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Posted by gobbledygook on June 8, 2009, at 21:33:19
In reply to Re: Emotionally unstable » gobbledygook, posted by Deneb on June 8, 2009, at 21:21:27
I didn't see Dinah's post and cross posted...
Looks like Dinah has some suggestions for you.
I'll check the chat room later, if you need to just talk. Take care.
Ava
Posted by Deneb on June 8, 2009, at 21:39:02
In reply to Re: Emotionally unstable » Deneb, posted by Dinah on June 8, 2009, at 21:26:59
I've never asked pdoc. I have asked her what to do in the past when I get upset and she tells me to talk myself out of it. I think she thinks the power to fix myself is in my hands only.
I am pretty sure she would not like me going to the hospital for minor ODs. That may reinforce them. She has cut session short when I told her I took more than the recommended dose before session. I am also pretty sure pdoc doesn't believe meds are the answer. I don't think she will give me any meds to take for when I am upset. Talking myself out of it is the best way to deal.
Posted by Deneb on June 8, 2009, at 21:42:09
In reply to ....deneb... » Deneb, posted by gobbledygook on June 8, 2009, at 21:26:48
> > No, pdoc doesn't talk over the phone. I am pretty sure. There is no one to talk to but Babblers.
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> when is your next appointment, deneb?
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> AvaWeds.
Posted by gobbledygook on June 8, 2009, at 21:52:54
In reply to Re: Emotionally unstable » Deneb, posted by Dinah on June 8, 2009, at 21:26:59
Deneb,
I thought Dinah was here. If she's not...I can chat w/ you if you want to talk.
Ava
Posted by Cass on June 9, 2009, at 1:16:05
In reply to Re: ....deneb..., posted by Deneb on June 8, 2009, at 21:42:09
deneb,
It sounds to me like you should go to the hospital. You're talking about overdosing not to kill yourself, but the overdose could do a lot of damage to your internal organs. The damage could make you ill for life. And who's to say that the overdose won't accidentally kill you? What your talking about doing is very dangerous.
Can you go to the hospital?
Posted by Deneb on June 9, 2009, at 2:07:30
In reply to Re: ....deneb... » Deneb, posted by Cass on June 9, 2009, at 1:16:05
> deneb,
> It sounds to me like you should go to the hospital. You're talking about overdosing not to kill yourself, but the overdose could do a lot of damage to your internal organs. The damage could make you ill for life. And who's to say that the overdose won't accidentally kill you? What your talking about doing is very dangerous.
> Can you go to the hospital?I'm OK now. I had a chat with people here and it helped a lot. I don't feel as hopeless now.
I'm not going to OD.
I will be OK. Tomorrow is my last day of work. I hope I can go to work. I hope I will be OK after I am out of a job.
I think I will be OK. I'm canceling all my dates. I feel too fragile.
Posted by SLS on June 9, 2009, at 5:35:26
In reply to Emotionally unstable, posted by Deneb on June 8, 2009, at 2:43:05
Hi Deneb
> It has been a rough day for me and I think I've been suppressing my emotions.
You might be, I guess, but what makes you think so? You certainly don't seem to be suppressing your emotions as you write your posts here at this moment in time.
I'm sorry that my post here is probably going to be repetitive of some of the other posts. I just don't have the time to read them all.
> I am upset. I guess I am still emotionally unstable. I feel hopeless. I have improved a lot, but it is not enough. I'm not sure I will ever be well enough. Why try then? For the first time in months I feel like giving up again.
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> I don't think the feeling will last, I hope not.
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> Life is so hard. I'm a failure. I'm emotionally unstable for life. I will never get better. :( Garnet is right, I am not ready for dating. I don't think I can ever be in a real relationship. My Mom will never see me lead a successful life.
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> I wish I could die temporarily. I want to hide from the world. I'm not fit enough to survive.
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> I think I'm going to call in sick tomorrow and cry all day.Okay, let's say you are emotionally unstable during the course of a single day. I would say that this is indicative of something that you would want to address through a professional - which I know you are. What I would find helpful in understanding you is what your pdoc has offered as a diagnosis. If it so happens to be borderline personality disordor (BPD), I would like to at some point describe to you a success story.
In the meantime, try to focus on your self-worth. You have much self-worth to ponder. I know the people here could write many, many things about you that they respect, admire, and like. I like you, and I barely know you. So just remember, no matter how unstable your emotional state may be, your worth as a fellow human being remains as steady as can be.
- Scott
Posted by Kath on June 9, 2009, at 12:41:05
In reply to Emotionally unstable, posted by Deneb on June 8, 2009, at 2:43:05
> I wish I could die temporarily. I want to hide from the world.
~ ~ I haven't read the whole thread yet Deneb, but I want you to know that I feel like that sometimes also.
xo Kath
Posted by Deneb on June 9, 2009, at 15:07:13
In reply to Re: Emotionally unstable » Deneb, posted by Kath on June 9, 2009, at 12:41:05
I woke up and couldn't bring myself to face work. :(
I think my Mom is right. I am lazy.
Anyways, I'm on campus pretending to be at work right now.
I feel bad.
Posted by Dinah on June 9, 2009, at 15:53:09
In reply to I missed my last day of work, posted by Deneb on June 9, 2009, at 15:07:13
Or you're angry.
Seems to me you were anything but angry until your work told you they were closing. I remember some pretty positive things being said by your bosses.
Being upset that a source of stability in your life is gone is not the same as being lazy.
Posted by Dinah on June 9, 2009, at 15:53:39
In reply to Re: I missed my last day of work, posted by Dinah on June 9, 2009, at 15:53:09
anything but lazy i mean.
sorry, not feeling great.
Posted by Deneb on June 9, 2009, at 15:57:18
In reply to Re: I missed my last day of work, posted by Dinah on June 9, 2009, at 15:53:39
> anything but lazy i mean.
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> sorry, not feeling great.Sorry you're not feeling great. ((((Dinah))))
I really think staying home all day with nothing to do but sleep will be very very bad for me. I'm afraid I will revert back and lose the progress I have made.
I am thinking of volunteering temporarily. I need to do some research.
Posted by Dinah on June 9, 2009, at 16:07:15
In reply to Volunteering?, posted by Deneb on June 9, 2009, at 15:57:18
I think that's a great idea, Deneb.
Posted by Deneb on June 9, 2009, at 17:11:00
In reply to Re: Volunteering?, posted by Dinah on June 9, 2009, at 16:07:15
I signed up to volunteer for the Dragon Boat Festival June 20th and 21st. I hope I get to work in the silent auction tent.
That's what I applied for.
Posted by Deneb on June 9, 2009, at 17:43:04
In reply to Re: Volunteering?, posted by Deneb on June 9, 2009, at 17:11:00
I also signed up to volunteer at BluesFest! I signed up for 6 shifts so I get to go to the festival for free!
I've never gone before. This will be fun!
Posted by gobbledygook on June 9, 2009, at 19:41:41
In reply to Re: Volunteering?, posted by Deneb on June 9, 2009, at 17:43:04
> I also signed up to volunteer at BluesFest! I signed up for 6 shifts so I get to go to the festival for free!
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> I've never gone before. This will be fun!----------------------------------------------------------
volunteering is rewarding. I'm glad you're feeling better, Deneb.Ava
Posted by Deneb on June 9, 2009, at 20:37:38
In reply to Re: Volunteering? » Deneb, posted by gobbledygook on June 9, 2009, at 19:41:41
I feel bad. Someone please tell me it's going to be OK?
Posted by fayeroe on June 10, 2009, at 12:35:44
In reply to I feel like I do when I skip an exam, posted by Deneb on June 9, 2009, at 20:37:38
> I feel bad. Someone please tell me it's going to be OK?
Deneb, it will be okay. You are working hard on understanding it and that is a positive move. I remember when you would get "stuck" on an issue that was close to your heart.
Disregard the negative and pick up on the positive. You will be all right. Pat
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Posted by Deneb on June 10, 2009, at 16:25:40
In reply to Re: I feel like I do when I skip an exam » Deneb, posted by fayeroe on June 10, 2009, at 12:35:44
Thanks Fayeroe
I feel a lot better now. I'm going to volunteer, it's going to be fun.
Posted by verne on June 16, 2009, at 1:27:10
In reply to Re: Emotionally unstable, posted by BirdSong on June 8, 2009, at 20:35:04
Just wanted to validate your post. Deneb has often threatened to commit suicide - thanks, finally, for pointing that out. She holds us hostage with it at least every other month.
Besides tormenting us with her impending suicide, she lavishes love on Dr Bob. I, long ago, thought she was some sort of troll. What or who would behave this way? Profuse love for Dr Bob and constant threats of suicide. Which is it? Or both, to make the experiment work.
I didn't even know what "troll" meant until I got to know what's called "Deneb" - before Deneb, I never understood the expression..
Is this part of Dr Bob's experiment? "Deneb" (sounds very old-school, computer generated) dominates the website. How many "I love you Dr Bob"'s do we need?
I worked in a University's cognitive lab for two years, and while I'm an idiot, I smell a rat. Deneb can be a real person and yet still part of the experiment.
EVERYTHING is a LIE. Her "I love you's" and all the "hugging": virtual or otherwise. She may have actually hugged him but it was to promote the virtual lie. They are playing a game with your minds folks.
What has been constant in years of Psychobabble? Two things: Dr Bob and Deneb.
The experiment. Dr Bob has some rules and blocks. Deneb chimes, Bob blocks. She professes eternal love for him, and so on. That's the experiment. They've been playing with you.
gagging
Verne
Posted by Deneb on June 16, 2009, at 1:36:05
In reply to Observation, posted by verne on June 16, 2009, at 1:27:10
How do I know you're not a troll verne? I'm not just saying you are, I'm asking.
I don't think troll get hurt like I do.
So I am a bit crazy, delusional maybe, with my love for Dr. Bob, but isn't this a mental health support site? I have borderline personality disorder and I struggle hard to not feel suicidal. I often vent here on the boards, very much like you do verne. Can you not understand we are the same?
Posted by Deneb on June 16, 2009, at 1:51:15
In reply to Observation, posted by verne on June 16, 2009, at 1:27:10
I forgive you Verne. I know you often have problems with posting and drinking. Plus at times you seem to invite blockings.
I do hope you stay with us. I think there are lots of people who care about you here. I hope you continue to share more of your story with us and get support.
I hope that is not too gushy for you. :)
(((((Verne))))))
I like hugging all babblers, not just Dr. Bob. I am just very affectionate online.
Posted by Deputy Dinah on June 16, 2009, at 2:34:31
In reply to Observation, posted by verne on June 16, 2009, at 1:27:10
> I, long ago, thought she was some sort of troll.
Please don't post anything that could lead others to feel accused or put down.
You've recently been reminded of site guidelines, so I'm going to have to block you. I'll let Dr. Bob set the length.
If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please see the FAQ:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
Follow-ups regarding these issues should be redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration. They, as well as replies to the above posts, should of course themselves be civil.
Dr. Bob is always free to override deputy decisions. His email is on the bottom of each page. Please feel free to email him if you believe this decision was made in error.
Dinah, acting as deputy to Dr. Bob
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 6, 2009, at 13:04:07
In reply to Blocked » verne, posted by Deputy Dinah on June 16, 2009, at 2:34:31
> You've recently been reminded of site guidelines, so I'm going to have to block you. I'll let Dr. Bob set the length.
I'm sad that this community wasn't able to help you avoid another block, either. According to the formula:
duration of previous block: 52 weeks
period of time since previous block: 18 weeks
severity: 2 (default) + 1 (uncivil toward particular individual) = 3
block length = 93.93 rounded = 94 capped = 52 weeksBob
Posted by Deputy 10derHeart on July 6, 2009, at 23:38:32
In reply to Re: the length » verne, posted by Dr. Bob on July 6, 2009, at 13:04:07
Although Dr. Bob customarily posts about block lengths to the post and board where the poster was blocked, replies discussing this action should be on PB Admin. I have consolidated them in the thread here:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20090529/msgs/905379.html
This is the end of the thread.
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