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Posted by Cass on October 27, 2000, at 15:44:33
I want out. I guess I'm just making this statement because I need to tell someone without being looked down upon for it. I have really potent options by which to kill myself. My moods are up and down day by day. I am not stable, but I don't want hospitalization. I don't blame any of you for being burnt out by this. It just helps to write it down.
Posted by noa on October 27, 2000, at 16:18:06
In reply to Darkness Visible (in the words of Wm. Styron), posted by Cass on October 27, 2000, at 15:44:33
Cass, you must be suffering a lot to feel such an urgency about this. Please get help to keep you safe until you are well enough to keep yourself safe.
A lot of folks here would be devastated to lose you if you acted on these feelings. Devastated.
I have been in a place where the suffering was awful and I didn't feel I could bear more. I am so glad I stuck around to see this side of it, and I hope you will do that.
Putting yourself between a rock and a hard place--that is part of the awful torture of depression. Please allow yourself to get help. Please.
Posted by noa on October 27, 2000, at 16:27:32
In reply to Darkness Visible (in the words of Wm. Styron), posted by Cass on October 27, 2000, at 15:44:33
I just wanted to remind you that while today might be awful, it is possible for tomorrow to improve. I was just rereading some of your earlier posts---sometimes you are in a place where you have hope. I know it is there, but perhaps it is out of reach for you today. But that doesn't mean it is gone.
Posted by Cass on October 27, 2000, at 16:50:56
In reply to Re: Darkness Visible (in the words of Wm. Styron), posted by noa on October 27, 2000, at 16:27:32
I did call my pdco which is why I better free up the line now.
Posted by noa on October 27, 2000, at 17:17:39
In reply to Re: Darkness Visible (in the words of Wm. Styron) » noa, posted by Cass on October 27, 2000, at 16:50:56
> I did call my pdco which is why I better free up the line now.
Good. Take good care of yourself, Cass.
Posted by Rzip on October 27, 2000, at 18:11:23
In reply to Darkness Visible (in the words of Wm. Styron), posted by Cass on October 27, 2000, at 15:44:33
np
Posted by Mark H. on October 27, 2000, at 21:06:26
In reply to Darkness Visible (in the words of Wm. Styron), posted by Cass on October 27, 2000, at 15:44:33
Cass,
You are a fantastic and wonderful woman: highly intelligent, sensitive and compassionate, loving and generous, and a delight to all who know you. This hell you are experiencing is just a bad dream, a temporary condition that seems permanent and real -- please do not give in to its cruel illusion. Live to triumph over it and to help others. You are too precious to lose.
Love,
Mark H.
Posted by ksvt on October 27, 2000, at 22:35:39
In reply to Re: Darkness Visible (in the words of Wm. Styron), posted by Mark H. on October 27, 2000, at 21:06:26
>Cass - keep posting frequently. It's really important for you not to feel isolated and people here really want to help. It's great you called your doc. ksvt
Cass,
>
> You are a fantastic and wonderful woman: highly intelligent, sensitive and compassionate, loving and generous, and a delight to all who know you. This hell you are experiencing is just a bad dream, a temporary condition that seems permanent and real -- please do not give in to its cruel illusion. Live to triumph over it and to help others. You are too precious to lose.
>
> Love,
>
> Mark H.
Posted by shar on October 27, 2000, at 23:36:47
In reply to Re: Darkness Visible (in the words of Wm. Styron), posted by ksvt on October 27, 2000, at 22:35:39
Cass,
I love the title of your post.
You are in my thoughts and hopes for better days. You can't wear us down, we are like a tag team here. If I'm not feeling strong enough, sane enough to let you know I care about you, I know that others here who care about you will reach out to you. Just grab on.
Shar
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