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Q: Trazondone overdose depression
asked by: StacyHoll on March 17th, 2008
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I came home from work to a table full of empty pill bottles Trazondone (sleeping pills) 15 pills he had taken. Over 80 Effexors (his depression medication) and 30 Tylenol 3's (from when I got my wisdom teeth out) He may have taken more, but there were multipul bottles of pills. He also drank 26 oz of Vodka. I tried waking him up by shaking him and yelling. I thought he was dead. I called 911. An ambulance came very quickly. I pulled him up so that he was sitting with his head between his legs. When the ambulance got here (by then I had gotten him to open his eyes) They only opened half way and were all over the place.

They hooked him up to monitors, his heart was very fast and his blood pressure was very low. I thought forsure he was going to die today. I called his mom, dad, brother, and sister in law. I to tell them to get to this hospital "Its not good" He was in the trama ward for a long time they worked on him the entire time. He was hooked up to alot of machines and had tubes down his nose. He was with nurses and doctors for 24 hours or more in trama. Then they moved him to another room where a lady sits outside his door and checks on him. He still isn't medically clear.

There were two letters one read: word for word it says: Something is coming after me. I've been running all my whole life. I'm gonna kill it! I don't know what I am doing.

Letter two I don't have they have it at the hospital it read something like this: That he's sorry he's helpless, and about not being a good person.

He is a good person. He tries very hard to please everyone. He has depression, trouble sleeping- horrible night mears. He has social anxiety. He was molested when he was a child once by an older cousin. He drinks when he's alone ALOT to get rid of the pain it just makes him sleep and then he wakes up and cries during the day. Not everyday it goes in spurts. BUT they got closer.

I am pregnant with our first child- and am very emotional with him. Telling him constantly to get help. (he doesn't know who can help him) I am telling you its so frustrating. He works for his brother and his brother just cut his salary in half- then hes moving to commision soon (he's afraid he can't provide for a family.) His car broke down so his parents let him use theres. (they said they need it back in three weeks) He needs a car to get to work. No busses go that way. I just started a pretty good job. He wanted me to get him in there. (I told him I couldn't) He felt like crap. His WHOLE life he was a people pleaser. He pleased his parents by working hard and getting straight A's and was on the deans list all through college. He's EXTREAMLY smart, and very sensitive. He is afraid of failing. He's afraid to get the help he needs. BEcASUE what if it doesn't work again. I think WHAT IF IT DOES! It seems like we just can't find the right place.

Six weeks ago he was having problems with his life. He thought then it was a good time to die. He was continplating killing himself in a hotel room. I told his parents he's probably in a hotel there are hundreds where we live they found him and he was sitting there crying with tylenol and a bottle of vodka. He was admitted to the phyc ward for 2 weeks. Plus he got to come home for the weekend. When he got out his brother took him to mexico to try to help him feel better. he went to mexico when he came back he was worse, but thought he was better. He didn't continue with medical treatments. He didn't think they could help him. He was suppose to go for a one hour meeting here and there. MAX three times a week. I kept pushing him and he kept pushing away. However, he didn't drink for 6 weeks which is probably the longest he has quit in a long time.

He finds problems with EVERY treament center. They tell you to give it to god. He needs REALITY- Which is why I am begging you as my last resort. He needs HELP he needs the proper care and support. He needs encouragement he needs to know that he's worth the help and trust me if you can't help him at this point no one can PLEASE . In two weeks he's going to get out of the hospital again (probably) He's not himself. We need help. I need help coping and knowing this isn't my fault that morning we had an argument and I feel like I contributed. I need my boyfriend back when he's feeling better so we can have our family. I don't want him to die he's a good person and does good things. He makes people feel comfortable. He's gentle and my life mate.
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Georgia59
replied on March 17th, 2008
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You know, honestly, being in the hospital might be the best thing for him. They should have some kind of treatment there, and the should be able to refer him to someone who can continue helping after he is getting out. He needs a good psychologist/psychiatrist team to help him.

Unfortunately, most treatment centers in the US do stress "giving it up to your higher power." However, he doesn't have to interpret that to mean God (but I know it's hard). Maybe help him try to find something to mean his "higher power?" Some people see reason as their higher power... would that work for him? Even if he doesn't beleive in God, he has to believe in something, divine or not.

How can you help? Remove all alcohol and drugs from the house (anything that is not prescribed for him, including the tylenol and stuff) and anything you need to take, lock up somewhere. And support him. Realize that this isn't your fault, it isn't his, and neither of you can control it. All he can do it get aligned with the right treatment centers for the alcohol and the right doctors for the depression.
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StacyHoll
replied on March 17th, 2008
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I know being in the hospital is the best. He was just there 6 weeks ago. He got out and didn't continue on with the care stating 'no one could help him' OR 'its just not for me' Its horrible. The hospital will only keep him there for 2 weeks then he comes home. He can't come home. He needs help. I just don't know where to go for the help for him. Weve tried so much.

I tried to explain that to him with the higher power thats why I am thinking something 'real' more natural. I have heard of natural places that can help. I just am trying to hold on. My family wants me to leave him.

There is no medication here anymore.. He took it ALL OF it. Really.. He could use a knife. Its just scary. They're keeping him for two weeks. He needs like years of help. We just don't know where to go from there

Thank you for taking the time to read my message.
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Georgia59
replied on March 17th, 2008
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Could the doctors suggest other places for you? They should keep him until they are sure he isn't suicidal anymore (according to the law). So they should be helping you figure this out.

Call them and see, it's worth a try.
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Georgia59
replied on March 17th, 2008
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Stacy- By the way, I really feel for you. I know that's a really tough situation to be in, and especially when you're pregnant. Keep holding on.
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StacyHoll
replied on March 17th, 2008
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Thank you. I really do appreciate it.

Its really scary and I really don't know what to do. By law they can only have him there for two weeks. His brother and family are giving me a hard time. His mom is jealous of me and is there alot. I can't afford a car so I cant go there as much. Only if they take me.

Everytime something like this happens. Everyone takes it out on me. His family treats me like crap and his mom who we see like 4 times a year takes over everything. Its just horrible. This time my family is telling me I have to move now. Its hard though because I love him.

Now his brother said that he can get my boyfriend out of the 'lease' of where we live. As I can't afford to be paying 1200.00 per month student loans phone bill internet cable visa apartment insurance. so. They're pretty much going to put me right out on the street. I told them I can afford my half.

Its just a living hell being pregnant with a man who has become very depressed and now suicidal. I just don't know what to do any more. I am falling apart inside.
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StacyHoll
replied on March 17th, 2008
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Well Its offical I am going to lose it!! I hate his family they're horrible!
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StacyHoll
replied on March 17th, 2008
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I have been quite hormonal. I know that this is a 'special' situation to be in. I just can't wait to get his family away from me and I can't wait to live a good life with my baby. Pretty much.. I am sure his signed his rights over when he tried to kill himself.
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musicdiva1331
replied on March 17th, 2008
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If you love him, like, really love him, you have to stick by him. yes it sucks, yes you are having stuff to deal with too, yes his family is health forum and annoying, but if he loves you and then loses you AND your child, think how that is going to effect him in his very unstable state. Get a friend to take you to see him, pick a time where you KNOW any of his family whom you have conflict with won't be there. Talk to him, just be there, listen to him, help him. if all else fails, just sit and hold his hand. You can't MAKE someone get help, you can gently nudge them towards it, accompanied by helping them to realize how much you want them around, how much you would lose and suffer if they were gone. as for his family, if it continues, confront them, tell them flat out, look i love your son, he loves me, i am having his kid and i have just as much right to make sure the man i love and the father of my child are improving and being given the care they need as you do. And your family, if they continue it and you don't want to leave him, i hate to say it, but tell them to medical question themselves. seriously. they should SUPPORT your decisions, not knock them. they should be giving up everything to help you in your situation, not making it more stressful. i know confrontation is scary, i know that it can be hard to do, but sometimes it has to happen.

as for the idea of something more concrete for a higher power, if you haven't already, remind him that HIS CHILD has yet to be born. he should remember that. god bless and be with you, i'm going to pray!
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Georgia59
replied on March 18th, 2008
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Oh man.

If the two of you were married, then you'd have legal control over the situation, but since you aren't, his family does. Because of this, I think it's probably really important you try and stick by his family if you want to stay with him! Know what I mean? It's really too bad that neither your family or his are supporting you right now, because you really need it.
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StacyHoll
replied on March 18th, 2008
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musicdiva1331 wrote:
If you love him, like, really love him, you have to stick by him. yes it sucks, yes you are having stuff to deal with too, yes his family is health forum and annoying, but if he loves you and then loses you AND your child, think how that is going to effect him in his very unstable state. Get a friend to take you to see him, pick a time where you KNOW any of his family whom you have conflict with won't be there. Talk to him, just be there, listen to him, help him. if all else fails, just sit and hold his hand. You can't MAKE someone get help, you can gently nudge them towards it, accompanied by helping them to realize how much you want them around, how much you would lose and suffer if they were gone. as for his family, if it continues, confront them, tell them flat out, look i love your son, he loves me, i am having his kid and i have just as much right to make sure the man i love and the father of my child are improving and being given the care they need as you do. And your family, if they continue it and you don't want to leave him, i hate to say it, but tell them to medical question themselves. seriously. they should SUPPORT your decisions, not knock them. they should be giving up everything to help you in your situation, not making it more stressful. i know confrontation is scary, i know that it can be hard to do, but sometimes it has to happen.

as for the idea of something more concrete for a higher power, if you haven't already, remind him that HIS CHILD has yet to be born. he should remember that. god bless and be with you, i'm going to pray!


Can it really get worse. His mom called me last night and was screaming at me. I was getting bad pains inmy side and today I started bleeding really heavy. I went to the hospital. I lost our baby. I will find out forsure tomorrow. Really though? Why is all of this happening to me. Now I have to go in for surgery and really can't pay my rent. My cheque is 900.00 and my rent is over 1000.00 now because I am missing a week my cheque will be like 500.00. Its horrible. GOD HELP ME! I don't know how i am going to tell them. I don't know if I can be with him anymore.
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StacyHoll
replied on March 18th, 2008
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Georgia59 wrote:
Oh man.

If the two of you were married, then you'd have legal control over the situation, but since you aren't, his family does. Because of this, I think it's probably really important you try and stick by his family if you want to stay with him! Know what I mean? It's really too bad that neither your family or his are supporting you right now, because you really need it.

My mom is coming around she feels so bad right now. I really started bleeding alot and lost our baby. I will find out tomorrow. His mom is why I lost the baby. How much control can I let that woman have. I almost lost my boyfriend because of her. Now, I lost my baby. Shes just evil. She looks kinda like judge judy.. BUT she looks meaner and she is worse. Shes just such a selfish bith
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CarolDiane
replied on March 19th, 2008
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Stacy
My heart goes out to you. What was said is true. Not being married, does not give you much control over the situation. This guy need counseling like yesterday. I am so sorry about the baby. As far as his family goes, it sounds like they are part of his problem. Alot of people cry out for help. He went all the way with this.
You will be in my thoughts with hope he will get some help. God knows he needs it. And soon too!
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Georgia59
replied on March 19th, 2008
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Oh, I'm so sorry about the baby. I hope your family comes around and you have some support. You need to protect yourself right now.
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StacyHoll
replied on March 21st, 2008
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I went in for my D& C this time before they did an ultrasound and the baby was moving and the heart was going. THANK GOD!!! Before he used a Dopper and we couldn't find a heart beat. He tried for 30 min usually it takes like 30 sec to find the heart. The doctor just said he was sorry but the baby probably died. So, I didn't need the D&C were waiting to see if the baby makes it. I am 14 1/2 weeks. The baby still is at risk.. I am going to pray.. I am still bleeding and still hurts when I walk or sit.

I called my boyfriend to tell him that things really didn't look good. First I talked with his nurse and also his councellor. They both said yes you need to tell him. I told the nurse that I was calling and she stood by him I told him things don't look too good for the baby right now. He broke down crying. He was really upset. He was like I am losing everything.. OK I am mad now because all that he 'almost' lost was going to commission at work, losing the car, and having to put up with me!!! Hes being so selfish. I almost lost him and the baby in the same week. This is crazy. He has no clue.

Later that night he called he was happy. His parents were there they got him a job with his brother (his brother is the one putting him on commission) Also the brother who only pointed out all of the bad things that he did at work. He was happy and didn't seem to care about anything. Its like his parents come in and turn everything around and make him feel good again. ERRRRR HE NEEDS TO LEARN HOW TO DEAL WITH LIFE ON HIS OWN HE"S 32 years OLD!!! He also needs to be in long term help.

His mom brings him up and when he gets out she will bring him down again. Her little way of 'controling' him.

When we spoke that night he asked if I was bleeding because his mom was mean to me and I said YEP thats exactly what happened because she makes my life a living HELL. Shes even stooped so low to try to get me out of our place that we live!!! Geeze I am pregnant I have virtually NO WHERE to go and shes trying that.
I told him that I couldn't stand her and that I will never talk to her again. So, he needs to figure out what he's going to do whether he wants to be with me or not. Because this lady is ruining our lives. Anyway, I told him NEVER again. Then he simply let me go and never called me back for a couple days. I still haven't heard from him since that convo... Nice guy.. I guess his chose his mama over his pregnant girlfriend. Who was the only one thats ever supported him!! Through it all. BUT weve seen them 3 times this year when he's in the hospital they're stand up parents. When he comes home she will call and tell him he's worthless etc. I have been doing this for a long time and just can't anymore.
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Georgia59
replied on March 21st, 2008
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Yeesh.

Focus on yourself right now, get yourself and the baby taken care of.

And remember, he is not thinking clearly now. About anything. Give him some time (and hopefully good treatment) and he'll come around.
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StacyHoll
replied on March 21st, 2008
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I am trying so hard to just stay away from his parents. I told him that I didn't want his parents calling or coming here. Today they called and tomorrow they want to come and pick up some of his stuff. Can you believe it? I don't want them here. I don't want him here. I didn't answer the phone and I will leave in the morning if they do come I will just tell them that I have to go to work and don't have time for it in the morning.
He's just being selfish all he cares about is himself and who will help him more.

I called him this morning- he spoke with me for like 5 min and let me go and it seems that his parents have won him over. They're just babying him and treating him good to boost him up. Then when he gets out they will treat him like crap! He needs the oppourtunity to learn how to deal with things on his own. ARG!!
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deepu
replied on March 23rd, 2008
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try the "bach rescue remedy" and add the flower remedy "chicory" to it.... will definitely help yourself and your friend.. you can get it over the counter at all major outlets..

praying everything soon changes for the better for you ..
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deepu
replied on March 23rd, 2008
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please keep taking the rescue remedy at least.. will DEFINITELY help yourself and the baby

.. START TAKING THE REMEDY AT THE EARLIEST .. keep taking it once every hour..

you can get it from any health food outlet or homeopathy outlet
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wilderness
replied on March 25th, 2008
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"somewhere in my sadness i no i wont fall apart completely"-toronto
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