Posted by fallsfall on February 7, 2004, at 22:59:35
In reply to Re: Gardener Girl... » fallsfall, posted by Elle2021 on February 7, 2004, at 21:25:26
One would think that people in a Psych class would have some compassion and understanding - or at least some curiosity as to what it is really like. When I have told people about my illness, I have been pleasantly surprised by their reactions (It is true that I don't tell everyone, but most people I do tell have a friend or relative or themselves who they can talk about going through something). I guess that I would feel better if someone else knew what my situation was, but you need to do what feels right to you.
Do you have a comfort toy? I carry a rabbit's foot with me. It is very soft and fiddling with it comforts me. It is small enough to be discrete and fits easily in my pocket. I have a friend who carries a "worry stone" (it is a smooth flat stone with an indentation - she usually slides her thumb along the indentation). These things are comforting and let you discharge some nervous energy without being really obvious about it. My rabbit's foot is wearing out - I just bought a new one - the new one is purple, and the dye comes off all over my hands! I have to figure out if I can rinse the dye out...
They probably don't think that you "have" anything. I'll be thinking of you next week.
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