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how much longer can this go on........cos I know I can't

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Titania · 07/10/2004 08:03

I just can't see how things are going to get any better.....this housing thing has tipped me over the edge.

I can't do anything....I can't sleep, and I haven't eaten for 4 days...I am at a total loss....I don't want to go out....I don't want to do anything....I can't face going out....wish I didn't have to take ds to school....just want to curl up on the sofa and do nothing.

DH came with me to the doctors yesterday....then left me in a right state to go back to work. I suppose he was pushing his luck asking for more time off as it was. The last thing we need is for him not to have a job.

I tried ringing some helpines but they couldn't do much. Most said to go back to my doctor and to ask to be referred but if she had wanted to do that then she would have done it yesterday. I didn't get any relief talking about things....in fact, I think it got me into more of a state repeating myself all the time.

I don't think I have stopped crying for 24 hours now....

DS2 has been up all night (well since 12.25 anyway) and has now got a temperature.

I have started keeping a diary but TBH I'm not getting much relief from that at the moment (thanks for the idea Essbee)

I've got a horrible fog over my head, and an aching groan in the pit of my stomach. I constantly feel sick and dread having to do anything.

I can't keep going like this.......

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spacemonkey · 08/10/2004 13:33

poor you titania

have you tried taking them at bedtime?

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Titania · 08/10/2004 13:35

i did take it last night......

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spacemonkey · 08/10/2004 13:37

I know it's not much help to you now, but apparently the nausea does pass after a couple of weeks. Wish I could say something helpful!

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Titania · 08/10/2004 13:38

you are SM.......Im just moaning!!! how are you?

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Titania · 09/10/2004 10:12

bad nights sleep......ended up getting up at 4.30 to do the ironing!!

DH is working all day so I was all geared up to take the kids into town on the train, but DH rang to say that he tried to pay for his petrol on the way to work with the card and it was declined.......there was no money in the bank........oops.....so there goes that idea......

Not quite sure what to do with myself now......I don't like it when things don't go to plan!

I'm still feeling sick from the ADs as well........its like having bloody morning sickness!!!

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tammybear · 09/10/2004 10:16

aww titania, the ADs I took use to make me feel sick to when I first took them but after a few days of taking them, I was fine with them. how are your kids feeling now? xxx

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Titania · 09/10/2004 10:23

they are ok thanks. ds2 keeps being sick last thing at night though for some reason......every night after his last bottle, he sicks up probably about 75% of what he has had in the day!!

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Titania · 11/10/2004 07:26

Well I ended up collapsing yesterday....

MIL called round while DH was at work, and when I went to answer the door, I just collapsed in front of her. She called the ambulance but I apparently refused to go to the hospital. I had a raging temperature of 40 and was shivering like mad and was hallucinating apparently (though I don't remember much about it all).

My blood sugar levels were really low cos I haven't been able to eat cos of the cipralex making me feel constantly sick and I was totally exhausted.

I feel ok this morning, though unsteady on my feet and got the sore throat and earache from hell, and going hot and cold all the time. My head hurts a bit where I hit my head and my back aches from shivering so much.

Honestly........it's one thing after another.......!!!!

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agy · 11/10/2004 08:56

Titania, I wouldn't blame the Cipralex for making you unable to eat. If you've got a high temperature, that will make you feel sick. You've obviously got what your husband had! There's nothing else for it, you've just got to ride it out. Keep warm, do as little as poss,drink loads of water, try to eat small amounts at a time and keep taking the Cipralex. Hope you're over this little lot soon!

joanneg · 11/10/2004 09:04

Titania - I have just had this cold/flu bug that is doing the rounds and is exactly the same as you describe - it also made me quite depressed. So a lot of your symptoms are probably from this hun.
Also - just a thought - you can buy anti-sickness tablets from the chemist that work really well - could these help with you feelig sick? Also if you are not eating this will make you feel sick. I heop you feel better ((hugs)) to you, Jo x

MummyToSteven · 11/10/2004 09:09

Oh Titania {{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}

sorry you had such a rough time yesterday. You're gonna kill me for saying this, but from what you have said, you weren't exactly eating properly before you started the Cipralex, so I don't think the Cipralex is entirely (or possibly even mostly to blame) for you collapsing like that. Sorry. There's also been a few bugs that your kids have had anyway, I think that you might have caught. What are you doing about the Cipralex? Please don't stop it without talking to your GP first.

If you can't stomach any food, could you get some Complan/meal replacement bars from your chemist, and just keep trying to have something - even if you are sick after.

take care
x

spacemonkey · 11/10/2004 09:12

Titania, you have GOT to look after yourself - get some rest and try to eat something - meal replacement bars are a good idea or something easy to eat and nourishing like soup. Hope you are feeling better soon xxx

Lonelymum · 11/10/2004 15:48

Hope you feel better soon, Titania. I am thinking of you.

essbee · 11/10/2004 15:58

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Titania · 11/10/2004 17:27

hi......am feeling bit better now.......havent done a lot today.....basic housework.....am still a little wobbly though.

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nutcracker · 11/10/2004 17:32

Sorry to hear you are poorly titania, hope you are feeling better soon.

Is anyone helping you with the kids at the mo ???

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Titania · 11/10/2004 17:41

MIL took ds1 to school and FIL brought him back. Didn't really want them to do much else.....at the end of the day they are my kids not theirs.

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nutcracker · 11/10/2004 17:43

Yes but you need help at the mo and if they are happy to help then let them.

Lots of people including myself often find it hard to accept help from people but at the end of the day there is no shame in it.

Wish i lived closer, i'd come round and cook you some tea

MummyToSteven · 11/10/2004 17:46

titania wouldn't go for the vegetarian rabbit food that passes for tea at ours

tammybear · 11/10/2004 17:48

oh dear titania, didnt see this this morning. hope you feel better. and like nutcracker said sometimes its hard to accept help, but you do need it at this time. thinking of you xxx

MummyToSteven · 11/10/2004 17:50

but there must be boring stuff they could help you with - picking up prescriptions, picking up baby milk etc

agy · 11/10/2004 17:55

Being able to stay indoors must have been a big help! Hope they're gonna do it again tomorrow!

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Titania · 11/10/2004 17:56

no MummyToSteven there isnt.....I'm just about on top of everything that needs doing TBH.

Nutty thanks hon!!! thats sweet of you!!

I suppose I have just always been independant cos I've always HAD to be....I don't know any other way........

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MUMINAMILLION · 11/10/2004 23:10

Hi Titania. Independence at the expense of your health is not good!! I suppose we all try to be the all-performing, perfect earth mothers, and any sign of needing help seems to be weakness. But it is not - pride can be the biggest weakness. You are a proud, independant woman, and that is wonderful, but try to accept a little more help, just whilst you need it. Then you can get back to being the all-performing earth-mother that we know you are! (Then you can give me some tips ...)

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Titania · 12/10/2004 09:41

well i just about managed to get ds1 to school this morning.....felt a little light headed when I got back so had to sit down for a bit. Got so much to do......feel really lazy sat here, but I think if I get up I will fall straight back down again!!!

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