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Posted by Deneb on December 30, 2005, at 23:52:12
Am I up? Am I down? Am I obsessed or not? One minute distressed, next minute fine. One minute I think I'm losing my mind, the next I'm as rational as can be.
Eeek...I give up. Can't trust my judgements about myself.
If you don't know what to make of me, you are not alone...neither do I!
I just want to stop thinking about whether or not I have problems. Someone decide for me! Someone tell me what to do, 'cause I sure the heck don't know what to do.
Anyone else feel just as confused as I do?
Deneb
Posted by Emily Elizabeth on December 31, 2005, at 0:21:48
In reply to Thoroughly confused, posted by Deneb on December 30, 2005, at 23:52:12
You do not need to decide whether you have problems or not. You simply need to decide whether you need IRL support or not. I think that the answer to that question is pretty clear--yes. You aren't unhappy all of the time, but you are distressed frequently enough that you need to do something about it. Being as severely upset as you often are is no way to live. You deserve better.
You do not need to be insane or sick all of the time to see a counselor and/or psychiatrist. Many of us here have encouraged you to arrange to have consistent treatment. Do it. If you have a hard time describing what is going on with you, print out some of your posts (and/or our posts) and bring them in.
What is hold you back from taking care of yourself? What would you like us to tell you? Do you have questions or fears that we could help you with? Think about it okay?
Best,
EE
Posted by Deneb on December 31, 2005, at 1:33:53
In reply to Re: Thoroughly confused, posted by Emily Elizabeth on December 31, 2005, at 0:21:48
> You do not need to decide whether you have problems or not. You simply need to decide whether you need IRL support or not. I think that the answer to that question is pretty clear--yes. You aren't unhappy all of the time, but you are distressed frequently enough that you need to do something about it. Being as severely upset as you often are is no way to live.
I'm thinking you're right. I'm also thinking, "geez, I must be pretty blind to my own problems if I didn't realize that instability *is* the problem!"
I just want to be freaking stable! Sure it is exciting, but I keep messing up with life! I gotta change my thinking or something.
> If you have a hard time describing what is going on with you, print out some of your posts (and/or our posts) and bring them in.
I think maybe I'll start something in the new year. Maybe I'll start a journal or something. Thanks Larry for the suggestion. Maybe I can come up with some sort of rating system for levels of distress or something. Maybe I can plot this on a graph and examine to see if there are any trends between what I do and what I feel. Then I won't be forgetting things like I usually do.
> What is hold you back from taking care of yourself?
Not sure, shame? I think I refuse to think that there is something actually the matter with me.
> What would you like us to tell you?
Depends on the day.
> Do you have questions or fears that we could help you with? Think about it okay?
I'm not sure. I will think about it.
Thanks EE. Your posts are eye-opening.
Deneb
Posted by Phillipa on December 31, 2005, at 19:00:15
In reply to Re: Thoroughly confused » Emily Elizabeth, posted by Deneb on December 31, 2005, at 1:33:53
Deneb see someone okay? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by JenStar on January 1, 2006, at 13:44:16
In reply to Re: Thoroughly confused » Emily Elizabeth, posted by Deneb on December 31, 2005, at 1:33:53
hi Deneb,
I think it's really hard to look at oneself and realize the problems that we have. It's SO hard to get to the point where I can say, "Yes, I need help." I do understand how hard that is, and why it's hard.But the part that comes AFTER is so much better! :) After you get help (good help), life is just so much more enjoyable. Not just bearable, but enjoyable.
It's OK to have problems. I think most people do; they're all just different from each other. It's OK to ask for, get and take help. Someday you'll be in a position to help others. So don't feel bad about accepting help now.
take care,
JenStar
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