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Posted by saw on January 10, 2005, at 5:27:54
Hello everyone
I tried not to babble today. Really I did. I am so behind on my work from last year. But after lurking around, I just have to say hello and thank you.
I am not singling anyone on this post, so to all of you who have supported me, rooted for me, missed me - thank you so much.
I am deeply touched to read all the responses and thoughts for my well being. I realise now that Babble is an integral part of my life and that I will not be able to do without it.
I am doing ok. I do so wish I could have babble after my overdose, it may have sped up my recovery. I am not feeling ashamed of what I did. I don't really know how I feel about what I did. I know it was wrong, but then again ... peace ......
Anyway, new med seems to have lifted the dark cloud of despair but my anxiety levels remain very high. I am just taking it one very small second at a time.
I have delayed any decision on ECT and will probably continue to do so.
Now, how on earth do I get back to work? My brain just shuts down every time I attempt to start.
I have just looked at my backlog of last year and it is so overwhelming. I don't know how to fix what I have caused! I am completely intimidated. The only reason that I was happy to be back at work today, even though I told myself I would not, was babble.Everyone, thank you. I appreciate your friendship so very much. I don't know what else to say. I am overwhelmed by all the support. Gosh - and there are so many new folk around too!
Love to you all
Sabrina
Posted by partlycloudy on January 10, 2005, at 7:25:28
In reply to Hello, posted by saw on January 10, 2005, at 5:27:54
Posted by Phil on January 10, 2005, at 9:57:42
In reply to Hello, posted by saw on January 10, 2005, at 5:27:54
Great to see you here. I'm glad you're back, Sabrina.
Take that work thing slow, stress isn't good for folks like us. Breathe deep. : )Phil
Posted by anastasia56 on January 10, 2005, at 11:36:07
In reply to Re: Hello » saw, posted by Phil on January 10, 2005, at 9:57:42
oh sabrina,
i am so happy to see you...try not to stress about work...right now it isn't about what you 'do' but simply that you 'are'.enveloping hugs coming your way,
anastasia
Posted by alexandra_k on January 10, 2005, at 12:58:18
In reply to Hello, posted by saw on January 10, 2005, at 5:27:54
Aw hey, it is good to hear from you! I had indeed noticed your absense and wondered what was going on for you. I sort of asked and realised that something was going on but didn't get much info. Doesn't matter - I am so glad you are still with us and are back! Yay!
Posted by Angela2 on January 10, 2005, at 13:10:33
In reply to Hello, posted by saw on January 10, 2005, at 5:27:54
Nice to see you back SAW!
Posted by Susan47 on January 10, 2005, at 16:28:19
In reply to Re: Hello » saw, posted by Angela2 on January 10, 2005, at 13:10:33
Hi Sabrina,
I'm so glad you're back.
Posted by Fallen4MyT on January 10, 2005, at 18:15:34
In reply to Hello, posted by saw on January 10, 2005, at 5:27:54
Posted by ed_uk on January 10, 2005, at 18:24:31
In reply to ((((( saw )))))) What a blessing to see you :-) (nm), posted by Fallen4MyT on January 10, 2005, at 18:15:34
Hi Sabrina!
I'm glad you're back :-) Do a little bit of work everyday and you'll catch up....... that sounded quite strange coming from me- the most disorganized person ever!
Ed xx
Posted by jujube on January 10, 2005, at 18:55:14
In reply to Hello, posted by saw on January 10, 2005, at 5:27:54
Be good to yourself as you heal. Remember, "the ox is slow, but the earth is patient". (I know it is just a silly, little phrase (like most of the stupid and silly things that come out of my mouth and my head at times).
Take care of yourself Sabrina. It is good to see you back! :-)
Posted by Gabbix2 on January 10, 2005, at 19:22:56
In reply to Welcome back! You were missed. » saw, posted by jujube on January 10, 2005, at 18:55:14
It's nice to see you back, I hope you're not on those d*mn med rations now.. that really sucks.
Posted by Dinah on January 10, 2005, at 20:45:47
In reply to Hello, posted by saw on January 10, 2005, at 5:27:54
Posted by Atticus on January 11, 2005, at 21:16:42
In reply to Hello, posted by saw on January 10, 2005, at 5:27:54
Hi Sabrina!
It's so good to see you on Babble again! I can totally identify with the not-knowing-where-to-start-picking-up-the-debris feeling. Today was my fourth day back at work after a disability leave that started November 5. I had a massive crash-and-burn -- I went from riding a supersonic hypomanic high to finding myself crawling out of burning wreckage at the bottom of the depression abyss in one night. While I was in enforced exile, I'd kind of had this fantasy that elves would come and do all the work stacked in the precariously leaning towers of paper in my office and tidy it up before I came back. Lazy little b*stards didn't even wash my mugs full of tea residue. At any rate, you've a companion in slogging forward. Maybe we can encourage each other, eh? ;) Atticus
Posted by AdaGrace on January 14, 2005, at 9:01:38
In reply to Hello, posted by saw on January 10, 2005, at 5:27:54
Sabrina,
You were missed so deeply on this end of the computer screen. Just looking at it now makes me smile. Really smile.
Glad you are back, and okay. As others have pointed out, do not overwhelm yourself with trying to get everything caught up at once. Take it easy, do the best you can when you can. The rest can wait.
God, I am so glad you are okay........
AdaGrace
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