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Going to admit myself in next few days per advice for first time, scared

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Happyplace76

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Just a little bit of a background...January was when my son got ran over in our parking lot, two weeks later I lost my relatively new dream job bc of time off taking care of his medical appts, quasi-moved in with boyfriend to avoid our apartment parking lot, breast biopsy (benign mass :)) few weeks later, 360 spin into a highway berm wall and guardrail few weeks after that... and the boyfriend - well... I could go on and on but put simply he was extremely psychologically abusive/gaslighting/pathological lying making up his life story, etc... (Had NO clue while friends, getting to know him, presented himself as a devoted Christian) Turned out he had actually lived a life of crime, had chopped the thumb off his ex wife's boyfriend with a catan? sword and spent time in prison for reduced conviction of felonious assault from attempted murder, had told me he had killed a "Mexican", he had been sniper/assassasinator in black ops (no joke, you can't make this crap up) threatened to kill himself with us in the house. He did not physically abuse me however the Women's DV said that we went through pretty bad emotional abuse.

Was able to pay my Feb and March rent, my cash assistance card number had been fraudulently used (HOW??) in New York of all places and so we went without any money for 3 weeks while new card didn't come - in meantime April rent was due, apartment complex just wants us gone I think because of what happened to my son on their property and me complaining about it. Gave us 3 day notice on the 5th day of the month (extremely uncommon - I was a property manager myself for 10 years), they refused Job and Family Services emergency rent payment voucher (while I was still waiting for cash card) and now I'm facing eviction. Some of you all know this but I haven't been honest in that I have been suicidal for the last week.

After all this, everything I've gone through, I DO NOT have the energy to move through this. The hyperarousal and jumping out of my skin at every sound is under control but not much else. Despite medication. Got better when I had some cannabis - actually it felt like a cure but not an option because it was donated by a friend hours away. SO... I am bad. Not functioning, and I do not want to go on - for myself - and I just feel that my son could have a better life.

Was finally honest with both T's, and psychiatrist and while I'm not a danger to myself right now, I am planning on ending it after the hearing. However they want me to go to hospital in next few days. I'm a single mom with one clueless family member and Im no contact with my personality disordered, abusive mother and enabling father. I won't go into all of it with them, but trust me it's bad, I would never see my son again, etc... because my mom seriously loves to do whatever she can to hurt me - this isn't hyperbole or exaggeration, it's the truth. Both T's are in agreement.

This leaves me with no one to take care of my son - I've never been hospitalized before, and chances are he's going to go into emergency foster care for the 3-5 days I'm in there. When I get out, I won't have a place to go - well not the apartment probably but crisis said there were social workers that case manage when people get out.

I can't believe I have to do this, my life has come to this, what is going to happen with my son (I've spoken with him and his counselor has talked to him also about how this is no different than me going in for surgery etc...) He doesn't want to go to my parents, my aunt lives like an hour away and is only supportive by phone

I'm really scared, not sure if this is right thing but it sure seems like it, but my worst fear is that I'll get out and they'll say I'm unfit bc I don't have a job right now, we're losing our apartment, and honestly I just won't be able to handle that. And then I'll be put on a list where I won't be able to buy a gun and end it - I literally sound crazy right now smh... I just can't go on like this anymore. It HAS to get easier or I just can't do this anymore.

No other dx besides the PTSD, Depression and GAD. Oh Stress reaction disorder back in September. It's been a year of shit.

Anyone been in my shoes? How did it go? Did hospitalization help or make it worse? Did you lose your children?
 
I have not experienced all of what is coming down on you at once. I can understand being this overwhelmed with feeling there is no way out, too much to deal with, and worried sick about my son. I would try to call the aunt an hour away and somehow get your son to her..

I feel your fear and hopelessness.. this is so f*cked up, but it does sound like you have a lot of support in your corner. Doesn't change your feelings, I know, but somehow, someway, this going to the hospital is going to help. If nothing else... to be taken care of yourself for awhile... I truly hope your Aunt will step up and help...

I would be scared too... too many unanswered questions right now.. but you do deserve to give yourself and your son a chance. You son will never be better off with out you, regardless of how you feel and are thinking right now... it's a shitty place to be in.. wanting out, wanting some peace, wanting it all to be gone... but you do have someone who needs you to try. Somehow, he will feel it's his fault, that he was just too much trouble... or what ever else he would take on... please please hang in here for him, just for a little while longer... please keep us updated... you are heard... I hear you... You may not be a praying person, I don't know, but I am... and that is what I am going to do...

Please, get your aunt to take your son... go to the hospital... and we'll be here for you when you get out... you posted, your reached out...that speaks volumes that you want help, not to end it all. Sorry I couldn't give you anything but verbal support. But someone in this world is thinking about you and your situation... please hang on, Lots of tender hugs if you accept.. understand if that feels stupid and futile.. but it is meant from my heart.
 
I have not experienced all of what is coming down on you at once. I can understand being this overwhelmed...

@ladee Thank you, I was hoping there might be more single moms that had to do this or to know what to expect, but I appreciate your response so much. Still on fence - did talk to my aunt tonight - in fact we had a very honest conversation - told her what I was planning and she asked me what about my son. Where would he go? When I told her crisis told me emergency foster she didn't offer. Just told me to get ahold of her in a few weeks. I just don't even.... it was a long conversation - very honest - told her about the sociopath ex and the things we went through (haven't been able to tell anyone really other than T's and a friend (not comfortable with my son being there for that long of time). She was compassionate but just the usual bs I'm sorry you're going through this and wish I could help. When she could.

I hear what you're saying about my son... but I'm just too tired if that makes sense. He's missed out on so much in life due to never having money for the activities he wants, the movinig, no father figure, real vacations, my depression and years on the couch - so it's got to be better in another home I guess is my thinking. Thank you so much for such thoughtful support. I appreciate it. I am a Christian - pretty devoted but the last 2 1/2 months I have felt God has left me. I've prayed but I feel empty when I'm doing it, and things just keep getting worse but I definitely welcome any! Thank you... :hug:
 
Just because you feel empty doesn't mean you aren't heard. And possibly there is a 'clearing' so you can see blessings that you might not see otherwise... and you know, you can ask your aunt to help with your son. the worst will be she says no... sometimes people really do want to help, and don't know how.. You can express how hard it would be on him and you for him to go into emergency care, it's worth a try.

I'm sorry the world is coming down on you all at once.. and I'm glad you let her know how hard it is on your and your son. I would take him in a heartbeat if I could... so you wouldn't have to worry about him , and he wouldn't be so upset and worried about you...

You are still a good mom... because you are giving him what you have... and that does count.
Please keep me updated as to what is going on... here for you , to listen.. and support.. more hugs
 
Just because you feel empty doesn't mean you aren't heard. And possibly there is a 'clearing' so you can...

We talked a lot about the emergency foster - I talked about my fears, etc... with it. Who in the family I'd want to take care of him - her, and then there are some cousins across the country. We talked a lot about how why over the years my son and I were left out of family get togethers, how it was hurtful etc... I was finally very honest - it's like she's pretending everything is honkey dorie - so like for example the family has known how hard I struggle and then they just pretend like everything is great. I have the hardest time asking for help, but I think that was a pretty clear way of her saying she's not able. And what floors me is it's not like I have any issues with drugs or alcohol - barely drink etc... I guess I could see why someone would be hesitant in that situation but it's not even a factor with me. I don't rage, or have a personality disorder (not that I know of and I've been in therapy for 20 years). It hurts but it is what it is. I don't get it because if I knew someone in my family was in trouble, needed a place to live to get back on their feet and had the big houses they do, I'd be like nope, you're coming here and you have no say lol... Our family just doesn't take care of each other - My aunt agreed with me last night.

You are too sweet!! That is the nicest thing - that a stranger would even offer. You know that on Mother's Day (took a few hours but I forced myself out for my son and we had a really nice time - I did it for him - anyways we were at the grocery store and a woman had asked if she could have our cart and I was like sure, I wished her a happy mother's day and she gave me a HUG. A stranger gave me a hug :cry:. She had no idea how much that touched me.

I'm getting cold feet about the hospital now - because the eviction hearing is Friday and what if I'm in longer and all my stuff is put out while I'm in there? What if there is a chance at the hearing (legal aid gave me some good defenses and said I had a chance but were unable to represent because of the lack of available lawyers) It was already originally planned for the 2nd but was continued to the 18th by the property's lawyer due to the property manager's family emergency - and I had done a ton of praying the day before and of. I definitely felt like that prayer had been answered, and I keep looking at bible verses and helpful things to try to keep up my hope and faith that He can rescue me out of this mess. But then my mind reminds me that he allowed all this to happen. My aunt said I had angels around me (this I do believe when my son got ran over and the lack of serious injuries, our car accident and I only had a concussion and he was untouched despite crashing into a wall at 40 miles an hour (probably from the spinning slowing the speed of the car), actually getting out of the ex's house alive (his last girlfriend died a very very suspicious death) Thank you so much for being there!!! Some very kind and compassionate people on here. Thank you again - sorry for the rambling...
 
@ladee Thank you, I was hoping there might be more single moms that had to do t...
Hi there. Boy oh boy i can relate. Those very same words have uttered my lips .I obsess thinking how my kids and husband would be better w o me. And the couch? Whoa how much life i took away from my family because of that . I m learning that i m sick and to be more forgiving . Honestly though it is that guilt that finally gets me up and join my family . Those r the days i treasure and the reason i hang on. All in hopes for more of those d a ys. I want to invite u to try twisting those words about god leaving u. Maybe u can try to get closer to god yourself. Maybe through prayer meditationn going to church or maybe something else. Our pain gets so heavy that we cant feel him and all the while he is holding us .I hope u dont think im nuts w this but that helps me and i hope it can help u. Peace.
 
Hi there. Boy oh boy i can relate. Those very same words have uttered my lips .I obsess thinking h...

Thank you, especially sharing about the couch. Since I've written that I am doing much better... I did not end up admitting myself - I needed to be out of my apartment - which was a place of trauma. I'm now on my 20th day in a women's shelter, and while the first few weeks were pretty bad, my son especially - but me as well are thriving. I know God is there... I just still don't have a lot of hope for my future but I love my Lord and I'm trying to trust his word over my feelings. Thanks again! I am no longer suffering from the acute part of the PTSD, just managing triggers and each day as it comes. :)
 
So good to hear from you !!! Happy to hear you have settled in and very happy to hear your son is doing so well... we never know what we are going to be asked to do, to get closer to our Higher Power. Keep that faith.... you are settled in... you are safe. A lot of pressure off of you. And happy to hear you are managing so well.... Prayers for you and your son, and for your future. :hug::hug::hug::hug:
 
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