Posted by fallsfall on December 13, 2004, at 6:41:53
In reply to Re: i need help (poss. ***trigger***), posted by crushedout on December 12, 2004, at 23:22:52
(((((Crushed)))))
I'm glad you were able to go to the party and be honest with your relatives. I hope that was helpful, and I hope they gave you lots of great hugs.
I'm really glad you called your therapist, and that she could find you a spot. It takes such effort and strength to ask for help when things are so dreary. You did really well.
Things will get brighter, I truly think so. If I recall correctly, there were many times when I said to myself "I'm not going to let her make me miserable - I won't give her that much power over me". I guess my rebellion (gee, my therapist would love to see that, he thinks I rebell all the time...) helped me to stay strong through the worst times.
The holidays are a very hard time of year. We are "supposed" to be happy and having a good time (afterall, everyone *else* is happy and having a good time!). But instead we feel lonely and overwhelmed in the middle of all of the parties and crowds of shoppers. So not only are we lonely, but we are a failure because we are supposed to be happy.
Do something nice for yourself (like take 4 hours off from everything and do whatever YOU want to do). Accept hugs (even ask for them) when you need them. Eat ice cream. Post here. Call your therapist. (((Crushed)))
Wishing you peace,
Falls.
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