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lynn09 · Nov 06, 2010, 10:11 PM

Hi, appleorange, and Welcome to PC. If you are really feeling unsafe, don't hesitate to go to the hospital - take a paper with you that lists your diagnoses, your doctors' and therapist's names, and all of the meds you are on - and take all of your meds with you.

There are plenty of good, caring people here at PC at just about any time of the day or night who will provide whatever support they can - so just keep posting and letting us know how you are feeling.

As for "friends" who run from you - let them run because they're not your friends. It may take some time, but you need to be very, very selective about the people you allow into your life. You need to surround yourself with the most loving, caring, compassionate, understanding, patient, kind people who are able and willing to walk with you. Don't sell yourself short - just because you have health issues, that doesn't mean you have to settle for less than what you need in your life in order to become a healthier, stronger person and have a worthwhile life despite your health issues. Being around people who use and dessert you will only damage your self-esteem and make it more difficult for you to get healthier.

When you see your T (therapist) next, let her know that once-a-week sessions are not enough and see if she can see you more often (unless you are restricted by your insurance coverage, etc.). If for some reason you are not able to see her more often, ask if there are any support groups in your area that you can attend for free or for an affordable fee. You might even want to print out and provide copies of your posts here to your T to help her better understand how you are feeling. Also, there are other Forums here that you can post in to connect with those who are dealing with your specific issues.

Please keep posting, and please take care of yourself and keep yourself safe. lynn09