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Post by trickynicky on Jul 12, 2008 8:09:49 GMT
hello just introduced my self in the other thread. just need someone to chat to who has been through this and come out the other side!! my sister phones me every morning to tell me she wants to kill herself and is not getting any better, i try to be positive for her but dont know if im saying the right things??? i tell her to get up each day and have a bath and do small jobs on the ward, i also tell her that it will pass and she will be back home with her family. am i doing the right thing?  |
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Post by winegirl on Jul 12, 2008 9:04:36 GMT
Hi Nicola
Sorry, think I have just answered most of this in your other thread. If you like, keep this thread going here.
Sounds to me like you are doing everything absolutely right. She will get better, and with your support, hopefully sooner rather than later x
Hang in there babes x
WG x
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Post by monica on Jul 12, 2008 11:06:59 GMT
Hi
I replied to yoru other thread, but how long has your sister been in hospital. Presumabley she is on meds, how long has she been on them for and what have her symptoms been if you don't mind me asking.
For instance, with many anitds, you can start off feeling worse for a few weeks before you feel better. sometimes it can take a few goes to find the right meds that work.
You are giving yoru sister top advice. Unfortunately if she is feeling low it is hard to see any positive effects and that life will get better. But I'm sure she will.
Does the hospital know how she is feeling? What have they said about her progress?
You are a top sister and she is so lucky to have you.
All the best
Monica
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Post by trickynicky on Jul 17, 2008 10:25:41 GMT
i spent the day with my sister yesterday as she was convinced it was the day she was going to kill herself!!! she thought that because her daughter was going out for her first injections and it was a sign.
anyways we got throught the day pretty well by chatting and having a rest together. i took some pages i had printed from here and she enjoyed reading them!!!!
i also got her a book by the agony aunt denise richardson, its a great book (i read it in a day!!!) i reccomend it to everyone as its not complicated and you can read it in any order!!
will be going again on saturday and plan to go every other day after that.
im tired but have to do it!!!
im going to start a counselling course in january so i can help others
nxx
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Post by winegirl on Jul 17, 2008 12:52:09 GMT
Hi Nicola
Wow you are doing such a fab job with your sister hun! Well done! I am so pleased you have decided to undertake counselling from this - i believe everything has a silver lining, my own experiences of PNI have led me to quit my job and train as a phsyciatric nurse.
Dont forget you still need support too, and we are here for you x
WG x
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Post by trickynicky on Jul 19, 2008 20:08:34 GMT
just got back from seeing my sister and what a transformation!!!!
she is off the 1 to 1 and can go out, she is having baby in the room with her tonight aslo.she seems to be coming on in leaps and bounds
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Post by cheshire on Jul 19, 2008 21:13:41 GMT
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Post by trickynicky on Jul 21, 2008 14:00:37 GMT
my sister has just phoned!!!!
she has just come out of her ward round and can come home!!!!hurrah, they will keep the bed open for her and she has to go to outpatients appointments but she will be back home!!!!
i can help a lot more now by helping with housework and taking baby for walkies ohhhh im so happy!!!
will still keep you all updated and also help out on the site when i can!!!!
will be getting soem wristbands when i get paid
nxx
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Post by cheshire on Jul 21, 2008 14:44:51 GMT
Good news x
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Post by chica on Jul 21, 2008 15:07:43 GMT
That is wonderful news!!!!
I so wish I had a sister like you, your a star. Let us know how it all goes.
Love
Chica
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