Posted by utopizen on February 2, 2003, at 0:44:15
In reply to Re: Loss of Hope, posted by Jaynee on February 1, 2003, at 22:50:37
Well, I have to say I just came to this board because I was feeling the same way- like my doc is probably going to realize after a year and a half of not treating me that if he doesn't put me on Klonopin I'll likely not stay in school with my social anxiety, it's just too much too bear..
But it's so much, I struggle to find any hope in anything, even to take the meds anymore. I'm sick of being called sketchy for a thing I've seen a lot of professionals over to try to overcome. It's bothering me too much now, I mean, to be summed up as "sketchy" as if that one word can ever define my entire existence on life by people who never met me before. I don't think my doctor quite realizes what that's like. He's too concerned about my potential week of withdrawl 18 years from now or some nonsense like that.
But as far as the puppy thing goes, the MSPCA does have a program for people with HIV/AIDS and their pets- volunteers come with dog food, etc., take the pets for vet exams, grooming, and walks, so the patients can keep their pets-- I visited one person who said his sister told him he's waiting until he dies so she can get his stereo. The only thing in his life are his two cats, and it would be a shame to see him have to give those up.
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