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Post by dangooding on Jun 25, 2004 11:30:07 GMT
Hi,
My partner has been diagnosed with PNI. I have no expereince of depression and want to do the best for her.
I too feel tearful and hugely concerned for her. How can I support myself? Is there anyone I can turn to?
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nic sorry not logged on
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Post by nic sorry not logged on on Jun 25, 2004 16:44:53 GMT
If you click on the link above the just for men bit and start a thread in that forum you will get plenty of support and advice in there,sorry i cant help at the minute my baby has just woken up, but i'm sure you will recieve a reply soon
Nic
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Post by deborah not logged in on Jun 25, 2004 19:03:53 GMT
Dangooding
i don't know where in the country or world you are but if you need help soon ie in the next 24 hours please e-mail me or 'phone 01335 347599, e-mail djmg@btopenworld.com
i will be here tonight from 9pm to put a reply/advice here for you.
best wishes, we will help you all we can, take care
Deborah x
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Post by deborah on Jun 25, 2004 21:18:32 GMT
Dear Dangooding,
How can we help you? Would you tell us what has been happening so far and for how long?
Will your partner put a posting on here so she can get support too?
If there is immediate help you need call the number i put on here. There is an answer machine, if i'm available to take a call i will pick up straightaway. If i'm busy with the kids or something leave a message (brief to say please call me back on ,,, and give a number or say i will call back in 15 mins or so)
i will make some time to take your call or arrange a time to suits us both ok??
Good for you that you have taken the time and trouble to get help for both of you.
You are not alone. This illness is so common yet not spoken about. It is scary at times and can make us feel like we are really 'losing it'. Be reassured this is the illness not you or your wife. PNI is a horrible slowly growing illness which 'grabs you' and holds you tight, you feel there is no way out and your life will be this way forever.
Please be reassure life will get better and this illness is curable.
Your wife will recover and things will be 'normal' again.
It takes time though. Medication such as Antidepressants, support, counselling, psychotherapy are just some of the ways your wife can get well again. It doesn;'t have to be all of those it depends on how severe her symptoms are.
Try and ask if she will post on here as you have done and let us all help you both.
Best wishes and love
Deborah xxXXxx
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