Posted by Glenn Fagelson on June 17, 2001, at 0:23:18
In reply to Re: Not sure of the subject » Glenn Fagelson, posted by kiddo on June 16, 2001, at 23:59:23
> > Dear Kiddo,
> >
> > I am sorry to hear that you are in such a struggle right now. How long has the battle been
> > going on?? Months?? Years?? I have suffered with clinical depression for decades.
>
> First began almost 6 years ago, however I'd made a huge improvement until about 3 months ago.
>
> > There have been times when I have wanted to end
> > it all. So,.....what keeps me going when things
> > seem hopeless? That's a hard question? The first thing that enters my mind is that
> > there are some very loving people in this world
> > who really want to help other people. Also, I try to
> > realize that there are a lot of people who love me very much. When I think of those things, I
> > begin to get some hope, but the pain is still
> > there. Community for me is very, very important, at least for right now. I know that it is no
> > paradise going into the hospital, but sometimes
> > it is just necessary. The positive things about the hospital are this: It is a safe environment;
> > your psychiatrist can regulate your meds; and
> > you would get emotional support for your pain.
> > I feel for you; panic attacks are no picnic!
> > I hope you do not hurt yourself; I hope that you
> > get the support that you need.
>
>
> What do you mean by community? I'm not sure I understand....
>
> Thanks for giving me those things to keep in mind, it helped. I didn't hurt myself, posting here seemed to have relieved that.
> >
> > Take care, Glenn
> >
> >
>
> KiddoDear Kiddo,
I do not know what town or city you live in.
I happen to live in San Diego and I go on the
Internet and look in the local papers, etc... in order to find out what is going on in
San Diego. I am single, so I look for singles
groups and activities. I have clinical depression
& anxiety, so I look for depression & anxiety
support groups. I do not work full-time right
now, so I am looking into some volunteer work,
preferably with other people that have the same
condition I have. I just recently joined a
great group called "Toastmasters"; it is a group
where I get support learning how to do
public speaking; generally shy people come to
these group in order to build self-esteem and
self-confidence. Toastmasters' groups are all
around the world. So, that is what I mean by
community. Also, community for me is realizing
that we all want the same thing and that thing is
love.Glenn
poster:Glenn Fagelson
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