Posted by sfmom on June 9, 2004, at 16:00:59
In reply to Re: Baby Steps, posted by LynneDa on June 9, 2004, at 14:09:15
Oh Geri, I'm so sorry that you have to deal with all of this! It just sucks that you and your parents can't communicate more effectively. But please keep in mind that it is a communication error, not a lack of love, and it can be improved.
Have you been able to reach your friend? Would you have been able to not cut yourself if you had been able to reach her? If so, maybe you can work out a system with her that you'll be able to reach her in an emergency. Would it help if you could call me instead of cutting yourself? Just let me know and I'll e-mail my cell phone number. I have it with me almost all the time.
I know that it doesn't seem like it now, but Lynne's right, in a few years or even less this will all be a bad memory. You will come through this!!! Don't lose perspective! But I know how much it sucks while you're in it.
As for your mom. Okay, she thinks it's hormones, which is definitly a part of it. So maybe she'll be open to you talking to a gynacologist about these "homonal problems" and then the doctor could deal with your parents if she decides that medication would help you. Just an idea because I know you were worried about your parents finding out if you went to a doctor or were put on medication. I have to tell you though, the medication made a world of difference for me.
Please keep us posted. And please don't hurt yourself. I promise that it won't help you.
Love, Lyssa
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