Im going to share something I wrote on my page... I hope it helps at least one of you.....Depression is real people, you can be having a good day and wham an overwhelming sensation fills you, please note that for some there is no rhyme nor reason, you have no control over it coming or going. To the ones who say get over it or it cant be that bad, shame on you! I especially love when one is suffering with a full blown attack informs their partner to be aware that they are in fact having an episode which is laced with a panic attack and to please take it easy as it wont take much to push them to the edge and that partner/friend/family member feels the need to take that opportunity to start, press and push you to the breaking point for no other reason than to do it, that is unforgivable. There isnt a magic pill for this, the brain is to complex its basically a trial and error when you are seeking help from a doctor. There is nothing you can do to help them through this other then keep a eye on them and give their body time to balance itself back out. Force them to seek help if they go to a dark place and you feel they could make bad choices. Better to have them safe then to be sorry that you chose to stand back and do nothing. With that said...............R.I.P. Robin Williams you are one of many that saw no way out at that moment. Williams was found unconscious in his home in an unincorporated area just outside Tiburon, California, at around 11:55 a.m. PDT on August 11, 2014, and was pronounced dead at 12:02 p.m.[83] The Marin County Coroner Division suspects the death to be suicide by asphyxia, pending investigation. A forensic examination and toxicology postliminary test is scheduled for August 12, 2014. According to his publicist, Williams was battling severe depression in the time before his death, though his publicist would not confirm the reports that the death was suicide. Williams wife Susan Schneider said, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken. Fellow comedian Steve Martin tweeted, I could not be more stunned by the loss of Robin Williams, mensch, great talent, acting partner, genuine soul...... . After others comment I replied.................... This is a real problem and it should not be swept under the rug. It should not be a hush hush ordeal it needs to have a voice, no one should ever feel ashamed, seek help it is out there. What works for one doesnt always work for another, you should never share your prescriptions as they are based off your tolerance and the severity you are at. Cheryl, I am seeking all three. 2 1/2 hours of therapy a week 1 1/2 hours of that is Trauma Group Therapy the hour is one on one therapy, I could easily utilize another hour of that one. My Physician Assistant is doing the trial and error to create a concoction of medication that works for me as I need help fixing me now. I stood strong beside my daughter being her advocate, catching many medication mistakes before they happened, having the therapist pushing her harder then they had attended. I had them give me additional activities and I worked with her each and everyday. I expected her to give her all and find that drive she had always had. But as so many dont know with a T.B.I. comes lots of hateful remarks, she never remembered saying them and it was not something she would ever say to me before the accident. I knew not to react as it wouldnt make a difference and it is important for them not to get upset as it has reverse affects. I requested to be trained to move her to the chair and from the chair, I personally showered her and took her to the bathroom as she did not want the staff too.. She was a grown child that needed the same care as an infant. Chad helped as much as possible with feeding her and helping move her so there wouldnt be any bed sores, when she was able to use the chair she was a two man lift as she could not even hold up her head. Chad even helped me shave her legs while she was laying in bed. I could go on and on with taking her for walks in the chair, lifting her arm and having her finger touch leaves and telling her what it was. Helping her feed the Koi fish. Only some know how far Kate has come, only a few seen what we did, when she was transferred to Blodgett I didnt allow a nurse to come in after nine p.m. or before seven a.m. I knew rem sleep was needed and a nurse walking in every hour on the hour was unacceptable, Chad and I slept in her room and cared for her. We had to be tested on many levels, how minor from her excelling because of it. This entire ordeal beat me down, it was an emotional roller coaster to say the least. I didnt tolerate anything when it came to the welfare of my child. I had nurses and other staff banned from her room, they assigned the best care staff to her as I hand picked them. I am now seeking help to fix the aftermath of the physically and mentally effects this had on me. I never lost faith not even for a moment. Your prayers, cards, gifts, love and compassion gave me additional boosts, warriors standing strong in faith, sending prayers to flood heavens gates and God giving us all this miracle. Please continue stepping forward, Kate isnt out of the woods yet, she personally needs you now more than ever.
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 05:26:19 +0000