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Re: Morning » RoxyG

Posted by Dinah on April 20, 2003, at 13:29:50

In reply to hi, posted by RoxyG on April 19, 2003, at 20:48:39

How are you this morning?

 

Welcome

Posted by whiterabbit on April 20, 2003, at 15:14:31

In reply to Re: Morning » RoxyG, posted by Dinah on April 20, 2003, at 13:29:50

I've posted here from Hell on many occasions and I'm very thankful for all the caring and support I've recieved over the years.
I would caution you, if you're posting on PB, not to take medication advice too literally. Different drugs and drug combinations work for different people. For instance, I had a bad experience with Depakote, but I (now) realize that this is a proven and effective mood stabalizer for many people, and I would not presume to warn others away from it. I sure did my share of complaining about the stuff, though.
At the same time, I remember other posters having a strong dislike for the anti-psychotic Seroquel, and although I did have to plow through some unpleasant side effects before I adjusted to the medication, this drug saved my life.

I know what you're going through and my heart goes out to you. Please hang in there, there IS light at the end of the tunnel although we sometimes lose sight of it.
Prayers for you...
Gracie

 

Re: Welcome

Posted by gabbix2 on April 20, 2003, at 15:44:14

In reply to Welcome, posted by whiterabbit on April 20, 2003, at 15:14:31

Oh Roxy
Welcome. The people who make up this 'board have been my life line. Although I'd never wish anyone feel as desolate as you do right now, I'm glad you found us.
I don't think there are really words to describe
the anguish of depression, and all those feelings you might not even recognize as part of it. The fear and the guilt and the self hatred-- the things that can make you cry all morning.

There isn't much I know that can convince you that it won't always be this way,that its not a personal curse but I can bet we are all going to try :) because we've been there too.

Hang on
Its damn hard, but I can almost guarantee it will get better.

 

Re: hi from Aurora and 'my owner, Tony

Posted by lostsailor on April 20, 2003, at 18:26:41

In reply to hi, posted by RoxyG on April 19, 2003, at 20:48:39

Hi I am an enthusiastic female feline named Aurora.
My "owner" is the pathetic one hiding. I would like to introduce my-self as I come here often seeking help for dealing with him---like humans, from my vast readings, use alanon (sp) I beg you to forgive him yet he does not desrve it, but "we" welcome you and look forward to your posts, though I read most for him and type in what he mutters in responce. He is so darn lucky to have me...

Yours truely,
Aurora

 

Re: hi++this may be a ruse++++be careful (nm)

Posted by fayeroe on April 20, 2003, at 21:43:29

In reply to hi, posted by RoxyG on April 19, 2003, at 20:48:39

 

Re: hoax: woah, didn't think of that -- TY wiseone (nm) » fayeroe

Posted by ayuda on April 20, 2003, at 22:54:34

In reply to Re: hi++this may be a ruse++++be careful (nm), posted by fayeroe on April 20, 2003, at 21:43:29

 

i meant ruse, not hoax -- wrong week (nm) » ayuda

Posted by ayuda on April 20, 2003, at 22:56:11

In reply to Re: hoax: woah, didn't think of that -- TY wiseone (nm) » fayeroe, posted by ayuda on April 20, 2003, at 22:54:34

 

rusenot hoax there is a tony that is me, my cat

Posted by lostsailor on April 21, 2003, at 0:19:22

In reply to i meant ruse, not hoax -- wrong week (nm) » ayuda, posted by ayuda on April 20, 2003, at 22:56:11

's name is aurora. Honest...long ago, maybe before you both of you came here there was a sick kitty who needed an operation named Zorra who is now safe and well ...see archives... all of us pet "owners" wrote "get well" letters in “kittyspeak”—i.e. often signing the letters with our pets names for "peer" support.

I am feeling totally nuts at the moment and am lonely as hell.

I felt even worse with that post to become a fiancé to an almost divorcée- does that ring a bell???

Bob bans you for being "uncivil" and/or rude...someone jyl, i think---made up the concept of self-banning. When I am feeling a bit manic or stricken with panic, I do not usually write aside from trying to help others when I see the need. This way I don't make a fool of my-self like I am doing now. I only use the pen name of Aurora my cat and friend, constellation and Greek goddess to other pet lovers.

I swear the to be true on any bible:

"Holy bible"

"Koron"

uummm just there to many to name

 

Tony

Posted by whiterabbit on April 21, 2003, at 0:27:40

In reply to rusenot hoax there is a tony that is me, my cat, posted by lostsailor on April 21, 2003, at 0:19:22

How come you feel bad about your post to me (the
almost-divorcee)?? I was in no way offended - in fact you gave me a smile, and I don't have many these days (strange days indeed).
Don't feel bad.
-Gracie

 

Re: Morning » Dinah

Posted by RoxyG on April 21, 2003, at 0:36:30

In reply to Re: Morning » RoxyG, posted by Dinah on April 20, 2003, at 13:29:50

> How are you this morning?
i'm doing good, i just got homr from my sister's-we spent the day eating, eating, and playing. it felt good. i'm going to talk to my doctor tomorrow and ask him what he thinks about my feeling good then feeling sad. i do better when i'm with my boyfriend and family. thanks for asking

 

Re: hi++this may be a ruse++++be careful

Posted by kara lynne on April 21, 2003, at 0:37:27

In reply to Re: hi++this may be a ruse++++be careful (nm), posted by fayeroe on April 20, 2003, at 21:43:29

What makes you say this?

 

Re: Welcome » whiterabbit

Posted by RoxyG on April 21, 2003, at 0:38:33

In reply to Welcome, posted by whiterabbit on April 20, 2003, at 15:14:31

> I've posted here from Hell on many occasions and I'm very thankful for all the caring and support I've recieved over the years.
> I would caution you, if you're posting on PB, not to take medication advice too literally. Different drugs and drug combinations work for different people. For instance, I had a bad experience with Depakote, but I (now) realize that this is a proven and effective mood stabalizer for many people, and I would not presume to warn others away from it. I sure did my share of complaining about the stuff, though.
> At the same time, I remember other posters having a strong dislike for the anti-psychotic Seroquel, and although I did have to plow through some unpleasant side effects before I adjusted to the medication, this drug saved my life.
>
> I know what you're going through and my heart goes out to you. Please hang in there, there IS light at the end of the tunnel although we sometimes lose sight of it.
> Prayers for you...
> Gracie
> thank you, i apologoze-i just got home and it's 130am and it's cold here. what is depokote? ive heard of seroquel but don't know much about it. what do they do?
>

 

Re: Here it is » leeran

Posted by RoxyG on April 21, 2003, at 0:43:25

In reply to Re: Here it is » RoxyG, posted by leeran on April 20, 2003, at 0:52:04

> Roxy,
>
> I remember one "dark" night in particular, and although it's been about four years ago it is still easy to vividly recall many of the feelings you related in your post.
>
> Since reading your post I've been thinking about that line from an old sixties song: "The darkest hour is just before dawn." Although it sounds like such a cliché it can be so true. During those dark moments it's so hard to forget that, metaphorically speaking, the sun will come up again. Maybe not tomorrow morning, or the next day – BUT IT WILL HAPPEN.
>
> I'm very new here, but I'm willing to bet that anyone who posts here, who has been in the darkness (myself VERY much included) can relate to what you're feeling.
>
> Not long ago, on the meds board, I read something from a poster that I copied and pasted for “future reference.” I hope it helps just a little:
>
> “Keep going . . . because if you don't, you'll never know how good things might have turned out.”
>
> This is so very true.
>
> That night, four years ago I didn’t have any idea of how good things would turn out. All I wanted was everything to fade to black, because if I was lucky, that blackness might obliterate the pain.
>
> Now, I realize that those feelings were “the depression talking.”
>
> There’s a good article on the internet that compares depression to a garbage truck that sets up household in our minds . . . a garbage truck that dumps out all kinds of feelings of remorse, self-recrimination, guilt, you name it. It’s like our minds temporarily turn against us; kind of a cruel joke referred to as a chemical imbalance.
>
> Kara Lynne is so right. The loneliness is painful beyond words. But you’ve come to the right place. Like Kara Lynne, I’m sending my love your way as well. Hang in there, friend.
>
> Lee

my boyfriend talks a lot about the sun will set and the sun will rise. it's funny you say fade to black, im a communications major a freshman, sometimes ya, i wish it would fade to black, thank you for some great info-it will help keep me going. how do we fight off this depression? it's very new to me.>

 

Re: hi++this may be a ruse++++be careful » fayeroe

Posted by RoxyG on April 21, 2003, at 0:45:17

In reply to Re: hi++this may be a ruse++++be careful (nm), posted by fayeroe on April 20, 2003, at 21:43:29

whats a ++this may be a ruse++++be careful mean, sorry this is the second time i posted. whats a plus plus mean?

 

Re: hi » Kar

Posted by RoxyG on April 21, 2003, at 0:52:20

In reply to Re: hi » RoxyG, posted by Kar on April 19, 2003, at 21:28:51

> hi Roxy. And welcome. That's how I found this site too. Don't be discouraged if there aren't that many posts tonight in response to you ok? it seems to be a slow night. Maybe the holiday or something. You've come to the right place for support. There are tons of people here who understand how you must be feeling and also many know 1st hand what you're going through. I think you'll find that as you read more here, you'll realize that you aren't the only one who feels alone at all. With my depression, I can feel alone in a crowd of loving people. It's the nature of it.
>
> Sorry you've had such an awful day...can you tell us more so we can help?
> Again, welcome to the board!

thank you, what do you want me to tell you? Meds? Im new to all this,i hope ii came to the right place. so far it seems welcoming. i got to get use to this board though, not quite sure how to do it. i spent the day with my sister and her kids, and we hid easter eggs, it's almost 2am here in Maine so i have to get some sleep. i started a pill last night and ive been nothing but kind of tired like a mummy, i hope it goes away
>
>

 

no idea re++'s--tmaybe i should leave here 4 a bit

Posted by lostsailor on April 21, 2003, at 0:54:29

In reply to Re: hi++this may be a ruse++++be careful » fayeroe, posted by RoxyG on April 21, 2003, at 0:45:17

sorry for all the confusion...

I have almost grown to hate feeling well and "stable" as my doc rx's me. At least when I am not "stable", I tend not to cause so much confusion.

maybe I'm not stable after all.

gonna call doc in am for an sos appointment just for him to tell me I am fine but a tad upset...the bummer is, I know it will be wasted $$ in co-pays already, but feel I need to do it just to feel more certain of being certain that I'm ok...

~tony

 

Re: blocked for 8 weeks » RoxyG

Posted by Dr. Bob on April 21, 2003, at 8:33:08

In reply to hi, posted by RoxyG on April 19, 2003, at 20:48:39

> i found this when i was doing some drug research on the net. i am not doing well and i am looking for some support.

I'm sorry if you're not doing well, but if you're blocked, you're not supposed to post. Best wishes,

Bob

PS: Follow-ups regarding posting policies, and complaints about posts, should be redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration, thanks.

 

Tony (again)

Posted by whiterabbit on April 21, 2003, at 9:13:57

In reply to no idea re++'s--tmaybe i should leave here 4 a bit, posted by lostsailor on April 21, 2003, at 0:54:29

You're not feeling well, so you're misunderstanding our posts. The ruse or hoax being referred to is about the new poster, RoxyG,
who is apparently not a new poster but a poster who was previously blocked.

Still, there's nothing wrong with taking a break from PSB if things are getting too intense for you. Just don't think that anybody wants you to leave, because we don't.
-Gracie

 

Re: no idea re++'s--tmaybe i should leave here 4 a bit » lostsailor

Posted by fayeroe on April 21, 2003, at 10:33:26

In reply to no idea re++'s--tmaybe i should leave here 4 a bit, posted by lostsailor on April 21, 2003, at 0:54:29

> sorry for all the confusion...
>
> I have almost grown to hate feeling well and "stable" as my doc rx's me. At least when I am not "stable", I tend not to cause so much confusion.
>
> maybe I'm not stable after all.
>
> gonna call doc in am for an sos appointment just for him to tell me I am fine but a tad upset...the bummer is, I know it will be wasted $$ in co-pays already, but feel I need to do it just to feel more certain of being certain that I'm ok...
>
> ~tony
> tony........that post was about a person who has been blocked and posting under a different name. i'm so sorry that you thought it had something to do with you.....i was just trying, and did, get the message out to be careful with her posts........you'll be okay. your doc will help out. everyone here loves you too much for you to go anywhere! pat

 

Re: rusenot hoax there is a tony that is me, my cat » lostsailor

Posted by ayuda on April 21, 2003, at 10:42:30

In reply to rusenot hoax there is a tony that is me, my cat, posted by lostsailor on April 21, 2003, at 0:19:22

> 's name is aurora. Honest...long ago, maybe before you both of you came here there was a sick kitty who needed an operation named Zorra who is now safe and well ...see archives... all of us pet "owners" wrote "get well" letters in “kittyspeak”—i.e. often signing the letters with our pets names for "peer" support.
>
> I am feeling totally nuts at the moment and am lonely as hell.
>
> I felt even worse with that post to become a fiancé to an almost divorcée- does that ring a bell???
>
> Bob bans you for being "uncivil" and/or rude...someone jyl, i think---made up the concept of self-banning. When I am feeling a bit manic or stricken with panic, I do not usually write aside from trying to help others when I see the need. This way I don't make a fool of my-self like I am doing now. I only use the pen name of Aurora my cat and friend, constellation and Greek goddess to other pet lovers.
>
> I swear the to be true on any bible:
>
> "Holy bible"
>
> "Koron"
>
> uummm just there to many to name
>

Tony -- we didn't mean anything about you at all! Sorry, it has to do with people getting blocked and then creating a bunch of new identities on here to get around being blocked. Fayeroe and some others of us are just suspicious because it's been happening here a lot, lately.

But not you!!! We know Aurora is the brains, and you are presumably the beauty :D

 

Re: Tony and Aurora » lostsailor

Posted by leeran on April 21, 2003, at 11:12:07

In reply to rusenot hoax there is a tony that is me, my cat, posted by lostsailor on April 21, 2003, at 0:19:22

Tony,

For what it's worth, I'm a newcomer and I figured it out as well, and I understood completely.

I thought what you said to WhiteRabbit a few days ago regarding her "Neurotic Mate" want ad was one of the most endearing posts I have ever read on the board. Gosh, I, too, identified with White Rabbit's post so much that, save for the smoking* part, I thought someone had posted my own thoughts from about five years ago - when I was in a similar situation.

It's hell to be lonely, if you're physically alone, or in a crowded room full of people.

You said: "This way I don't make a fool of my-self like I am doing now."

Well, I don't see you as a fool now or in any other post of yours that I've read.

What I can see, from your words, is a kind and sensitive individual who seems to have an enormous heart and a lot of empathy for the world (and a nice well-spoken cat ;-) Oh yeah, and someone who mentioned T.S. Eliot last night, which sent me in search of my favorite poem, which always makes me feel better after I read it a few times.

So, there you have it. Take care. I love your posts.


*I'm not an anti-smoker, I just saw that as the only difference in descriptions White Rabbit reeled out so eloquently.

 

Re: rusenot hoax there is a tony that is me, my cat » lostsailor

Posted by fayeroe on April 21, 2003, at 11:26:28

In reply to rusenot hoax there is a tony that is me, my cat, posted by lostsailor on April 21, 2003, at 0:19:22

tony, i post under my dog's name!! she feels honored to be a part of all of this! she's half airedale and half boxer. boxer butt and airedale front........don't you wish you could see her? but she wears her looks with grace and aplomb! p.s. her beard is the greatest! she reminds me of a small red horse!!!and, as you know, a pet's love is unconditional and very healing....

 

Pet Monikers » fayeroe

Posted by leeran on April 21, 2003, at 11:46:55

In reply to Re: rusenot hoax there is a tony that is me, my cat » lostsailor, posted by fayeroe on April 21, 2003, at 11:26:28

I used to post under my dog's name as well ("Valentine_Dog") on another board.

I found her on Valentine's day six or seven years ago, shivering by the side of the road (probably looking for the stinker that dumped her there). We call her Val to save breath on syllables.

I felt honored to "bring" her to the internet (since she so faithfully stays by my side in her little bed while I spend hours on the computer).

My little "baby" is part Beagle and probably part Retriever.

Pat, I love Boxers (I've had two in the past) and I would love to see your dog's butt (and head). There's no other dog that turns my head like a Boxer. Just yesterday my husband ran down here to tell me a Boxer won some award on a dog show.

Have you seen "Best in Show?"

Oh how I love that movie . . . every time I watch it I find some new catch phrase to add to my vernacular.

On another note, thanks for your input on the aging subject. I just realized I hadn't replied. It sounds like you are in a peaceful place with all of it and it gives me hope that my day will come as well!

Lee

 

Re: Pet Monikers

Posted by fayeroe on April 21, 2003, at 11:59:31

In reply to Pet Monikers » fayeroe, posted by leeran on April 21, 2003, at 11:46:55

> I used to post under my dog's name as well ("Valentine_Dog") on another board.
>
> I found her on Valentine's day six or seven years ago, shivering by the side of the road (probably looking for the stinker that dumped her there). We call her Val to save breath on syllables.
>
> I felt honored to "bring" her to the internet (since she so faithfully stays by my side in her little bed while I spend hours on the computer).
>
> My little "baby" is part Beagle and probably part Retriever.
>
> Pat, I love Boxers (I've had two in the past) and I would love to see your dog's butt (and head). There's no other dog that turns my head like a Boxer. Just yesterday my husband ran down here to tell me a Boxer won some award on a dog show.
>
> Have you seen "Best in Show?"
>
> Oh how I love that movie . . . every time I watch it I find some new catch phrase to add to my vernacular.
>
> On another note, thanks for your input on the aging subject. I just realized I hadn't replied. It sounds like you are in a peaceful place with all of it and it gives me hope that my day will come as well!
>
> Lee

lee, "Best in Show" has to be one of the best movies ever!! my daughter lent it to me and told me that i would love it. i'm always trying to pick a favourite character....for awhile it's the bloodhound man...then it goes to the poodle....aw, hell.....i just love it! there's so much to catch in it by watching it more than once! and have you read "Confederancy of Dunces"? Ignatius is my hero!! when i grow up, i'm going to get a hotdog cart just like he had!
xo pat p.s. you'll get there on the aging. you've got heart! and game!
>
>

 

Smoking » leeran

Posted by whiterabbit on April 21, 2003, at 12:11:01

In reply to Re: Tony and Aurora » lostsailor, posted by leeran on April 21, 2003, at 11:12:07

I wouldn't have been offended anyway, I'll be the first one to admit that smoking is a filthy, expensive, dangerous habit. That's probably why I smoke ;-)
Gracie Dragon


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