sorry for my absence

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Registered: 08-02-2005
sorry for my absence
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Wed, 12-06-2006 - 10:35pm
Between moving and computer problems I haven't been around and I'm very sorry about that. I'm here now and not going anywhere soon! Hugs to all.

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co-cl of the Self-Injury board


co-cl of the Suicidal Thoughts and Feelings board


cl of the Borderline Personality Disorder board

Amanda

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Registered: 10-15-2006
Thu, 12-07-2006 - 1:28am

I"m glad your back, i missed you.

Libby

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Registered: 03-09-2005
Thu, 12-07-2006 - 4:27pm

Amanda,

I'm so glad you're back! I missed you.

This is my favorite board on Ivillage because ironically, it has the most supportive people.

I don't always have time to post or spend as much time as I want to here either. Sometimes I have time but I'm not in a good enough state of mind to write good posts. But that's OK, everyone has those days.

Welcome back!

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Registered: 08-02-2005
Fri, 12-08-2006 - 9:04pm

Thanks Blue.


I'd like you to know that you are one of the most supportive people I know too. I wish I could rely on you guys more but I feel like I should be the one here for you and not the other way around.

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Amanda

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Registered: 03-09-2005
Sat, 12-09-2006 - 5:12pm

Thank you Amanda!

I think you can post about yourself any time you want here. I think the best relationships are 2 way streets. You don't have to be perfect to be a great leader- you just have to be yourself.

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Registered: 08-02-2005
Sun, 12-10-2006 - 5:30am
Thanks Blue. I'll get back to you on me.

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Amanda

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Registered: 08-02-2005
Sun, 12-10-2006 - 10:33pm

My move went okay but I won't feel comfortable until everything is set up and organized and I only have a week to do it in. I'm going away for the rest of Christmas holidays. Then it's back to school. That's a lot of pressure.


I also have something really big going on in my life that is putting a lot of pressure on me. Well... I guess this is the place to share it.


As you know I'm bipolar and have been down suicidal alley myself too many times, well yesterday my friend (who I just moved in with) was fighting with her bf and my other friend and I went outside to avoid it because it makes us uncomfortable. Well out comes my friend, distraught. She tells me that I need to put my pills away in my room (they are in the kitchen). (pause) "I need you to keep them away...from me". That floored me. I mean I've been there before and I know that things are rough in the house right now with her relationship since she got injured and can't do the things that she normally does. I also know that she's been through depression before but for some reason I never saw her get suicidal before. So I am doling out her meds right now and talking to her when we get the chance (and privacy). But there was a good sign today when she was talking about decorating the tree with the kids tonight and what she is doing next weekend and next paycheque. That shows me that she is not going to do something immediate because she is still planning things for the future.

Amanda

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Registered: 03-09-2005
Mon, 12-11-2006 - 3:24pm

Amanda,

Moving is a huge event. I've moved many times, and it never really gets easier. But it can be fun too, to have a new home and new situation.

It is hard when you find out a good friend is suicidal. It's good that she's opening up about her feelings, and you're a good friend to be there for her. Sometimes just listening makes a huge difference.