Posted by susan C on August 21, 2001, at 11:16:09
In reply to Re: Snail`s Pace » shelliR, posted by sweetmarie on August 21, 2001, at 9:36:27
> > Hi Anna,
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> > I wish you lived on this side of the ocean, so I could help you paint your kitchen and bath.
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> - I wish you did. I might get something done! >
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> > Total bummer that the things you've planned are taking so long to materialize. The second time I decided to go into the hospital (the first being over ten years previously), I was totally petrified because my first experience was so so horrible. So of course, I after I finally made up my mind okay, I cannot stay alive any other way, they have no beds open. Then everyday for ten days they tell me they'll have a bed the next day, and the next day same thing. I went up from 20mg to 30mg of valium in just ten days because the waiting time made me so anxious. Then they wanted to work on valium addiction ! :-)
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> What a nightmare! I assume that you got a bed in the end? How long was the stay? Did it help? >
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> > I think it's really bad that these things were not in place for you when you are making such a dramatic transition. But you will get through; they just never try to make things easier for you (maybe easier for them). Are you still going to be working with a doctor long distance from the hospital, or one in your community? The more contacts you have when you are waiting for things to fall into place, the better. But I'm sure, you will even out, and get at least to the place where you left the hospital, if not even further along. Ten days feels like a long time now, but probably only eight more to go. Distract, distract, distract.
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> I have an out-patient appointment with my psychiatrist at the end of Sept, and one with the prof in October. As for the other support, it`s a case of waiting. This is what I`m bothered about - the one time that I`ve actually accepted that I need to keep to routines and structure etc, it`s not there (despite my efforts). I suppose that I`m worried about losing what I`ve gained (not much, but it was some). >
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> > I had a horrible time with depression last week and weekend and sleep a lot, only I love tennis, so I watched every tennis match on television. Maybe your dad can help you with painting. People can sometimes pull more energy out than you can yourself. But we gentle with yourself until the program is open. If you feel like watching television and sleeping, I think that is okay, because it is very hard to wait. Any other family members who could go to a movie with you, or take walks? Just do whatever you can and once you get into the program, I think things will look up.
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> I`m sorry that you had a bad weekend. Did the tennis help? I actually watched Wimbledon this year, and found that I`d forgotten how good it can be. My dad said that he`ll help me with the decorating - which is just as well, as I don`t know one end of a paintbrush from another. Also, mum and I have agreed to walk round the lake in our local park once a day. I don`t really feel like doing either thing (painting or walking) - just feel like sleeping and feeling crappy. However, I know that activity is important - even if it is a chore at the minute.
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> Thanks again for replying to another of my posts. You`re a real diamond (as they say over here). >
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> Hang in yourself.
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> Love,
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> Anna.Sweet treat,
Remember, even though snails go slowly, the french say they are a gourmet treat and when they walk/slime, they leave a trail, that when it dries it is all sparkly and clear.
I have never had escargot, have you?
Just your train of thought resident mouse.
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