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Posted by Dinah on May 1, 2004, at 9:48:09
Last night I was all set to hurt myself. The certainty had fallen. There was no real point in calling my therapist. I was just deciding on a method. And then WHAM! I fell asleep sitting in the rocker in my son's room. I didn't give Harry his pills, I didn't give myself my pills, or brush my teeth, or change out of my clothes. I stumbled to my bed and was out.
That isn't the first time that's happened since I promised my therapist to call him before I hurt myself.
I suppose I could blame it on the fact that I had eaten everything in sight that afternoon, but none of what I ate was high in carbs or sugar.
The body is such a weird thing, or the brain or whatever.
Posted by All Done on May 1, 2004, at 10:00:41
In reply to Forgetting sleep ***trigger***, posted by Dinah on May 1, 2004, at 9:48:09
> The body is such a weird thing, or the brain or whatever.
The body, the brain, or whatever are amazing things. I'm glad yours helped you out last night, Dinah.
Are you feeling better today? I'm worried.
Take care,
Laurie
Posted by gardenergirl on May 1, 2004, at 10:37:55
In reply to Re: Forgetting sleep ***trigger*** » Dinah, posted by All Done on May 1, 2004, at 10:00:41
Dinah,
Maybe there was something in the stars last night. I too fell asleep without getting ready for bed.I'm really glad you did not SI. Please call your T. I know he wants to help you. It seems like many are going through a rough patch right now. As much as it stinks, I know it will pass. Please take care and hang on til then.
Anything I can do?
((((Dinah))))
gg
Posted by Dinah on May 1, 2004, at 10:39:20
In reply to Re: Forgetting sleep ***trigger*** » Dinah, posted by All Done on May 1, 2004, at 10:00:41
I'm ok. I would have been ok even if I hadn't fallen asleep. I am very restrained and have never hurt myself seriously. It bothers my therapist a lot more than it bothers me.
But I appreciate your concern. :)
Posted by Dinah on May 1, 2004, at 10:41:24
In reply to Re: Forgetting sleep ***trigger***, posted by gardenergirl on May 1, 2004, at 10:37:55
I just was just observing the phenomenon and finding it interesting. It's happened often enough that it can't be coincidence. An obedient and compliant subconscious? Isn't the subconscious supposed to be the rebel?
Posted by tabitha on May 1, 2004, at 11:07:01
In reply to Thank you. I'm fine, really. » gardenergirl, posted by Dinah on May 1, 2004, at 10:41:24
> I just was just observing the phenomenon and finding it interesting. It's happened often enough that it can't be coincidence. An obedient and compliant subconscious? Isn't the subconscious supposed to be the rebel?
I'd have to say it's your good parent protecting little Dinah. Or little Dinah protecting herself. Anyway I'm glad it kicked in and protected you/her from some undeserved injury.
Posted by gardenergirl on May 1, 2004, at 18:42:44
In reply to Re: Thank you. I'm fine, really. » Dinah, posted by tabitha on May 1, 2004, at 11:07:01
I like Tabitha's take on it. I was trying to post a reply, but I kept getting stuck on unconscious versus subconscious. Since you fell asleep, it seems like "unconscious" was a better fit. :)
gg
Posted by DaisyM on May 1, 2004, at 18:54:43
In reply to Forgetting sleep ***trigger***, posted by Dinah on May 1, 2004, at 9:48:09
Dinah,
I hope your urge didn't have anything to do with our discussion in Open yesterday. I *didn't* mean to trigger you! You left pretty abruptly and I was hogging all the support. Bad day, as you know.I'm glad you fell asleep. Please keep yourself safe. I need you.
Daisy
Posted by Fallen4MyT on May 1, 2004, at 19:16:21
In reply to Forgetting sleep ***trigger***, posted by Dinah on May 1, 2004, at 9:48:09
Thank GOD for sleep...HE does work in mysterious ways...Please make sure you talk with your T on this...
HUGE HUGS
> Last night I was all set to hurt myself. The certainty had fallen. There was no real point in calling my therapist. I was just deciding on a method. And then WHAM! I fell asleep sitting in the rocker in my son's room. I didn't give Harry his pills, I didn't give myself my pills, or brush my teeth, or change out of my clothes. I stumbled to my bed and was out.
>
> That isn't the first time that's happened since I promised my therapist to call him before I hurt myself.
>
> I suppose I could blame it on the fact that I had eaten everything in sight that afternoon, but none of what I ate was high in carbs or sugar.
>
> The body is such a weird thing, or the brain or whatever.
Posted by Dinah on May 1, 2004, at 19:19:28
In reply to Re: Thank you. I'm fine, really. » Dinah, posted by tabitha on May 1, 2004, at 11:07:01
Neither part of me ever takes responsibility for it, and it's happened in both ego states. Weird really. I'd think that the emotional state might release some chemicals or another, but it never happened before i made the promise.
Posted by Dinah on May 1, 2004, at 19:24:25
In reply to Re: Thank you. I'm fine, really., posted by gardenergirl on May 1, 2004, at 18:42:44
> Since you fell asleep, it seems like "unconscious" was a better fit. :)
>
lol. It sure does.
Posted by Dinah on May 1, 2004, at 19:27:08
In reply to Re: Forgetting sleep ***trigger***, posted by DaisyM on May 1, 2004, at 18:54:43
No, No!!! Of course not, Daisy. I was already in that state when I went to Open. The result would have been unchangeable, except for the forgetting sleep. I didn't even bother to call my therapist.
Posted by Dinah on May 1, 2004, at 19:28:57
In reply to Re: Forgetting sleep ***trigger*** » Dinah, posted by Fallen4MyT on May 1, 2004, at 19:16:21
I don't know that I'll mention it. We've discussed the phenomenon before. He's grateful for it but hasn't the foggiest clue of "why".
Posted by karen_kay on May 1, 2004, at 20:14:01
In reply to Forgetting sleep ***trigger***, posted by Dinah on May 1, 2004, at 9:48:09
((((((((dinah)))))))))
perhaps that was your body working for you and protecting you. funny how you learn better ways to protect yourself without even realizing it. that's how i would see it.
take care of yourself sweetie. and i'm glad you went to sleep instead. i'd rather you get a cavity anyday :)
Posted by Fallen4MyT on May 1, 2004, at 20:23:30
In reply to Re: Forgetting sleep ***trigger*** » Fallen4MyT, posted by Dinah on May 1, 2004, at 19:28:57
Maybe he dont believe in God..and thats ok but I do and I think it was God protecting you and saying STAY ...I am glad of it too
HUGS
> I don't know that I'll mention it. We've discussed the phenomenon before. He's grateful for it but hasn't the foggiest clue of "why".
Posted by All Done on May 2, 2004, at 2:55:42
In reply to Re: Forgetting sleep ***trigger*** » All Done, posted by Dinah on May 1, 2004, at 10:39:20
> I am very restrained and have never hurt myself seriously. It bothers my therapist a lot more than it bothers me.
I was just going to let you get away with this one, Dinah, but I must tell you to put me in the same category as your therapist, then. No matter how minor you may consider your (potential) injuries, you don't deserve *any* of them. I wish you didn't even experience the pain the must come with thinking about SI.
*Warning* - unsolicited hug follows:
(((((Dinah)))))
Posted by Dinah on May 2, 2004, at 9:58:31
In reply to Re: Forgetting sleep ***trigger*** » Dinah, posted by All Done on May 2, 2004, at 2:55:42
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