Posted by pegasus on July 28, 2011, at 11:37:04
In reply to Re: question on SI comments from others » pegasus, posted by B2chica on July 27, 2011, at 11:04:40
Hi B2,
Sounds like you handled it really well. Especially since you were in such a bad place yourself. I'm glad you have the help of some meds, and hope on the horizon in terms of adjusting those for the future.
Yeah, it can be hell trying to help someone crawl out of a bad place, when you're all curled up there yourself. When I'm struggling with suicidal thoughts, the *last* thing I want is to have to think of what someone else needs, and muster the energy to help them. Depression seems to have a big component that squashes my ability to focus on others.
I think that there can be some value in actually sitting in the bad place with someone. Having someone listen, and get it, can feel so helpful sometimes.
Good work, and I hope you're doing a lot better yourself soon.
- P
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