Posted by DaisyM on December 10, 2003, at 14:10:21
In reply to Purpose in continuing therapy???, posted by Penny on December 10, 2003, at 10:01:05
Oh, Penny...
I know I've seen you write that you need to not look for a permanent solution to a temporary problem -- hold tight to that thought.
I think you need to continue your therapy for the emotional support but I agree with everyone else about making her more aware of how you are really feeling. It has been suggested before but taking in what you have written might be a concrete way to *demand* help.
Since finances seem to be a huge part of the problem, have you thought about refinancing the car? You might be able to get the $700 you need this way. I think I read that you are Public Relations? How about freelance work? You can do this from home sometimes. Can you cash in accrued vacation? Even a garage sale can sometimes net a couple hundred dollars.
I hate that "you make too much money" catch-22. But from your post, it seems that your depression is making you even more hopeless -- which makes every idea so easy to reject or it feels like too much energy would be required. So break it down. Baby steps. I like Fallsfalls idea: plan to make a plan.
You are in my thoughts. Sometimes it is just day by day, minute by minute. Hang in there.
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