Hmmm. I was bummed that I wasn't going with my friend, but this could end up working out as well . . .
Hee! That would be fantastic.
Come on. You drop by for a cup of coffee, and the world's not ending? Please.
Connor ,'Not Fade Away'
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Atropa - Mar 18, 2013 6:53:50 pm PDT #27594 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Strix - Mar 18, 2013 8:42:08 pm PDT #27595 of 30001
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
Does anyone have experience with CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?)
My depression is embiggening...and my DH,and my 3 BFFs (one sober alcoholic, a therapist friend, and a friend whose DH went through the same thing)staged an intervention tonight because of I am abusing pills: Xanax, Ambien. But NEVER, EVER when the kiddo is staying. I'm not mad at them; I know they love me, but
I'll delete this tomorrow, and I will be calling around to find a doc who used CBT, and treats depression and addiction.
I understand it's late, and people might not wish to share here, but I can be reached at my profile addy.
I am begging for information, support on-line support forums...and hope...links to resources, whatever.
I apologize to anyone I have hurt, and hope you can forgive me. I hope one day to forgive myself.
I feel like I just ripped my heart out and showed it to you. My meatspace friends are wonderful, but they are not always available, and you all are wonderful support, and veritable fonts of knowledge.
I have been staring at this post for 10 minutes; nervous, scared -- TMI? Will you ever respect me again?
But here goes...
Thank you all.
juliana - Mar 18, 2013 8:45:42 pm PDT #27596 of 30001
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
Strix, I have no helpful advice, but do know that I care for you very much, and will always support and respect you. Many virtual hugs to you.
Strix - Mar 18, 2013 8:48:17 pm PDT #27597 of 30001
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
Thank you so much, juliana!
billytea - Mar 18, 2013 8:53:18 pm PDT #27598 of 30001
You were a wrong baby who grew up wrong. The wrong kind of wrong. It's better you hear it from a friend.
Strix, I'm sorry for the problems you've been having. I used CBT during the break-up of my first marriage, and found it to be helpful. I'm not sure about resources, but this book is a good CBT manual: [link]
Maria - Mar 18, 2013 8:59:18 pm PDT #27599 of 30001
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
No judgment, Strix. Ever.
I have nothing either, but you may want to ping vwbug and smonster. They both have experience with DBT, which does incorporate CBT.
Strix - Mar 18, 2013 9:00:42 pm PDT #27600 of 30001
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
Thanks, BT. I will check it out.
I am working through "The Mindful Way through Depression" by Williams, Teasdale, Segal and Kabat-Zinn, and listening to podcasts another Buffista suggested until I can get an appointment.
Zenkitty - Mar 18, 2013 9:04:29 pm PDT #27601 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Strix, I have no help, but I care a lot about you, and I'm glad you have such strong and loving support around you. No judgment, no blame. May you get everything you need, dear girl.
Strix - Mar 18, 2013 9:04:58 pm PDT #27602 of 30001
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
I've been in contact with smonster, but I will hit up VW.
Sigh...I reconciled myself to be a lifelong chronic depressive and insomniac, but I never thought my dr.prescribed meds would lead to addition.
I am a muddle of feeling right now, and they are all not-so-great feelings. How did I end up here?
Strix - Mar 18, 2013 9:08:01 pm PDT #27603 of 30001
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
Y'all are the best. THE BEST.
I see a weak ray of hope, now...