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Posted by chili on April 25, 2005, at 15:50:30
I have been diagnosed a manic depressive for 6 years. I have been divorced for twenty years. I have had one boyfriend in that time, that ended in 1999. Have not had one since. I have had intimate moments, not much talk or "sharing involved". I dont care to here it actually. The last time I was at a pschiatrists office was 5 years ago, he upped my medication, and the other one told me i needed to get out of the house more and meet people. I dont do that. I get very anxious sweaty palms and then i seem to get angry, because they are all to slow, it seems to me they are not using there time efficiently. Before the pschyiatrist upped my meds, I told him a story, of what happened at work (i can not tell you here) the last comment i made,(which i thought was funny) "So I suppose your going to make me all better, so I can go back to the front lines". He did not laugh, and thats when he upped me. So I have only one friend in town to talk to, about things in general , but not about this disease. My life used to be different, or was it because i was not medicated???? I was happy once i enjoyed people on occasion, i laughed more, but i also had a credit card toooo! Oh well , is anyone like me.?
Posted by Susan47 on April 26, 2005, at 12:31:31
In reply to I dont have relationships, posted by chili on April 25, 2005, at 15:50:30
And when I was in the worst of my depression I didn't see any other way of living. You don't say whether you're on anti-depressant medication at the present time. Are you?
Posted by chili on April 26, 2005, at 22:38:07
In reply to Used to Be, posted by Susan47 on April 26, 2005, at 12:31:31
> And when I was in the worst of my depression I didn't see any other way of living. You don't say whether you're on anti-depressant medication at the present time. Are you?
yes 2000milligrams of Depakote each night for 6 years now. Plus I have a non-fnctioning Thyroid that is trying to be corrected, takes a few months for that
Posted by chili on April 27, 2005, at 17:24:41
In reply to I dont have relationships, posted by chili on April 25, 2005, at 15:50:30
i dont think its fair to bring another human being into "my world", and my inability to cope like a "normal" person. or maybe its i just dont want to do the work that is involved in having a relationship.
Posted by world citizen on April 28, 2005, at 23:37:54
In reply to Re: I dont have relationships, posted by chili on April 27, 2005, at 17:24:41
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Have you considered any 12 step programs? Do you have sexual abuse issues that might be getting in the way of potential relationships? Are you now seeing a therapist? Do you live alone? Do you have any family or church that you can feel connected with? I know, it's VERY hard to feel so alone, me too!
World Citizen!i dont think its fair to bring another human being into "my world", and my inability to cope like a "normal" person. or maybe its i just dont want to do the work that is involved in having a relationship.
Posted by chili on May 1, 2005, at 0:42:20
In reply to Re: I dont have relationships, posted by world citizen on April 28, 2005, at 23:37:54
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> Have you considered any 12 step programs? Do you have sexual abuse issues that might be getting in the way of potential relationships? Are you now seeing a therapist? Do you live alone? Do you have any family or church that you can feel connected with? I know, it's VERY hard to feel so alone, me too!
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> i dont think its fair to bring another human being into "my world", and my inability to cope like a "normal" person. or maybe its i just dont want to do the work that is involved in having a relationship.
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> I was sexually assaulted by ex husband back n 84, reason, of which there are many, for divorce. I do live alone. I do have family, but all my brothers and sister , we do not talk to one another, its been that way since mom passed in 91. I have not seen a therapist in six years, but i went to gp dr. on friday 28th of april, told him i need help, before i hurt someone, he asked if i had plans to hurt myself i said no, not me, but if someone makes me mad, well then im afraid of what i might do. so hes supposed to hook me up to someone who excepts the insurance. I have no support groups, but i have been coming in here and other place to write a bit, i know there is a different way to live, but the forest is so thick, i cannot find my way out this time.
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