Posted by WorryGirl on January 3, 2003, at 14:16:51
In reply to Re: I know what I probably should do but I can't » WorryGirl, posted by Miller on January 3, 2003, at 13:42:43
> Are you on medication right now?
No, although I'm at the point where I feel that it is my only option. My concern is that medications seem to merely relieve the symptoms, but not get rid of the underlying problem.> mental health has to be just as important to you as life itself.
You are absolutely right.> Depression tends to come in cycles. So, the good news is that you may not have the energy or the ambition right now, but if you hang in there and have a little hope, you should be able to think more clearly soon. It's at that time you can get down to business.
I am at an all-time low. A week ago I felt so inspired to get myself in shape emotionally. I hate feeling as weak as I do right now.> I was telling another board that my shrink gave me an assignment (actually 3 ) last night. The one that may also be useful to you is to finish this statement: "I am the type of person..." By filling in the statement you will begin to understand yourself better.
I will try this, although personal insight doesn't seem to be my problem as much as me not coming across well to others. I know that I have to like myself for others to like me - I'm just having a hard time liking myself.I do wonder why when everything in my life is going the way it should, my personal problems seem the worst they ever have.
Why when I was younger and sometimes treated horribly, did I feel that I was in better shape emotionally?Miller, thank you for your post. I will read some of your past ones and hopefully get more insight on thought processes.
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