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Posted by ELA on March 14, 2002, at 14:32:26
Does anyone else ever feel like that with this illness?!
I'm still battling with myself to make decisions and stick to them and work out what it is I really want to do with myself at the same time. Is absolute nightmare. All I can say right now is thank god for the fellowships (AA etc) and this group otherwise I think I'd be completely lost forever!
Something good has happened this week as well though in that I have made amends with someone at uni I caused a lot of pain with my suicide attempt. We're now back on civil terms and it has really helped me. And it's nice to have something good to post rather than constant doom and gloom!
Emma.
Posted by Fi on March 16, 2002, at 12:51:01
In reply to can't see the wood for the trees, posted by ELA on March 14, 2002, at 14:32:26
Congrats on making things up with your friend- very valuable.
You dont need to make *big* decisions yet for your future, or in a hurry. Give yourself time. I remember someone telling me how when he was depressed he would stand for ages in front of the shelves in the supermarket, for example the coffee. It wasnt that he was choosing what brand or size, but that at a basic level it was quite impossible for him to decide whether or not to buy any coffee (or anything else). I expect you are beyond that stage now, but give yourself time.
From the point of view of the present, are you giving the nanny job a shot (allowing yourself the choice of changing your mind and leaving if you need to)? I hope whatever you are doing is going well. Take care, and thanks again for the good news!
Fi
Posted by ELA on March 16, 2002, at 12:55:43
In reply to Re: can't see the wood for the trees » ELA, posted by Fi on March 16, 2002, at 12:51:01
Hi Fi,
I decided at the beginning of the week not to take the nanny job but am having second thoughts now. Parents really are driving me mad and I can't see any other way of getting away from them at the mo unless I go to Bristol.
They seem to expect me to change overnight but they're not willing to change at all and I'm sick of it. Going to have to find an AA meeting tonight as well as I'm really struggling today. Finished my Step 7 but my mum in particular has been on my case and I'm really angry.
Is it feasible to just take this job to get away from them? The family and kids are great but the money's pretty poor. Just don't know anymore.
Sorry for such a bleak post but I feel shit today. Hope you're ok.
Emma.
Posted by Zo on March 16, 2002, at 18:06:17
In reply to sinking... » Fi, posted by ELA on March 16, 2002, at 12:55:43
Doesn't sound like a bad idea to me. Do you have to commit for this job for a long time? I can think of many worse ways to get away from one's family! If the pay doesn't absolutely stink, you like the kids and won't be stuck there forever, it could be a great stepping-stone.Zo
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