Mom update...

[unclejimbo]

Got an e-mail from my Aunt Dollena about my mom today. She's in therapy and there will be a reassessment of her medication next month, but she is a long way from being OK. ~_~

I understand clinical depression all too well having had it and working through it. Just wish my older brother would listen... But that of course would mean he would have to admit he might not understand everything... Conservative Christians... Gotta love 'em I suppose... At least when you're related to them.

Well, he'll just have to cope. I won't back down. Mom's health is too important to leave to others. I have to have my say. I have to be informed... It would have been nice if they would have informed me a few months ago... *sigh*

The doctor would like to see my mom in the hospital for a while... Need to get more details about that... But she said that mom was ok to be at home under supervision. She had to get out of bed, she had to take care of herself, she had to do something besides stay in bed all the time. She's developed osteoporosis (a loss of calcium in the bones) in part due to her lack of activity.

Dammit, I want my mom back too. I just realize it might not be the way I expect. Wish Chris would take a moment and listen to someone other than himself for a change...

Glad I have a younger brother to check facts with. If it were only Chris and me, I'd have mom moved to California near me in a red-hot second.

*sigh

Comments

[kitty-minako.livejournal.com]

*hugs* hopefully things will get better soon

[guidianangel.livejournal.com]

I wish your mother all the best. Depression is awful ( I know I suffered from it and post traumatic stress syndrome for 4 yrs). It will get better, she just has to want the change, but you already know that. I'm here should you want someone to talk to about it.

I wish you and your family all the best!

[wohali.livejournal.com]

*big hug*

I care. And I think you're doing the right thing. Personal experience has also swayed me.

*another big hug*