Posted by kara lynne on June 10, 2003, at 18:39:05
In reply to life/death/eat/sleep/meds/work/docs/therapy-- why?, posted by zenhussy on June 10, 2003, at 17:57:11
Hi husser,
Hope you're feeling better today. I also feel like it's a huge imposition to ask anyone to do anything for me (feed my cat eg) when I go away. What I would do for free for someone else, I offer money for--way over what I need to or can afford. I also have all the disaster fears before traveling--hey, I get them when I leave the house each day: What if there's an earthquake and the bookshelf falls on the cat (cancel, cancel) etc.etc.etc.... It sounds so familiar to hear you describe. It helped once when someone reminded me I can't control everything, nor am I supposed to--thank God.I know you will be fine once you go, but it's a shame to have to go through this anxiety. I know you're locked into going, but it might be interesting to just *consider* that you have the freedom not to. Even if it means (fill in the blanks), everyone would survive and life would go on. I know you are intending to go, and like I said I know that you will be alright, but it's not a bad idea just to play with.
I also have a big exam hurdle coming up and all the associated stress. I have felt like an imposter the whole way though school--just waiting to be found out!
Yes, the lovely distortion channel, isn't it fun?
Well I thank you for responding to me, and now I'm sending some good thoughts back your way ((hustress)).
Love,
Kara
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