Posted by Noa on May 12, 2000, at 16:03:23
In reply to Re: Rage and Cutting, posted by Cynthia M on May 12, 2000, at 10:07:48
Cynthia,
When I read your post, all I could think was, "there is only so much a person can handle!" I think I can now understand a bit of what leads you to hurt yourself. So much is overwhelming you all the time and all at once. You must feel you have no control, and what bob said about the attempt to create a sense of control makes sense.
Isn't there some kind of organization in your area that can help you problem solve some of the problems you are going through, aside from the mental health ones, maybe a religious organization (Catholic Charities, for example) or Family Services of America?
As for the hypothyroid thing, don't get bent out of shape about that one. It is treatable once it is diagnosed, and relatively inexpensively--just a small pill or two every day. And addressing that might help with the depression.
I can understand why you felt betrayed by your therapist, but you can talk to her about that. It is something you can work through, I think. I think it is important to convey to her how much you are feeling the need for care and support, how overwhelmed you are.
Here's to a smoother day tomorrow.
poster:Noa
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