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Posted by Racer on May 20, 2004, at 18:44:42
I think you were the one who suggested journaling a while back. Needless to say, I couldn't do it and probably said, "oh, what an idiotic thing to suggest. Here are several dozen reasons why I can't do that."
Just wanted you to know that I had a crisis earlier, couldn't get through to anyone, and started writing it down, as honestly as I could.
This goes back to the mother thing, but much as it hurts to admit it: you were right, I was wrong, I'm sorry and thank you...
(Honestly, thank you. I probably couldn't do it back then, but this crisis really hit hard, and it was as if it just removed all my ability to suppress it, so I managed to do it today. Start your stopwatches, everyone: Let's see how long the relief lasts.)
Posted by antigua on May 21, 2004, at 8:50:15
In reply to Hey, Dinah!, posted by Racer on May 20, 2004, at 18:44:42
I'm glad you're feeling better. Sorry about your crisis. I'm glad you're writing. You are such a good one, so keep it up!
best,
antigua
Posted by Dinah on May 21, 2004, at 10:46:52
In reply to Hey, Dinah!, posted by Racer on May 20, 2004, at 18:44:42
I'm not sure it was me, but I'm glad it's working for you (and sorry you're feeling so badly). I tend to have a hard time with journaling, actually. I think Babble is my journal. Or sometimes I write letters I don't send. A blank sheet of paper makes my mind go blank in sympathy, I suppose. I do better with the give and take of conversation, real or imaginary. :)
Hope you feel better soon.
Posted by Racer on May 21, 2004, at 12:41:59
In reply to Re: Hey, Dinah! » Racer, posted by Dinah on May 21, 2004, at 10:46:52
I do better with the conversation, real or imaginary, too, and think I use Babble as a SuperJournal -- not only do I get it out somehow, but I get responses that sometimes sink it. It often takes a while, though.
Ah, the Resistance Factor in Depression. So helpful in our recovery, ain't it?
Posted by DaisyM on May 21, 2004, at 18:12:21
In reply to Thank you both, and » Dinah, posted by Racer on May 21, 2004, at 12:41:59
Racer,
I'm glad you found out writing helps. Share this with your Therapist and see if you get writing assignments. Mine *knows* to encourage this with me when I'm really overwhelmed. (see my post on Psych)
I hope the relief lasts and lasts and lasts. You need some. Medically speaking, how are things?
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