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Posted by Emme on October 30, 2003, at 12:13:06
can be won, can be won. Drops of water turn a mill... (from song by John McCutcheon).
Okay folks, after everyone being so nice to me whenver I post in freak-out or desperate mode, I figured I'd throw in a few positives to balance the score. I'm taking it hour by hour, inch by inch.
- I haven't woken up crying in the last several days.
- I haven't slid all the way to the bottom of the abyss in a couple of weeks. (Okay, a few partial trips.)
- My therapist thinks my moods are more predictable - less up and down.
- Suicidal impulses aren't gone, but they are slightly less imperative and occupy fewer hours.
- I'm able to get a little more done.
- My dishes are washed.
- My laundry is done.
- My shower curtains are clean.
- Nothing in my fridge has mold on it.
- I've played volleyball four times in the last couple of weeks.Who knows, I might become a real person again!
Emme
Posted by Sabina on October 30, 2003, at 12:39:25
In reply to step by step the longest march..., posted by Emme on October 30, 2003, at 12:13:06
no dirty dishes in the sink, clean clothes, *and* no moldy food in the fridge? that's amazing for anyone, methinks. hooray!
Posted by oeps7 on October 30, 2003, at 12:52:36
In reply to Re: step by step the longest march... » Emme, posted by Sabina on October 30, 2003, at 12:39:25
yeah, Emme, keep it up it's going to get better and better. Volleyball- cool.
BTW - my shower curtain is moldy.
Glad you're feeling better.
Mary
Posted by Susan J on October 30, 2003, at 12:52:48
In reply to step by step the longest march..., posted by Emme on October 30, 2003, at 12:13:06
> - I haven't woken up crying in the last several days.
> - I haven't slid all the way to the bottom of the abyss in a couple of weeks. (Okay, a few partial trips.)
> - My therapist thinks my moods are more predictable - less up and down.
> - Suicidal impulses aren't gone, but they are slightly less imperative and occupy fewer hours.
> - I'm able to get a little more done.
> - My dishes are washed.
> - My laundry is done.
> - My shower curtains are clean.
> - Nothing in my fridge has mold on it.
> - I've played volleyball four times in the last couple of weeks.
>
> Who knows, I might become a real person again!
>
> EmmeExcellent! Those are great accomplishments! And keep playing volleyball, I love that sport.
Take care, and I'll be thinking of ya,
Susan
Posted by KellyD on October 30, 2003, at 13:21:17
In reply to Way to Go!!! » Emme, posted by Susan J on October 30, 2003, at 12:52:48
Much hard work and strength have gone into your accomplishments.
Posted by Wildflower on October 30, 2003, at 13:35:48
In reply to step by step the longest march..., posted by Emme on October 30, 2003, at 12:13:06
Posted by Dinah on October 30, 2003, at 15:38:19
In reply to step by step the longest march..., posted by Emme on October 30, 2003, at 12:13:06
Posted by Liligoth on October 30, 2003, at 18:57:57
In reply to step by step the longest march..., posted by Emme on October 30, 2003, at 12:13:06
Posted by fallsfall on October 30, 2003, at 19:11:29
In reply to step by step the longest march..., posted by Emme on October 30, 2003, at 12:13:06
Posted by Emme on October 30, 2003, at 19:44:41
In reply to Re: step by step Power On Emme!!! (nm) » Emme, posted by Liligoth on October 30, 2003, at 18:57:57
Thanks Liligoth, Sabina, Mary, Susan, Dinah, Wildflower! I will try to Power On. :) Next big goal: getting bills paid and sending in medical claims for reimbursement. Much less fun than removing moldy things from the fridge...
Stay tuned for more details. And...is everyone ready for Halloween?
Emme
Posted by Tabitha on October 30, 2003, at 20:12:37
In reply to Re: step by step Power On Emme!!!, posted by Emme on October 30, 2003, at 19:44:41
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> Stay tuned for more details. And...is everyone ready for Halloween?
>
> EmmeA little too ready. I just opened the candy. I've got about ten pounds of fun-size candy bars here. Send in the rescue crews, I'm about to OD on sugar.
Posted by Emme on October 30, 2003, at 22:01:42
In reply to Re: step by step Power On Emme!!!, posted by Tabitha on October 30, 2003, at 20:12:37
> >
> > Stay tuned for more details. And...is everyone ready for Halloween?
> >
> > Emme
>
> A little too ready. I just opened the candy. I've got about ten pounds of fun-size candy bars here. Send in the rescue crews, I'm about to OD on sugar.You know, it just occurred to me that I'm under 5 ft tall and if I put on a costume with a mask, I could clean up!
Posted by Ç®ëëþý Tabitha on October 31, 2003, at 0:25:23
In reply to Re: step by step Power On Emme!!! » Tabitha, posted by Emme on October 30, 2003, at 22:01:42
>
> You know, it just occurred to me that I'm under 5 ft tall and if I put on a costume with a mask, I could clean up!
>
>
>There's a community near me that has trick-or-treating on the main street on halloween-- all the businesses stay open late and hand out candy. I used to go through and collect it, in my grown-up costume without mask, right along with the 5 yr olds. Wasn't til last year I got too ashamed. Now I hand out candy from home like a real grown-up, except I dress up too. What the heck, I love costumes and candy and creepy decorations.
Posted by Dinah on October 31, 2003, at 17:14:59
In reply to Re: step by step Power On Emme!!!, posted by Ç®ëëþý Tabitha on October 31, 2003, at 0:25:23
I trick or treated long past the age. I used to dress up my dog and bring her with me. It's been a while since I managed to feel that same excitement, but it's fun to see my son so excited.
I admire your holiday spirit. :)
Posted by Emme on November 1, 2003, at 21:02:01
In reply to Re: Halloween » Ç®ëëþý Tabitha, posted by Dinah on October 31, 2003, at 17:14:59
So how was it guys? Halloween is my favorite holiday hands down. Lots of fun and creativity and no emotional baggage like i have with Thanksgiving and Christmas. And lots of cute kids in animal costumes. I liked trick or treating as a kid and had costume birthday parties because I was born in late Oct. It was even better in college and grad school. I saw lots of coordinated group costumes like Stonehenge, fruit of the loom, the French Revolution, you name it. Hmmm...it's too bad most of my silliness has been gone for a long long time. And I lost my skeleton earrings. I need to get another pair.
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