Introduction - new to this board

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Registered: 10-22-2003
Introduction - new to this board
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Sun, 04-11-2004 - 2:11am

Hello,


I'm new to this board, but not ivillage.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-22-2003
Sun, 04-11-2004 - 9:06am

Welcome Rachel!


Its great to have you here!

*hugs             

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-22-2003
Sun, 04-11-2004 - 11:31pm

Thanks for the suggestion about setting the timer.


Yes, I'm seeing a therapist.

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-28-2003
Mon, 04-12-2004 - 12:10am
hey welcome to this board im new here too.... I completely understand u i remember going to sleep at 6 in the morning and waking up around 4pm i guess it was because i was afraid of going out and facing everyone.... well im sorry i have to go unfortunately im not home now so i cant really expalin to u my story but write back i would really like to know yours u seem to b feeling the same way i am....lately all ive been is angry and sad... talk to u later

Eleni Rodriguez

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Registered: 04-07-2004
Mon, 04-12-2004 - 1:01am
Hi there! WE'RE HERE FOR YOU!

I have been helped greatly just by being able to read other posts--and putting in my 2 cents here and there. I know the idea of retreat seems to offer peace--but that only makes the journey back harder. Anger is dangerous--especially when combined with the idea that you have to keep yourself from the world for its protection--it can lead inward and cause you to take the next step towards oblivion. "You need to do the Easter bunny stuff"--do you have kids to do this for? Are there any friends you can invite over for motivation? Or do you feel hostile towards company right now? I used to feel that way a lot--used to walk around in high school(several years ago) wishing everyone was dead so I could be alone in school. Got a bit of a nasty rep due to my anti-social attitude. ;)

Mostly now I'm sad...getting over, or trying to, a relationship of 7 years and it's attempting to destroy me.

Talk with us more! Especially if you're going to be on computer anyway. And I agree that setting a timer to limit yourself is probably a good way to keep track of time. HUGS
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-22-2003
Mon, 04-12-2004 - 6:41am

Hi Rachel!


Glad I could help just alittle... I know what is like sweetie,,, But you know it can get better too.. I suggest you make yourself a BIG note that says "Make a Therapy appt!" and put it somewhere you cant miss and dont take it down till you do!

*hugs             

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-08-2004
Mon, 04-12-2004 - 7:12am
Hello Rachel and welcome.

I'm new to this board as well but I've been battling depression associated with illness since last July. Prior to that I've always had anger issues and have been in counciling 3 times before to deal with anger, anxiety and sexual abuse.

I can relate to the crying. There are days when all I do is cry. For some reason I usually feel a bit better afterwards. The hardest part of dealing with my depression is having no one to talk to. Those that I thought were friends have pulled away and we all know it's hardest to talk to those closest to us...in my case my hubby.

In my case sleep doesn't come easy and lack of it probably makes everything worse. I can be dead tired but my mind doesn't shut down long enough to allow me the sleep I need.

I recently started "Cognitive Thinking" therapy and I'm not sure how helpful it's been with the depression but it has brought my anxiety level down a bit, and it's suppose to be a very successful tool in dealing with depression too because meds aren't an option for me.

I'm hoping things will seem much brighter for you very soon.

Hugs,

Tam

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Registered: 10-22-2003
Thu, 04-15-2004 - 12:38am

>>>i remember going to sleep at 6 in the morning and waking up around 4pm i guess it was because i was afraid of going out and facing everyone.<<<


I guess that's what's happening.

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-22-2003
Thu, 04-15-2004 - 12:45am

>>>Mostly now I'm sad...getting over, or trying to, a relationship of 7 years and it's attempting to destroy me.<<<


Getting over relationships, especially those that have been long term relationships is really tough!


I managed to make myself do the Easter Bunny stuff.

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-22-2003
Thu, 04-15-2004 - 12:53am

I finally made an appointment to see my t.

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-22-2003
Thu, 04-15-2004 - 12:58am

Tam,


I have battled the sleep issue for years.

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