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Posted by Deneb on August 27, 2005, at 21:33:30
I can't believe that I'm having such horrible thoughts again and classes haven't even started yet. :-(
I think I'm afraid and upset. I'm afraid I won't be able to do well and I'm upset that nothing seems to help me.
I think people have given up on me. "Help" just doesn't seem to help me. It might have helped me enough to stay on planet Earth, but not enough to be fully functional. Now I don't have any help so I think things will just go downhill from here.
Everyone seems very upset with my posts. The scary thing is that those thoughts are nowhere near dangerous according to my history. I've been much worse.
Deneb
Posted by sleepygirl on August 27, 2005, at 21:39:37
In reply to Classes haven't even start yet and I'm going crazy, posted by Deneb on August 27, 2005, at 21:33:30
Take it a little bit at a time Deneb. It may feel so scary that you want to run away, but sometimes the real thing is less scary than your expectation of it. If you think you need therapy or a pdoc why not try and get one or both?
Posted by JenStar on August 27, 2005, at 22:16:52
In reply to Classes haven't even start yet and I'm going crazy, posted by Deneb on August 27, 2005, at 21:33:30
hi Deneb,
my advice is to really prepare for the semester. Not only with books and pens, but with the right support from a P-doc, therapist, and meds as needed. If you're feeling this bad already, it might be time to see your doctor and adjust your meds or increase the amount of therapy you're getting. Don't feel bad about taking meds, increasing doses, or increases therapy. Think of it as doing what it takes to get yourself successfully through college and through life!Don't undermine yourself and your success with negative thoughts & actions... Don't defeat yourself before you start. It's obvious that you're smart and talented, and I'm sure you can do really well if you give yourself a fair shot at school. :)
I think your comment before was interesting...that you get more response from negative than positive posts. Do you think that influences what you post at all?
Think about this: People who are quadriplegics go to college and do well. People with ALS go to college. Blind people go to college...and one blind guy even graduated with honors from medical school! People with severe disabilities go to college. People in their 70's go back to college for fun. There is no reason why you cannot go there and do well, too! You're just as smart as anyone out there. Take heart. You can do it!
JenStar
Posted by alexandra_k on August 28, 2005, at 22:15:20
In reply to Classes haven't even start yet and I'm going crazy, posted by Deneb on August 27, 2005, at 21:33:30
And thats an order :-)
I hope you are doing alright...
It is scarey going back... But you will be fine. Really. It will be hard (as you know) but you will get there.
Maybe time to get to the councelling service?
I understand the value in being able to vent thoughts about death etc.
I really think...
That you can talk about death on the boards... It is just finding ways that are more or less hurtful / triggering for others.
And that is where a clinician can be terrific.
Because you can just be honest with them.When do classes start????
Are you on meds?
Posted by rayww on August 29, 2005, at 0:09:17
In reply to Classes haven't even start yet and I'm going crazy, posted by Deneb on August 27, 2005, at 21:33:30
I'm sorry you have those problems Deneb.
Posted by Phillipa on August 30, 2005, at 18:38:16
In reply to Re: Classes haven't even start yet and I'm going crazy » Deneb, posted by rayww on August 29, 2005, at 0:09:17
I know I'm late but been away. Just wanted to say my Son lost his eyesight and two fingertips in Desert Storm and he went to school and graduated top of the class in Social Work. He had to take a course the VA approved in case he loses even the little sight in one eye he has. He's working for the VA but doesn't get paid. He's just happy to be able to work. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Sarah T. on August 30, 2005, at 19:48:18
In reply to Re: Classes haven't even start yet and I'm going crazy, posted by Phillipa on August 30, 2005, at 18:38:16
Hi Phillippa,
What an inspiring, encouraging post! Your son sounds like a wonderful person, and so do you!
Sarah
Posted by JenStar on August 30, 2005, at 19:56:26
In reply to Re: Classes haven't even start yet and I'm going crazy, posted by Phillipa on August 30, 2005, at 18:38:16
Phillipa,
your son is a fanstastic rolemodel. That's amazing what he has accomplished after losing so much! I'm in awe. It makes me feel that I can accomplish my goals too -- me with my reasonably decent eyesight and all my fingers. Makes me feel bad for complaining sometimes...I don't really have that much to complain about, esp. when I look at other people whose initial problems seem far worse, but who accomplish so much.thanks for sharing his story. You must be so proud.
JenStar
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