Posted by katia on November 15, 2003, at 14:03:13
In reply to Re: Im i deppressed, posted by octiigon on November 14, 2003, at 18:04:27
> Yes... Unfortunately we have to learn that while people "can" and sometimes do help you, your the only one to stick up for you, ultimately. I also agree with hitting rock bottom first to truly recover- it's better than sitting in transit your whole life.
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> It took me years of suffering in "limbo" to reach an all time low- consisting of self-mutilation, insomnia, huge mood swings, and the worst panic attacks you can get. I had to basically force myself into the counciling center- and what a mess I was back then.
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> Just talk to someone! It helps so much more than you realize, instead of bottling up those emotions so they backfire on your self.
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> I finally started getting better after seeing a councilor and not caring what anyone else thought.
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> I think it was better that you didn't tell your friend. From the sounds of it he's having issues, and taking it out on every girl.....
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> You have to stick up for you and get to the point that your so sick of feeling the way you do that it doesn't matter anymore what your parent's or anyone else thinks for that matter- YOU should be the most important thing to YOU.
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> I know that sounds egotistical... but all in all when you are the most important thing to you- it affects everything around you in a positive way.I agree with the rock bottom theory. That's what it took to get me to seek help last year at the age of 32! I'd been suffering since I was in grade school!
It wasn't fun at the time, but I'm glad I hit that all time low and crisis period b/c I was FORCED to address the fact that something was wrong with me and has been for years (that in itself took a LOT!) and to address that I could be helped with medication/treatment. Mind you, I'd been in therapy for years, not really doing TOO much. But it probably did enough to make me aware of myself finally and get help!
Everyone has their own timing. And as wierd as it sounds, people need to suffer long enough, like you said, that they refuse to be like this anymore. and come hell or high water, I don't give a *amn what people think - I AIN'T SUFFERING NO MORE!
let's hope the time comes for you Geri sooner rather than later.
warmly,
katia
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