Posted by Dinah on July 22, 2004, at 20:27:15
OK, I admit I peeked. Babble is addictive, isn't it.
Listen, I was getting all upset at one point that I couldn't answer everyone's posts. That people felt left out and it was my fault, because if I could post to people I should. So when someone said that Babble was cliquish or whatever, I felt really really personally guilty.
But you can't be everything to everyone, not even here on Babble. Karen Kay, you are the most giving person I know. You give and give and give here, and I've always worried that you would end up giving too much of yourself. At some point you have to accept what's possible, while still living a worthwhile life outside Babble. I realize that in giving, you also receive, but... There is a difference in giving because you have something you wish to share or choose to share, and giving because you feel like you're obligated to give. Because people love you and want you to spend time with them. Sometimes you might need to take instead. And believe it or not, letting others give to you is a gift to them. Even if giving to you at any given point means letting you have some time alone to recharge.
All that said, are you sure that there isn't more than Babble going on, my dear? I often find that when Babble is really really upsetting me, there might just be some physical problems going on.
I know you're not seeing Bubba anymore, are you seeing a pdoc you can call? You shouldn't have to be in this much distress.
poster:Dinah
thread:369175
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