April 28, 2006

My daughter had her first appointment with a new therapist yesterday. After only 30 minutes it was evident this was not a love match. She's decided now that she'd be more comfortable with a male therapist because she doesn't trust women. Gah! Back to the drawing board ... and the PPO list.

At least her meds all still seem to be working. Her moods are a lot more level than what they were 5 months ago.

April 14, 2006

Yesterday, she and her therapist decided that they are not a good fit. Argh! So, now we get to go therapist shopping again and start all over from square one. I just don't think she realizes that every therapist she talks to is going to expect her to talk about and work on certain things that she doesn't want to face or admit. I could just scream. My patience is worn so thin today ... ugh!

April 10, 2006

We got the results back on the blood her shrink had drawn last month. It turns out her hormones are waaaaaay out of balance, her estrogen levels being extremely high and her progesterone very low. So, along with the prozac and the GABBA she has added a progesterone cream twice a day. She started on it Friday and so far so good. The doctor seems to think that if we can get her hormones leveled out that we might stand a very good chance of taking her off the prozac eventually. That would be so nice. I guess we'll see.

And it looks like she and her boyfriend are trying work their way through things. I wish them luck.

April 6, 2006

What a week. When it rains, it pours, huh? Looking out the window at the snow coming down right now, I think that statement is more literal than actually meant.
It's been a week of many ups and downs. My daughter has been in a really good place most of the week. She's started working out at the gym, even dragging her father or I along. She really seems to enjoy being our "personal trainer." I've been very thankful for her good mood and willingness to help out this week. She and I have been the only ones not sick. We've had one case of strep, one case of bronchitis, two cases of pneumonia and one cancer scare - all in one week. Zowie! And just as it seems people are starting to get well, she had a bad night. She and her boyfriend have been discussing religion, spirituality, and human rights and she is finding that they have very different views. She believes everybody has the right to believe what they will. He believes his is the only right view. She's afraid she's falling out of love with him. And it hurts her. She cried all night. This is going to be a very challenging time for her to get through. I hope she's strong enough now, and remembers to use the tools she's learned.