the latter. DD is having blood tests tomorrow, so maybe they will show up something.

Meanwhile I'm stressing a bit about my blood tests which say I'm borderline pregnant!!!! Well, that would be a miracle at my age, and seeing as I was menopausal at 40. Anyway, it is either a blip, which is most likely, or I've got a cyst or something causing a false result. New blood test for me on Wednesday, when I also get my MRI results. No wonder my BP is up to 150/90.

Originally Posted by northernbird

Funeral was this morning and if you can call a funeral lovely it really was. Lots of tears but also lots of laughter as her family and her friends remembered her. If any of you have ever been to Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park it really is the most beautiful setting and the weather was kind to us all. I told the kids I had in my car afterwards that NOTHING is unfixable. Communication is key, I might not always like what I hear but tell me anyway. The only thing that isn't fixable is what Kim did and I don't want to be doing that again in a hurry. Let's hope that such a tragic event may help some of these kids seek help for their troubles rather than be consumed by them.

Originally Posted by Penny45

So glad you got through that ok, hope all her friends continue to support each other. You're right, communication is vital, my daughter does talk a lot to me, it's my reactions and responses that I have to continue working on!

Originally Posted by moneypenny20

That sucks! Presumably he'd had previous warnings and there's no going back? You have my sympathies.

Originally Posted by sammax

Thanks and yes, he had had previous warnings, although we didn't find this out until afterwards. He's the sort who opens final demands and fines etc and just shoves them in the drawer, likewise warning letters - the proverbial ostrich.

Originally Posted by paulry

This is another interesting article about the possible connections between antibiotic ravaged gut bacteria and mental health problems. Ironic thing is the phamaceutical companies who benefitted from destroying gut bacteria ecosystems are the same who are raking in profits selling further damaging anti-psychotics.

Experiencing dazzling results for over six months now from the combined usage of orthomolecular therapy, mindfulness and more recently: efforts to restore gut bacteria.

Originally Posted by carolinephillips

So should we all be guzzling probiotics like there's no tomorrow?

Originally Posted by paulry

This is another interesting article about the possible connections between antibiotic ravaged gut bacteria and mental health problems. Ironic thing is the phamaceutical companies who benefitted from destroying gut bacteria ecosystems are the same who are raking in profits selling further damaging anti-psychotics.

Experiencing dazzling results for over six months now from the combined usage of orthomolecular therapy, mindfulness and more recently: efforts to restore gut bacteria.

Originally Posted by moneypenny20

That sucks! Presumably he'd had previous warnings and there's no going back? You have my sympathies.

Originally Posted by earlybird

I have been back at work this term after being off at the end of last term. I am on a Return to Work Program and only working 3 hours a day and doing one thing not doing all the things I did as Assistant Principal, Reading Recovery Teacher and classroom teacher. I am only doing the Reading Recovery aspect now. On medication for depression which seems to balance things out a bit but still have the anxiety bubbling in the background. The department wants me to increase my duties next term so will have to see how that goes.

Originally Posted by paulry

Sorry to read that you are struggling with anxiety. Maybe try visiting a good nutritionist for advice. The B vitamins (such as B12, B Complex) helps against anxiety.