I've had this post in my head for a long time now, sort of not quite knowing how to go about it. Then a post on my flist made me realize how long it's been, and that I've been hiding from LJ, so here goes
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I'm sorry, honey - depression sucks, because it makes everything in your life suck.
*hugs*
If you need it, we have a couch to sleep on. Well, a bed. A fold-out couch. My father's been clinically depressed for eight years, so if you want to talk to him, I'm sure we could make it happen.
Just promise me that you're taking care of yourself.
I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I can't even imagine how hard it must be for him. *Eight* years?
But you know what? Of all the reactions I've gotten so far, the offer of a fold-out couch to sleep on has probably surprised me the most - and it really warms my heart, you know? So thank you. I might take you up on that offer, someday. :-) I the meantime, though, I would like to get together someday, maybe watch the rest of DW S1 or let you get me hooked on some brilliant series I don't know yet. Maybe after the exams?
I'm sort of trying to be with my friends as much as I can - *all* of my friends, not just one or two. And I think it helps.
And yeah, I'm trying. I'm eating as healthily as I can, walking quite a bit, and as soon as I actually get up on time, I'll call the free psychologists provided by Stundenterrådgivningen and see if I can get an appointment.
It's just a part of life by now, but you shouldn't take the long period of time to mean that yours will last as long or longer. You're young, you're dealing with it in exactly the right way, and most importantly, you haven't got other issues like my father does (who didn't really have any support when he got depressed - I mean, two teenagers whose mother just died? Psh.). This might be more than you're comfortable sharing, but did your doctor proscribe you any antidepressants? If s/he did, take them.
I know you live alone, so just feel welcome, okay? (The buses are 119, 120 and 121.) And my brother tells me it's an okay bed - he sleeps in it every weekend.
Actually, that sounds awesome. We really should do that. My exams end on the 12th.
I know, it's not that I'm afraid it'll be that way for me, it just-- you know, I never knew any of this stuff before and I just feel really, really sorry for you all. Especially because I instantly liked your family when I met them - did I mention that you're all just really lovely people? :-)
She didn't proscribe anything, no, but she asked me to make another appointment in a week's time or so and then we'll discuss it. I'm kind of meh about the idea, to be honest, and want to at least see if the therapy helps first. (Also, hey, you're talking to a girl who has no concept of TMI. I'm comfortable sharing just about anything. *grins*)
I'll remember that, the next time I feel lost. It means a lot to me.
I have an oral exam on the 13th and a group project to hand in on the 18th, but after that, I'm all free. :-)
I'm so sorry sweetie. It's got to be a good thing that it's been diagnosed though right? Hopefully now things will start falling into place and everything that's shit will stop being quite so shitty. And you'll carry on being awesome!
Hide from LJ as much or as little as you like, but remember if you ever need to talk there are loads of people here for you. *hugs*
You just brought a big smile to my face :-)phoenixwishMay 27 2008, 13:03:18 UTC
Yeah, it's nice having it official that I don't just need to get myself together. :-)
Thanks, that means a lot. Every time I'm away I kind of worry that everyone has forgotten me while I was gone - silly, I know. But thanks. *hugs you back*
Re: You just brought a big smile to my face :-)areasontofightMay 28 2008, 19:06:10 UTC
No one will forget about you, however much you stay away.
I don't know if it's just me who does this, but when I've never seen a photo of someone on my flist but they use the same default icon all the time, that's the image I have of them in my head. So for me, you are Geeky!Billie. :D
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*hugs*
If you need it, we have a couch to sleep on. Well, a bed. A fold-out couch. My father's been clinically depressed for eight years, so if you want to talk to him, I'm sure we could make it happen.
Just promise me that you're taking care of yourself.
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*hugs you back*
I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I can't even imagine how hard it must be for him. *Eight* years?
But you know what? Of all the reactions I've gotten so far, the offer of a fold-out couch to sleep on has probably surprised me the most - and it really warms my heart, you know? So thank you. I might take you up on that offer, someday. :-) I the meantime, though, I would like to get together someday, maybe watch the rest of DW S1 or let you get me hooked on some brilliant series I don't know yet. Maybe after the exams?
I'm sort of trying to be with my friends as much as I can - *all* of my friends, not just one or two. And I think it helps.
And yeah, I'm trying. I'm eating as healthily as I can, walking quite a bit, and as soon as I actually get up on time, I'll call the free psychologists provided by Stundenterrådgivningen and see if I can get an appointment.
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I know you live alone, so just feel welcome, okay? (The buses are 119, 120 and 121.) And my brother tells me it's an okay bed - he sleeps in it every weekend.
Actually, that sounds awesome. We really should do that. My exams end on the 12th.
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She didn't proscribe anything, no, but she asked me to make another appointment in a week's time or so and then we'll discuss it. I'm kind of meh about the idea, to be honest, and want to at least see if the therapy helps first. (Also, hey, you're talking to a girl who has no concept of TMI. I'm comfortable sharing just about anything. *grins*)
I'll remember that, the next time I feel lost. It means a lot to me.
I have an oral exam on the 13th and a group project to hand in on the 18th, but after that, I'm all free. :-)
Also, you? = ♥
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Hide from LJ as much or as little as you like, but remember if you ever need to talk there are loads of people here for you. *hugs*
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Thanks, that means a lot. Every time I'm away I kind of worry that everyone has forgotten me while I was gone - silly, I know. But thanks. *hugs you back*
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I don't know if it's just me who does this, but when I've never seen a photo of someone on my flist but they use the same default icon all the time, that's the image I have of them in my head. So for me, you are Geeky!Billie. :D
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I hope it gets better soon and you feel able to deal with life. I know we're not that close, but if you need me, I'm always willing to lend an ear. ♥
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