Posted by galkeepinon on September 15, 2003, at 0:32:09
In reply to Re: Please advice/feedback/guidance » galkeepinon, posted by Arrianna on September 14, 2003, at 1:21:18
Dear Arrianna, thanks for your kind words. I'm doing better, yes. Thank you so much, it helps so much to know someone understands out there.
I do have a lot on my plate and I pray so hard. I also believe things happen for a reason, so I just have to remember that, as hard as it is sometimes.
I hope you're doing well, and thank you for caring:-)
> Dear Gal:
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> I'm so, so, sorry that you have been struggling. From posts you've written since, it does sound like you're doing better.
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> I had no idea what a rough time you were having. Haven't been checking the "social" board lately. I'm thinking that your depressive episode may have been from your new med. You seemed to be doing so well, positive, and happy in your other posts, and then, you began these feelings after your new med. So, from an outsider looking in, it seems that you may be adjusting to it.
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> If not, this will pass. I just feel for you, because I've been exactly where you are at so many, many times. I know how you feel: wondering about your life and feeling that you should be farther along than you are.
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> Just sounds like you have so much on your plate right now that it can be overwhelming: school, trying to better yourself, trying to live up to other's (your mom's) expectations, etc. That's a lot to handle!!
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> I hope you hang in there. You were there for me before: you supported me when I was feeling disappointment in withdrawing from school 2yrs. ago. That helped me so much to feel good about the choice I had made.
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> Just really wanted you to know that I can relate to exactly what you're going through!! Been there, and I know it'll pass for you. I used to feel alot of regret and shame about where I am in my life today: 29, quit school, laid-off, live in an apartment I can hardly afford, in a bad relationship, etc. etc.
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> Yet, I truly believe things happen for a reason. Things have gotten so much better for me and I know they will for you, too. Just takes time. And, you're prayers will be answered. God truly listens and soon you'll hear from him/her; whatever you choose to call God.
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> Please hang in there, and do what's best for Gal right now. Not your mom, not your friend's, but Gal. You're the only one who truly knows what you need. I've had the same struggle within myself about my mom: wanting to please her, and avoid hurting her. It's hard, but the only person I have to please is myself. I'm sure I don't need to explain, but we'll never make ourselves happy if we put others first.
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> Rent a movie. Go for a walk. Eat a salad. Take a bubble bath. Treat yourself to something you'll enjoy. You deserve it!!!!
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> Sincerely,
> Arrianna
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