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Posted by alesta on September 4, 2004, at 11:54:30
hi,
i think the stress from the discussion on admin has caused me to fall into a deep depression...no joke...i feel horrible...i am crying uncontrollably right now...i'm so depressed...i feel like no one cares about me...i always try to look out for others but i feel like no one really does for me...i'm crumbling..everything in my life is horrible right now and probably always will be...i just need someone to care...and maybe give me some motivation to keep going..i get sick of all this plugging away sometimes...amy :)
Posted by alesta on September 4, 2004, at 12:05:24
In reply to i am *really* depressed right now...please..help!!, posted by alesta on September 4, 2004, at 11:54:30
just in case, please, i don't want to talk about anything that's going on in admin..thanks..let's just talk about my emotions/depression...
Posted by boomarang on September 4, 2004, at 12:05:52
In reply to i am *really* depressed right now...please..help!!, posted by alesta on September 4, 2004, at 11:54:30
i have seen you care for so many people on this board. i have often wanted to comment on how much empathy you have. it's incredible. anyone that can feel the pain of others so deeply and offer support from the heart is gifted. don't cut yourself short. you may not hear it from others, but trust me, you are wonderful and what you do does not go unnoticed or unappreciated.
Posted by SLS on September 4, 2004, at 12:24:23
In reply to Re: i am *really* depressed right now...please..help!!, posted by boomarang on September 4, 2004, at 12:05:52
> i have seen you care for so many people on this board. i have often wanted to comment on how much empathy you have. it's incredible. anyone that can feel the pain of others so deeply and offer support from the heart is gifted. don't cut yourself short. you may not hear it from others, but trust me, you are wonderful and what you do does not go unnoticed or unappreciated.
I agree.Hi Amy.
We each learn to identify which stressors are bad for us, and of these, which are avoidable and worth avoiding. I'm glad you are choosing at this time to focus on yourself so that you can recover from the stresses you encountered. Stress can very much precipitate or exacerbate depression. It is important to learn how to manage.
You give so much. You are liked, and are a very welcomed personality on the PB boards.
What is it that has you thinking that no one here cares for you? Perhaps you haven't until now offered the opportunity to be cared for. You have spent all of your time caring for others! There will always be plenty of support here for you.
Take care of yourself. You'll be alright.
- Scott
Posted by mattw84 on September 4, 2004, at 12:40:32
In reply to i am *really* depressed right now...please..help!!, posted by alesta on September 4, 2004, at 11:54:30
Hi Amy! I am new to this board, but I too have recently felt quite depressed. I have felt this way numerous times before and it always comes to an end, just the wait is unbearable... Regardless of which, I think it is safe to say that we all care about you. Otherwise why would this board even exist! There is definately plenty for you to look forward to, like helping more of us here!! I think this board is sort of a karmic vortex, the whole 'giving is recieving' thing is applicable. I hope things get better for you soon, I don't kow what to offer as motivation, but perhaps these words of wisdom will help:
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana"
"I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous."
Best wishes Amy!
Matt
Posted by alesta on September 4, 2004, at 14:42:50
In reply to i am *really* depressed right now...please..help!!, posted by alesta on September 4, 2004, at 11:54:30
i'm sorry that i don't have the energy to respond to each of you individually, but just know that i have such gratitude for each of your responses...i really needed that support...i don't express myself as well when depressed, so i really hope i'm getting my appreciation across...:)
i know people care here...it's just been a little rough on admin...
i'm going to try and stay completely away from admin to lower my stress level, so if anyone replies to me over there and i don't respond, you know why...:)
i do feel better...god bless you guys..i mean it..
i may lay low for a little while, not sure, depending on how quickly i can bounce back...
thank you guys again for caring...as corny as this sounds, you are my family...:)
take care,
amy
Posted by 4WD on September 4, 2004, at 17:08:05
In reply to Re: i am *really* depressed right now...please..help!!, posted by alesta on September 4, 2004, at 14:42:50
Amy,
I am new to this board - only a couple of weeks. But I want you to know that you were one of the first 5-6 people I learned to recognize. I saw your posts trying to help other people, trying to contribute wherever you could - that was the main thing that stood out in my mind about you; that and your cheerfulness/sweetness.
Please hang in. There have been days in the past month where I wanted so badly to give up so I know where you are emotionally. It *is* hard to keep plugging. You get so sick of never feeling good and it just isn't fair.
Just please know your posts have been important to me and I will be thinking about you. Take care of yourself first...
Marsha
Posted by zeugma on September 4, 2004, at 18:15:39
In reply to Re: i am *really* depressed right now...please..help!! » alesta, posted by 4WD on September 4, 2004, at 17:08:05
amy, please avoid Admin posts when detrimental to your health, and don't hesitate to solicit help from the many wonderful people here... i hope you're feeling a little better now...
-z
Posted by alesta on September 5, 2004, at 15:32:21
In reply to Re: i am *really* depressed right now...please..help!! » alesta, posted by 4WD on September 4, 2004, at 17:08:05
oh, marsha, that is so sweet :)...i'm feeling a *little* better than yesterday..thanks for thinking about me :)..it means a lot...gosh, it's so amazing to have people there for you when you're down...i just want to hug everybody..but i guess you'll have to settle for a cyberhug :). you hang in, too...i'm really glad you came here. it takes a little while, but you start to really develop ties with the people here...
take care,
amy
Posted by alesta on September 5, 2004, at 15:36:53
In reply to Re: i am *really* depressed right now...please..help!!, posted by zeugma on September 4, 2004, at 18:15:39
> amy, please avoid Admin posts when detrimental to your health
i'm trying, zeugma..
<and don't hesitate to solicit help from the many wonderful people here...
they are so great...
<i hope you're feeling a little better now...i am, i really am...:)..still a bit fragile, though..
amy :)
Posted by alesta on September 5, 2004, at 15:55:59
In reply to Re: i am *really* depressed right now...please..help!!, posted by boomarang on September 4, 2004, at 12:05:52
hi, boomarang!:)
wow...no one has ever said those kind of things to me before...how can i thank you for such kindness...:)..i haven't seen much of you around here, but it sure is a pleasure to meet you..your response was so uplifting...i am so grateful..hope
we can cross paths again in the future...take care!:)
amy
Posted by alesta on September 5, 2004, at 16:12:23
In reply to Re: i am *really* depressed right now...please..help!!, posted by SLS on September 4, 2004, at 12:24:23
hi, scott, :)yes, i am very much trying to avoid those negative stressors...:)..this has happened to me many times in the past...stress accumulates and then it feels like i just abruptly fall through this trap door into a bottomless pit...but i feel like i'm starting to bounce back pretty well here...:)
> You give so much. You are liked, and are a very welcomed personality on the PB boards.
thanks for the words of encouragement..:)..it is important to me to get along well with the people here...:)..i try my best, anyway..:)> What is it that has you thinking that no one here cares for you? Perhaps you haven't until now offered the opportunity to be cared for.
i know...and i was thinking that when i wrote that post..i think i said that b/c i was having a tough time on admin and was just feeling sorry for myself..:)
thanks again for supporting me...:)
take care,:)
amy
Posted by alesta on September 5, 2004, at 16:20:04
In reply to Re: i am *really* depressed right now...please..he, posted by mattw84 on September 4, 2004, at 12:40:32
thank you, matt!:) i appreciate it. welcome to the boards! thank you so much for your words of encouragement...:)..love the quotes! you know, time really does fly...i think scientists are speculating now that it is actually speeding up! that what used to be a 24-hour day is now the equivalent of a 16-hour day (no wonder most of us don't feel like we have time to get everything done..), but that is another topic...:)
take care :),
amy
Posted by Jasmineneroli on September 5, 2004, at 23:39:45
In reply to Re: i am *really* depressed right now » 4WD, posted by alesta on September 5, 2004, at 15:32:21
Hi Amy: How are you feeling today?
I went to the Admin. Board and saw all your efforts on behalf of Chemist. That was really kind of you, and must have taken a big effort, when you weren't feeling up to it at all. You definitely have a big heart:).
Take care of yourself right now. Sometimes, the problems of others here can drag you down. We are all emotionally fragile. Just make sure you note when you are getting pulled down....and ask for support, just like you did! Then you'll be fit and ready to give support to others, as you have done.
How are the meds working out?
Best wishes
Jas
Posted by alesta on September 6, 2004, at 0:22:43
In reply to Re: i am *really* depressed right now, posted by Jasmineneroli on September 5, 2004, at 23:39:45
hi, jas,:)
thanks so much for writing :). your words really comforted me..i needed to hear what you said right now.:) in all honesty i'm not doing that great. i just feel really sad. and lonely. it probably doesn't help that i went off the prozac 2 weeks ago. thanks for asking how i'm doing still..i'm not particularly good at asking for help...but i guess now's a good time to learn..:) i also found out today that someone i thought was a friend really wasn't. that kinda hurts. you must've read my mind when you wrote your post.:) i don't want to bring you or anyone else down..it's really nice to receive a post like yours at a time like this to remind me that there are nice, good, caring folks out there...i started rhodiola (a natural herb) yesterday for my depression. i should feel better hopefully when it kicks in, although i don't know, i feel pretty empty right now. i guess i'll just hang on until it kicks in...hope it pulls me out of this sufficiently. thanks for listening, jas...you're such a kind person...i saw one of your posts and thought your advice was really wonderful. you've got such a nice way about you of lifting people up, seriously...:) i'm glad i got to meet you.:)take care jas:)
your friend,
amy> Hi Amy: How are you feeling today?
> I went to the Admin. Board and saw all your efforts on behalf of Chemist. That was really kind of you, and must have taken a big effort, when you weren't feeling up to it at all. You definitely have a big heart:).
> Take care of yourself right now. Sometimes, the problems of others here can drag you down. We are all emotionally fragile. Just make sure you note when you are getting pulled down....and ask for support, just like you did! Then you'll be fit and ready to give support to others, as you have done.
> How are the meds working out?
> Best wishes
> Jas
Posted by gardenergirl on September 6, 2004, at 3:06:13
In reply to Re: i am *really* depressed right now » Jasmineneroli, posted by alesta on September 6, 2004, at 0:22:43
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