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Re: I feel utterly hopeless. » madeline

Posted by Lindenblüte on September 27, 2006, at 22:29:34

In reply to I feel utterly hopeless., posted by madeline on September 27, 2006, at 20:18:24

> Yet strangely there seems to be a lot of freedom in that.

What kind of freedom? Freedom to feel anything? Freedom to be anything? To do anything? Well, whatever you are free to do, please take care of Maddie. I like Maddie :)

> My boyfriend dumped me (heartbroken, lonely), I didn't get a job I wanted (trapped!), my mom is having another bipolar episode (not now PLEASE) and oh, I could just go on and on. Lots of bad stuff to process that happened all at once.

That's really hard stuff. When it rains it pours, huh? Do you *have* to process it all at once? Why can't our minds come with a little "to-do" list? like "1) deal with bipolar episode 2) deal with...3) deal with ...

When all this stuff happens at once, it's so overwhelming. Try to remember to take it easy. Each of these things will cause grief and anxiety and disappointment and sadness, but when things get all piled up, it's so easy to just shut down altogether, or get everything mixed up and have exaggerated emotional reactions to stuff that is completely unrelated to your recent hardships.

I'm so glad that you have your T to help you through this time. You guys seem to have a great working relationship. Have you discussed a med change, or an increase in your therapy schedule? Whatever you decide, just remember that you are only one person, and it's okay to lie low for a while to allow yourself to recover and settle down. Take care of you, okay?


> I'm not being terribly productive at work and all I want to do is sit on my couch.
>
> The only thing that helps is therapy. I can leave there and feel truly comforted. Unfortunately it doesn't last. I cry everyday. Except for today - I haven't cried today.
>
> I think it is because I have accepted the fact that things are hopeless - hence the strange "freeing" feeling.
>
> maddie
>

Somedays "feel" like that. But it's an illusion. It's just a voice that's talking to you, and trying to trick you into giving up. I think you are a very strong person, and you have done a lot of wonderful things with your life. You have gotten through a lot of rough spots, and you are more prepared to face these challenges than nearly anyone else. gentle cyber hugs for you? I can't remember what your style is.

your friend,
Li


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