Posted by shermanvolvo on June 20, 2005, at 18:28:40
In reply to 1st post here--long, but *please* help., posted by med_empowered on June 19, 2005, at 7:57:52
Thank you for sharing. Hey, terrific major! (I like you already!)
I too have had a range of diagnoses, and have struggled with meds...
It is true that meds aren't the cure all, and the things that you mention in your post all seem to impact you, so I really encourage you to explore these issues, like you are doing now.
It sounds to me like you haven't met an effective counsellor/therapist/support person/people who can really help you examine these issues. It seems to me that you know what is going on with you - you seem really knowledgeable... But frustrated and unsupported.
I would encourage you not to give up looking for support - there are terrific people out there. And I would also encourage you to examine yourself in the helping relationship, to see if you are actually allowing yourself to open up etc. (There are crappy counsellors, believe me; however, sometimes the best counsellors aren't the ones we particularly like).
But I am making assumptions, so I would like to hear more about you.
For instance, I am really curious about your statement: "even though I suck at my own life, I seem to always be able to help other people with their lives."
How are you with boundaries, self-care (looking after yourself) and protecting yourself from those who would belittle you or otherwise hurt you? How do you build yourself up?
-curious monika
(shermanvolvo@shaw.ca)
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