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I'm proud of myself for saying NO yesterday to people who only want to use me. Now if I can continue doing this will be the challenge.
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Old Oct 04, 2011, 07:43 AM
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Old Oct 04, 2011, 01:56 PM
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I didn't pass the entry exam for the university I wanted and the other universities are either too expensive or I don't wanna study the stuff they have (engineering puaj!). My job pays very little and has no future and I'm too old... for this country anyway.
My ex-girlfriend/bestfriend has been drifting away from me. She didn't even asked about my university test yet I have always been there for her even at the cost of my own mental stability. I can't shake the feeling of just give up, this has been going on for too much time now.
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Old Oct 05, 2011, 12:02 AM
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I forgot I was a member of the forum. Good thing I got a friend request to remind me.
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Old Oct 05, 2011, 06:16 PM
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I see that having trouble saying "No" to being used is not a problem unique to my life. (Not that I ever thought it was.)

Among the people I like and, in some cases, even love, there are some who are prone to wanting to "use" me. Since some of these are persons whom I really do love, I don't see an easy solution in just avoiding them. Well, now that I think of it . . . . . I am avoiding some of them to a degree. I mean to say that it can be hard to know and care for people who I do want to have in my life, but who tend to put me in the position of having to say "No" on a frequent basis. I guess it's just a skill I'm going to have to work on. I think doing that would be a way for me to have more respect for myself. I think that might be something I need to have more of. I'm trying to come out of depression and I made some progress. I really need to make more.

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Old Oct 05, 2011, 08:36 PM
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Trying to figure out how to take my ex to court without an attorney.
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Old Oct 05, 2011, 08:37 PM
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Should I trust him or not?
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Old Oct 06, 2011, 03:10 AM
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when in doubt, think it out.
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Old Oct 06, 2011, 03:12 AM
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Have been battling the memory of seeing my pets suffer before they died. I cannot bear to see any animal in pain. Love them all so much...must move on...turn my pain into purpose somehow...
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Old Oct 06, 2011, 06:55 AM
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I see that having trouble saying "No" to being used is not a problem unique to my life. (Not that I ever thought it was.)

Among the people I like and, in some cases, even love, there are some who are prone to wanting to "use" me. Since some of these are persons whom I really do love, I don't see an easy solution in just avoiding them. Well, now that I think of it . . . . . I am avoiding some of them to a degree. I mean to say that it can be hard to know and care for people who I do want to have in my life, but who tend to put me in the position of having to say "No" on a frequent basis. I guess it's just a skill I'm going to have to work on. I think doing that would be a way for me to have more respect for myself. I think that might be something I need to have more of. I'm trying to come out of depression and I made some progress. I really need to make more.
Now my dilemna continues but this one got me by surprise. My neighbor, who is an alcoholic, brought over one of her buddies who wanted to meet me. I am in a different culture and don't want to insult the person, but I am not interested in 'having a gentleman caller'. He doesn't speak english very well and getting my point across gently hasn't gotten me anywhere. what to do, what to do?
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Old Oct 06, 2011, 01:30 PM
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I've had a terrible day. I'm feeling distraught, vulnerable and fragile right now (the headache is not so bad compared to that) and could do with a hug.
Why does life have to be like this? :-(
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Old Oct 06, 2011, 01:40 PM
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What's the point????? Why did I even dare to hope? Foolishness.
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Old Oct 06, 2011, 02:29 PM
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Old Oct 06, 2011, 10:06 PM
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Woke up with a sore throat, going to go to bed with a sore throat. Hope it's just allergy related and not an illness.
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Old Oct 06, 2011, 10:50 PM
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Old Oct 07, 2011, 07:11 AM
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I feel the paranoia starting.....every car, every call, every noise. I jump out of my skin. And when I took a nap I swore I heard someone pounding on the door and of course no one was there. I have my curtains shut, doors locked and the sound on the TV so low I can barely hear it. I hate not feeling safe.
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Old Oct 07, 2011, 11:15 AM
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Porcupine2 - That sounds really sticky, icky uncomfortable. So, like when he stops to see her, he drops by to see you? I would for sure not take any invitation to do anything at all with them. That let's him wedge in further. Maybe you could act real boring when he visits. But with the language barrier, that distance is already there probably. I reserve the right to just not answer my doorbell at times, which was very hard for me to do but got easier.

I always try to discourage unwanted interest very "gently," but I'm learning to be less gentle. In the end, that may be what it takes. Awful hard for me, but being on the puppet strings of others has got me so down.
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I have to get away from this...
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Old Oct 07, 2011, 06:49 PM
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I had a horrible day....I hate my life.
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Old Oct 07, 2011, 06:50 PM
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Nemo - Good for you! You must feel so much better than at one time. I'm glad to hear that this is achievable.
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Old Oct 07, 2011, 07:26 PM
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Still have that awfull sore throat. Dr said it could be strep, a virus, or mono. If I'm not doing better Monday, I have to go in for a mono test.
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Old Oct 07, 2011, 08:52 PM
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buttrfli - take care. I hope you do feel better on Monday.
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Old Oct 07, 2011, 09:47 PM
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Old Oct 07, 2011, 10:21 PM
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Have just felt awful the past few days. Just stuck...
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Old Oct 07, 2011, 10:21 PM
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bagged - it hurts to be sad. usually it will go away eventually, but it can seem to take an awful long time. I'm sorry.
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