Posted by LynneDa on December 10, 2003, at 12:51:05
In reply to Re: You Are Not Alone, posted by geri122 on December 7, 2003, at 18:23:17
Hi everyone! I've been out of work with a horrible head cold, so haven't been posting. I can barely talk still, so thank goodness for email. Anyway . . . How's everyone doing? Lyssa, how was the party?
Geri, how are you feeling? I understand your frustration and impatience with some of your friends. That can come with being in a bad mood and feeling depressed. But, it could also be a sign that you're wanting to find your voice and speak out when things bother you. I don't mean just the big issues, but the little things that bug you during the day. Are you the type who never speaks up cuz you want to keep the peace? That was me until recently, the peace-maker. It can help to vent - kindly and constructively - when someone ticks you off instead of letting things build up. When you get comfortable doing that, you may be comfortable talking about the big things.
The other side of the frustration and impatience coin is - that is part of depression sometimes - anger. I had/have a lot of that. Some of it is rational and some is not! I notice it more right before my period is to come. Have you noticed anything cyclical in your moods throughout the month? I kept track of it on my calendar. I would rate my anger, anxiety and depression levels on a scale of 1 - 5. This helped my doctor diagnose me. This is kind of personal, but have you had your first OB/GYN visit yet? He/she would be a good person to talk to about this. That's who I first talked to last year. It was such a relief when I "spilled my guts" to him and he said what I was feeling was treatable!!
Hang in there and keep telling us how you feel. That gives us clues as to what is going on with you and maybe gives us ideas of how to help.
Have you thought about talking to a teacher or anyone else? Maybe your increase in frustration and impatience could be the topic instead of going right into depression!
Have a good week and write soon :-)
~ Lynne
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