Posted by Fivefires on October 23, 2007, at 13:35:27
In reply to Re: Because there is a new med that boosts antidep, posted by aminos4me on October 23, 2007, at 5:02:34
Perfect timing for a very good post.
Last night I was reminded that I've done some very good things in my life. Problem is, I've lost sight of this in myself.
My best support person said, if you don't feel it or know it, TRUST ME, because I know it.
She wasn't shining me on. She was being honest. That's right, I remembered. I was valuable and brought happiness to others.
I've been thinking about this all morning.
Bless her heart for offering me TO TRUST HER IN THIS until my mind can again see my own worthiness. I've lost sight of raising children, working hard to bring home a paycheck, caring for elders, nice things I've done for people; the good person that was me and still is me.
For so long I've been sad, my life and health shaken, and so I've looked to others to tell me I'm good, which often backfires; or meds, which some we need, but we also need to allow our hearts to fill up w/ love for ourselves again.
The memories are here somewhere in me; now to slowly get them back to the forefront of my being; this knowledge of my worthiness, the precursor to regaining positive self-esteem once again.
Maybe all of us should trust my support person (I'll share!), or do you guys have someone like this? We can get so caught up in the search for meds we forget 'the really good and valuable people we are'. I do.
We've all been thought a lot together. I'm so glad you've joined us aminos4me.
sincerely, 5f
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