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Old Aug 02, 2023, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by buddha1too View Post
I've only been sleeping about 3-4 hours a night, spending money I don't have (damn Amazon), I am edgy & angry, and have been making impulsive decisions. I'm not, however, feeling especially speedy. Maybe it's just me...

As far as life issues go, the 6 month anniversary of my sister's death is a week away. She died from peritoneal cancer...which was level 4 when she was diagnosed. Due to chemo, she was able to last a year. Being on disability gave me the luxury of spending the last 4 weeks of her life with her. It was an extremely ugly way to go, but she never once complained. She had guts.

I don't know if this environmental factor can explain my other behaviors, but I can't afford to go on like this much longer...literally can't afford it. I've put myself in financial jeopardy, have made risky life choices, and have put my relationship in a bad spot because of my anger. I'm not angry at anyone specifically...I'm just angry that she's gone. She was my little sister, and my only sibling.

I have an appointment with my psych NP this morning, and an appointment with my therapist tomorrow. I've got to figure out a way to get through this. I've only been seeing my therapist about 5 times a year in the not too distant past, but have seen her weekly for the past month. That's another cost that can't be covered due to my irresponsible spending. I know no one can fix it, but keep a brother in your thoughts...
you’ve a right to be angry. Just don’t let it destroy you. Keep talking with your t as how to best handle it. The spending, that’s tricky. Can you take your cards off Amazon so it not just a click away? Give your cards to your wife to hold?

As for the gun, I’m very glad you don’t have one.

Take care, stick to your AA groups. Don’t feel like you have to be the wise old timer. Let them support you right now.
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