Posted by Racer on April 30, 2006, at 20:37:34
In reply to Miserable again., posted by linkadge on April 30, 2006, at 16:53:06
I'm sorry you're feeling yucky. It really does [behave like a vacuum cleaner], and I'm sorry you're going through it.
I have two bits of advice:
Madeline had a good idea, with the accepting that today/this week, you feel miserable. Yep, just accept it, give yourself permission to be miserable right now. INDULGE the misery. I know that sounds stupid, "indulge the misery," but you know what? When I've done that, it's passed much more quickly. In fact, I think the fact that I *am* indulging myself in anything is part of why it gets so much better so much more quickly.
My other advice is to find a really good therapist. I know that there is a chemical component -- but there are also emotional and behavioral components, and addressing them can make a huge difference. (I do forget your history with therapy, and I'm sorry for that. I hope you understand.)
And, of course, take advantage of the fact that a lot of people here, myself included, care about you.
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