Posted by Noa on April 15, 2000, at 14:21:40
In reply to Re: Doctors not death, posted by Abby on April 15, 2000, at 0:14:51
> In Need. At such times, it's generally best to avoid metaphysical speculations.
I agree totally. When I am in a real funk, I tend to be drawn into the mire of hopeless metaphysics--ie, hopelessly obsessed with the meaning of life, or rather, lack thereof. And I know I shouldn't be letting myself get bogged down in all that and that inevitably, all of my conclusions will be depressing and hopeless. When things are better, I am usually busy with stuff and people and therefore less preoccupied with the absence of meaning in my life. I agree with Abby: try to allow yourself to postpone such ruminations, to tell yourself, "now isn't the best time to figure these things out." I know it sounds pat, but it can help to try to distract yourself.However, it sounds like maybe you need more help than that, more structure until your meds kick in. Maybe you should talk to your doc about going into the hospital or to a day treatment program. Hopefully, the AD you have just started taking will be a good one for you. But even so, it might take a few more weeks to kick in. And there is the possibility that this particular med isn't the right one for you and you will need to try another one. If you can wait this out safely, good. But if you are very preoccupied with suicide, I think you should go into the hospital.
In the meantime, it is good not to be alone. I know this is a sticky question for us lonely depressed types, but is there someone you can spend more time with who will help you stay safe?
I have more to say about the friendship stuff, but I will save it for later, if you don't mind. I am mostly concerned with you being safe now.
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