Posted by Kath on December 17, 2008, at 18:09:40
In reply to new here, not sure where to go..., posted by nlcrj on December 17, 2008, at 12:34:21
> theyre usually very intimidating to me.
~ ~ Hope Psychobabble won't be intimidating. I've found people here to be a huge support for me.
I've a few comments that might make the whole process of beginning a bit less overwhelming:
I'd say either Meds Board or Withdrawal Board for the 'getting off cymbalta' issue.
I agree with Phillipa regarding Psych Board for relationship & childhood sexual abuse issues, or therapy/therapist issues. If we're posting certain topics that might be really disturbing or trigger others, we write the subject line to include ***Trigger***
(for example)
"Can't tell anyone this ***CSA trigger***"
(CSA means childhood sexual abuse). If there was a self-harm content in the post you can just put ***trigger***.>I feel very loopy since ive been off meds for the last few days, sorry if im babbling.
~ ~ ~ Hey :-) that's why it's called PsychBABBLE LOL A lot of us do a lot of babbling away here.
>im looking for someone to talk to, some support. am i in the right place?
~ ~ ~ I think you're absolutely in the right place!! Having PB as part of my life has helped me get through some very very trying times since around 2000. I had a break for a few years & then came back for the past, hmm, maybe 2 1/2 years; can't remember.
>i dont know where to start, and im tired of my life being so crappy.
~ ~ ~ I'm sorry your life feels crappy. It sounds like a very difficult time for you right now. I'm sure you'll get some good support here. I'm glad you came to the Social Board to begin with....I usually hang out here - so this means that I got to see your post! I also sometimes go to the Psych Board. From time to time, some of the others, but those are my main 2 boards.
I'm 61, have Seasonal Affective Disorder & what I call "situational depression". I very quickly sort of go into depression if things are really stressful in my life & not going well. I have a 24 yr old son who is living with us right now. For 10 years he's been using various drugs, eventually ending with psychosis & a diagnosis of schizophrenia. I've gotten ongoing good solid, caring support here for the various emergencies & fiascoes that have come up.
See - who's babbling now?? ;-)
Anyway, welcome.
:-) Kath
PS - I notice you have "Babblemail" turned on. That's nice, as people can send you a personal email if they want to.Also, there's Babblechat - a Live Chat feature, where I'm going right now.
K
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