My Mom
On my way home from the Pampers Mommy blogger event (which BTW was wonderful, more to come on that plus there are pics & posts everywhere already) I found out that my mother had what was indicative of a heart attack after ECT therapy. If you aren’t familiar with ECT therapy, let me introduce you. ECT is electro shock therapy used most often in individuals with severe depression when no other form of treatment is successful. My Mom is in this group.
I’ve never actually wrote about my Mother’s depression before now, mostly because I didn’t know if she would be comfortable with me sharing her life. (And, if she isn't then this will be deleted) However, after what transpired in the past few days, I feel like I need to share what I’m really going through and I think writing about it will help me come to terms with it and realize that I can’t do anything to change what she is going through. All I can do is be there and let her know I care. Writing about it here may even help someone else. So this is where I’m starting, and I'm asking for your support.
Anyway, to make a long story short, after driving home from Cincinnati, we re-packed, dealt with another traumatic event in and of itself (blog post forthcoming) , went to sleep, and got back up early yesterday morning. We drove another 3 hours to be with my Mom during her Cardiac Catheterization. Thankfully, everything turned out fine. We visited for a short while then drove back home. My Mom is now at home and recuperating. I’m hoping more than anything that she gets better physically and mentally not only for herself but for everyone that loves her. Life has so much to offer.
I love you Mom.Labels: depression, ECT therapy, support
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On my way home from the Pampers Mommy blogger event (which BTW was wonderful, more to come on that plus there are pics & posts everywhere already) I found out that my mother had what was indicative of a heart attack after ECT therapy. If you aren’t familiar with ECT therapy, let me introduce you. ECT is electro shock therapy used most often in individuals with severe depression when no other form of treatment is successful. My Mom is in this group.
I’ve never actually wrote about my Mother’s depression before now, mostly because I didn’t know if she would be comfortable with me sharing her life. (And, if she isn't then this will be deleted) However, after what transpired in the past few days, I feel like I need to share what I’m really going through and I think writing about it will help me come to terms with it and realize that I can’t do anything to change what she is going through. All I can do is be there and let her know I care. Writing about it here may even help someone else. So this is where I’m starting, and I'm asking for your support.
Anyway, to make a long story short, after driving home from Cincinnati, we re-packed, dealt with another traumatic event in and of itself (blog post forthcoming) , went to sleep, and got back up early yesterday morning. We drove another 3 hours to be with my Mom during her Cardiac Catheterization. Thankfully, everything turned out fine. We visited for a short while then drove back home. My Mom is now at home and recuperating. I’m hoping more than anything that she gets better physically and mentally not only for herself but for everyone that loves her. Life has so much to offer.
I love you Mom.
I’ve never actually wrote about my Mother’s depression before now, mostly because I didn’t know if she would be comfortable with me sharing her life. (And, if she isn't then this will be deleted) However, after what transpired in the past few days, I feel like I need to share what I’m really going through and I think writing about it will help me come to terms with it and realize that I can’t do anything to change what she is going through. All I can do is be there and let her know I care. Writing about it here may even help someone else. So this is where I’m starting, and I'm asking for your support.
Anyway, to make a long story short, after driving home from Cincinnati, we re-packed, dealt with another traumatic event in and of itself (blog post forthcoming) , went to sleep, and got back up early yesterday morning. We drove another 3 hours to be with my Mom during her Cardiac Catheterization. Thankfully, everything turned out fine. We visited for a short while then drove back home. My Mom is now at home and recuperating. I’m hoping more than anything that she gets better physically and mentally not only for herself but for everyone that loves her. Life has so much to offer.
I love you Mom.
Labels: depression, ECT therapy, support
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6 Comments:
Amanda, I'm so sorry you had to go thru so much in one day! Praying for your family.
Dealing with a parent's illness is not easy. Stay strong.
~BeingParents
hang in there, a dear friend of mine had electroshock therapy.
Oh, I am so sorry. I've been there, too with my dad.
I wish your mother a speedy recovery on all fronts.
many hugs. Hope your mom is recovering quickly.
Amanda, I wish I could be there to give you a hug but since I can't here is a virtual one...
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