A Good Thriller discussion

Diane S. wrote: "They are now slowly reducing my IV steroids, yesterday was particularly tough, couldn't keep my eyes opened or focuses. so they left them alone today to see I can adjust before moving them down aga..."

{{Diane}} Hope today was better!

Financially I am tanked. Emotionally I am beyond the lowest I have ever been. Last Tuesday I actually tried to hang myself in the garage but I guess I don't realize how tall or heavy I really am. The rope was too long and I landed on my toes. Why did I wear my steal toe shoes? I am on "medical leave" until I can get a medical release from my Doctor. Whom I haven't even contacted yet. I just feel agitated and stressed.

Wow Nora I can relate but please get someone to talk to fast. I just returned home from 32 days in the hospital, am so weak at times I too feel like I will never be the same. But use the friends and support you,have, cry on someone's shoulder, but please reach out immediately. Very worried for you.

Nora, so sorry to hear you're feeling so low. Do you have anyone to reach out and talk to about this? Family or friends? Or failing that, a helpline where you can unburden yourself? However bad things look there is always a solution to be found with the help of others. I do understand how you feel as I suffer with depression too but ending your life isn't the answer I promise you. I don't know your circumstances but I'm sure there must be someone in your life who would be devastated if this was to happen and who would want to help you. Please make that doctors appointment and if you want to talk, just message me.

Nora - Please, Please contact someone to talk to about what you are feeling, what you are dealing with, and what you attempted to do. I appreciate that you wrote to us and shared your feelings. Sharing something so personal - that information is a gift to those of us who receive it. BUT, we are only an online presence so please talk with someone in person so he/she can help.

I will

Yes. Please talk to someone in person--glad you say you will.

And Nora, please know that we are not turning you away. All of us will help with a kind word when needed. I'm just glad to see that you are willing to talk with someone more 'real' than us. Please stay with us and let us know how things work out.

Our thoughs and support are here, we are here if you need to talk, we can listen, advice and support as best as we can.

Life can be so hard, and we have all had some times which we have had to fight through.

Be strong as you can, and do get some help and support.

Our best wishes and hugs from us all

Home now, after over a month in the hospital. Still have a pretty heavy steroid load to taper down, eleven other pill bottles and am very weak. Spending quite a bit of time in bed. Tomorrow is a Doc's visit so I have my fingers crossed.

Sounds like you've really been through it, Diane.. Glad you're home, rest well and take good care.

Excellent news that you are home, Diane. That is a big step right there. Hope the doctor visit goes well tomorrow!

Diane S., Great that you are home. I'm sure you are able to relax more there. Steroids can be so helpful, but can be trouble too. Hope everything stays on track and you are able to lower the load without any more problems. Stay well.

Nora, Please contact someone you are able to talk to in person. Just having a person that you can talk to can be so helpful. Putting your problems into words and voicing them. I've been there, (not the suicide attempt), but no money, not knowing where the rent was coming from, food, bills, etc., failed relationships you name it I've been there.

This isn't about me though, I just wanted to point out that you are not alone. I am sure there are many others on this group who have had struggles in their lives. I don't know what family and friends you have, but I am positive there is someone in your life that would greatly miss you if you were gone. There is help, please call someone, or even just go to the hospital and tell them what is going on. Please keep us updated, best wishes and virtual hugs.

I had a bit of a scare last night and spent 4 hours in the ER. I'm ok, was there from 3 in the morning. Got home and because I hadn't been to sleep I went straight to bed. Cit to a few hours later and my youngest daughter brings the phone to me. One of my parents' dogs died in his sleep last night. Rebel (a very handsome Staffordshire Bull Terrier) has not been well for a few weeks, but I don't anyone was expecting him to go quite so quickly. I'm glad he's not suffering anymore but I didn't think it would hurt this much. The kids are devastated, especially my eldest. The animal people are taking his body away today so that he can be cremated and then his ashes be buried in the garden. I worry for Tino, his brother, how will he fare now, I don't know. I feel utterly emotionally drained.

Janet, I'm so sorry for all the stress, worry, and grief in your life right now. I'm glad you're OK, and I hope you get some restful sleep. The loss of a beloved pet is hard on kids; my heart goes out to them.

Oh my Janet. I hope things get better for you. The loss of a loved pet is hard. Hope you are well.

Janet, what a difficult time for you. So sorry for all that's happened in the last 24 hours. I am glad your health is OK. In terms of Rebel, wow... It is terrible enough knowing you are losing your pet, but sudden loss is almost too much to bear. My heart goes out to you and your family at this very sad time.

Cyberhugs for you. XOXO

Janet,

very sad, my thoughts are with you and your parents, a loss of any pet is heart breaking.

Hopefully Tino will be fine.

Janet, positive thoughts and virtual hugs. So difficult.

Diane S. - glad you are home and hope each day brings progress.

Janet - my sympathy in the loss of a family pet. So hard as pets are members of our families. Also, hope you are well and feel better soon.

Janet,

don't know if this will make you feel better but I have a short story.

My 21 year old cat, Cleo, walked out into the garage with me one afternoon last year and just laid down and died. After we had our burial for her in the back garden, I walked into the garage hearing a mew from a kitty. A kitten was sitting up toward the front door of the garage; it was the exact same color as Cleo. Of course we adopted him.

Patricia, I love that...

Janet, so sorry to hear about the loss of a dear pet, and your ill health, wishing you a quick and speedy recovery.

Patricia, loved your story, what did you call your new kitten.

Jenni wrote: "Janet, so sorry to hear about the loss of a dear pet, and your ill health, wishing you a quick and speedy recovery.

Patricia, loved your story, what did you call your new kitten."

We just called him Grey. Mysteriously, he died but dragged himself up to the drive and under my car. Then, another showed up and we named him Baby. He is still running around and has attracted the biggest kitty I have ever seen that I have named Igor.

Igor can open the patio door and climb onto my buffet. Every once in a while, I enter the hall and find him asleep on one of my place mats on the buffet. When I pick him up I am certain that cat must weigh 20 pounds. When I tell him to go outside he is pretty good about leaving.

Patricia there is definitely something interesting about your garage, it sounds like heaven's revolving door for your cats, taking the old, and sending the new.

Jenni wrote: "Patricia there is definitely something interesting about your garage, it sounds like heaven's revolving door for your cats, taking the old, and sending the new."

I also have a dog...part Chihuahua and part whatever white and fluffy. Her name is Tilly and has been raised around cats since I took her home at 7 weeks.

One day I was sitting in my office (where I put the cat litter) and Tilly
decided to climb into the cat litter and pee. She then jumped out and stuck her nose into the litter to bury it. Geez, this was the perfect time to have my iphone on video.

Patricia wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Patricia there is definitely something interesting about your garage, it sounds like heaven's revolving door for your cats, taking the old, and sending the new."

I also have a dog......"

I think you could keep us all entertained with stories about your pets.

Jenni wrote: "Patricia wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Patricia there is definitely something interesting about your garage, it sounds like heaven's revolving door for your cats, taking the old, and sending the new."

I a..."

She also sings. Particularly the ad that deal with Viagra. At first we thought it hurt her ears but her doctor said that she just likes the song.

Marian wrote: "SUSAN wrote: "Quillracer wrote: "Christine, the lack of verifiable scientific studies on the efficacy of homeopathic remedies is my only reservation in their use, too."

I have used homeopathy for ..."

Marian,I am so sorry that I missed your question. I cannot suggest any homeopathic remedies for asthma only a trained homeopath should recommend a remedy for you.
There can be many remedies for asthma, a homeopath will spend an average of 90 minutes with you discussing your health issues.
Their approach is to heal the body as a whole,not just parts. I have used homeopathy with great success,I have a rather open-minded approach to healing.
I think there is a place for conventional medicine as well as alternative medicine.

Patricia wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Patricia wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Patricia there is definitely something interesting about your garage, it sounds like heaven's revolving door for your cats, taking the old, and sending ..."

Ha ha, that is so funny, I've never seen the ad, in fact I don't think I have ever seen an ad for Viagra, but just the thought of a cat singing to one, really cracks me up. :)

Jenni wrote: "Patricia wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Patricia wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Patricia there is definitely something interesting about your garage, it sounds like heaven's revolving door for your cats, taking the ..."

Tilly is my dog. She is the singer. And, for everyone's information she has been fixed. She doesn't need viagra.

Patricia wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Patricia wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Patricia wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Patricia there is definitely something interesting about your garage, it sounds like heaven's revolving door for your cat..."

Sorry so she is.

Jenni wrote: "Patricia wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Patricia wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Patricia wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Patricia there is definitely something interesting about your garage, it sounds like heaven's revolving ..."

I love cats and dogs. The first dog I lost was a German Shepherd. We sat on the stairs and cried for awhile before regaining our composure.

Patricia wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Patricia wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Patricia wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Patricia wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Patricia there is definitely something interesting about your garage, it sounds like heave..."

Man, I still have tears everyday for my dear kitty, who died in my arms on March 17.

Lots of hugs your way Christine, you kitty is in kitty heaven looking down on you with a Cheshire grin...

X0X0 Christine...

Nora, hang in there, take it a day at a time, reach out to your friends and hug them tight, remember, we never get anything that we can't handle.. this too shall pass and happy days will be here again... Prayers and love your way....

Janet, sorry about your pet, but he will be keeping Christine's cat company up in pet heaven... Don't worry Tino will do well with the love and support from your family....

Nora, I know what you are going through and there IS a light in the tunnel, a very bright one. After loss and years of grief of a loved one, therapy, exercise, and proper medication have made me whole again, and it
is my wish that you find someone, anyone, who can help you with that too. Do not give up, call a therapist today, now. They can do wonders. Love to you all.

You guys are so sweet, thanks for being here for me. It's much appreciated.

Cyber hugs all round!

Janet wrote: "You guys are so sweet, thanks for being here for me. It's much appreciated.

Cyber hugs all round!"

Just say "Onward and Upward".

Nora, I haven't been through what you have, but you have our complete support.

Janet, I am so sorry to hear about your pet. My cousin has a lovely dog and I would be devastated if he died.

Diane, happy to hear you are back home. Hope everything goes well!

Thanks, Patricia!

Janet so sorry to hear about your pet. They are our babies! My heart goes out to you and your family.

Nora, we are all here for you to talk to, anytime. I am a good listener.

Take care Diane. Get some rest.

Thanks, Sue. I spoke to my mum earlier in the evening. My dad isn't doing great, he's taken it really badly which I expected. Rebel's brother, Tino is definitely a grieving dog. I just hope he has the strength to carry on.

I feel so bad for you Janet. Our 2 Lab brothers are so close, they sleep together with 1 head on the other, I dread when something happens to one of them, the other one will be devastated along with us. I send my love and Hugs.

That's how these two were, Sue. Always, always together. When they slept they were like a big ball. It's heartbreaking really. I'll have to see if I can upload some photos, such handsome boys.

I can feel your pain, Janet.

Thanks, Sue.

Janet sorry to hear about the loss of your family pet. It's heartbreaking!

Patricia, I loved your story, it brought a tear to my eye.

Headed to the E.R. to be admitted to psyche. I just don't trust myself anymore but wanted everyone to know why I will be MIA. Thank you for your words of encouragment.

Sounds like the best thing, Nora. Hope you get the help you need. Good wishes your way.