Update on me

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Registered: 10-29-2004
Update on me
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Mon, 12-27-2004 - 7:59am
I've been doing the best I can to get out of my suicidal mind frame...I've had a few really good laughs since I've last posted..but my mind is still going crazy with these thoughts...and to boot my pdoc is still out of town!!! Ugh!!
I've meet and been talking to a man on line who wants to meet me. I've told him of my bipolar and my thoughts. He still wants a relationship with me. I do so like him as a friend.. we talk on the phone alot too. But I haven't meet him face to face. The thing is I definatly want to keep him my friend...but I'm not sure about more than that. He keeps insisting that we should meet....he says that I really need to give him a chance at romance. He says he wants a chance to chase away all my blues...
Should I give him a chance? Maybe?
My thoughts are get clear for awhile and I get to feeling better ... then I slip right back into the darkness....Is the time right for giving romance another chance?
Wanting your replys
StormyMoon
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Registered: 07-01-2004
Mon, 12-27-2004 - 9:32am

((((Stormy))) Thanks so much for the update, we do worry around here. I am gald you laughed...it is a form of medicine. I am wearing out my Friends DVD's to prove it. They are my meds....since real meds don't work on me.

Your new friend sounds like he really cares, though be sure you educate him on depression and bi-polar. He sounds like he might think he can make you "snap out of it" and that is not the reality of either disease.

I am sure you know the common sense stuff about meeting someone from online. Public place, seperate transportation....just please be safe!!!!!!!!

As for your bad thoughts. We do have:

Suicidal Thoughts and Feelings board:
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhsuicidesur

I am not saying don't be here, but it may be a place to gather support specifically on that front.

You are addressing things really well. Be proud of yourself.

If you feel you can safely embark on a potential relationship, that I think you should go for it. But you sound wisely conservative because you are afraid to hurt him. I always knew you were a sweetie! No wonder you fit in here.

Keep us posted. (pun meant)
Sending hugs and good thoughts your way.
Take care,
Lisa-)

Co-CL Depression Support Board

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Mon, 12-27-2004 - 9:40am

Hi Stormy!


Glad things are starting to look up for you and Im glad you have found an online friend. We all need those! *smile


IMHO however I would caution you NOT to let him rush you.

*hugs