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Probably late cutting in here, but I'm shocked! I'ld be dumping that church for sure. But that's just me and right now I'm just someone on the internet. So if there is even a small hope that you may be able to use those people for some help, then keep them around. But noone should ever be suggesting that depression is all in your head, part of a choice you made, or because your beliefs are not that strong. That's the type of hocuc pocus that leads to tragedies. You have Depression. It is real, it's not imagined, it's not all in your head. It is a medical condition no different then say an ingrown toe nail. You didn't do anything to cause it and wishing it away won't work. I think you need to stick to those that understand this and will support you, not belittle you. You are a Great person, you are worth the effort, and deserve to be treated as such.

My God understands that you are sick and need support to heal. He does not judge you and th> Well, I met with my pastor, my husband and a friend on Wednesday

I think part of the problem is that in my ill state, I don't necessarily hear what is being said, I certainly couldn't summarise what was said, only what I feel and having talked it through with someone who was there, I had a very distorted view of what had gone on. However that still means there is stuff for the church to learn, they have to treat me like I'm stupid and begin every meeting by reminding me that they understand that depression is an illness affecting me physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, otherwise when they only talk about spiritual stuff, I believe that is because that is where the only problem is.

Cheers Anne

On Thu, 1 Oct 2009 22:27:02 -0500, Anne Rogers wrote (in article ):

(((HUGS))), Anne. Although I know you need more than that.

You're problem is not weak faith. It is a medical problem that can be treated. I don't know why you decided to stop taking your meds, but please rethink that decision. Or see if you can get different meds.

And you need a new church!

Maureen

My best friend is going through this right now. Although not post partum depression it's still depression. She got a little tape recorder so she can review things later and think about it. She also takes notes during group therapy. Her therpist also talks into the recorder after their sessions and gives a brief description of what they talked about. Otherwise she says she would not remember anything. And lots of things that are said she misinterprets them. This way she can listen later when she's not feeling so emotional and better understand what was said. If she's still feeling emotional about it then she gets her hubby to listen as well. Although she trusts him to tell it like it is. Your really need someone you can trust. She says she doesn't necessarily believe everything he says but she trusts that he wouldn't lie to her. So sometimes she says she just accepts that what he is saying is true and tries to work that way.

As a friend when she is go> I think part of the problem is that in my ill state, I don't necessarily

Anne, my sister is a nurse at Bellevue. She sent me this in my plea to her:

1. Two other EDs [Emergency Departments] on the eastside include Evergreen Hospital and Overlake Hospital. But direct her to Group Health if she belongs to us.

1. Hi Ginger, Your friend needs to call her doctor ASAP- even on the weekend or get herself to the nearest ED [Emergency Dept]. I don't know who her insurance carrier is but if she is a Group Health patient tell her to come to our Bellevue Medical Center Urgent Care- open 24/7. The address is:

11511 NE 10th St. Bellevue, WA 98004 From Interstate 405 southbound Take Exit 13B =97 the second exit, for the hospital =97 for N.E. 8th Street East/West. Take the N.E. 8th Street East ramp, for the hospital. Merge onto N.E. 8th Street, and get into the left lane. Turn left at the first traffic light onto 116th Avenue N.E. Turn left onto N.E. 10th Street. Turn left into the medical center. From Interstate 405 northbound Take Exit 13A for N.E. 4th Street. Turn right onto N.E. 4th Street. Turn left onto 116th Avenue N.E. Turn left onto N.E. 10th Street. Turn left into the medical center.

She works the 3PM to 2AM shift, her name is Roberta [goes by that or "Bert"]. Our Sunny on this ng has met her, and will vouchafe for her. So will I.

Please contact Bellevue Urdent Medical Care now!

hugs from G> Well, I met with my pastor, my husband and a friend on Wednesday

We're not with Group Health, I went to the ER at Overlake yesterday and they sent me home.

Cheers Anne

You left the UK three years ago, I think you said? Maybe you could try calling your old GP over here, for some extra support? I can't imagine a British doctor acting like that (okay, I *can* imagine some receptionists doing it, but you can usually get past them if you try politely and persistently).

I think you were intending to visit the UK shortly anyway? Maybe you and the baby should simply come back here immediately, to get the help you need? The situation you're in sounds like a nightmare.

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I've no idea what qualifies you for NHS help, I think you have to have been living in the EU, so living in the US and not paying British taxes would probably exclude me from free NHS care. I've probably been deregistered with my old GP and I know if I did get him on the phone he'd say to do as I'm told!

Cheers Anne