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Posted by AdaGrace on October 17, 2004, at 17:34:56
Am I alone here as well?
Posted by alesta on October 17, 2004, at 17:39:22
In reply to Is anyone here?, posted by AdaGrace on October 17, 2004, at 17:34:56
Posted by AdaGrace on October 17, 2004, at 17:40:27
In reply to yo i'm up in the grill.. (nm) » AdaGrace, posted by alesta on October 17, 2004, at 17:39:22
as in the bar and grill?????
Posted by AdaGrace on October 17, 2004, at 17:42:49
In reply to Is anyone here?, posted by AdaGrace on October 17, 2004, at 17:34:56
Posted by alesta on October 17, 2004, at 17:44:33
In reply to Is anyone here?, posted by AdaGrace on October 17, 2004, at 17:34:56
> Am I alone here as well?
sorry, ada. would've replied to your personality assessment but that old introjection problem that i mentioned before is harrassing me. gotta take a break from that thread and certain others. hope you is doin good! :-)amy :)
Posted by Jai Narayan on October 17, 2004, at 17:59:57
In reply to Re: Is anyone here? » AdaGrace, posted by alesta on October 17, 2004, at 17:44:33
sundays are very sparse. I am listening to radio Turkey and the local scanner. music is very lovely and unusual. the local news is distubing...a body was found in the river near here. Sigh. someone is done and others are very sad. I had a good cry. why I cry when local people die...I just feel so connected. I am instantly sad.
So we will find out in the days to come who it was and most likely not find out why. I go canoeing right near there often. It's one of my favorite places to canoe.
but there are hunters out there now and who knows.....
so that's what I am doing.
how about you both?
feels like we are in open.
my best
jai
Posted by alesta on October 17, 2004, at 18:15:04
In reply to hi AdaGrace and alestra...I'm here too...:), posted by Jai Narayan on October 17, 2004, at 17:59:57
well, hi there, silly lady! :-)
i'm just puttering around, doing minimal housework and feeding my dogs. listening to music is a good idea..i might also see if there's any good tv on tonite (network--ptui!) wow, you are sentimental. i'm sorry the news made you so sad, sweetie. cheer up, little soldier.gotta seriously start my job search tomorrow, so in order to keep phone lines open i'll be posting on pb at night only basically..although i do have to go online to apply for jobs..anyway, i will be so relieved when i start working (boy, never thought i'd say that..good sign.)
i haven't canoed in a long time..thanks for the idea!!
amy :)
Posted by alesta on October 17, 2004, at 21:32:11
In reply to I'll just go drown my sorrows in another glass (nm), posted by AdaGrace on October 17, 2004, at 17:42:49
hello, ada darling! :-)
ada, after reading your test results, i'm not sure what to add that i haven't already said in past threads to you on this and other forums. but, actually, i think perhaps the most important thing for you is to learn how to rely on yourself for your happiness, instead of others. this is a hard lesson to learn..you must find something you enjoy besides people, or at least something to preoccupy yourself..do you like reading? there are many book suggestions on this site...or how about sewing or quilting? or gardening? nature? sports? cooking? (i could go on..:)) i think engaging in something will be a good first step for you. no one else is ever going to completely satisfy your needs..when you accept this, you are on the road to a more fulfilling life. it may take some time, but with an open mind and a positive attitude i think you can and will find your niche. also, are you taking any meds or going to therapy? perhaps you would benefit from meds..could you give some info as to whether you experience anxiety, depression, etc?amy :)
p.s. also, i don't know if you have an alcohol problem or not, but it would be best to limit your alcohol intake. this interferes with your mood and your self-knowledge, two thing you really need right now to help conquer your problems. if drinking is basically a non-issue for you, please ignore this paragraph. :) (i'm just trying to cover as many bases as i can..)
Posted by AdaGrace on October 17, 2004, at 22:36:06
In reply to Re: I'll just go drown my sorrows in another glass » AdaGrace, posted by alesta on October 17, 2004, at 21:32:11
I take Lexapro for depression and was taking some anti anxiety pills but I had to beg for a refill and now don't feel like begging for more. I have gone to therapy 3 times but I keep having to cancel apts due to family obligations and this damn burning accident. Yes and I am an alcoholic as well. I don't know what is wrong with me. I have a broken heart that is all I can diagnose for myself. When I am left alone I don't know how to deal with myself. I am an outdoors person and I can't get dirty now for fear of infection because of the burns. I am lonely, depressed, and sick at heart. I guess that is it. Oh and my self worth is in the toilet.
Posted by alesta on October 17, 2004, at 23:46:48
In reply to Re: I'll just go drown my sorrows in another glass » alesta, posted by AdaGrace on October 17, 2004, at 22:36:06
> I take Lexapro for depression and was taking some anti anxiety pills but I had to beg for a refill and now don't feel like begging for more. I have gone to therapy 3 times but I keep having to cancel apts due to family obligations and this damn burning accident. Yes and I am an alcoholic as well. I don't know what is wrong with me. I have a broken heart that is all I can diagnose for myself. When I am left alone I don't know how to deal with myself. I am an outdoors person and I can't get dirty now for fear of infection because of the burns. I am lonely, depressed, and sick at heart. I guess that is it. Oh and my self worth is in the toilet.
hi adagrace,
you need to drop the lexapro, hon. it's not working for you, and i feel it is not the best as far as antidepressants go (the SSRIs and SNRIs tend to numb emotions). the lexapro definitely isn't going to help your alcoholism, either. while i was on an SSRI, after it kicked in I suddenly craved alcohol all the time. this is because the drug was depleting my dopamine. this is what your lexapro is doing. i really strongly feel that a good antidepressant will make you feel much better!! this is so key for you right now. and if your doctor isn't open to switching meds, find another. let me know when you're ready to make the switch, and i'll discuss some good meds with you, and possibly how to find a doc that will prescribe what you need..don't think there's something wrong with you..after a broken heart and a burning accident you're gonna be sad..you'll be okay. :) we're gonna get this med situation straightened out..
btw, when i was on an SSRI i couldn't stand being alone either..part of your problem there could be the med.
if you want to babblemail me about changing meds and about doctors go ahead..i really want to help you. :)
take care! :)
amy
Posted by alesta on October 20, 2004, at 16:59:19
In reply to Re: I'll just go drown my sorrows in another glass » alesta, posted by AdaGrace on October 17, 2004, at 22:36:06
hi, adagrace, :)
(i meant to post this reply to you earlier, but my phone was disconnected. my internet connection my cease soon as well..) i see that you started a new thread about not enjoying being alone. i meant to get across to you in my last post to you on this thread to please forget what i said about learning to be alone right now. Getting the medication situation right is more important right now, and may solve the borderline, dependency, etc. problems for you (or help to solve it). You can't work on enjoying your own company until you take care of your depression, as you probably have minimal capacity for enjoyment right now. And after your depression is treated, you may not need to work on this issue anyway. :) I'm glad you're reaching out in your time of need right now.I hope your burns are healing okay, as well as your heart.
Take care,
amy
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