Posted by Damos on February 28, 2005, at 20:46:50
In reply to Re: Depression is a boulder too... » Damos, posted by alexandra_k on February 28, 2005, at 17:57:10
> Nah, I don't mind - so long as it is civil ;-)
In that case, Hey Kiddo :-)
> Hmm. Some more than others. In my experience good therapists are hard to come by. But then I have been stuck with the public service and the form of therapy they provide is often not very well suited to me. Also they really are very overworked. I guess that means they tend to burn out faster than usual even...
Hmm, thought that might be the case. Guess it's why I've just stuck with my G.P. and P Doc. thought don't see much of him. Must be hard for you, because I imagine much of the potential for success depends onthe ability to establish a relationship, rapport and understanding over time.
> All the worlds a stage and all the men and women merely players [actors]... Not sure where this came from.. Midsummer Nights Dream???
Yep, absolutely right. Not sure which play either :-)
> It is hard to be so very aware of this in ones own case, though. And different people have more or less differences between their various roles..It does get really hard remembering which "who" you are supposed/expected to be at an given time, and it just plain gets tiring keeping up appearences.
> Yes... It is hard to figure what 'happiness' really is.. What it really means.. Does a two minute respite while you get caught up in watching the news or something count as the absence of pain / suffering?? What about when we are asleep?? I don't know. I don't know. I don't know if we can 'delude' ourselves that we are happy. But we certainly can rework a memory of it and conclude we never were 'really' happy..Yeah I know what you mean. If only life came with the appropriate signposts ;-) I think one of the difficulties is that yes I was happy at the time, but now being able to look objectively at the event I put serious effort in at the time to make it appear how I wanted it to be and not how it really was. Pity.
> You gave one :-)
> Did it feel good??I did! It did! Just a friend I hadn't see for a while and it just seemed the most natural thing in the world. It was really odd about 10 seconds afterward when I realised what I'd done. I actually went and apologised later in case I'd been overly familiar and caused offence. Boy am I weird or what. Luckily I hadn't, we had a long conversation about it and had a good laugh.
> (They get less awkward as you get used to 'em)That's good to know. The whole physical thing is just a complete minefield and mystery for me. But I'm trying.
> Yeah. I get you.
Thanks.
> Animals are great aren't they?? I used to have dogs. No more though. I found them a really good home with a lady who spoils them rotten (perhaps not tooooo good for them but I guess they are loved). They have 2 acres fully fenced to run around on. Better than I can provide for them. They need lots of room to run (I am fond of border collies). I used to do dog obedience and agility training with them. But they were getting cabin fever (developing anxious habits) on my half site section. I walked 'em twice a day but they need to be running around ALL day. I can't keep up with 'em anymore. They probably don't even remember who I am any more.Oh boy I bet they love that! Border Collies are such wonderful dogs, bet you miss them. I think you'd be surprised. It was 7 years between my seeing Michelle's dogs (one of which is a border collie - Dylan) and he recognised me and was so excited. Michelle actually said she was amazed by the way he reacted to me like a long lost friend.
> yeah. And it will get better still. We have to have faith, we simply must. And when you run out then mine is still there for you, ok??Same here okay??? Promise???? Uncross your fingers you cheeky girl :-)
> :-)
Right back atya kid!> Ah. I understand.
> Give her a hug from me.Will do!
(((((alexandra_k))))) plus a big dogs kiss.> What sort of dog is she???
English Pointer - sensitive spotty dog.Take care hey.
P.S: Love your challenges on Social. The joys of being self aware and able to choose our response to any given stimulus. You've got a great mind alexandra_k and your "Animal Rights" thread has caused me to tear and intellectual hamstring! But I love it, love it, love it. Ever read anything by "Dr David Bohm"?
Take care,
Damos
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