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Posted by paula on July 4, 2001, at 11:53:17
Hello, All!
I've been lurking for awhile here and have decided to join in the fun actively. You're such a great group!
I started a doctoral program last fall and was diagnosed with depression a couple of months later. Yes, I know, that happens a lot. But I've felt this way since I was about 10. For the past 15 years (I'm 30 now) I've done a halfway decent job of being positive and pulling myself up by the bootstraps--all the while not realizing what was really going on. It's been such a revelation to be diagnosed and to find out that I'm not a bad person, it's not my fault, etc. etc.
That's probably enough for now....don't want to drag on.
Looking forward to participating,
Paula(Ciao a tutti gli italiani! From an italophile....)
Posted by annalaura on July 5, 2001, at 3:12:49
In reply to coming out of the shadows...introduction, posted by paula on July 4, 2001, at 11:53:17
> Hello, All!
>
> I've been lurking for awhile here and have decided to join in the fun actively. You're such a great group!
>
> I started a doctoral program last fall and was diagnosed with depression a couple of months later. Yes, I know, that happens a lot. But I've felt this way since I was about 10. For the past 15 years (I'm 30 now) I've done a halfway decent job of being positive and pulling myself up by the bootstraps--all the while not realizing what was really going on. It's been such a revelation to be diagnosed and to find out that I'm not a bad person, it's not my fault, etc. etc.
>
> That's probably enough for now....don't want to drag on.
>
> Looking forward to participating,
> Paula
>
> (Ciao a tutti gli italiani! From an italophile....)
Ciao Paula,
I'm italian living in Italy. Welcome on the board!!!Wishing you the best
Anna Laura
P.S.
Buona fortuna anche per i tuoi studi (ma forse non ne hai bisogno dal momento che mi sembri una persona piuttosto in gamba!!!!)
Posted by sar on July 5, 2001, at 8:29:50
In reply to Re: coming out of the shadows...introduction, posted by annalaura on July 5, 2001, at 3:12:49
Welcome!
peace,
sar
Posted by tina on July 5, 2001, at 8:47:07
In reply to coming out of the shadows...introduction, posted by paula on July 4, 2001, at 11:53:17
Lieto di conoscerla!!
And before you ask, NO, I'm not italian. I just love languages and I'll use any excuse to look up words in any language. I'm looking forward to getting to know you.
I'm tina, I'm 31 and a panic/depression sufferer since I was 17 with a little post-traumatic stress disorder worked in. I get low, I get down and I get bitchy. these are the "3 moods of Tina" I like a hug when I'm low, I like a pill when I'm down and I like a strong kick in the butt when I'm bitchy. I seem to get all three here and I hope you find what you seek here too.
Hugs
Tina> Hello, All!
>
> I've been lurking for awhile here and have decided to join in the fun actively. You're such a great group!
>
> I started a doctoral program last fall and was diagnosed with depression a couple of months later. Yes, I know, that happens a lot. But I've felt this way since I was about 10. For the past 15 years (I'm 30 now) I've done a halfway decent job of being positive and pulling myself up by the bootstraps--all the while not realizing what was really going on. It's been such a revelation to be diagnosed and to find out that I'm not a bad person, it's not my fault, etc. etc.
>
> That's probably enough for now....don't want to drag on.
>
> Looking forward to participating,
> Paula
>
> (Ciao a tutti gli italiani! From an italophile....)
Posted by Noa on July 5, 2001, at 15:30:13
In reply to Benvenuto Paula, posted by tina on July 5, 2001, at 8:47:07
LOL, Tina.
Paula, welcome.
Posted by paula on July 5, 2001, at 20:51:57
In reply to Benvenuto Paula, posted by tina on July 5, 2001, at 8:47:07
Thanks tina, Noa, sar, and annalaura!
I'm definitely one of those who shouldn't complain; my "lot in life" is not at all bad. (Of course, that can-do attitude is part of what kept me from getting help in the first place....) It never occurred to me before last year that I might "officially" be depressed. Now I'm really astonished at how tense and nervous I seem to be all the time. I mean that I'm *noticing* it for the first time. Anxiety? I've always been such an introvert and so bent on self-discovery that I am astonished that there is stuff going on of which I was not aware. I know I shouldn't, but I almost wish that my issues were worse so that I wouldn't be in doubt.
All of that by way of saying: "Wow, Tina, panic/depression and PTSD!" That's a lot to deal with, and it seems that you must be very conscious of an old-you/new-you line of demarcation. Must be disconcerting not to be able to "get back there." My "there" is all mixed up with the plain 'ol halcyon days of childhood, so it's not a clear division.
I'm a big language fan, too. But of course Italian is the best. :) I'm in a month-long class in Italian paleography (medieval and renaissance--and taught in Italian) so I'm getting a wonderful daily dose. E' meravigliosa!
Thanks for the hugs, tina. Right back at'cha.
Anna Laura, you said a while back that you're in the north, right? Ho studiato a Firenze nella '90. Grazie per gli auguri; ho tanto bisogno!! I have a pile of overdue work from last year....
Good wishes and vibes to everyone!
Paula
> Lieto di conoscerla!!
>
> And before you ask, NO, I'm not italian. I just love languages and I'll use any excuse to look up words in any language. I'm looking forward to getting to know you.
> I'm tina, I'm 31 and a panic/depression sufferer since I was 17 with a little post-traumatic stress disorder worked in. I get low, I get down and I get bitchy. these are the "3 moods of Tina" I like a hug when I'm low, I like a pill when I'm down and I like a strong kick in the butt when I'm bitchy. I seem to get all three here and I hope you find what you seek here too.
> Hugs
> Tina
Posted by lissa on July 5, 2001, at 22:16:31
In reply to coming out of the shadows...introduction, posted by paula on July 4, 2001, at 11:53:17
> I started a doctoral program last fall and was diagnosed with depression a couple of months later. Yes, I know, that happens a lot ...I always wondered what was up with the grad students while in college. I thought they were just pissed at the freshmen, or maybe their committees ... :-)
Good luck. It is not easy being a student and having these problems.
Posted by tina on July 5, 2001, at 23:06:48
In reply to Re: Benvenuto Paula, posted by paula on July 5, 2001, at 20:51:57
" it seems that you must be very conscious of an old-you/new-you line of demarcation. Must be disconcerting not to be able to "get back there."
***I am very aware of the old me/new me line. I look back on myself before all this started and see a vibrant, outgoing, spontaneous, fun-loving person. Today I see only the wasted shell of what I used to be and it makes me sad. I want to "get back there" more than you can imagine but it seems my path is blocked by years of fear and anger and mistreatment of my "self"
>
> I'm a big language fan, too. But of course Italian is the best. :) I'm in a month-long class in Italian paleography (medieval and renaissance--and taught in Italian) so I'm getting a wonderful daily dose. E' meravigliosa!
****Italian paleography? Sounds intriguing. Can you explain more about it Paula? It sounds 'right up my alley'thanks for the response Paula. I'm glad we have one or two things in common.
hugs
Tina
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> > Lieto di conoscerla!!
> >
> > And before you ask, NO, I'm not italian. I just love languages and I'll use any excuse to look up words in any language. I'm looking forward to getting to know you.
> > I'm tina, I'm 31 and a panic/depression sufferer since I was 17 with a little post-traumatic stress disorder worked in. I get low, I get down and I get bitchy. these are the "3 moods of Tina" I like a hug when I'm low, I like a pill when I'm down and I like a strong kick in the butt when I'm bitchy. I seem to get all three here and I hope you find what you seek here too.
> > Hugs
> > Tina
Posted by annalaura on July 6, 2001, at 2:52:01
In reply to Re: Benvenuto Paula, posted by paula on July 5, 2001, at 20:51:57
>
> I'm a big language fan, too. But of course Italian is the best. :) I'm in a month-long class in Italian paleography (medieval and renaissance--and taught in Italian) so I'm
>
> Anna Laura, you said a while back that you're in the north, right? Ho studiato a Firenze nella '90. Grazie per gli auguri; ho tanto bisogno!! I have a pile of overdue work from last year....
>
>
I live up in the North West, two-three hours by train from the french border (Italian Riviera). Have you ever been there? I've been in Florence a few times and i liked it. I think it's too much crowded though (too many tourists). My city is less "crowded" substantially being an industrial city. It has a lot of historical attractions though. It's the native city of Columbus.
It's very very old : its foundation goes way back before the ancient romans times: it was founded by a celtic tribe, speaking a different language from the ancient romans: they were enemies of the romans actually, but Julius Caesar defeated them in the long run and my city become part of the roman empire something like two thousands years ago.
It is a melting-pot city: there are many immigrants from China, Eastern Europe and Africa. I know some Africans myself.
Ther's a lot of racism though; it seems like italians forgot that not a long time ago they were immigrants themselves; i think it's because the country changed very fast in the last 30 years, becoming part of the G 7 countries. Now it's a rich industrialized country. Italians kind of forgot that not long ago they were immigrants themselves!!!
Now the vast majority of italian people don't want immigrants and want them to be sent back to their country of origin!! Now that the right wing won the elections, things are getting even harder, fascists being on power.Well, i don't want you bother you any further with political/historical issues.
Wishing you well,Anna Laura
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