Posted by katie on April 25, 1999, at 19:52:28
In reply to Re: thank you harry, posted by harry on April 2, 1999, at 8:37:25
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> I can't empahsize this enough..regarding what i thik as a "way out"....LEARNING TO LIVE DIFFERENTLY.
> Regarldess of WHY we act certain ways,it's our ACTIONS that determine our experience if life. Illness, trauma, past issues affect the way we think and feel ..it's the ACTIONS that get us in trouble.
> AND..and this is the cherry on the cake..that way..FINALLY..we really get to be in charge.
> We are anyway, even if we hate it..may as well make the best of it.
> THIS..is what being an ADULT means.
> I spent some 13 years..in complete "psychotic depression". No "cycling". I was possesed by the devil, etc. It was an experience terrible beyond my previous ability to even imagine.
> Today, i think pretty straight, am recently off psych meds, have plans and dreams and excitement and interest in LIFE and everything in it.
> Its HARD....but..so what?!
> Hard work at what we think is right is ESSENTIAL to self-esteem.
> Listening to people who have "been there" is great.
> And then..WE have to take the steps.
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> We haven't been "singled out" as the target of a celestial joke.(i ENJOYED thinking that way).
> EVERYONE who has ever lived has had to make these decisions...EVERYONE.
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> And I thought I was the only April Fool baby
who believed the former...Have you ever thought about compiling these into a book?
poster:katie
thread:4025
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/19990401/msgs/5294.html