Posted by rainbowbrite on June 2, 2005, at 10:13:21
In reply to Re: That's it, I've had enough *trigger* » rainbowbrite, posted by Deneb on June 1, 2005, at 18:30:48
> Perhaps...it's just so frustrating...it's like I speak another langauge and no one understands me or can soothe me.I can totally relate to that when I am feeling deoressed, it is hard for sure. Maybe you have already talked to your pdoc about this but could you ask her when she gets back if she could help you learn self soothing techniques.
> My p-doc just told me to pretend I was talking to her when I get upset. I don't know if seeing her has been productive for me...we never seem to have enough time to do much of anything during the appointments.umm yeah that doesnt seem too helpful to me either.
> My family doc told me to go for a walk when I get upset...to punch a pillow, garden and scrapbook. She kept telling me that I shouldn't rely on astronomy or basketball?? (I don't even play basketball) because they involve groups of people and I cannot do those things on the spur of the moment to calm myself.neither can I its hard to just make everything ok all of a sudden. I would avoid taking much of what you doctor suggests to heart. Family docs are not educated enough in mental health and from experience can often say the absolute worst thing and make you feel worse. Can you get a T as opposed to a pdoc?
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> This is *very* hard for me to do. I don't think I've ever learned completely how to soothe and comfort myself. :-(I hope I didnt come accross like that was an easy thing to do, it isnt at all. And I know you are trying.
> Yes, sometimes...but my Mom is home all the time now...there is no privacy...she even came with me to my appointment today. So annoying.
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How about putting your foot down about appointments and explaining that you are an adult and you need your space. Do you have a phone in your room? She must know you are struggling, maybe if you talk to your parents and explain that you are feling a little invaded and really need space from them sometimes??
> Yes, there's the Royal Ottawa Hospital close-by...but I get the feeling it is for "severe" cases....I mean, they even have criminals there! It is under some construction right now...being expanded and renovated entirely by some private company or something...I pass by it on the bus.
Would you consider calling them and asking for some info on treatment facilities etc. and pdocs?
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