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Posted by Colleen D. on May 15, 2005, at 18:36:22
Why can't they make a pill that you could take to go on a mental health vacation for a couple of days. No worries; just peacefulness. I love my kids so much. I could never purposely leave them, but I feel my marriage slowly disolving each day. I can't handle being the spouse of an alcoholic. I just want to disappear.
Posted by woolav on May 15, 2005, at 21:21:26
In reply to I want to just disappear., posted by Colleen D. on May 15, 2005, at 18:36:22
Oh how many times i have thought that too...I dont know your situation, but keep in mind your kids are your life right now. And when you are stronger, perhaps you can have the life you want with them...I did that and i never thought i could.
So, dont give up!!!!!
S
Posted by Phillipa on May 15, 2005, at 22:07:50
In reply to Re: I want to just disappear., posted by woolav on May 15, 2005, at 21:21:26
AlANON is supposed to be good for those who have to live with an alchoholic. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by 4WD on May 15, 2005, at 23:03:04
In reply to I want to just disappear., posted by Colleen D. on May 15, 2005, at 18:36:22
> Why can't they make a pill that you could take to go on a mental health vacation for a couple of days. No worries; just peacefulness. I love my kids so much. I could never purposely leave them, but I feel my marriage slowly disolving each day. I can't handle being the spouse of an alcoholic. I just want to disappear.
Colleen, I feel for you. Truly. My husband was an alcoholic for the first five years we were married. When he finally quit (after I kicked him out of the house) he was okay for a year or so and then switched to drugs.(partly my fault, I was a recreational drug user myself at the time). It's a constant source of friction in the marriage and it's a horrible way to live.
Marsha
Posted by LynneDa on May 15, 2005, at 23:13:29
In reply to I want to just disappear., posted by Colleen D. on May 15, 2005, at 18:36:22
Hi there - I was in your shoes 9 years ago. Today things look much brighter. I made some choices, but had lots of help and support to carry them out. Please reach out, there are people around you who care and would be happy to help you.
I do have to add that, although I'm on meds and in a good marriage, I still have days when I just want to disappear :-). Just not as many . . . it is tolerable and I'm glad I'm still here.
Hang in there the best you can. Make choices for you and your kids!
~ Lynne
*************************Why can't they make a pill that you could take to go on a mental health vacation for a couple of days. No worries; just peacefulness. I love my kids so much. I could never purposely leave them, but I feel my marriage slowly disolving each day. I can't handle being the spouse of an alcoholic. I just want to disappear.
Posted by coll81 on May 16, 2005, at 17:28:58
In reply to Re: I want to just disappear. » Colleen D., posted by LynneDa on May 15, 2005, at 23:13:29
i feel the same way but not for the same reason. im sick and i feel ive missed out onten years of my life. im 24 now and i was sick when i was 13. i wish i had the money to hop on a plane and go take a vacation. you just have tha tfeeling of wanting to "get away" from everything. or as you put it, "disappear" thats why im trying to get on an antideperssant.. but i know they are not the real solution and only temporary =(
Posted by LynneDa on May 16, 2005, at 17:33:25
In reply to Re: I want to just disappear., posted by coll81 on May 16, 2005, at 17:28:58
I'm so sorry you've been suffering for 10 years! I wish you luck in getting on anti-depressants. If you can find one that works, it will give you the energy and better frame of mind to start working on any issues that may be contributing to your depression (if that's what you mean by "sick"). First things first. Thinking about taking meds is a good first step! Hang in there, you are so young and you will be amazed at how much life has to offer you (& you it!)!!!
~ Lynne
*********************************i feel the same way but not for the same reason. im sick and i feel ive missed out onten years of my life. im 24 now and i was sick when i was 13. i wish i had the money to hop on a plane and go take a vacation. you just have tha tfeeling of wanting to "get away" from everything. or as you put it, "disappear" thats why im trying to get on an antideperssant.. but i know they are not the real solution and only temporary =(
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