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Posted by wishingstar on April 18, 2007, at 10:41:43
In reply to Re: im back » wishingstar, posted by Honore on April 18, 2007, at 9:43:32
thanks honore for the response...
first of all, I honestly cant ever remember feeling offended by anything you've said to me. perhaps that's part of the problem.. maybe I'm coming off in a way that is different from how I really feel and people dont know how to take it. I'm really sorry youve felt that way. It wasnt my intention. Even if I dont agree with a suggestion someone might have, I'm glad they (you) gave it. Please do tell me if I come off like that in the future... I really do apprecviate your attempts to connect and respond and I'm sorry if I unknowingly havent responded very openly to it. I guess it's easy to get lost in my own head sometimes.
you're probably right about the "in-group" idea. I've wondered many times if there is actually anyone who feels like theyre in it, or if we all just have different ideas of it. maybe the latter.
Ginny and I have talked some about the feelings I have towards her/our relationship now.. about being afraid to even look for anything good or grasp onto it like you mentioned. Unfortunately her response is usually "you can always go somewhere else if this isnt working" and thats about it. I dont want to go somewhere else... I want the old relationship back. But maybe it's not coming. I'm not sure. A close friend of mine talked to her this morning.. he knows how I feel about all this and things I havent really been able to get across to her, so I signed a release and they talked. I see her tomorrow so we'll see what happens.
im not really sure what else to say. but thanks for posting. im sorry again if ive been coming off as angry. im really not. hope youre doing okay.
Posted by wishingstar on April 18, 2007, at 10:43:25
In reply to Re: im back » wishingstar, posted by antigua on April 18, 2007, at 10:11:10
thank you antigua. you made a very good point. im going to try and keep that in mind and look at it from that angle. i know youre right.
hope youre doing okay and get out of that pit soon.. it's no fun.
Posted by gazo on April 18, 2007, at 11:38:24
In reply to Re: im back » gazo, posted by wishingstar on April 18, 2007, at 9:25:50
i thought Laurie was the T you liked so much back where you used to live.. am i mixed up? Why would she say that? Did she say "useless" or is that what you hear? i doubt you are useless at it, you seem to have a big heart.
are you sure you want to quit? what do you think you would do instead? i ask because i am now unemployed and it doesn't help with the mental state.
(((((wishing star)))))
Posted by wishingstar on April 18, 2007, at 11:46:40
In reply to Re: im back » wishingstar, posted by gazo on April 18, 2007, at 11:38:24
you're right gazo. laurie is the T i liked back where I used to live. I saw her twice about a month ago at my current Ts recommendation because I'd shut down from current T and she wanted to see if I'd talk to Laurie about what was going on. The session she said that stuff about my work was the second of those two. She didnt say the word useless, no, but said it in so many words. I forget her exact words but it was things like.. there's no way youre being helpful to these kids.. understanding the emotions (what i felt like i was doing well) isnt enough to help them.. (and then used an example from my caseload to show me why what i was doing was obviously ineffective).. I forget. My mind isnt working well today. but things like that.
I dont want to quit at all. but whats my other option? I obviously cant do it. Its not fair to the kids and the families. I was unemployed from Oct-Feb after I dropped out of grad school (due to depression) and it wasnt good for me either. But neither is working. If I wasnt working, I'd do what I do now the rest of the time... sit in front of my computer or my tv, lay in bed.. nothing useful or good for me. I just want to be okay, you know? Ginny pushed and pushed for me to get a job and was thrilled when I finally applied and got this one (it was my first interview).. now everyones telling me I should quit. Theyre right. I dont know what else to do.
Posted by gazo on April 18, 2007, at 12:30:18
In reply to Re: im back » gazo, posted by wishingstar on April 18, 2007, at 11:46:40
is it possible to take a leave of absence? i mean, maybe you aren't able to give 100% right now, but it doesn't have to mean you can't do it *ever.* Maybe lessen your case load?
i think *maybe* ( and don't know cuz i wasn't there) but maybe what Laurie and others mean is that you need to get yourself in a better space first. i would think you have an inside track that others don't have in understanding those emotions.. i mean, you understand the drive behind suicidal behaviours and feelings. You didn't just learn about it in a book.
personally i'd rather talk to someone who **knows.**
but your duty, to the kids and to yourself, is to get yourself well.
i hope you don't quit. i hope you find a way to recover without just walking away from it all.
much love and peace
Posted by muffled on April 18, 2007, at 15:19:11
In reply to Re: im back » gazo, posted by wishingstar on April 18, 2007, at 11:46:40
Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on April 18, 2007, at 16:40:28
In reply to im back, posted by wishingstar on April 18, 2007, at 0:18:45
Wishing,
I'm sorry you don't feel like one of the in-group here. see how many people responded to your post?It's a long thread now, full of caring suggestions.
There are people here who care about you and want you to feel well again.
I don't have the energy to read the whole thread, but you have a lot going for you. For one thing, I really wish I could do ballet. I look like a paraplegic hippopotamus though. My husband laughs at me when I try to dance. It's BAD wishingstar.
I learned a lot from you when you were changing T's and i learned a lot about different resources for people in crisis. I think your posts have helped a lot of people learn more about what the options are. What the struggles are.
I just wanted to say that you're supported here, even when real life is that awful. You can come here. it's okay. We know your name, we know your story. you can share with us. It's okay to share, because I learned a lot listening to your struggles. I only wish that I had the magic suggestion that could make stuff better, or at least more bearable.
yours,
-Ll
Posted by wishingstar on April 18, 2007, at 17:07:35
In reply to Re: im back ** mild trigger** » wishingstar, posted by gazo on April 18, 2007, at 12:30:18
Unfortunately theres really no "leave of absence" or lessening of case load possible. I guess if I'd been there a long time, they might be willing to shuffle my cases and hold my position for when I get back, but I'm still pretty new, so I doubt thatd happen. I cant blame them.. it'd be quite difficult. And because of the job I do and the number of hours we spend with each kid/family a week, I only carry 3-4 cases at a time. Right now I have 3, but one is closing next week.. so thatll be 2. I cant really go below that... if I did, thered really be no reason to even be working.. the income would be so low that it wouldnt really be worth the stress its putting on me I dont think.
thank you for your encouragment gazo... it helps. i just hope im not totally incompetent there.
Posted by wishingstar on April 18, 2007, at 17:10:17
In reply to Re: im back » wishingstar, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on April 18, 2007, at 16:40:28
thank you llurpsie... now I feel sort of bad about complaining about not fitting in here, with all the supportive responses I've gotten. I really appreciate it. I appreciate your compliments and it's good to know you all are here, even if I guess I'm pushing it away without realizing it. I'm going to try and stop doing that. thank you.
Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on April 18, 2007, at 17:15:05
In reply to Re: im back » LlurpsieNoodle, posted by wishingstar on April 18, 2007, at 17:10:17
> thank you llurpsie... now I feel sort of bad
NO!!!! no feeling bad about that. sometimes we feel like we don't belong. that's natural. really!.
>about complaining about not fitting in here, with all the supportive responses I've gotten. I really appreciate it. I appreciate your compliments and it's good to know you all are here, even if I guess I'm pushing it away without realizing it. I'm going to try and stop doing that. thank you.
>
>it's hard though, isn't it? to accept compliments when self-esteem is so resistant. Well, I hope you can learn to allow just a few compliments here and there to "stick". You deserve them. really.
-Ll
Posted by gazo on April 19, 2007, at 10:27:43
In reply to Re: im back ** mild trigger** » gazo, posted by wishingstar on April 18, 2007, at 17:07:35
(((wishingstar)))
can you call Laurie and ask her about this? You seem to trust her more and i thikn it would help to have clarify her meaning and give you solid advice. She knows you well..
whatever you decide... do what is right for you.
Posted by caraher on April 19, 2007, at 16:31:30
In reply to Re: im back » wishingstar, posted by gazo on April 19, 2007, at 10:27:43
Wishingstar checked in to a hospital last night (NOT the same as the last time!). It sounds like they've been attentive, they're tweaking meds, and her therapist even visited during the time her appointment would have been today.
Posted by peddidle on April 19, 2007, at 18:00:33
In reply to Wishingstar is in the hospital, posted by caraher on April 19, 2007, at 16:31:30
I'm sorry to hear she's back in the hospital, but it's good that she's taking care of herself. It already sounds like this place is/will be better than the last one. :) I hope that she can find comfort from Ginny's visit, as well.
Please keep us updated if you can, caraher.
(((wishingstar)))
Posted by Honore on April 19, 2007, at 18:50:49
In reply to Re: Wishingstar is in the hospital, posted by peddidle on April 19, 2007, at 18:00:33
Please keep us updated, caraher. I'm sorry WS was feeling bad enough to need to go there, but at the same time, I'm very glad that she acted to reach out for the support and protection she needs.
And the fact that Ginny went, is, I hope, of some comfort too.
I'm glad you're there for her.
Thanks, Caraher. Give hugs to WS and let her know she's in my thoughts.
Honore
Posted by gazo on April 20, 2007, at 8:27:31
In reply to Wishingstar is in the hospital, posted by caraher on April 19, 2007, at 16:31:30
send her love and peace from me ok? Tell her i care and i want the best for her. i hope she gets the help she needs and gets well soon
Posted by scratchpad on April 20, 2007, at 11:14:51
In reply to Wishingstar is in the hospital, posted by caraher on April 19, 2007, at 16:31:30
Caraher, thank you for letting us know. I am sending calm and healing thoughts her way.
Scratchpad
Posted by caraher on April 21, 2007, at 11:34:39
In reply to Re: Wishingstar is in the hospital, posted by scratchpad on April 20, 2007, at 11:14:51
She left yesterday. I'm not sure how much it did for her, though at least it was better than the previous trip, which seemed to do more harm than good. She did get a lead on a DBT group program, which should help, and is on different meds, about which I have no idea what to think
Posted by gardenergirl on April 21, 2007, at 12:41:05
In reply to Re: Wishingstar is no longer in the hospital, posted by caraher on April 21, 2007, at 11:34:39
Thanks for keeping us updated. I'm glad it went better, and I hope the changes and plans work out well.
Namaste
gg
Posted by Honore on April 21, 2007, at 12:45:55
In reply to Re: Wishingstar is no longer in the hospital » caraher, posted by gardenergirl on April 21, 2007, at 12:41:05
Thanks for the follow-up, caraher.
I hope WS's new meds are helpful, and that she does find a good DBT group. Groups can really be helpful in so many ways.
Give her my best, if you;re in touch.
Thanks again, Honore
Posted by Dinah on April 22, 2007, at 8:35:56
In reply to Re: Wishingstar is no longer in the hospital, posted by caraher on April 21, 2007, at 11:34:39
I hope she is well. I've been thinking about her, and concerned about her.
Posted by TherapyGirl on April 22, 2007, at 9:04:50
In reply to Re: Wishingstar is no longer in the hospital, posted by caraher on April 21, 2007, at 11:34:39
I'm glad she's out and hope the new plan will work better for her.
Posted by muffled on April 22, 2007, at 9:57:21
In reply to Re: Wishingstar is no longer in the hospital, posted by Dinah on April 22, 2007, at 8:35:56
Posted by Kath on April 23, 2007, at 17:51:10
In reply to Wishingstar is in the hospital, posted by caraher on April 19, 2007, at 16:31:30
You're in my thoughts & I send love,
Kath
Posted by TherapyGirl on April 24, 2007, at 19:50:56
In reply to Light-holding for Wishingstar, posted by Kath on April 23, 2007, at 17:51:10
How are you WS? Please check in when you can. I'm thinking about you, sending positive airwaves your way.
Posted by wishingstar on April 24, 2007, at 21:30:39
In reply to Light-holding for Wishingstar, posted by Kath on April 23, 2007, at 17:51:10
thank you kath (and everyone)! thats very sweet. i posted an update below.
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