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Wit's end

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ConfusedMadlady · 03/01/2014 00:06

I don't know how to start, but I'll just ramble on just in case thers someone out there. I've been suffering from depression for many years, been on Prozac but got "Prozac poop out" and haven't been on antidepressants for a few years. History of PND. Now reaching menopause and feeling more and more unstable. Drinking very heavily at times.
Four kids, three live at home. All adults, oldest 28 and living with gf at our home. None of them helpful in everyday chores etc. I don't cook or do stuff for them, but none of them pay rent etc, instead they ask for money from my DH. Youngest son and daughter forever critical of me. Every day. Plus very jealous of oldest son for getting biggest room etc.we are well off, so that's not the issue but still.
On New Year's Eve I drank a bottle and a half of wine and got into an argument with youngest DS. He screamed at the top of his voice that he hates me and wishes me dead and I've spoiled his life. He's 24. I pushed him. He grabbed my throat and pushed me and I fell over and started screaming hysterically. DD ( 20 ) called ambulance. They arrived. I refused to go with them. It ended up with them calling the cops. Six policemen/women stood in my bedroom. It was like a nightmare.
I was arrested, spent nine hours in a cell then cautioned for having attacked my son. I never told them that he grabbed my throat and I never would. I don't know where to go from here. I'm desperate. Haven't eaten since New Year's Eve afternoon. Just want to die.

OP posts:
ConfusedMadlady · 03/01/2014 01:56

Having tea and biscuits.
Thank you MNetters.
tomorrow ( today ) I'll try to get up and make those phone calls.

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bragmatic · 03/01/2014 06:57

No, no. Don't try. Do it. You have to do it. We're all behind you. Even when you switch off the computer. You must do it. Smile

TeenyW123 · 03/01/2014 08:44

Morning, Madlady.

Have you made any calls yet?

Come on, up and at 'em. Pick up the phone and make your first call. Let's get the ball rolling. And don't forget to print off this thread to take with you. We're all behind you and rooting for you.

Teeny

myroomisatip · 03/01/2014 09:18

How are you today?

I just want to say that I know about dysfunctional families. I had to call the police out because of my son. I felt absolutely awful doing it but I am so glad I did. He was abusive to me (following example set by Ex) but it came to a head with his sibling.

I hope you can get help from your GP. Mine were (all of them at the practice) absolutely wonderful and I don't know what I would have done without their support.

Good luck for today.

ashamedoverthinker · 03/01/2014 09:24

Morning confused

Hope you are ok.

Just one phone call - yes you are being brave accepting your situation and importantly acting. small steps.

Meerka · 03/01/2014 09:31

confused, would joanofarchitrave's idea of writing things down help with the doctor?

seems that you've been carrying the entire responsibility for the household and people within it for far too long and it's worn you down.

I do not think you should cover for yoru son though. It's not helping him. He'll think it's an OK way to behave and it's not. What if he does the same to a gf? Having your throat grabbed is bloody awful.

IrishBloodEnglishHeart · 03/01/2014 19:59

confused I am so glAd you reported here and have been able to eat something. There has been some great advice given which I can't really add to. All ?I would say is be honest with the GP, don't minimise anything. Tell her about the suicidal thoughts, I know you wouldn't act on it but the fact is you thought about it and if you spiral further down those thoughts may become stronger. The GP can't ignore that. You need help and you deserve help. In addition to ADs (there are others to try, not just
Prozac) you should definitely see about counselling. If sounds to me like you need some support in putting the hard word on your kids. You would not be a bad mother if you asked to pay towards bills/rent. Heck, you wouldn't very a bad mother if you asked them to move out. If doesn't sound like your DH would support you in making these changes so a counsellor may be a good idea.

IrishBloodEnglishHeart · 03/01/2014 20:00

Re-posted not reported.

IrishBloodEnglishHeart · 03/01/2014 20:02

God so many typos ... Sorry. I hope you got the gist of it.

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