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Posted by tina on August 6, 2002, at 11:44:02
Do you ever have those days when you wake up feeling like you're all alone in the universe but you KNOW you're not. You have friends and people you can talk to and you have lots to do and see but you still can't shake the feeling that you are completely alone and misunderstood? That no one could ever want you, no one cares?
My rational mind knows it isn't true but my emotional side tells me I'm alone and will always be. I don't like it. I feels awful.
Posted by gabbi on August 6, 2002, at 14:57:14
In reply to Alone but not, posted by tina on August 6, 2002, at 11:44:02
Hi Tina
Yes I do, its like homesickness for me but 1000 times stronger, a drawstring in the stomach. Absolutely agonizing. If it goes on for a long time thats when I end up in the hospital.
I'm really tired today, so this isn't as friendly as it should be, but I didn't want to wait to write because then you might have felt more alone.
I've had that feeling since I was a child, and I was also known as the girl who never smiled because of it.
As an adult I know that benzodiazepines are the only thing that get me through it, unfortunately they can also have a rebound affect which makes it worse. PterS and were talking about it under the "depression and dignity" subject he gets it too, especially after a short nap, as do I.
I've heard it may have something to do with a drop in cortisol levels while you sleep, but sometimes I just go "screw it" I'm tired of analyzing my life to death I'm tired I'm taking a nap! As if I'm somehow "rebelling" against myself and of course I'm the loser. Its a very typical symptom of depression. But that is small comfort.Sorry I wasn't really any help
But I meant well
Take care Tina
Posted by Ted on August 6, 2002, at 15:36:48
In reply to Alone but not, posted by tina on August 6, 2002, at 11:44:02
Hi Tina,
> Do you ever have those days when you wake up feeling like you're all alone in the universe ....
Yeah... but for only about 25+/- years of my life :-)
Ted
Posted by tina on August 6, 2002, at 22:53:14
In reply to Re: Alone but not » tina, posted by Ted on August 6, 2002, at 15:36:48
I appreciate the replies Gabbi and Ted. I just wish I could shake this feeling.
I wish it for both of you too.
tina
Posted by Gabbi on August 6, 2002, at 23:12:13
In reply to Re: thanks for replying, posted by tina on August 6, 2002, at 22:53:14
Hey Ms T.
Sorry you're still feeling that way, there are a few times I've managed to make it go, for some odd reason making myself really hot does it. Like a bath thats so hot its not even really comfortable for the first 5 minutes, or wrapping myself up in a blanket and using a hot water bottle. Sounds goofy, but it has helped.
If I ever find something that works consistantly I'll let you know, because I think of all my depression symptoms, that is the one I find absolutely horrifying, it will go though... That I can guarantee.Hugs
Gabbi
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