Posted by LynneDa on January 8, 2004, at 16:38:30
In reply to Re: Saturday, posted by geri122 on January 8, 2004, at 15:00:42
Hey, it sounds like you're getting closer to being ready! Doors are starting to open around you and sometimes that's what it takes. Just go with it and see how you feel. That's great this guy is so open to talking about it. Many people are that way - this is how I am, take it or leave it. OR - they are down so low they are ready for anything! Either way, he obviously recognized your behaviors and demeanor as being evidence of a big change in your mental state!!
Geri, problems and emotions can seem so big and overwhelming at any age, but especially at your age when you have hormonal changes and are somewhat inexperienced in dealing with issues. Combined with the fact that you aren't in control of your daily life since you are still with your parents. I found that talking to a counselor, to my friends, writing about my feelings and reading (which I know you mentioned you've been doing) was enough to get me through a lot of my teen years. That may be all you need. Or, there's always the chance that today's medicines may turn things around for you faster.
The answer is going to come for you eventually and you will find peace. It will be amazing when you can really know that you don't have to feel anxious and low all the time (or much of the time). You can feel productive and a part of things, you can like yourself and therefore be more a part of your outer life when you feel better. This is what I want to see happen for you :-)
Take care sweetie!
~ Lynne
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