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Date Posted: 22:18:47 01/16/02 Wed
Author: Bill
Author Host/IP: 205.188.201.144
Subject: Re: I'm lost now... nothing to live for and everything to die for...
In reply to: Jonathan 's message, "I'm lost now... nothing to live for and everything to die for..." on 20:38:20 01/16/02 Wed

jonathan, you are correct in that assumption that the isolation isn't healthy for you.
I don't want to work as a medical receptionist, even though patients, other doctor's wives who come into the office, and co-workers tell me I do a great job. I'd rather stay in the trailer and hide. It's my first instinct because I don't want to deal with professional and social expectations.
I started going to church and felt that social misfit scenario coming on, so I stopped going to church and isolated myself from it for almost a month and a half, but last week I started going again even though sometimes it's all I can do to talk with other people because I don't trust and don't want to be hurt in any way either, I force myself to.
Your situation is different, but still you are dealing with self-imposed isolation and it's the worst thing for us depressives when we need stimulation and help.
I could very easily be the castaway on the desert island by myself, but at times being alone is good, but overall, it's terribly emotionally unhealthy.
Yes, there is the risk of hurt, but too much time on one's hands to think only of the negative produces a nasty thinking cycle, try to get out, to take small steps, set small goals you know you can reach, give yourself credit, and climb from there.
We can give you all the support in the world, but ultimately, that strength has to come from inside you and you have to make the decision to help yourself. Sandy and Scott have done all they can for me, but at times I realize that I have to help myself. It's tough as $%^& sometimes when I want to give up, but if I can do it, I know you can too.
And you have that strength. You're fighting even if you don't realize it. Keep on fighting, ok?
I feel like I'm preaching and rambling here, so I'm going to close my trap. Just wanted to lend you some support.
I hope this makes sense.
peace,
Bill

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