i know this is a bit unrelated but 3 years ago i suffered ptsd. with depression. i was on antidepressants for 2 years . i then found out i was to be a nanna and eventually the depression lifted. well now i know it was just hiding its head. my 18 year old son has been in a car accident thismorning. luckily he only has a broken thumb and none of the family with two little girls in the other car were injured. but since then i just cannot stop crying. i feel so stupid. but the crying wont stop and i feel so ill.
I'm sorry to hear about what has happened and how bad you are feeling. Not sure I would worry that it so very un-related....For ME anyway, it seems like just having this RA (so newly anyway) just exacerbates everything...
.And I have had some bouts over the years with depression and pstd myself and it does seem like it makes it easier to relapse once you have been there.
I have also found though that on the flip side, I can get myself through a "down time" more quickly though - just knowing that it is possible to do so, as I have done so before...I hope it works that way for you a bit too - even if you are finding it difficult to stop crying right this minute...
In any event, just wanted to send you some kind thoughts your way...
Regards,
Melly
Ahhhh.....so sorry to hear this, but the good news is nobody is seriously injured and it sounds as though everything is ok. it is really tough when your child is in an accident, it is so scary.
The depression will lift, give it time and if it doesn't seem to be getting any better in a few days then maybe you need to call the Dr.
jode
thaks melly,
you are right that if i have come through it before i can again. i just keep thinking of the what ifs . and i have no transport to get to him. he lives in another town . my mommy bones just want want to wrap him in a big hug.
I think it might be more shock than depression. Give yourself some time. If you don't feel better in a couple of weeks then check with your doctor. i think it was shock. i am feeling better now. glad no-one was hurt bad. my son is really angry with himself. he only works part time and didnt have full insurance on the car. his insurance will pay any medical plus damage to the other car. but not on his. he loved that car too.