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Posted by Deneb on March 5, 2006, at 21:45:04
I really truly believe in my heart that I'm a normal person, that I have no disorders whatsoever. Please tell me you agree.
I can't handle the possibility of having any disorder, especially BPD.
I really truly believe that I'm a good person. I can't handle anything that tells me otherwise.
I do best when I truly think there is nothing wrong with me.
I can't handle the thought of having problems. Please tell me I'm normal even if you don't think so. I just need to hear that I don't have problems. Having problems is distressing me. I truly believe I'm a completely normal person.
I *need* to be a completely normal person. I can't handle anything else.
I need someone to say, "There, there, Deneb, of course you're a normal person."
Comfort me. :-(
Deneb*
Posted by Deneb on March 5, 2006, at 22:03:57
In reply to Please tell me I'm a normal person, posted by Deneb on March 5, 2006, at 21:45:04
I'm a little sad. I'm going to try to express it without getting all triggery and upsetting people.
I wonder what triggered me this time?
I was so happy just a few days ago. I wonder what happened? Nothing really happened. I guess it's just a mystery.
Maybe there's all sorts of subconscious stuff going on.
Maybe I'm not really sad. I don't really feel hopeless or anything like that. Maybe I just think I'm feeling a little sad because I'm no longer extremely happy.
Deneb*
Posted by wanttobhappy on March 5, 2006, at 22:50:03
In reply to A little sad, posted by Deneb on March 5, 2006, at 22:03:57
Deneb,
You are a wonderful person:-) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know you don't know me that well, but all I have seen (or shall I say read) of you thus far has been "normal" and positive. "NORMAL" who decides what is normal? I have afriend who puts chips in her sandwiches, I don't think that is normal but it does'nt make her a bad person. If I was to determine the worldwide definition of "normal" you would fall smack dab in the middle of the normalest part of the definition. We are all normal in our own special way (hhhhhmmmmmmmmm contradiction in terms OH WELL). If we were all PERFECTLY "normal" we would be bored out of our skulls=@)
Best of health,
Laura
Posted by Deneb on March 5, 2006, at 22:57:19
In reply to Try to cheer up;o) » Deneb, posted by wanttobhappy on March 5, 2006, at 22:50:03
Thanks wanttobhappy!
You cheered me up a bit! :-)
LOL, I think you're right about that "normal" thing. Who knows what it means?
Deneb*
Posted by Larry Hoover on March 5, 2006, at 23:14:29
In reply to Please tell me I'm a normal person, posted by Deneb on March 5, 2006, at 21:45:04
> I need someone to say, "There, there, Deneb, of course you're a normal person."
>
> Comfort me. :-(
>
> Deneb*There, there, of course you're a normal Babbler.
Lar
Posted by Deneb on March 6, 2006, at 0:04:24
In reply to Re: Please tell me I'm a normal person » Deneb, posted by Larry Hoover on March 5, 2006, at 23:14:29
Posted by JenStar on March 6, 2006, at 10:15:11
In reply to Please tell me I'm a normal person, posted by Deneb on March 5, 2006, at 21:45:04
Are you sad, maybe, b/c Dr. Bob said not to give him a present? I know it was something you were putting a lot of excited energy into.
I think you have a lot of GREAT qualities, Deneb! You seem energetic, fun, dedicated, kind to your family and pets. I think the word "normal" is a really awful word, because in my opinion there IS no "normal" in our society. We just ARE. :)
I wish that society in general was more supportive of mental illness, because SO many of us suffer from it in one form or another, and the stigma attached in many countries makes us feel ashamed of it, even when we know we shouldn't have to feel that way.
Please don't label yourself as "normal" or "not normal." Just try to do what it takes to get yourself feeling good and stable. If that includes therapy and meds, that's OK, in my opinion. So many of us have problems, and it's OK to have them. We just need to figure out the best way to handle them so we can live the best life possible for ourselves.
At least that's how I feel on my optimistic days (of which today is one.) Have a great day, Deneb! :)
JenStar
Posted by JenStar on March 6, 2006, at 10:17:04
In reply to Re: Try to cheer up;o), posted by Deneb on March 5, 2006, at 22:57:19
I know this is off topic, but I LOVE to put chips in my sandwiches! mmmmm.....yummy. Deneb, have you tried this? It's SO tasty. A few doritos or potato chips in the middle of a sub - it's pure taste delight. A bit messy, yes, but quite good. :)
JenStar
Posted by Deneb on March 6, 2006, at 10:47:02
In reply to Re: Please tell me I'm a normal person » Deneb, posted by JenStar on March 6, 2006, at 10:15:11
> Are you sad, maybe, b/c Dr. Bob said not to give him a present? I know it was something you were putting a lot of excited energy into.
No, I'm not sad because of that. I thought he did a really good job of telling me not to make him a gift without hurting my feelings.
> I think you have a lot of GREAT qualities, Deneb! You seem energetic, fun, dedicated, kind to your family and pets.
Thanks JenStar! I think you have great qualities too. You're supportive, calm and collected, wise, fun and have interesting ideas.
> I wish that society in general was more supportive of mental illness, because SO many of us suffer from it in one form or another, and the stigma attached in many countries makes us feel ashamed of it, even when we know we shouldn't have to feel that way.
I wish I could say I'm not ashamed, but I am. I can't even start to associate that word, m***** illness with myself in any way. I just can't.
> We just need to figure out the best way to handle them so we can live the best life possible for ourselves.
I think that's a very good way to think about this subject.
>
> At least that's how I feel on my optimistic days (of which today is one.) Have a great day, Deneb! :)I'm happy you're feeling optimistic! You have a good day too! :o)
Deneb*
Posted by Deneb on March 6, 2006, at 10:49:16
In reply to Re: Try to cheer up;o) » Deneb, posted by JenStar on March 6, 2006, at 10:17:04
> I know this is off topic, but I LOVE to put chips in my sandwiches! mmmmm.....yummy. Deneb, have you tried this? It's SO tasty. A few doritos or potato chips in the middle of a sub - it's pure taste delight. A bit messy, yes, but quite good. :)
>
> JenStarNo, I haven't tried this, but I will now! I don't know why it never occurred to me to combine bread with chips. LOL Yep, I'm definitely trying this out! Next time I go to Subway.... Oh, I can't wait! :-)
Deneb
Posted by JenStar on March 6, 2006, at 11:17:52
In reply to Re: Try to cheer up;o) » JenStar, posted by Deneb on March 6, 2006, at 10:49:16
Another combination I like is chocolate milkshake and McDonald's fries, which many people think is gross. Most of the time I prefer ketchup with the fries, but every once in a while, dipping one into a milkshake is quite tasty. Kind of like a chocolate covered pretzel...sort of.
JenStar
Posted by Racer on March 6, 2006, at 12:00:15
In reply to Re: Try to cheer up;o) » Deneb, posted by JenStar on March 6, 2006, at 11:17:52
> Another combination I like is chocolate milkshake and McDonald's fries, which many people think is gross. Most of the time I prefer ketchup with the fries, but every once in a while, dipping one into a milkshake is quite tasty. Kind of like a chocolate covered pretzel...sort of.
>
> JenStar
lol! Y'all are grossin' me out, girlfriend! Remind me not to go to McDonald's with you, 'K?But I had a clerk years back who dipped her fries into mayonaise. I thought that was pretty yucky, too.
Ah, well. GG and I talked about something related last night, and you know what? I just do that anorexic thing where I cut calories every little place I can -- like never putting butter on veggies or potatoes, drinking my coffee black to avoid the calories in milk, etc. Maybe that's all it is.
When I was little, though, I used to like maple syrup on my breakfast sausage. Or maybe that was just because the taste reminded me of my grandmother's house at Sunday breakfast, when she made huge piles of palascintas. Lovely breakfasts.
Posted by wanttobhappy on March 6, 2006, at 13:29:24
In reply to EEEWWWWW! » JenStar, posted by Racer on March 6, 2006, at 12:00:15
Posted by LegWarmers on March 6, 2006, at 13:48:33
In reply to EEEWWWWW! » JenStar, posted by Racer on March 6, 2006, at 12:00:15
> When I was little, though, I used to like maple syrup on my breakfast sausage.Me too, and on hashbrowns!
Posted by Phillipa on March 6, 2006, at 18:37:09
In reply to EWW Im with Racer!! lol » Racer, posted by LegWarmers on March 6, 2006, at 13:48:33
Yuck!!!!!!Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Deneb on March 6, 2006, at 19:07:28
In reply to Re: Try to cheer up;o) » Deneb, posted by JenStar on March 6, 2006, at 11:17:52
> Another combination I like is chocolate milkshake and McDonald's fries, which many people think is gross. Most of the time I prefer ketchup with the fries, but every once in a while, dipping one into a milkshake is quite tasty. Kind of like a chocolate covered pretzel...sort of.
>
> JenStarHmmmm...that sounds, um, how do I put this civilly? LOL..."interesting" LOL
I'm going to try that too JenStar! I'm not afraid to try new food combinations! It's been eons since I've had a McDonald's milkshake. What flavour do you use? I want to do it right. ;-)
I'm going to try raw oysters with Larry in Toronto. ;-)
Deneb*
Posted by Deneb on March 6, 2006, at 19:13:53
In reply to EEEWWWWW! » JenStar, posted by Racer on March 6, 2006, at 12:00:15
> But I had a clerk years back who dipped her fries into mayonaise. I thought that was pretty yucky, too.
A lot of people here in Ottawa dip fries into mayo. I've tried it a couple of times. It's not half bad if you don't think about literally dipping greasy fries into more oil. LOL
> ... drinking my coffee black to avoid the calories in milk, etc.
I don't think I could drink my coffee black! I don't really like coffee in the first place so I need lots of cream and sugar.
>
> When I was little, though, I used to like maple syrup on my breakfast sausage.I've never done that before, but I tried McDonald's "McGriddle" where they have sausage on a maple syrup flavoured "bun". I didn't like it, but then again it was McDonald's LOL. I think I'll try that maple syrup sausage thing one of these days. It sounds good in theory. ;-)
Deneb*
Posted by James K on March 6, 2006, at 21:03:12
In reply to Re: Try to cheer up;o) » JenStar, posted by Deneb on March 6, 2006, at 19:07:28
I was going to ask you if you'd had the chance to try oysters yet. I had some recently and thought of you.
James k
Posted by Deneb on March 6, 2006, at 21:08:50
In reply to Re: Try to cheer up;o) » Deneb, posted by James K on March 6, 2006, at 21:03:12
> I was going to ask you if you'd had the chance to try oysters yet. I had some recently and thought of you.
>
> James kThat's cool James. :-)
(((((((James k)))))))
I'm glad you're back with us.
I'll think of you too when I try them.
Deneb*
Posted by 10derHeart on March 6, 2006, at 21:26:26
In reply to Re: Oysters » James K, posted by Deneb on March 6, 2006, at 21:08:50
Posted by JenStar on March 7, 2006, at 16:38:08
In reply to Re: Try to cheer up;o) » JenStar, posted by Deneb on March 6, 2006, at 19:07:28
I htink I'd try raw oysters, as long as there were heavily flavored with something. I might need a few beers first, though. :)
Any flavor milkshake will work, but my fave is chocolate. My hubby thinks it's disgusting, though!
Speaking of McDonalds, have you watched the movie SuperSize Me? We did, and at first we said we were never going to eat McDonald's again, but now that the images have faded from our minds we still go there now and then.
JenStar
Posted by JenStar on March 7, 2006, at 16:40:11
In reply to Re: Try to cheer up;o) » JenStar, posted by Deneb on March 6, 2006, at 10:49:16
I know, like I need *more* starch and carbs and calories - the bread alone isn't enough. Jared would NOT approve, I'm sure. ;)
JenStar
Posted by Deneb on March 8, 2006, at 21:44:38
In reply to Re: Try to cheer up;o) » Deneb, posted by JenStar on March 7, 2006, at 16:38:08
> Speaking of McDonalds, have you watched the movie SuperSize Me? We did, and at first we said we were never going to eat McDonald's again, but now that the images have faded from our minds we still go there now and then.
>
> JenStarNo, I've never seen "SuperSize Me". I don't know if I want to see it. LOL
Deneb*
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