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Posted by adamie on November 28, 2001, at 22:37:06
can some girly please e-mail me. we can cuddle and thingies. i have been very serverely depressed and suicidal. please help me. everything is scary
Posted by tina on November 29, 2001, at 10:11:07
In reply to Alone and scared, posted by adamie on November 28, 2001, at 22:37:06
> can some girly please e-mail me. we can cuddle and thingies. i have been very serverely depressed and suicidal. please help me. everything is scary
>
> adamie@herwire.com
You are in no condition to be in a relationship adamie. You need to get help from a doctor or the right meds. Call a crisis line or go to the hospital. Please. YOu can't be something to someone else until you feel better yourself. Relationships are stressful and difficult and putting that kind of strain on your already fragile emotional state wouldn't be wise. Please find someone where you are to help you. Get better, get stronger and then share your heart with someone.
Posted by akc on November 29, 2001, at 12:00:05
In reply to Alone and scared, posted by adamie on November 28, 2001, at 22:37:06
adamie,
I've watched you really struggle for several months now. I really feel for you. The only advice that seems to come up in my mind is a longer term program somewhere -- they exists, and the good ones are usually really good. Especially for younger folks like yourself. I'm not talking going in a hospital for a day or two, but more along the lines of a month long program. Some place that can work both with your meds, but also constantly work with your coping skills. You were dealt a bad break - but one that can be overcome with the right help. We can offer you all the support in the world, but I truly believe you need more than all our words. You need a physical place of stability and safety -- a long-term treatment facility could give you that.
Please give it some thought.
akc
Posted by adamie on November 29, 2001, at 19:05:41
In reply to Re: Alone and scared » adamie, posted by akc on November 29, 2001, at 12:00:05
today my pdoc said something about me and some clinic. so i guess i may be going to a clinic soon. I am sick of how unstable my depression is. 2 months ago it was not so horrible! now it has been getting WORSE and worse! it's like maybe some type of seasonal depression is involved. each day is hell.please tell me more about these 1 month programs.
> adamie,
>
> I've watched you really struggle for several months now. I really feel for you. The only advice that seems to come up in my mind is a longer term program somewhere -- they exists, and the good ones are usually really good. Especially for younger folks like yourself. I'm not talking going in a hospital for a day or two, but more along the lines of a month long program. Some place that can work both with your meds, but also constantly work with your coping skills. You were dealt a bad break - but one that can be overcome with the right help. We can offer you all the support in the world, but I truly believe you need more than all our words. You need a physical place of stability and safety -- a long-term treatment facility could give you that.
>
> Please give it some thought.
>
> akc
Posted by akc on November 29, 2001, at 21:01:25
In reply to Re: Alone and scared » akc, posted by adamie on November 29, 2001, at 19:05:41
adamie,
I don't have personal experience with any particular program. I have just heard different things. So I hesitate to name names on this site. Especially if your pdoc is maybe going to recommend a clinic. Talk to your pdoc (and your therapist, if you are seeing one) about more intensive, long-term inpatient programs. Then check out the program -- see if it is accredited, see if it has a web-site.
Good Luck,
akc>
> today my pdoc said something about me and some clinic. so i guess i may be going to a clinic soon. I am sick of how unstable my depression is. 2 months ago it was not so horrible! now it has been getting WORSE and worse! it's like maybe some type of seasonal depression is involved. each day is hell.
>
> please tell me more about these 1 month programs.
>
> > adamie,
> >
> > I've watched you really struggle for several months now. I really feel for you. The only advice that seems to come up in my mind is a longer term program somewhere -- they exists, and the good ones are usually really good. Especially for younger folks like yourself. I'm not talking going in a hospital for a day or two, but more along the lines of a month long program. Some place that can work both with your meds, but also constantly work with your coping skills. You were dealt a bad break - but one that can be overcome with the right help. We can offer you all the support in the world, but I truly believe you need more than all our words. You need a physical place of stability and safety -- a long-term treatment facility could give you that.
> >
> > Please give it some thought.
> >
> > akc
Posted by susan C on November 30, 2001, at 12:11:27
In reply to Re: Alone and scared » akc, posted by adamie on November 29, 2001, at 19:05:41
Hi,
My brother went to one, it was a long time ago, and i don't remember the specifics, but it did help, he had people around who really understood and gave support and monitoring. Afterwards he stayed in a half way house...he was in his mid twenties, i think.
If you go, when you go, know we are thinking of you.
mouse waving her little paw
> today my pdoc said something about me and some clinic. so i guess i may be going to a clinic soon. I am sick of how unstable my depression is. 2 months ago it was not so horrible! now it has been getting WORSE and worse! it's like maybe some type of seasonal depression is involved. each day is hell.
>
> please tell me more about these 1 month programs.
>
> > adamie,
> >
> > I've watched you really struggle for several months now. I really feel for you. The only advice that seems to come up in my mind is a longer term program somewhere -- they exists, and the good ones are usually really good. Especially for younger folks like yourself. I'm not talking going in a hospital for a day or two, but more along the lines of a month long program. Some place that can work both with your meds, but also constantly work with your coping skills. You were dealt a bad break - but one that can be overcome with the right help. We can offer you all the support in the world, but I truly believe you need more than all our words. You need a physical place of stability and safety -- a long-term treatment facility could give you that.
> >
> > Please give it some thought.
> >
> > akc
Posted by Gracie2 on November 30, 2001, at 17:26:07
In reply to Re: Alone and scared, posted by susan C on November 30, 2001, at 12:11:27
I agree with everyone. Please remember, if you are not happy by yourself, than you are not going to be happy as a couple. Many people think that having a partner is the answer and that's not true. All that does is make two people unhappy.On the other hand, I'm sure that therapy could do you a lot of good, and it sounds like group therapy would be even better. You meet people, you make friends, you discover how others handle their problems, and you're able to release your own emotions with others who can empathize.
I hope you give it a try.
-Gracie
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