Posted by Ruth on August 23, 1999, at 21:54:26
In reply to Re: In a dark, dark, dark place. Help!, posted by Roo on August 23, 1999, at 8:03:53
Dee-
I wish I could send a bundle of strength to you because I know how oppressive it is when you find yourself in the black hole. I know too that it hasn't helped me when people have said to hang on that things will get better. But maybe it has because I have tried holding on to that.
And what alternative is there. If I am to be alive which I am then somehow I need to get through the black times. One of the things that has helped me has been having some acceptance that the black times will happen, so I am not caught by suprise when they happen.
What helps me is giving myself permission to do kindnesses towards myself (buying flowers, taking a nap...whatever. What is harder for me, but helpful is allowing others to show me their kindness and caring.
I hope for you that you have people in your life to be there for you. But in any case you have those of us here on this board who will stick with you through this time.
> Dee,
>
> I'm really sorry that you're feeling so awful. I know
> that feeling of just being so _SICK_ of it all.
> I can't help but wonder, b/c of my own horrible
> experience on Serzone, if it could be contributing
> to your mood. It effects some people that way. It
> did for me--put an unbearable EDGE to my depression.
> Have you noticed feeling worse since you've taken
> it? How long have you taken it?
>
> I know it's hard, but try and be good to yourself.
poster:Ruth
thread:10516
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/19990814/msgs/10598.html