Posted by fallsfall on February 9, 2005, at 14:19:11
In reply to Re: Im back... bigger then ever, posted by Geri122 on February 8, 2005, at 21:24:05
Hey, Geri,
I'm glad to hear from you, but wish the circumstances were a little cheerier.
What often happens with Depression is that it comes in waves, and then recedes, and then comes again. Maybe this is what is happening with you. It was bad before, then it got tolerable, but now it is bad again.
It concerns me that you are cutting and doing pills. Actually, the pills worry me more than the cutting - maybe be cause I do a little SI myself.
I really would recommend that you try to find someone to see. I know that before you didn't feel like you could do that because then your parents would "know". But if I remember, they found out anyway. So can you take advantage of the fact that they "know" that you get depressed and use that to get some help for yourself?
You might think that a therapist can't do anything. But you would be really surprised how effective they can be. You have had enough pain in your life for long enough that I have a hard time believing that it will all just "go away" one day - I think you really need to do something to make it better.
You could tell your mom that you aren't feeling good (tired, can't sleep, etc - physical symptoms) and that you want to go see your GP. When you get to your GP ask her to let you go in by yourself - your GP should force her out if she doesn't leave willingly. Then you can tell your GP that you think you are depressed, and tell him how you are feeling. He might prescribe meds, and you can decide how you feel about that. But he also will probably give you the name of a therapist that he trusts. If he doesn't offer a name, you could ask him for one. Then your GP can explain to your mother that you would benefit from seeing a therapist. Would that work?
I hate to see you in so much pain again, Geri. Do you think you can get some help this time? It has made a big difference to me, and to lots of people I know. It could really help you.
How many days till graduation?
Falls.
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