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• Very Depressed today-I think a support group needs to be started!

Posted by admin at 11-07-2004 09:18 AM

I think a support group needs to be started---Society doesn't think I'm normal. My entire life I've had a very low self-esteeme--I have thought in the past that I was ugly and stupid and for this reason my sex life has been crap. YES I SAID IT.

What society(the normal people) don't understand is that I have wants needs and I am passionate about all aspects of my life. Yet people say what they say and do what they do. I'm just suppose to set there and take it.(with a smile no less)

Now lets see who has the guts to answer this one.

Cindy

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• Re: Very Depressed today-I think a support group needs to be started!

Posted by admin at 11-12-2004 12:37 PM

Depression... one of the top things in the world to hate... at least I do personally.

I have BPD, Borderline Personality Disorder, and I would like to know what it is like for other's who have a mental disability to take a pill every day. If I don't take my pill, I am a &*#)@, if I do take my pill I am a different person.

IE, take a pill to make me a better person or don't take a pill, be who I really am, and everyone hates me.

Is it difficult to have your personality dictated to you everyday by a drug?

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• Re: Very Depressed today-I think a support group needs to be started!

Posted by admin at 11-27-2004 09:59 PM

Mindy I knew you would have the guts to answer, I am 40 years old this year: I've been where you're at. Sometimes I still am. My secondary diagnosis is BPD

For me the answer wasn't in a pill and I've been on them all, It was intense counseling and a book called I HATE YOU DON"T LEAVE ME. It was written for friends and family of people with BPD. It helps us too if we have the guts to face the facts or( the truth about ourselves.) The library has it. Read it on my own but that is not recomended. I'm tougher then most people.

If there are other people interested in a BPD(Borderline Personalty Disorder) support group please let me know and I will see what I can do. I have info on BPD. That's what I do.

I truely hope this reply helps Mindy

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• Thanks!

Posted by admin at 11-29-2004 08:18 AM

Thanks for the book advice!  Books don't judge, books don't talk back, books are cheap.  I will go out and check out that book and a few others!

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• Re: Thanks!

Posted by admin at 11-29-2004 12:57 PM

Two more excellent books are Dance Of Anger and Toxic Parents.

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• Re: Thanks!

Posted by admin at 11-29-2004 01:12 PM

Is Anybody Out There? Pink Floyd The Wall

Did You Ever Get The Feeling You Were Being Watched? Bugs Bunny

That's All Folks!!! Porky Pig

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• Re: Very Depressed today-I think a support group needs to be started!

Posted by admin at 11-30-2004 12:24 PM

Hey Cindy,
Sorry it took me so long to respond. My dog died last week and I am sad. I think a self-esteem support group would be great. I have struggled with low self-esteem and depression for years. I am participating in the SIL seminar in January. Tke care. Jill

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• Re: Very Depressed today-I think a support group needs to be started!

Posted by Peplowm at 04-07-2005 12:13 PM

<P>Cindy,</P>
<P> </P>I'm not interested in a support group, but I'm sorry about your dog.  How do you feel about cats?

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