Posted by Dr. Bob on June 9, 2003, at 1:52:20
In reply to Wasn't gonna weight in, but-----, posted by Dragonslayer on June 5, 2003, at 14:02:51
Re: this is the end- My 2 cents
Posted by Taylor123 on June 7, 2003, at 8:13:25
In reply to http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20030530/msgs/231202.html
Hey all, and Kevin
Here's my 2 cents for what it's worth.
I read your post and my heart sank. I couldn't get your words out of my head all day. I was in a panic. The worst part is, being on the net, you are so helpless to help. If it's a friend, at least you know where they are or have someway of tracking them down, to help them.
Most of us here, are recovering and are on a pretty slippery emotional slope, and don't have the excess energy to be weeping for people that we cannot help.
I went off my Lithium that day, because I felt that there was no point in the whole thing. Battling with meds, keep going, side-effects etc. I felt all the things you wrote, and it tipped me over the edge to start a down hill spiral which I have been on before (numerous times) I also started cutting again.It's only my personal reaction, and heaven knows it's not worth much, but I thought I would just put it out there, to join the conversation.
I know how important it is to air your thoughts and feelings, and that's the very reason for this board (so I understand Dr BOB), However, even in our deepest, darkest moments, we have to remember that whatever we say has ramifications and repercussions to everyone around us.
If you do feel that down again, please know that everyone is here to help, but writing something so heart-wrenching, to a group of people who are trying to remain positive and supportive in the face of adversity is just simply not helpful.Call a helpline, call a friend, a family member, call your therapist, your doctor, go to your local hospital, but please try not to write those things when you know everyone here has their hands tied, and simply cannot get to you, to help you. It causes unecessary anguish.
Good luck, and hope nobody minds me putting in my two cents worth, for what it's worth!
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Re: this is the end- My 2 cents » Taylor123
Posted by Kathii on June 7, 2003, at 15:26:50
In reply to Re: this is the end- My 2 cents, posted by Taylor123 on June 7, 2003, at 8:13:25
> I went off my Lithium that day, because I felt that there was no point in the whole thing. Battling with meds, keep going, side-effects etc. I felt all the things you wrote, and it tipped me over the edge to start a down hill spiral which I have been on before (numerous times) I also started cutting again.
Hi Taylor - I hope you had only a momentary relapse, if not, I hope you did call someone, or saw your pdoc. It worries me that you went of your meds and started cutting again.
Please let us know that you're ok!
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