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lasergirl
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Topic: Stress.... Posted: 30/August/2004 at 4:24am |
Casey, I apologize sincerely if my post re:
counselling/meds offended you. I only meant to
suggest that they can help. It was never my intention
to imply that you need to do that or you should do
that.
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momof2
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Posted: 30/August/2004 at 5:01am |
amy, i think casey knows you didnt mean anything by it.
counselling and meds CAN help, but not everyone takes drugs well ( me included). and living in a rural area doesn't always make counselling a viable option. like casey, i know where my stress comes from and i can manage it on my own. i might get cranky sometimes but it beats the antidepressants i was on ( vey briefly) that really made me a different person.
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Posted: 30/August/2004 at 5:18am |
Admittedly meds aren't for everyone, but anti-depressants have saved people. You have to go with your personal reactions.
In my case, self prescription worked extremely well for a while. Being a junky just didn't work out in the long run, though.
Kinda miss the rush, though.... |
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lasergirl
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Posted: 30/August/2004 at 7:35am |
Speaking only for myself, I have to say that anti-
depressant meds have literally saved my life.
Putting up with the side effects is worth it to me as
when they reach the right dosage level I have at least
felt (somewhat) 'normal'. I don't like having to rely on
taking a pill and it's not the only solution for dealing
with depression/stress but I will take it in conjunction
with therapy while trying to work through things.
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Posted: 30/August/2004 at 3:36pm |
I hope I'm not reposting this. (Network Problem)
Lasergirl's right. Don't dismiss any reasonable therapy. I know a great number of people who certainly would not have survived without anti-depressants.
Is it as good as a life without suffering externally imposed indignities and having a naturally occuring perfect seratonin balance? Hell no.
But it beats a warm bath, a bottle of Scotch and open veins.
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hunter
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Posted: 10/September/2004 at 8:37am |
Hey if therapy and antidepressants help you, then go for it.
Other persons rely on other things to ease their pain and suffering.
A friend of mine who I met at University, developed diabetes and was not able to complete his degree. The collectors hounded and hounded him. They called him day and night. It was so sad, he was so upset, the stress the collectors caused him was total bullsh*t.
He did the best that he could. Due to his illness, he had to turn to social assistance, and the **** still wanted money.
Well, sadly, the collectors can't harass him anymore. He passed away on August 10/04.
Another of my best friends (who I had a relationship with for 7 years) and who attended a technical school, but was only able to find temporary work, or contract jobs, turned to drinking. His drinking problem ended up killing him. He fell down 20 steps and broke his neck.
He passed away August 26/04.
If I have to attend one more funeral this week, I am going to really to consider giving up. People who try so hard in life to become someone or something, just end up failing or dying.
Sorry for being so negative, but I am not feeling particulary happy today. So I will now leave this board today.
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Posted: 10/September/2004 at 12:09pm |
Hi Hunter! I was wondering where you were.
Let me express my condolences on the passing of
your friends. I sure as h#ll hope the CA's can sleep
well.
Keep kicking A$$!!!!!!!!
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Posted: 10/September/2004 at 12:22pm |
Thanks for asking and caring.
I had taken a couple weeks off work to recuperate from the major stress and burdens in my life.
My employer said to book it off as a holiday and I will still get paid for it.... Hell, it was no holiday.
With the boyfriend having a heart attack amongst his other health problems, and me having to be the only breadwinner in the family (due to his benefits running out) and the stress of having to attend 2 funerals of persons that I really loved and cared for who passed away many years too young, the stress toll on me has just been two much.
I have been feeling like the walls are closing in, couldn't eat or sleep, not to mention having a headache that lasted for 5 days. (But hey, after getting some cheap drugs from the doc, (no...not prozac) I think I will make it).
I just have to let things not bother me so much. I know that I am doing the best that I can, and what more can I do. I have to accept that. And if I can't pay all the bills on time, so be it, I keep telling myself at least I am alive.
But hey, I am ok. The time off did me wonders.
And as long as I am alive, I will kick butt!!!
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Posted: 10/September/2004 at 2:12pm |
I'd just like to say that my thoughts are with you... I am terribly sorry for your loss
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Posted: 10/September/2004 at 3:27pm |
Hunter!!! Sounds like you have a pretty cool boss!
What happened to your friends is unconscionable!!
It almost happened to Java Man as well. Despite the
fact that this is coming over the 'net let me say this
loud and clear: DON't LET THE B#STARDS GET
YOU DOWN! I AM HERE TO OFFER MY SUPPORT,
ETC. FOR THOSE OF US THAT HAVE BEEN
PERSECUTED FOR TRYING TO GET AN
EDUCATIOn!!!
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Posted: 10/September/2004 at 3:59pm |
hunter
hope things will get better soon. i've been there ( i had two close family members pass within two weeks of each other during my midterms in my lst year - the stress almost put me in the hospital) and i'm here to offer my support as well
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Posted: 13/September/2004 at 6:17am |
Thanks people
Your support and kind words are really appreciated.
Thank you all
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Posted: 13/September/2004 at 4:16pm |
All the best, Hunter. There is a real life out there for you. And we all care, Okay?
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Posted: 13/September/2004 at 5:06pm |
Hunter: Prayer Candles are lit . . .
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Posted: 14/September/2004 at 2:56am |
Me too, Hunter. Keep your chin up
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Posted: 14/September/2004 at 7:12am |
I'd also like to thank you Hunter on all the people that you've helped over the months on this forum. What goes around comes around and you deserve alot. You've helped alot of people here and we hope we can help you back some how.
Take good care of your self, and remember this too will pass. Have you thought about writing a book? At the very least do some journalling... that can help.
One of the most important predictors of overcoming things is not the thing changing, but having hope... and gratitude for what you do have!
Glad you share in this forum. Keep your chin up, and remember there is always support here for you!
Mark
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Posted: 14/September/2004 at 8:14am |
Thanks again to all of you.
You guys are my ROCK, and I really mean that.
There are times, when I feel totally overwhelmed, and I come on the site and I see all of your kind words, and it keeps me going.
Thank you all very much.
I will get thru all of this in due time.
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