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Feb 19, 2010 at 07:40 PM
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I am really scared. I'm laid in bed on my itouch, and I'm shaking as i type this. It's people, humanity. The darkness of humanity, the dark side of people. There are murderers, rapists, criminals, abusers, everything out there and Im scared, I just need to know that there are good people out there, and Im not going to develop mental illness and become an awful person am I?!
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Feb 19, 2010 at 08:30 PM
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(((nolongersane)))
There really are good people. I am glad you found PC because you will find that even through their own pain and issues these beautiful people will care about you and support you. __________________ [SIGPIC[/SIGPIC]  Susan
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Feb 19, 2010 at 09:38 PM
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A mental illness is just that, an illness. The fact that you have a mental illness does not make you an awful person. In fact, a lot of people with mental illnesses are very good people.
Sometimes mentally ill people do terrible things. So do people without a mental illness. You need to keep things in perspective. Working hard to overcome your illness should vitiate your concerns about yourself. Nonetheless, there will still be predators out. Be well. |
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Feb 20, 2010 at 01:26 AM
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((((No_longer_sane))))
I do hear what you are saying and yes there are many awful people and things going on out in the world. But not all people are awful. Like the others have said having a mental illness does not make you awful. For there are people out there that do things that do not have a mental illness. Here you will find some of the most caring and encouraging people who are going through many different things, yet they are not awful people but awful things have happened. You will find much support and genuine concern here. I am glad you have joined and I hope you will reach out as you can. Thank you for posting. Please keep reaching out. I know you are scared but you have taken the first step. There are many here that will listen and that care. I care.  dps |
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Feb 20, 2010 at 08:11 PM
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The bad things in life force us to deal with them, it is so easy to overlook the good things.
Sort of like when you go out to your car after is snows, you don't like to have to deal with cleaning your windshild, you don't want to deal with it but you have to. Now on a nice spring day nothing will ever make you pause and soak in what a great day it is, even when you are feeling bad, you can stop for a moment and say "I really feel bad, but if is really a great day out" Nothing will ever compell you to do that, There is so much good out there you just have to look for it. So much good in you, just look for it too. |
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Feb 20, 2010 at 08:17 PM
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How are you doing, No_longer_sane?
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Feb 20, 2010 at 09:06 PM
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There are a lot of good people out there just as there are a lot of bad people out there. Life is a mixed bag. Peace - Dennis
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Feb 20, 2010 at 10:39 PM
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(((hugs)))
Yes, there are some horrible things going on in our world. And those things make up the news every single day. That is what sells. The newspapers and tv stations seek out those heart-wrenching stories because that's what sells. Unfortunately, all of the stations jump on those stories and cover every possible aspect they can get their paws on. That, in itself, is the most disgusting aspect of current times. BUT ~ There are wonderful stories that happen every day, throughout the entire world. There is peace. There is happiness. People that care about others. People going out of their way to help those that they don't even know get through tough times. I'd venture to say that the vast majority of human beings are on this side most of their lives. Best wishes to you! __________________ "Only in the darkness can you see the stars." - Martin Luther King Jr. "Forgive others not because they deserve forgiveness but because you deserve peace." - Author Unkown |
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Feb 21, 2010 at 04:34 PM
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It got better recently, and now Ive went down again, Id rather have just stayed depressed because now Ive been reminded of what it means to be happy, but Im still glad I was happy and now Im just...confused. And scared and stupidly weak!
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Feb 21, 2010 at 05:03 PM
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No Longer Sane I am sorry that you're feeling down right now. You are in my thoughts... __________________ "Only in the darkness can you see the stars." - Martin Luther King Jr. "Forgive others not because they deserve forgiveness but because you deserve peace." - Author Unkown |
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Feb 21, 2010 at 06:08 PM
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No, not stupidly weak. There will always be bumps in the road. Keep at it. Work through the confusion. Sort things out and get back to where you were -- and keep on going.
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