After posting several times with messages along the lines of how to cope with additional stress, I thought I'd come back with something positive for a change. I've recently spent a week helping my elderly parents move house which involved me having my disabled Mum to stay with me for about 4 days, which made me virtually housebound myself as she can't be left alone for very long. After being quite freaked out about the whole thing (I think it was the responsibility that was bothering me) I actually managed very well. I'm not sure how I did it, probably looking after someone else distracted me from my own problems. I've also recently started taking Risperdal which seems to be helping. It felt so good to feel confident and capable once again. I've also been freaking out about having my parents to stay over Christmas but now I think I'll be able to manage it, fingers crossed!
Theresa