Psycho-Babble Social Thread 254095

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She's not going to be happy with me for this but..

Posted by Kar on August 25, 2003, at 22:04:09

i want you guys to know that Gabbi is having a really crappy time of it. I know she has posted and seems fine but she's not. She would never post that. She's crawling out of her skin and her living situation sucks and she's feeling lousy about everything. The anxiety is crippling.

She is such a wonderful friend and such thoughtful caring smart funny woman- probably the best person I know. So please, could you guys let her know how special she is? Because she really is. She just needs people to remind her of that, ok?
Susan J- special thanks to you- your post to her really made her day...
Karen

 

Hey wake up - c'mon guys and dolls... (nm)

Posted by kar on August 25, 2003, at 22:57:55

In reply to She's not going to be happy with me for this but.., posted by Kar on August 25, 2003, at 22:04:09

 

Re: Gabbi, you're a sweetie » Kar

Posted by Dinah on August 26, 2003, at 0:24:21

In reply to She's not going to be happy with me for this but.., posted by Kar on August 25, 2003, at 22:04:09

I'm sorry you're feeling rotten. I hate that jump out of your skin feeling. Sounds like time to review your medications. Is Superdoc around?

Is there anything new going on? Pre-school anxiety?

You know we all care lots about you.

(((((Gabbi)))))

My brain is lacking in sleep and sense, but I wanted to let you know that.

With enormous fondness,

Dinah

 

Re: Love you lots, Gabbi.

Posted by Tabitha on August 26, 2003, at 1:10:15

In reply to She's not going to be happy with me for this but.., posted by Kar on August 25, 2003, at 22:04:09

I hope things improve for you soon. You're a smart, funny, quirky, Beauuuutiful woman! And a dear kind supportive friend. I am so glad I know you. You deserve a good life and a peaceful mind.

 

Re: She's not going to be happy with me for this but..

Posted by Sabina on August 26, 2003, at 1:13:16

In reply to She's not going to be happy with me for this but.., posted by Kar on August 25, 2003, at 22:04:09

gabbi, sweetie,

i'm sorry you're having a such a bad time. i know some of what you are dealing with right now. i also remember things you've said about your past. one post in particular was inspiring to me because i remember thinking, look at all she's been through and she's still walking and talking (and going to school, and being a supportive presence here, and all the other things i don't even know about). made me feel kinda lame, too, 'cause all i've done for weeks is hide out here in the house. one of my goals is to "suck it up" and try to be strong and do as well as you are doing. so, even as you are now, you are still quite impressive by my estimation. love yourself like others here love you.

 

Re: She's not going to be happy with me for this but..

Posted by fallsfall on August 26, 2003, at 4:02:20

In reply to She's not going to be happy with me for this but.., posted by Kar on August 25, 2003, at 22:04:09

(((((Gabbi)))))

You have been through so much - you need to be proud of yourself for that.

A dear Babble friend told me the other day that it really was OK to ask for help. That all I had to do was write a small post and that people here would help. She is right - for you, too. We do care. And for almost every problem at least one of us will be able to relate.

And my favorite solution: Eat Ice Cream

 

Re: She's not going to be happy with me for this but..

Posted by Penny on August 26, 2003, at 9:29:39

In reply to She's not going to be happy with me for this but.., posted by Kar on August 25, 2003, at 22:04:09

(((Gabbi)))

I'm sorry you're feeling crummy. Sending good thoughts your way in hopes that you will be feeling better soon!

P

 

How to put people on the spot Kar!

Posted by gabbix2 on August 26, 2003, at 14:31:37

In reply to Re: She's not going to be happy with me for this but.., posted by Penny on August 26, 2003, at 9:29:39

The thought was lovely but oh dear..

I'm sorry, most of you hardly even know me, and for the past month I've been such a confrontational cow,
(no arguing please, I have been, its scaring me actually I've never been like this before)

Still being the forgiving and endlessly giving people you are, which never ceases to amaze me,
you've said such nice things, thank you so much.

Sabina, yeah, I'm standing, walking and talking
too much sometimes!
And most of it is because
of my good friends, the babble board
and I will never underestimate the power of this
link
http://www.toothpastefordinner.com/


From reading your posts I thought.. "It might work for Sabina too, Or she might find it unbelievably stupid" But its the thought that counts!

Fallsfall Your Ice cream preoccupation is just too cute. I saw you suggesting it on the med board to Jenneh, and it made me laugh. I wish I could use it as often as I'd like to. Its very effective. But then I'd be sad about being
a hippo.


 

Re: How to put people on the spot Kar!

Posted by justyourlaugh on August 26, 2003, at 15:20:36

In reply to How to put people on the spot Kar!, posted by gabbix2 on August 26, 2003, at 14:31:37

gabb..
i went to the tooth past link..
i put it in my favoutites..
thanks..
you have touched everyone of us
j

 

Uh...yeah...it was a big ruse! » gabbix2

Posted by Kar on August 26, 2003, at 17:29:03

In reply to How to put people on the spot Kar!, posted by gabbix2 on August 26, 2003, at 14:31:37

Yeah I had to write everyone and beg them to say something nice about you. it was a chore but a lot of posters came through!
You just needed to hear it; it's always been there...
You don't seem to realize the impact you've had on everyone else here...I suppose this was my version of a little slap on your wrist; "Tut tut, silly girl for thinking that way!"...or maybe it was a wake up call.
Ring ring. you are loved here.

 

The Gift of Gabbi

Posted by kara lynne on August 26, 2003, at 18:13:06

In reply to Uh...yeah...it was a big ruse! » gabbix2, posted by Kar on August 26, 2003, at 17:29:03

Dear Gabbi,
I will say again what I wrote to you the other day; I hope you don't mind me repeating myself: I feel you are in the process of doing something very important. With your keen perception and ability to articulate the insidious trappings of depression--with intelligence, humor and heart-- I think you have a truly unique gift.

Aside from that you have truly made a difference in my life, and from what it looks like here, the lives of many others.

May all that you deserve come your way.


 

Re: How to put people on the spot Kar! » gabbix2

Posted by galkeepinon on August 27, 2003, at 0:15:07

In reply to How to put people on the spot Kar!, posted by gabbix2 on August 26, 2003, at 14:31:37

gabbix~I put that toothpaste link in my faves too, thank you
hang in there!
thinking of you~and I know~we hardly know each other, but still.........:-) this too shallpass and it looks like ya got a lot of support, I'm hoping you know I'm one of em too.


> The thought was lovely but oh dear..
>
> I'm sorry, most of you hardly even know me, and for the past month I've been such a confrontational cow,
> (no arguing please, I have been, its scaring me actually I've never been like this before)
>
> Still being the forgiving and endlessly giving people you are, which never ceases to amaze me,
> you've said such nice things, thank you so much.
>
> Sabina, yeah, I'm standing, walking and talking
> too much sometimes!
> And most of it is because
> of my good friends, the babble board
> and I will never underestimate the power of this
> link
> http://www.toothpastefordinner.com/
>
>
> From reading your posts I thought.. "It might work for Sabina too, Or she might find it unbelievably stupid" But its the thought that counts!
>
> Fallsfall Your Ice cream preoccupation is just too cute. I saw you suggesting it on the med board to Jenneh, and it made me laugh. I wish I could use it as often as I'd like to. Its very effective. But then I'd be sad about being
> a hippo.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

 

Re: i love toothpaste for dinner! (nm) » gabbix2

Posted by Sabina on August 27, 2003, at 2:40:00

In reply to How to put people on the spot Kar!, posted by gabbix2 on August 26, 2003, at 14:31:37

 

How bout the picture of.................. » Sabina

Posted by galkeepinon on August 27, 2003, at 12:09:55

In reply to Re: i love toothpaste for dinner! (nm) » gabbix2, posted by Sabina on August 27, 2003, at 2:40:00

the guy holding his keyboard upside down and all the crumbs and dust and stuff come falling out!!!!????
That's me *embarrassed*
LMAO

 

Hey Gabbix2 » Kar

Posted by Susan J on August 27, 2003, at 13:14:36

In reply to She's not going to be happy with me for this but.., posted by Kar on August 25, 2003, at 22:04:09

You know, I don't have any magic words to take the pain away. Sometimes I lay on my sofa incapable of moving at all, feeling every single second of the pain myself, and no matter what wonderful things anybody says about me, it doesn't help, cuz I don't believe them myself.

I don't know if you are like that or not. I don't even know what you are going through.

But I *do* know that you were one of the first posters that stood out to me when I started looking at this site. I *do* know you have such an original way with words (and that's about as high a compliment as I can give, as a wanna-be writer myself). :-) I *do* know you have remarkable insight into other people's problems and you've really helped *me* on several occasions.

And all I can give is to be here on this board if you need me. But I'm really glad you have a lot of friends on this board that I'm sure you've known for a long time.

Hang in there. It *will* get better. :-)

Ciao,

Susan J


> i want you guys to know that Gabbi is having a really crappy time of it. I know she has posted and seems fine but she's not. She would never post that. She's crawling out of her skin and her living situation sucks and she's feeling lousy about everything. The anxiety is crippling.
>
> She is such a wonderful friend and such thoughtful caring smart funny woman- probably the best person I know. So please, could you guys let her know how special she is? Because she really is. She just needs people to remind her of that, ok?
> Susan J- special thanks to you- your post to her really made her day...
> Karen

 

Re: The Gift of Gabbi » kara lynne

Posted by KimberlyDi on August 27, 2003, at 13:51:50

In reply to The Gift of Gabbi, posted by kara lynne on August 26, 2003, at 18:13:06

And may you realize you deserve the best.

 

Re: She's not going to be happy with me for this but..

Posted by lostsailor on August 28, 2003, at 1:26:38

In reply to She's not going to be happy with me for this but.., posted by Kar on August 25, 2003, at 22:04:09

Gabbi,

Just wanted to let you know how much of a positive
impact you have on this board and all of us individually.

You have shared the miserable accommodations and situation that you are dealing with now, so we all have a clue and are with you 100%.

I am so glad that we have crossed such in such an odd binary fashion.

Your friend and xoxoxoxo’s,
~tony

 

Okay, you guys..

Posted by gabbix2 on August 28, 2003, at 14:20:39

In reply to Re: She's not going to be happy with me for this but.., posted by lostsailor on August 28, 2003, at 1:26:38

I've been afraid to post for the last two days, because I couldn't figure out how to say thank you for what you've said, and how its helped me get through this muck. The truth is I don't think I'll ever be able to figure it out. I just don't have the words.
You guys are the best, and I don't think you could know the difference its made. Thank you thank you thank you thank you..

a very grateful
and a little embarassed
gabbi

Oh and I'm glad you liked Toothpaste for dinner.
That used to be my little secret, I'd email those cartoons to sad friends, cause somehow he manages to cut through even the deepest depression muck
for a minute. It didn't seem fair not to share though. I'm glad I did. A gift returned.

 

ywywywywywywywywywywy and yw » gabbix2

Posted by galkeepinon on August 28, 2003, at 14:38:04

In reply to Okay, you guys.., posted by gabbix2 on August 28, 2003, at 14:20:39

Gab---I hope you're feeling better sounds like you are!!! keep your chin up and never be afraid to post whatever you feel--I'll always listen to ya! I'm glad you shared toothpaste for dinner-yeah!! I emailed them to some friends too--see what happiness you bring???? huh????
hugs to you and have a good day, and kick that 'muck' in the butt ;)
(I wish I could say worse, but you know.............
galkeepinon:-)


> I've been afraid to post for the last two days, because I couldn't figure out how to say thank you for what you've said, and how its helped me get through this muck. The truth is I don't think I'll ever be able to figure it out. I just don't have the words.
> You guys are the best, and I don't think you could know the difference its made. Thank you thank you thank you thank you..
>
> a very grateful
> and a little embarassed
> gabbi
>
> Oh and I'm glad you liked Toothpaste for dinner.
> That used to be my little secret, I'd email those cartoons to sad friends, cause somehow he manages to cut through even the deepest depression muck
> for a minute. It didn't seem fair not to share though. I'm glad I did. A gift returned.


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