Mirtazapine effects & mood gym *SU Trigger*

[john82]

Oh John, sorry about your Gran. Maybe today wasn’t the right day for it.

Thanks.

I don't think it's hit me yet.

She was 94 I can't help but feel guilty as I used to see every weekend and visit once a week when I could drive she was my 2nd mum, since her dementia got worse and she had to go into a home I've only seen her twice as it was heartbreaking seeing her the way she was she didn't recognise me anymore and I stopped going a few years ago as it wasn't the way I wanted to remember her.

And yet I can't help but feel guilty for not going.

[Strugglingmum]

So sorry about your gran. Please be gentle with yourself.

[Stella180]

I get where you are coming from. I don’t think I would be strong enough to support someone with such a horrible illness and see them disappear before your eyes.

[Suzi]

Sorry about your gran..

Please try to be kind and patient with your GF. It's bloo(y hard being the other person when you don't know what's going on in someone's mind and don't understand how things really are...

[john82]

Sorry about your gran..

Please try to be kind and patient with your GF. It's bloo(y hard being the other person when you don't know what's going on in someone's mind and don't understand how things really are...

Thank you.

I know had a conversation with my mental health practitioner today told him about my anger flaring up he just said its probably because your trying to get out and about and out my comfort zone.

He's spoke to my psychiatrist since the last time I spoke to him and there arranging a cpn assessment he mentioned a bit about what could happen it's immediately put me off having a stranger coming round

[Suzi]

Why has it put you off? A cpn is an amazing resource to be given - they are so overworked and with so few of them around atm... They can be brilliant and really, really help - but as with anything you have to want it to help and be open to it in the first place.

[Strugglingmum]

Tbh I wouldn't have made it through last few years without my CPN. They have been lifesaving for me... literally. I would always say dont dismiss it without trying. I feel blessed to have been offered the resource and for me it has really worked.

[Stella180]

Believe me if you get a CPN you are extremely lucky. They are a rare commodity these days. It would really help you to have someone supporting you, someone to talk to and help you get out, teach you new coping mechanisms etc. If you get that offer take it.

[john82]

I'm no good talking to new people it just panics me, plus it's the thought of being judged. My homes my safe zone, one of the reasons I don't go out is fear of other people

[Stella180]

Mate I absolutely 100% know how you feel. I’m the same way but sometimes we have to be brave to get the help we need. They’re not going to judge you but they will observe and support you toward getting better. Yeah it’s big and it’s scary right now but if it helps you it’s gonna be worth it.