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Posted by fallsfall on November 13, 2003, at 7:17:54
Hi Babblers,
I took my friend Dee (deirdrehbrt who posts here on Babble) to the hospital yesterday.
For the last couple of months she has been working very hard on, and making an enormous amount of progress with, her DID stuff. Recently, the closing of the group hit her with a major amount of stress in more than one area.
She has been fighting very, very hard to stay above water - and she has been doing a really good job. But it kept getting harder and harder, and the pressure of staying safe was very difficult.
She didn't want to go to the hospital. She is very tired, and it is time for her to let people help her with her struggles.
I am very proud of her. She was able to keep from doing anything dangerous. This is a major accomplishment.
She would love to hear from you. I will print out this thread and give it to her in the hospital.Thanks,
Falls
Posted by Dinah on November 13, 2003, at 8:47:30
In reply to In the hospital, posted by fallsfall on November 13, 2003, at 7:17:54
I'm sending my very warmest thoughts to you.
I know what you did in going to the hospital was difficult, but I also know that keeping yourself safe was the brave and wise choice. I admire and respect you for doing what needed to be done.
I've seen so many people who went to the hospital from Babble find so much help there, and come out in such a better condition, and I hope that that is also true of you.
I look forward to seeing you posting on Babble again when you're back.
Warm wishes,
Dinah
Posted by justyourlaugh on November 13, 2003, at 9:01:48
In reply to Re: Dee, I'm thinking of you., posted by Dinah on November 13, 2003, at 8:47:30
dee,
what got me through hospital stays was understanding that the staff are just like us..
they have families and a life other than "clinents" and they have to keep a safe distants while trying to be close?
keep your head above theirs and have fun reading all thoses outdated magazines..
dee...i hope you are okay..
you are there to get better ,,to get a little extra push to help you survive..
warm hug..
hot tea.
jyl
Posted by sienna on November 13, 2003, at 10:15:11
In reply to In the hospital, posted by fallsfall on November 13, 2003, at 7:17:54
Dee,
I know that can be hard going to the hosptial, but somtimes it can help too. I hope this is helpful to you and Im thinking of you.
Take care
Sienna
Posted by judy1 on November 13, 2003, at 10:27:23
In reply to Re: Dee, I'm thinking of you., posted by Dinah on November 13, 2003, at 8:47:30
I think it's wonderful that you had the courage to acknowledge you needed help, and I'm sure that's what you will get there. Please get some rest and take care of yourself- judy
Posted by oeps7 on November 13, 2003, at 11:28:43
In reply to Re: Dee, I'm thinking of you., posted by judy1 on November 13, 2003, at 10:27:23
Thinking of you :). You have so much courage to admit when you need help. Stay strong you have support here. Hugs
Mary
Posted by Poet on November 13, 2003, at 14:33:13
In reply to In the hospital, posted by fallsfall on November 13, 2003, at 7:17:54
Dee,
You are very courageous to face your problems. You knew you were in a dangerous situation and you put yourself in a safe place. That is so hard, but you did it.
I'm sending positive thoughts your way. Take care.
Poet
Posted by kara lynne on November 13, 2003, at 15:17:15
In reply to In the hospital, posted by fallsfall on November 13, 2003, at 7:17:54
Dear dierdre,
You have been one of those people I've admired from afar. You always write such caring, intelligent and thoughtful posts to people. The other week I thought that you had responded to a post I'd written and I was really happy--not that I'm not elated to hear from my beloved falls, but I perked up when I saw your name on the thread--even if it was by accident.Dierdre, I can only say I know what despair feels like, and I wish there were some less tormented way out of it. Maybe this is a chance for you to collect yourself, give yourself the time and attention you deserve in order to heal. I only wish I were there to be on the team of people supporting you.
Instead I am here sending you my prayers,
Love,
Kara Lynne
Posted by Liligoth on November 13, 2003, at 17:44:55
In reply to In the hospital, posted by fallsfall on November 13, 2003, at 7:17:54
Get well soon Dee!
Posted by Jai on November 13, 2003, at 20:45:15
In reply to In the hospital, posted by fallsfall on November 13, 2003, at 7:17:54
Dear Dee, I want to express my concern for your hospitalization. You were so kind to me when I was wanting information about my mother's hospitalization records. It's my turn to give you the support and kindness. Please hang on to the knowledge that we are all praying, thinking and sending you our love and caring. You are a wonderful person and I am so glad to know you. I send you my best. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
Posted by Pfinstegg on November 13, 2003, at 23:28:18
In reply to Re: Dee, I'm thinking of you., posted by justyourlaugh on November 13, 2003, at 9:01:48
Hi Dee.. I feel I have gotten to know such an intelligent, loving and courageous person from your posts- what you have written and shared has been a tremendous help to me because of having DID, also. I believe you are the only other person who has written about it here, and that has meant a great deal to me.
I have not been hospitalized, so there's a lot I don't know about it. However, I have had the experience in my own therapy of "falling apart" and having increasing levels of stress, to the point where they were unbearable- only to find, later on, that it was actually part of getting better- of getting somehow re-organized in a healthier way, with the different parts of myself better integrated. From everything you have writen to us here, I know that you have been getting stronger and better integrated during the time you have been posting, and I feel confident tht you will be able to continue getting stronger and healthier. I know you have a terrific therapist, and that is so important.
Taking this time just for yourself, to rest and allow others to do a good job of caring for you should be helpful and strengthening. I know others on the board have found that to be the case. I, and many others here, will be thinking of you each day, and looking forward to hearing from you again when you are ready to be in touch. Take good care, Dee,
with love, Pfinstegg
Posted by pixygoth on November 14, 2003, at 6:28:03
In reply to Re: In the hospital, posted by Liligoth on November 13, 2003, at 17:44:55
Posted by fallsfall on November 14, 2003, at 7:34:36
In reply to Re: ((((((Dee))))))) (nm), posted by pixygoth on November 14, 2003, at 6:28:03
I read about half of them to her over the phone yesterday. She was speechless.
Yesterday she was very tired, and slept a lot. She really needed to sleep. She thanked me and didn't say that she didn't want to be in the hospital - so she is making progress.
I'll post more info when I have it.
Keep those cards and letters coming!
Posted by fallsfall on November 15, 2003, at 15:27:50
In reply to Thank you all for your posts, posted by fallsfall on November 14, 2003, at 7:34:36
Dee has been able to get some rest and is not sounding as overwhelmingly tired as she was. She is still in a lot of anguish, but is talking with staff at the hospital. I'll go to see her tomorrow. I read all of your posts - she was touched. I'll print them for her tomorrow.
Thanks
Posted by judy1 on November 17, 2003, at 10:29:36
In reply to Dee Report, posted by fallsfall on November 15, 2003, at 15:27:50
How was she doing when you saw her? Do you have any idea how much longer she'll stay? Please let her know she's in my prayers- judy
Posted by fallsfall on November 17, 2003, at 22:59:27
In reply to Re: Dee Report » fallsfall, posted by judy1 on November 17, 2003, at 10:29:36
The rumor says that she's coming home tomorrow!
Sunday I went with Nansun58 to see her at the hospital. I brought printouts of all of your posts and we taped them on her wall. She really doesn't know what to make of it all - she is still trying to deny that you all like her, or that anyone could. Hopefully seeing it in black and white will help.
So, with any luck you'll hear from her tomorrow!
Thanks for your support.
Posted by deirdrehbrt on November 19, 2003, at 21:21:22
In reply to Re: Dee Report - Updated!, posted by fallsfall on November 17, 2003, at 22:59:27
Hi everyone!
I am out of the hospital, and still very tired, but I wanted to let you all know how very much your words meant to me.
As you can see, this was a short-stay facility. I still have a long way to go.
I met some wonderfull people there, some who I hope to stay in touch with.
Falls kept me in touch with what was going on here, and I was very surprised to see that so many people care about me. Thank you so much. It mattered.
Dee. (((((everyone)))))
Posted by Dinah on November 19, 2003, at 21:39:16
In reply to Re: Dee Report - Updated!, posted by deirdrehbrt on November 19, 2003, at 21:21:22
Glad to see you out and feeling better! And of course we care!
Take care, and get some rest. :)
Dinah
Posted by Wildflower on November 20, 2003, at 9:11:58
In reply to Re: Dee Report - Updated!, posted by deirdrehbrt on November 19, 2003, at 21:21:22
Posted by judy1 on November 20, 2003, at 9:53:52
In reply to Re: Dee Report - Updated!, posted by deirdrehbrt on November 19, 2003, at 21:21:22
Welcome back! Do uou plan to do group therapy with the people you met? That would be great. Get some rest and post when you feel better.
take care, judy
Posted by lil' jimi on November 20, 2003, at 13:25:03
In reply to Re: Dee Report - Updated!, posted by deirdrehbrt on November 19, 2003, at 21:21:22
Posted by Ayla on November 20, 2003, at 17:44:59
In reply to Re: Dee Report - Updated! » deirdrehbrt, posted by judy1 on November 20, 2003, at 9:53:52
Hi!! I'm glad you are out and doing better. I'm sorry I just checked the posts today so I had no idea what was going on. I'm sending you lots of love and hugs!!!! Take it easy, one moment at a time. Wishing you well,
Ayla
Posted by noa on November 21, 2003, at 19:48:12
In reply to Re: Dee Report - Updated!, posted by deirdrehbrt on November 19, 2003, at 21:21:22
Dee, take good care of yourself!
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