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Posted by SLS on November 26, 2009, at 7:32:58
Thanksgiving?
For what?
For a great many years, I hated the idea of Thanksgiving. What is there to be thankful for when you suffer a disease that produces unrelentic psychic pain and destroys your ability to function in life?
It was suggested to me to make a gratitude list. I listed the things in my life that I was indeed lucky to have. It could be as basic as food, clothes, and shelter. I have a car and can drive, so I am not house-bound. That's just one thing that I grew to appreciate, and always appears on my list. That I have people in my life who care. That my parents are still alive. That I learned how to use a computer. That Psycho-Babble exists.
I don't guarantee that making an earnest attempt to create a gratitude list will make a difference today. However, it might make a difference one day when you really need it. It is a good habit to get into. It helped me get through some very difficult times.
Scott is so full of crap.
I know. Given my history, I understand completely how full of crap it is to expect to change anyone's attitude and perspective regarding their plight. These illnesses are intense experiences (or non-experiences). Everyone is perfectly right to have and acknowledge their own feelings. No one can take this away from you. The best I can do is to respect each person's feelings, not judge them, and offer unconditional support.
I sincerely wish everyone a painless Thanksgiving.
- Scott
Posted by Phillipa on November 26, 2009, at 8:50:04
In reply to Thanksgiving?, posted by SLS on November 26, 2009, at 7:32:58
Scott it's you that kept me on babble with your cymbalta trial long time ago. I truly respect you. I may not make others happy here but I try. Your words from your lithium post last night have stayed with me. You push you try I will also. Happy Thanksgiving to you . You're a great many's hero here. Mine for sure. Love Phillipa
Posted by tensor on November 26, 2009, at 10:10:51
In reply to Re: Thanksgiving? » SLS, posted by Phillipa on November 26, 2009, at 8:50:04
>I truly respect you.
>You're a great many's hero here.I second that.
/tensor
Posted by delna on November 26, 2009, at 10:30:03
In reply to Thanksgiving?, posted by SLS on November 26, 2009, at 7:32:58
Well, I am thankful for so many things. I won't list most because I am afraid to attract the 'evil eye' (yes, I'm demented in that respect'!)
But I am really grateful that PB exists and especially that someone like you, Scott, are here. You're so generous with all you knowledge and understanding and never fail to add a positive slant to the most negative situations. You have given me so much hope these past few months just when I was about to give up. I even print your comments and suggestions and share them with my psychiatrist!
Plus you are *extremely* tolerant of being treated like the board psychiatrist (by me for sure), which cannot be an easy position to be put in- especially when you are struggling with an illness yourself.. So, a sincere thanks for that.
Hope you have a good Thanksgiving! Well, the best possible under the circumstances.
Lots of love
D
Posted by delna on November 26, 2009, at 10:34:10
In reply to Re: Thanksgiving? » SLS, posted by Phillipa on November 26, 2009, at 8:50:04
' I may not make others happy here but I try.'
Well, Phillipa you make *me* happy. You're always so concerned and caring- I cannot take that for granted as it is just so rare.
Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Love
D
Posted by Katgirl on November 26, 2009, at 11:38:11
In reply to Re: Thanksgiving? » Phillipa, posted by delna on November 26, 2009, at 10:34:10
I am so grateful for many things. Mostly, and ironically, I am grateful for now having the capacity to BE grateful. (When I was way deep in the pit that was impossible for me. And that wasn't my fault, it was my biochemistry at the time) On the short term, I am grateful that I've actually slept the last three nights, so I got to go play with my nieces and nephews yesterday, and today got up and baked two pumpkin pies to take to my family's Thanksgiving. I am grateful for my cat and that I can work. I am grateful that on days when my auto-immune disease, anxiety and sleep are all manageable I can actually have good days. I am grateful that I seem, in the long run, to be getting better slowly over time (even though on a day to day basis sometimes its hard for me to see that and I get down about it)
For everyone on this board still in the really deep pits, I can only say HOLD ON. And I know that is poor consolation/advice, because it did nothing for me when I was in the pit myself. But I could not conceive of even having a life five years ago, and i do have one today. Yes, a small and somewhat compromised life, but its still a life.
Much love to all of you. K
Posted by atypical on November 26, 2009, at 11:48:53
In reply to Thanksgiving?, posted by SLS on November 26, 2009, at 7:32:58
Thanks for your posting Scott. I had been thinking about this this morning.
I have many, many things to be thankful for. Family, health, good job, ability to work, etc. etc. But when one's brain is not cooperating in producing feelings of pleasure or joy, it seems like "fixing" that is the only thing that matters, above everything else that I might be grateful for. This Thanksgiving I guess I am grateful that I am "not unwell." Sounds a bit negative, but compared to how I've been, I feel good.
Happy Thanksgiving to All.
Atypical
Posted by mtdewcmu on November 26, 2009, at 12:08:31
In reply to Re: Thanksgiving?, posted by atypical on November 26, 2009, at 11:48:53
I am still split on the question of whether life is a gift or a cruel practical joke. I have made great progress in finding the right combination of meds lately, though, and for that I am thankful.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Posted by Phidippus on November 26, 2009, at 13:45:40
In reply to Thanksgiving?, posted by SLS on November 26, 2009, at 7:32:58
Thanks, Scott.
P
Posted by floatingbridge on November 26, 2009, at 14:50:08
In reply to Thanksgiving?, posted by SLS on November 26, 2009, at 7:32:58
Dear Scott--
No way are you full of crap! I learn so much from you--and others here do too.
For me, your courage, intelligence, patience, compassion, and determination are a source of comfort and insight.
in thanksgiving for the entire babble community,
fb
Posted by Meltingpot on November 26, 2009, at 14:54:03
In reply to Thanksgiving?, posted by SLS on November 26, 2009, at 7:32:58
Scott,
Yes you are full of crap ;-) (only joking).
I am aware that I have a lot to be thankful for but it doesn't seem to make any difference to the way I feel inside.
But I just want to thank YOU for all of the advice and encouragement you have given to me over the years (since 2001 infact). I really like you and yet I've never even met you.
Denise
Posted by floatingbridge on November 26, 2009, at 15:22:41
In reply to Re: Thanksgiving?, posted by Meltingpot on November 26, 2009, at 14:54:03
> I really like you and yet I've never even met you.
>
> DeniseYes, I second Denise's post. I really like you.
:-)
Posted by tensor on November 26, 2009, at 17:19:08
In reply to Re: Thanksgiving? » Meltingpot, posted by floatingbridge on November 26, 2009, at 15:22:41
Posted by Phillipa on November 26, 2009, at 22:46:03
In reply to Re: Thanksgiving? » Meltingpot, posted by floatingbridge on November 26, 2009, at 15:22:41
Scott seems you are Babble!!!!!!! Thanks again to you And all the babblers!!!!!! Love Phillipa
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