His Breakdown- update, finding it really hard some kind words please

[Orchidlady]

Posted a few times over the last the past few months. It?s official DP is really in a middle of a breakdown and I am finding it exhausting. After much conniving on my part he is finally seeking help and MHT are monitoring him very closely, seeing him 3 times a week. On AD's and was prescribed Diazepam yesterday ( I really not sure about that, reading about this on the internet this morning, they don't seem to be the right thing to give someone who is severely depressed) Does anyone have experience with this? Spent another long night watching him fall apart. I feel knackered and a bit anxious. ( even went to bed in my clothes last night in case I had to call 999) WHF. Should be working now but typing on here and now feeling guilty. Sorry just need to vent, just need to be strong for him but feeling really lonely. Some kind words of encouragement please!! This is a nightmare.

exP is on mirtazapine. apparently.

one day at a time...

plan something nice with DS on weekend, go visit some people?

oh Orchid my heart goes out to you. Sometimes I think depression is the worst for the carers, it is so so hard and you feel powerless to help. Diazipam usually prescribed for anxiety rather than depression and is great in a crisis situation but as everyone else has said shouldn't be used in the long term. haven't seen your previous threads but he really does need to stop drinking if he wants to tackle his depression, worst possible thing he could be doing, but I know you know that. Has he had any counselling?
Things definitely can get better but it's a really long and hard road to recovery. I have no solutions really apart from do what's right for you, make sure you look after yourself and talk to people about it, don't bear this burden by yourself, ask for as much help as you can. You can only be strong for both of you for so long without cracking.

Thanks Mimi, he is seeing MHT 3 times a week an pyshaitrist once, ( a lot of talking) so full on @ the moment. Taking enough meds to sink a battle ship. As you say time will tell. I hope the other night gave him a big scare to lay of the booze but lets see.