Posted by Kerry on June 29, 2000, at 10:04:34
In reply to Euphoria turns into self-destructive urges, posted by Cass on June 28, 2000, at 22:20:58
Cass--I don't know how many times I've had the "driving off a cliff" urge. I didn't know others had similar thoughts...it's clearly a symptom of depression/mental illness---believe it or not, there are some people who go through life never having such thoughts. Like you, I haven't acted on these urges, but the fact that they are there bothers me (well, it bothers me now that I realize that it's possible to NOT have those thoughts creep up). I'm a lot like you, too, in terms of alcohol--I have a few glasses of wine or beer a week or maybe a margarita here and there. I used to abuse it but have that under control. Still, alcohol doesn't mix well with ADs and after all, it is a depressant. I don't have much advice except to say to come here or call someone close when you have those urges--please don't act on them. I am not a cutter myself but my husband is a recovering one (we make a great pair) so this topic triggers many emotions for me.
poster:Kerry
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