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Posted by Deneb on January 1, 2006, at 18:55:52
to help myself out because I want to be able to help others.
I hate constantly posting bad things and making others feel bad. I want to make people feel good.
I always get help in a half-*ssed way. I start and then I get afraid and stop. I've got some psychological issues.
I don't even know how to respond to people who write back to me anymore. I don't know what to say, and how to explain myself.
I really need to get myself out of this "don't want to do anything" sort of rut. I get up at about 2:30pm only because I need to get out of bed. I go online, check stuff and just stare at the screen or put my head down on the desk. I try to play some computer games, but they are just boring. When my Mom is busy, I just head back to bed. I don't even brush my teeth sometimes now because I'm just too lazy to. I always brush my teeth! I mostly mope about all day either in front of the computer or the TV and go to bed at about 2am. I need some more energy! I decided to take my Wellbutrin again today cuz I want to do more than sleep all day!
I really need to start doing stuff, and caring about things. Classes start on the 4th.
Anyways, I'm going to overcome my fear of phones and answering machines by phoning for an appointment with pdoc2. He told me I could see him again if I needed to. Since so many people here think I need to, I will. I wish someone could phone for me. I'm afraid to call. :-(
I need to start this year off right. I'm also going to prove that I'm a normal stable person before the Babble Party. I don't want people to be afraid of me.
Deneb
Posted by Deneb on January 1, 2006, at 19:06:40
In reply to I'm going to do what I need to do, posted by Deneb on January 1, 2006, at 18:55:52
is that I'm not thinking of Dr. Bob all the time. super LOL
Posted by alexandra_k on January 1, 2006, at 19:24:07
In reply to I'm going to do what I need to do, posted by Deneb on January 1, 2006, at 18:55:52
> Anyways, I'm going to overcome my fear of phones and answering machines by phoning for an appointment with pdoc2. He told me I could see him again if I needed to.
Good.
> Since so many people here think I need to, I will.
Don't do it for us. Do it for you. Though... That being said... I remember that for a few years... I did things for my t because I couldn't bring myself to want to do anything either... I wanted it to stop... Don't get me wrong. But it was like there was this mental divide. I just couldn't see how practical things... Would help. Couldn't see it. Still find it hard.
> I wish someone could phone for me. I'm afraid to call. :-(
it can be hard. but i know you can do it :-) do you want to run through a practice phone call on the boards so you can figure out what to say?
things like phone calls...
is something you learn in DBT...
Posted by Phillipa on January 1, 2006, at 20:47:11
In reply to Re: I'm going to do what I need to do » Deneb, posted by alexandra_k on January 1, 2006, at 19:24:07
I have the same problem hate to make phone calls. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by ClearSkies on January 2, 2006, at 9:51:35
In reply to Re: I'm going to do what I need to do, posted by Phillipa on January 1, 2006, at 20:47:11
> I have the same problem hate to make phone calls. Fondly, Phillipa
You did just fine with me, sweetie!
CS
Posted by Susan47 on January 2, 2006, at 14:52:00
In reply to I'm going to do what I need to do, posted by Deneb on January 1, 2006, at 18:55:52
There's some law of physics that states bodies in motion stay in motion, bodies at rest stay at rest. So if that's true, then any motion your body makes will encourage more of the same, and if you rest more than you move then you're probably encouraging a landslide in the resting direction .. know anybody who's physically active? Ask for help from people, Deneb. Not your family so much, because they can be so negative, families just take everything personally. But go for acquaintances, people you like, friends and stuff. I know it's hard to make the first move, but somebody has to and your drugs might take a while to kick in ...
Posted by Phillipa on January 2, 2006, at 18:14:31
In reply to Re: I'm going to do what I need to do » Phillipa, posted by ClearSkies on January 2, 2006, at 9:51:35
Ahh thanks Clear Skies you remembered! Fondly, Phillipa ps we still never heard from that condo complex. We'd have never had a place to live.
Posted by Gabbix2 on January 2, 2006, at 19:57:08
In reply to I'm going to do what I need to do, posted by Deneb on January 1, 2006, at 18:55:52
> to help myself out because I want to be able to help others.
>
> I hate constantly posting bad things and making others feel bad. I want to make people feel good.
>Well it's true, you have worried people, and I suppose frustrated some, but you know, you've made me feel good too.
You're smart, and you're very funny in a coy way.
I mean.. who the hell has a fight with their hamster?
Deneb, that's who. : )
I personally don't get frustrated when people don't take my advice, Especially in these cases, it's a hard thing to wrap ones head around. Sometimes it takes a while..before the consequences of your choice, really make their mark.
And although you say you want to please everyone, you do have a fiercely independent spirit under there, it shows.>
> I need to start this year off right. I'm also going to prove that I'm a normal stable person before the Babble Party. I don't want people to be afraid of me.
>
> DenebWell, I'm not going, but I've certainly never been afraid of you.
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