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Posted by ELA on March 3, 2002, at 9:13:47
Ok, so if intensive therapy can't "cure" me of feeling shit all the time, what's left????????!!!
I give up, one minute I'm ok and the next I'm wanting to slash my wrists again just to get away from the world. What is going on???
Posted by Lou Pilder on March 3, 2002, at 9:45:41
In reply to feeling bad again, big time..., posted by ELA on March 3, 2002, at 9:13:47
ELA;
I know how you feel. I have been in the same condition. What is "intensive therapy?"
Lou
Posted by Fi on March 3, 2002, at 14:29:33
In reply to feeling bad again, big time..., posted by ELA on March 3, 2002, at 9:13:47
Getting better isnt quick and easy, unfortunately. There are often ups and downs, but it doesnt mean you havent achieved anything. You can and will feel better.
Coming out of intensive therapy also means returning to a situation which was stressful before, and missing out on having the support around all the time, so it can be tough too. Make sure you keep in touch with whatever professionals are involved and share how you feel with them. Then there's the Samaritans and us for more distant support.
Try not to harm yourself- ring someone if the urge gets strong.
Its a shame you are feeling this way, but no surprise to me (and I expect others) who know about the ups and downs of getting better. So dont panic about it.
You're nearly got thru another day as I write- stick with it!
Fi
Posted by ST on March 3, 2002, at 17:57:58
In reply to Re: feeling bad again, big time..., posted by Fi on March 3, 2002, at 14:29:33
ELA,
Fi is right, getting better isn't instantaneous. You're on your way and healing - don't worry. Be patient with yourself. Know that you've been actively involved in geting yourself healthier and allow yourself to feel shitty.
One of the biggest lessons for me was figuring out that just because I'm now on ADs or I "know" what causes my depression or because I've been through 5 years of therapy, it doesn't mean the struggling is over. You still will feel bad. You may still at times want to die. But now you know that you can survive it. Obviously your will to live is stronger than the one to die. Just sit tight, knowing it will pass, because it always does. Surround yourself with your support system. And enjoy the times you feel fantastic, because they, too, will pass. You'll go through many ups and downs. Be in the moment and stay with whatever "state" you're in. There's a peace that comes with that. Wait until you feel better to make any huge choices about what to do next.
Anyway, enough of Dr. Sarah. I've been following your posts and it sounds like you're making progress even if you think you aren't.
Good luck,
Sarah
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