Posted by janejane on January 21, 2010, at 20:55:16
In reply to Re: Peanut in blackness, posted by inanimate peanut on January 21, 2010, at 13:28:24
Thanks for the update, Peanut. I saw a little glimmer of hope in your last message, which was reassuring.
I think Willful made a lot of good points about what may be going on chemically right now, as well as how much stock you should put in the consult. No one can meet with you for a couple hours and determine your future. That's really up to you. Maybe Stanford didn't have the answers, but you can find them. You're exceptionally smart, determined, and a tough cookie. You have demonstrated that many times over. It may take some time and some help, but if anyone can figure this out, you can. You are in no way, shape, or form a lost cause.
I'm very relieved to hear it won't be a problem for you to get an extended leave if you need to. I know money would be an issue, but at least you won't automatically lose your job. I'm assuming you have credit cards to use if need be. They're not a great thing to rely on, but this is a situation where it would definitely be warranted. Your health needs to come first. Try not to think about it too much until it becomes an issue. You still have a couple months.
Please post when you can, and don't worry about being a downer. We're here because we know what you're going through and want to help. It means a lot to me to feel connected to you and everyone else here, even if it isn't under the best of circumstances. I think it's therapeutic for all of us.
By the way, did you adopt your foster kitty? Are you still volunteering? I would think being around animals would be very therapeutic right now. Getting out the house a little bit might help too. Could you arrange to have coffee with one of the other members in your support group?
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