Posted by SLS on May 12, 2009, at 21:28:20
In reply to Thanks Scott » SLS, posted by Deneb on May 12, 2009, at 12:19:42
You are a very thoughtful and responsible soul. It is obvious how nurturing you are to yourself, and how generous you are with your feelings to share them with others. You demonstrate great courage in being so open emotionally. You sound pretty healthy to me.
- Scott> My pdoc and I talked about what I should do if I were to feel lonely and sad and we came up with a bunch of stuff.
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> I said I shouldn't rely on Babblers to be there for me. If I feel lonely and sad, I should think I won't be lonely for long, at most 2 days. Plus, there are other tourists around me. I can talk to other people. We have decided I should bring a book with me to read. I can go to a cafe and relax by myself.
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> If I feel bad, I can journal and write it down. I should write about what I am feeling and what is happening, so I won't be lonely.
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> I am going to take lots of pictures and journal about what happens on my trip because for 4 days I have no one to share my experiences with. That will feel like there is someone with me.
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> We have decided I shouldn't sleep the day away if I feel sad and lonely. That will likely make me feel worse. I will explore the city instead.
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> If I get lost, I will ask for directions.
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> I will have a fun time.
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> I will be OK with seeing Dr. Bob, I think...anyways, I won't expect too much. I have met him already so I know how he is like. Last time I was scared at first, but hopefully I won't be scared this time. I tend to freak out once in a while. I will be OK.
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> Last time I got envious of other Babblers when Dr. Bob interacted with them but not me. I even started crying when Dr. Bob emailed one Babbler and didn't respond to me. It's probably not intentional. I am just not an approachable person. Pdoc says my body language says to stay away. I will try to be more normal and less anxious.
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