feeling alittle overwhelmed

[mistee]

No matter how much I say the serenity prayer right now i still feel overwhelmed

i think it is due to me being on manic stage for the last several week and i have a lot on my plate as i say and i am heading for that spiral down to depression on a slow spin you can say.

i live in oregon too and we have heard many reports on the news of the tragey of two young girls that lost there lives to some person out there that is a preditor to young people it makes me full of sadness for the moms and the other family members even tho i dont know these girls but i have been following this case since the beginning

it breaks my heart ....so much ....but it makes me count my blessings that my kids are safe at home with me at night for now
even though i have been sober for almost 5yrs in january the state is trying to get tempary custody of my son due to his disability and my disabilities too

even though i am on med management and have therapist that i speak to weekly. go to aa meetings do the 12 steps work with others and still at times it still isnt enough ........ i really dont know what god has in store for me at this point ....i hope and pray that it is his will for my son to remain in my custody and all this is a BIG NIGHTMARE THAT I CAN WAKE UP FROM SOMEDAY SOON

thanks hugs mistee please post any comments of strengh hope and courage for me if u can it is what i need right now

Mistee,

I work with developmentally disabled. I'm not sure what type of disability your son has, but there are organizations that will help you fight for your rights. Do you and your son both have an atorney? I truely hope that you and your son will be able to remain together.

If the news depresses you, don't watch it. I don't when I'm overwhelmed. We have enough problems of our own sometimes and it doesn't help to watch such depressing news. You are doing all you can for yourself. You can be proud of all you are doing to help yourself. You seem to be doing all you can for your son too.

You're not alone. We're here for you. Please keep posting. I too am often overwhelmed by emotion. I know it's hard to get through it. I try to accept it until it passes. It seems the more I fight it the worse it gets. We need to learn to manage it the best we can. Keep increasing your coping skills by going to therapy and meetings. Take your medication and turn it over to your higher power.

Hugs and prayers,
MG