Posted by Dinah on October 6, 2005, at 7:18:08
In reply to Very down--sorry not around so much, posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2005, at 15:52:05
I'm so sorry, gg. :(
Family health crises are the worst stressor I've ever had.
But maybe now isn't the time to think of all the ramifications, and testing, and what might be. There will be plenty of time for that when you get your bearings.
Like it probably wasn't a good idea for my therapist to rush out and buy a house in an area he had no real desire to live in in the immediate aftermath of the storm. Or it wouldn't be wise for me to buy a house in Huntsville this weekend.
Pause and allow yourself to take in the immediate ramifications then add one at a time.
Easier said than done I know.
And distract, definitely distract. My brain seems to know that without my help, and generally provides an obsession when I need one. But rarely productive ones, I fear.
Your warmth and compassion have always meant so much to me, gg. I wish I had some way to repay it to you. But maybe you could direct some towards yourself while you're trying to take care of others.
(((((gg))))))
poster:Dinah
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