Points And Prizes - Sheknows

[Jettred]

Good morning to all, hope everyone has a great day

Thanks for the new words

[amycrows]

NS he is on meds I believe for his moods. He was on sleeping pills but with or without he claims he cant sleep right. That is simply because he is lying in bed all day and night so of course he can't sleep at night. He doesnt get it when we say his body is beyond tired and he needs to do something and keep active in some way, even walk in the mall or something. To him his world is over and sometimes I still fear he is going to take his life. I do not know what to do anymore with him, he refuses us to help and does not want to be moved into a home of some sort but like I said my folks can't deal with this forever either.

[NSangel]

that's an awful thing to deal with amy. i donno wot you can do for someone who just won't help themselves. hurts to see a family member like that. when my friends dh was going thru something similar, her and his father had to sign papers and commit him to a hospital. took a while to find right combo of meds. but he's back home and things have improved.

bg: how are things going for you on that other issue?

[babygonnermann]

Amy, that stinks that you have to deal with that.

NS - I'm working on a plan of action today. I think I will sit him down Wed or Thurs .. I also have to take my sick baby to the doctor today. Something just isn't right with him.

[amycrows]

This week's code word is SPRINGFASHION for 450 points! Redeem your points now. Good thru 03/07/09

[bumble]

Rose that is amazing news! Congratulations!

Thanks for all the words nikks and merrilee

[zoodle]

Kekes I am glad you liked the "cracker pie recipe"
Has anyone else tried it yet?
It is really awesome, tastes and looks just like real apple pie. You can fool even the most die hard apple pie lover.

[merrilee]

This week's code word is TROUT for 450 points! Redeem your points now. Good thru 03/07/09

[haunish]

Thanks for all the new words everyone. repped who I could.

I totally forgot to make the pie recipe zoodle, was busy making other things and bathroom, new there was something I forgot.

Does anyone know why the bottom of your feet just behind the toes would swell up? DD's are swollen and hurts her to walk, got her soaking her feet to see if that helps. Cant get in anywhere to see Dr.

Hope you all can have a great day.

[amycrows]

This week's code word is TROUT for 450 points! Redeem your points now. Good thru 03/07/09.

[zoodle]

Thanks for all the new words everyone. repped who I could.

I totally forgot to make the pie recipe zoodle, was busy making other things and bathroom, new there was something I forgot.

Does anyone know why the bottom of your feet just behind the toes would swell up? DD's are swollen and hurts her to walk, got her soaking her feet to see if that helps. Cant get in anywhere to see Dr.

Hope you all can have a great day.

That is what happens to my feet if I have had too much salt. My feet swell up exactly where you are describing.

[amycrows]

Haunish, my mom had something similar but between her toes. Soak them in hot water and salt if possible but for my mom it was an allergic reaction to new clothing detergent. Could you have done that? Is she still on meds for her face infections? Maybe something is reacting and she is allergic to something

[zoodle]

Yikes I forgot that I have to go to see my Doctor today. I have had a couple of strange things happening lately and gotta get it checked out. I think I have probably just reached that "snapdragon Age" My mind has snapped and my A$$ is dragon. oh well I better get ready to go, my sis is gonna pick me up in 30 min lol

Amy sorry bout the issue you are dealing with ((hugs))

[NSangel]

I just came in to post trout

bg: wot is wrong with him?

haunish: sounds like water retention from either too much salt, (esp in hidden food like pizza or spaghetti sauce), you can also get it from heat, but we don't have that problem right now. give her lots of water to drink and watch her salt intake. it should go down in a day or so, if not i'd be checking with the dr to see if it's something else.

where is lolcat when we have these medical questions. lol.

[Andit]

NS, I wish the other brother would do something. We have started to lose hope on him. He seems fine for a few weeks and then he gets back into this 'my world is over' mode and refuses to do anything. He is supposed to attend these sessions at the hospital 3 times a week didnt go twice last week and didn't go this morning. My dad got anfry at him this past weekend cuz he didnt leave his room for an entire day to eat, pee or anything so my dad told him to get out of the house for a bit, do something. He is complaining he is cold of course he is hes not eating or moving. So my dad told him go to your place and do something get out. He left Saturday and hasn't come home. Sunday night I dropped him off food and all the lights were out in his place and he was just lying down. That's all he does, sleeps and lays around. I don't know what else to do with him. He can't stay with my folks much longer they dont need this stress. But they are stressed when he is there, stressed when he is not. I still hope this is a nightmare and I will wake up one day and it is over.
He is 48 yrs old, how much longer can he live like this? I told my husband the other day as the baby of the house I know my parents and siblings will go before me but I am not ready to deal with that just yet in life

Amy, this is gonna sound way off base, but have you thought about getting him a pet? Just having the responsibility of taking care of someone else can help.

I have a good friend who's been dealing with depression since she was a teenager. With meds, she was able to function (school, then work, social life, etc) for many years, but about 8 yrs ago, she got depressed to the point she could no longer work. She was frustrated & would call me every night crying, upset that she'd spent the whole day in bed. I convinced her to get a budgie, since they're friendly & fairly low maintenance. Now, the bird wasn't a miracle cure, but he did force her into a routine, which she needed to get control of her life. She's now able to live on her own again (was with her parents) & is doing volunteer work & a part time job.

Another friend fell into depression when he lost his job a few years back. Between the job loss & an older relative who needed a lot of care, the stress got to him. He wanted a cat, but couldn't get over the kitty he lost years before. I convinced him to get a rabbit. Having to take care of her, brush her, make sure she has fresh food & water, has given him a framework of a routine to get his life back on track. He's still working on getting his life on track, but he's come a long way.

Again, getting a pet is not a miracle cure, but it can force a person into a routine, which does help.

(Hugs) I know how hard it is to feel powerless when the ones you love are sick.