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No help at christmas time!!
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Friday, 22 December 2006
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I decided(thanks to my friends around here) that I would take the first step and get help for myself. So i went to the doctor and they told me that they were closing in 1/2 hour to go to the hospital and that they would hel me there, and then they booked me in for a followup appt on JAN 04!! So it took all my nerve to actually go to the hospital, i didn't really want to go, but they said that i had to. So I sat around there for 2 1/2 hours with my 2 year old for the doctor to come in and ask me a couple questions that were NOT from the depression questionaire and then say to me " you have two children and a supportive husband, when you get sad call this # on this pamphlet and they will help you out, you can talk to them, look at the positive and cheerup!". ARE YOU FLIPPIN KIDDING ME?! WHAT KIND OF FLIPPIN QUACK ARE YOU!? So now, i need to wait until JAN 04 to get any form of help for DEPRESSION?! I guess going home early is MUCH more important than helping people out at Christmastime!! BAH FLIPPIN HUMBUG!
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I'm going to pm you. {{hugs}}
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22-Dec-2006 @ 4:35:40pm
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That does seem incredible insensitive. I guess they figure that people get more depressed this time of year or something, but how can they really evalute your actual mental state in a few minute meeting. You poor baby, not that it didn't take you a lot to actually go and ask for help and the amount of time invested in waiting there. I'm sorry that you didn't get any help. It doesn't seem right. Hugs!!
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22-Dec-2006 @ 4:45:38pm
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That is really unbelieveable. Of all places you would think that a hospital would be the best place to start on conquering your depression. I SINCERELY hope that you will keep that appointment on the 4th. It WILL make a HUGE difference for you and your family. I have 2 sons 17 and 13 who suffer from depression and my 13 year old was just recently hospitalized not so much for depression but for anger. We were surprised to find out he was depressed but what ever meds he is on has made a BIG difference as well as being able to talk to someone. He could always come to me but I didn't know how to help the right way. You will make it and if you need a shoulder or ear call on me. Good Luck and I will keep you in my prayers.
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22-Dec-2006 @ 5:17:39pm
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I'm sending you lots of ((HUGS)) your way. I've been down this road myself and thankfully feel as though I have conquered depression, or at least I have the skills to work through things when I am feeling down. There is a huge difference between feeling down and being seriously depressed, and I am so grateful that the days of seriuos depression are behind me. I hope that they are behind you soon, too.
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22-Dec-2006 @ 9:32:33pm
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I can't believe how selfish some medical professionals are. I really hope Vivian can help you or your family.
Im so sorry you had to experience such behaviour by the people that are there to help us.
Hugs, Mel.
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23-Dec-2006 @ 1:24:52am
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Christy, don't give up on this. I don't know what was going on at the hospital, but don't let them ruin your resolve. You can make it through to Jan. 4 and hopefully then you can get the help you deserve.
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23-Dec-2006 @ 9:18:05am
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Hang in there, Christy! I can't believe what a jerk that doctor was!!!
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23-Dec-2006 @ 10:24:49am
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I can't believe they refused to give you help right there and then! Silly people! I hope that you can hang in there girl! If you need to talk, call me! I'm in the phone book.... Israels, Todd. (Bothwell)
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23-Dec-2006 @ 2:44:15pm
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Christy... hang in there! You have taken the most difficult first step in going and asking for help. Whether it is a doctor or a counselor or whatever, I know you will have the courage to seek out something that will make a positive difference for you. We are all here for YOU every step of the way. And Christy... everyone has low points in their life where they can't help themselves. Don't get more down on yourself because you are a strong and wonderful person and I applaud you for sharing and asking for help like you have.
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23-Dec-2006 @ 7:16:27pm
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I can't believe they wouldn't help you. They needed to realize that it takes several weeks just for the meds to even work, they should have started you on it, that way on Jan 4th they could see if it is helping. Just remember you are on a board where we will give you as much support as you need. Hang in there and Merry Christmas
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24-Dec-2006 @ 7:12:29am
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