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Mar 03, 2014, 06:43 PM
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I had a really bad depressive episode over the weekend and said things I didn't mean to a couple of friends. Though I have apologized and they have said they forgive me, I still feel so ashamed. That person that says those things and feels that way isn't me. The problem is, that person can be so convincing. Now I have this terrible feeling of guilt and shame. Whenever I think about it, I just cry.
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Mar 03, 2014, 06:51 PM
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It is hard to get past the guilt from things done when we are in an episode. I try not to dwell on those things, but it is very embarrassing when thought about. I wish I had words of wisdom to help you through this. Just wanted you to know you are not alone.
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Mar 03, 2014, 07:16 PM
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I had the same issue last week. I treated my three year old son in such a way that I felt physically ill. I've been treating my husband horribly for weeks and I feel guilty every time but my son....I really wanted to run away. I didn't think i deserved to be his mother and he certainly would do better with someone else. I mulled on it all day. I beat myself up so bad mentally because I couldn't figure out a proper punishment, or at leat didn't have the courage to carry it out.
At this poit I still think what I did was unforgivable BUT I can at least move on with my life. It gave me motivation to seek treatment again, something I've been resisting for awhile. Try to find a positive. Renew your vow to get well. And try to forgive yourself, just a little bit.
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Mar 04, 2014, 08:10 PM
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If they forgave you, try to believe them and not over-apologize. Over-apologizing can turn you into a nuisance, to the extent that those people may start distancing themselves from you, and you will misattribute their distancing themselves as punishment for what you said rather than an expected reaction to nagging over-apologizing. If you want to ensure that they are still your friends, go to Michaels and buy card making supplies and premade cards in primary colors, and send them something SHORT and sweet to say "thanks for being a good friend!" And snail-mail the cards. Your gesture would be appreciated.
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