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Posted by antigua3 on May 21, 2011, at 17:46:34
Hello,
I haven't been around for a while. I was scared off by the suggestion of a lack of privacy from Twitter, etc. I also began a full-time job (which sucks) that limited my energy for participation. But really, I thought, who gives a dam* about what I think? I am not qualified to provide advice; I can only talk about what I know.But I have been reading all along and I miss all of you very much. You are the most supportive group of people, online or not, I have ever encountered.
As I know every T or psychiatrist I have ever known would ask, "Why Now?" My answer is I don't know. Ashamed to say that I need help. I have never thought I had it together, and even though I keep hearing how much better I am doing, my real thought is "boy, do I have you fooled," or "you think this is good? I want more than this!" It's selfish to ask for help when I haven't given it in return.
Anyone out there?
Posted by Dinah on May 21, 2011, at 18:40:41
In reply to Help, posted by antigua3 on May 21, 2011, at 17:46:34
It's good to see you again.
Posted by annierose on May 21, 2011, at 21:59:53
In reply to Help, posted by antigua3 on May 21, 2011, at 17:46:34
What's on your mind? What's up? We missed you.
Posted by Daisym on May 23, 2011, at 0:45:22
In reply to Help, posted by antigua3 on May 21, 2011, at 17:46:34
I don't think it is selfish at all - you ask for what you need and hopefully someone is available at that time. This is how life works - no one keeps score and there are enough of us to support at different times, at different levels.
I know that I too look way more put together and "happy" than I really feel. I suspect this is true for many survivors.
So - what brings you back now? It *is* good to see you again - although I wish it were for different reasons. Even if we don't have answers, we always have support. So lean a little.
Posted by pegasus on May 23, 2011, at 9:38:09
In reply to Help, posted by antigua3 on May 21, 2011, at 17:46:34
hi antigua,
It is nice to see you again. I never got the sense that you took more than you offered. And, anyway, I agree with Daisy that the offering and the taking all get spread out and generalized, and I know I'm not keeping track. I'm just glad when anyone participates, in any way. Sometimes it gets a little lonely around here these days.
You know, all any of us have is our experience, and I think we all get a lot from sharing that. I'm glad you're back.
- p
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