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Posted by partlycloudy on June 19, 2004, at 10:33:19
I can't take this place right now. I don't have anything good to contribute, and my problems are nothing new. See you all later.
Posted by gardenergirl on June 19, 2004, at 11:25:22
In reply to Babble break for real, posted by partlycloudy on June 19, 2004, at 10:33:19
partlycloudy,
I'm sorry things are so rough right now. It does seem at times like the same stuff gets spun round and round. In some ways, that mirrors how mental disorders can affect us all.Please don't feel like you need to be offering something in order to participate. You can take what you need, and give when you can. Kind of like take a penny/add a penny trays in stores. Sometimes you can add, sometimes you need to take. It all comes out in the wash. And no one keeps score.
But if you truly need a break, I can respect that and I will miss you. Feel free to email me at gardenergirl 88 at yahoo dot com
Or you can catch me in messenger at same ID but 66 instead of 88 (stupid Yahoo).
Regardless, please take care. You are special.
gg
Posted by Dinah on June 19, 2004, at 12:01:25
In reply to Babble break for real, posted by partlycloudy on June 19, 2004, at 10:33:19
I hope that you aren't too upset about the PBC. It's hard to comment at all on other posters without falling outside the civility guidelines. I assure you it's nothing to be overly upset about, and Dr. Bob isn't holding it against you or anything.
If you'd like to email me about it, my email is in the FAQ, although I am waaaaay behind on my email right now. (Sorry everyone).
Posted by Aphrodite on June 19, 2004, at 15:34:36
In reply to Babble break for real, posted by partlycloudy on June 19, 2004, at 10:33:19
You've always contributed so much to me. I'd truly feel your absense; I hope you reconsider. GG's right that no one is keeping score.
Posted by Aphrodite on June 19, 2004, at 18:49:55
In reply to Babble break for real, posted by partlycloudy on June 19, 2004, at 10:33:19
What I really hate is that you had been feeling so good about your progress with EMDR just a few days ago. I wish that would last longer for you. You've give me a lot of hope -- I was just toying with asking for EMDR again because of you. You have a lot to give, and we want to give to you as well.
Posted by partlycloudy on June 19, 2004, at 18:53:42
In reply to more . . . » partlycloudy, posted by Aphrodite on June 19, 2004, at 18:49:55
i crashed so badly this morning. Just sobbed and screamed and fell to pieces. then I read my pcb and I could not take it on top of being able to feel only 1 1/2 days free of this misery. This EMDR has stirred me up so deeply that I think anything would set me off. I just have to stay away for everyones' sake. Too volatile. Too raw.
Posted by Aphrodite on June 19, 2004, at 19:06:36
In reply to Re: more . . . » Aphrodite, posted by partlycloudy on June 19, 2004, at 18:53:42
I can imagine that if you felt free from pain after your EMDR sessions that it was a shocking contrast to have the pain return. I'm sorry you have crashed so hard -- it seems severe. Do you think you should call your therapist? Since EMDR can put you back in the time and place of the original trauma, you may be feeling it like you've been traumatized all over again. Please don't isolate yourself when you need support the most. If you don't want to post, I hope you call your therapist. Actually, I hope you do both.
(((Partlycloudy)))
Posted by partlycloudy on June 19, 2004, at 19:18:08
In reply to Re: more . . . » partlycloudy, posted by Aphrodite on June 19, 2004, at 19:06:36
I know that the EMDR scratched the surface. The temporary relief in resolving one specific event just gave the other monsters in my closet room to move around and flex. This emotional oversensivity is, I'm afraid, pretty common. I just need to protect myself by not reading here so closely. Let the world revolve without my pushing it.
Posted by Racer on June 20, 2004, at 11:30:30
In reply to Re: more . . ., posted by partlycloudy on June 19, 2004, at 19:18:08
Here's something to keep in mind when you come back:
I've been here from about the start -- maybe 1998? During that time, I've spilled out all the muck and mire and truly horrid gunk in my life and in my soul -- and you know what? People here still answer me. I'm not spurned for my continuing pain. Sure, there are times when people say that I have to do something for myself, and sometimes that comes at a time when I can't take it and I fall apart. Mostly, though, everyone here knows what it feels like when everything in the world is going against us, when it seems as if nothing will ever change for the better -- but a whole lot may change for the worse. And everyone here, knowing that, reaches out a hand to help another hold on just that little longer.
I wish you all the best. And I want to remind you that you've found almost the only place in the world where you're unlikely to experience "compassion fatigue" from the community.
When you're ready to come back to us, we'll still be here, and we'll still care -- deeply -- about you.
Peace to you.
Posted by jlynne on June 21, 2004, at 0:46:12
In reply to When you come back » partlycloudy, posted by Racer on June 20, 2004, at 11:30:30
Posted by TexasChic on June 21, 2004, at 8:02:32
In reply to Babble break for real, posted by partlycloudy on June 19, 2004, at 10:33:19
Posted by antigua on June 21, 2004, at 11:32:06
In reply to Babble break for real, posted by partlycloudy on June 19, 2004, at 10:33:19
I will be sending very strong and steady thoughts your way. I know exactly how you feel. It may resolve quickly or may take a different turn after your next EMDR session. I find the lightening of my load lasts longer now. I don't know exactly why, but when I first started I was all over the place. I didn't remember that until you brought this up. So take heart, believe in yourself and be good to yourself.
all my best,
antigua
Posted by partlycloudy on June 21, 2004, at 12:01:49
In reply to Re: Babble break for real » partlycloudy, posted by antigua on June 21, 2004, at 11:32:06
If you were holding your breath(s) you shouldn't even have turned blue.
I hope think believe that this crisis has passed.
I love all you Babblers, you know.
Posted by Aphrodite on June 21, 2004, at 12:43:05
In reply to She's ba-a-a-ck!, posted by partlycloudy on June 21, 2004, at 12:01:49
Posted by Dinah on June 21, 2004, at 19:24:29
In reply to She's ba-a-a-ck!, posted by partlycloudy on June 21, 2004, at 12:01:49
Posted by All Done on June 22, 2004, at 0:42:09
In reply to She's ba-a-a-ck!, posted by partlycloudy on June 21, 2004, at 12:01:49
> If you were holding your breath(s) you shouldn't even have turned blue.
>
> I hope think believe that this crisis has passed.
>
> I love all you Babblers, you know.Whew! Babble just isn't as sunny without you here. I'm glad you're back. I know, I know. Another weather reference. But in KK's temporary absence, I feel it necessary to make some mention of your wonderfully bright and sunny side, Miss Sunshine! (I stole that from her. Hope she doesn't mind.)
I hope things start looking up for you very soon and remember we're here if you need us.
Take care,
Laurie
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