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Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on April 30, 2007, at 20:37:54
I took mom to see T today.
it was a lot. probably too much.
kind of in shock right now.
We've been coloring in coloring books and drinking herbal tea.
I see T tomorrow. I think I did too much. This week last week. all of it. I don't know that this is good for me (in the short run).
In the long-run... I remain optimistic.
That's my update. sorry I haven't been more supportive. I have a big deadline coming up, and I want to graduate SOON.
I don't even know what would make me feel better at this time. I can't quite think right. At least I can color inside the lines and make a pot of tea. That counts as functional.
I think I'm going to bed soon.
Posted by Honore on April 30, 2007, at 20:59:36
In reply to too much, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on April 30, 2007, at 20:37:54
That;s an awful lot to take on in one week-- defense, taking your Mother to see your T, ending soon after, with a move and disruptions so recent and so soon to come.
I'm glad you're optimistic about the future. I am too, on your behalf-- in fact, I'm more than optimistic--
But the last couple of months you've been through several years' worth of trauma and struggle-- and you're still in one piece-- which is a triumph of the human spirit. Really.
Thanks for your thoughts about the stained glass windows. It reminded me of a room in the Metropolitan Museum that's like a Medieval Church-- quiet and meditative, huge, dimly lit walls covered by massive, intricate tapestries, a place where everyone only murmurs and there's a continual hum of low voices, and the vague movement of passing figures in the shadows.
Thanks for thinking of me, in the midst of all this,
Honore
Posted by scratchpad on May 1, 2007, at 7:23:09
In reply to too much, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on April 30, 2007, at 20:37:54
Take gentle care of yourself, Llurpsie. Colouring books and tea sounds just about right. For just this moment, you are alright. This is the way to do it.
sticky hugs,
Scratchpad
Posted by jammerlich on May 1, 2007, at 14:51:31
In reply to too much, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on April 30, 2007, at 20:37:54
Wow, Llurpsie, it does sound like you've tried to do a lot. I can't even imagine taking my mother into T with me. What a very brave thing to do.
I'm not so great at giving advice, so I won't even attempt it. Just know that I am thinking of you and hoping that things get better and that you can feel little moments of peace here and there.
Jammer
Posted by TherapyGirl on May 1, 2007, at 19:19:16
In reply to too much, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on April 30, 2007, at 20:37:54
Sorry it was such a hard session, Llurpsie. I'm thinking about you. I do think sessions like this one are good for us in the long run. But it's hard to hang on to that in the immediate term, isn't it?
Sorry.
Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on May 1, 2007, at 21:08:06
In reply to Re: too much » LlurpsieNoodle, posted by TherapyGirl on May 1, 2007, at 19:19:16
I just went out for French food with my honey.
I'm so out of it. very hard to concentrate on the here and now. I doubt there are any pharmacological interventions for me. I've already proven two nights in a row that I can sleep through a sleeping pill. I see pdoc tomorrow. I think I have exhausted my options. I just need to stop the stressors.
T made me promise I'd take extra good care of myself. I think I figured it out that having mom in the room with me brought out a very damaged very young Llurpsienoodle. far cry from the adult self I've crafted.
Tonight a glass of Pinot Gris. Hopefully that will have a better outcome. Tastes a lot better than a pill too.
I have to finish my paper now. It has to be perfect in about... um 48 hours...
-Ll
Posted by Phillipa on May 1, 2007, at 22:41:13
In reply to Re: too much » TherapyGirl, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on May 1, 2007, at 21:08:06
Lurpsie you're a remarkable human being. And let us know about the defending. Love Phillipa
Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on May 2, 2007, at 16:02:02
In reply to Re: too much » LlurpsieNoodle, posted by Phillipa on May 1, 2007, at 22:41:13
> Lurpsie you're a remarkable human being. And let us know about the defending. Love Phillipa
Defense was successful. Went pretty well, actually. There was champagne and chocolate cake afterwards. I suppose no one would have brought champagne if they didn't expect me to pass.
Now I'm just waiting to hear back from folks about formatting and proofreading and things like that.
best,
-Ll
Posted by TherapyGirl on May 2, 2007, at 17:36:25
In reply to Re: too much » TherapyGirl, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on May 1, 2007, at 21:08:06
Good luck -- with the sleep and the paper.
I believe you are doing good work AND taking care of yourself the best you can, which is a very hard combination for most, if not all, of us.
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