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Mar 07, 2006, 03:16 AM
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Hey Everyone...
Okay so i was in the chat room having a huge hissy fit and asking if i could drink nail polish and that i was going to give up but Ive decided not to give up because i have had the best influences from everyone here and i figured life will get so much better. i've decided im not going to drop out of school...i'm not going to smoke and take drugs (illegal ones) im going to give up cutting and suicide threats (and going to the psych ward) and im going to make something of my life. instead of being the unhappy schizophrenic and despressed person im going to be a HAPPY PERSON!!!! Milly
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Mar 07, 2006, 03:25 AM
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Thats great Milly and if you ever need any help you know you can e-mail me and i'll try to help you as much as i can. Keep it up and as soon as you know it you will be happy and have your life back
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Mar 07, 2006, 03:27 AM
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Sounds like a good start.
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Mar 07, 2006, 04:05 AM
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Good luck Milly. I wish you the best....
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Mar 07, 2006, 04:25 AM
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Good luck and just a thought -- maybe picking one specific area to work on at a time may give way to all being a success instead of working on alot of areas and possibly crashing on all from possibly trying to take on too much at one time. Going from total giving up to total wellness and happyness.... You got a hard road ahead here's to hoping upon hoping that you can do this but just in case if you find yourself start slipping know the healing process is usually three steps forward and two back and sometimes its two steps forward and three back. Its not that you are doing anything wrong when that happens it just means during those backward steps its time to lighten the load to give yourself a chance to catch up. (by the way no one is 100% happy ALL the time.) Hang in there. and again good luck.
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Mar 07, 2006, 06:17 AM
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Well if i had to chose one then it would be (you are the first people i've told) giving up drugs. I cant really give up smoking other then when my brother and my boyfriend smokes to move away from them. i use to passage smoke from them. i know... its digusting but i did actually smoke until i threw up. i hate the psych ward so im over the suicidal threat but not so much the cutting...
I WANNA BE A HAPPY PERSON Milly
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Mar 07, 2006, 06:50 AM
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Way to go, Milly! I'm rooting for you, and, might I add, very proud of your decision. It might seem like such a simple gesture to make a decision like that, but believe it or not, it can mean the difference between a life of misery and the start on the journey to recovery.
(and don't forget, any little slip-ups along the way, are only that - don't let any temporary setbacks set you back permanently ). Wishing you a happy journey! 
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Mar 07, 2006, 08:26 AM
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It sounds like you are making a constructive decision for yourself. I am glad you are taking action and hope you find all the support you need to achieve all your goals. Don't get discouraged on the way try and think of the end result. Take care and good luck.
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Mar 07, 2006, 10:03 AM
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milly
Good for you milly!!!!!!!!! But, imo, just pick on one or two changes first, then you won't feel like you have failed. Too much pressure on yourself can lead to feeling bad about yourself again. Hope you have a therapist to help you, if not, we are here for you a PC.
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#10
Mar 07, 2006, 02:10 PM
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That's great, Milly!
I think you are smart to focus on the substance abuse first. Once you have that under control, I have a feeling other things will begin to fall into place. Good luck, I'm rooting for you! |
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Mar 07, 2006, 02:26 PM
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I'm so proud of you, Milly!
I underscore all the posters who have said take it a tiny bit at a time. I'm the type who starts everything at one time then gives up. So I'm learning the "baby step" method myself. We can do it!!!
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Mar 07, 2006, 08:09 PM
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I am really excited because my friends are making a charity fundaraiser thing and everyday that i don't cut or abuse substances they will put in a dollar in a jar... (i have about 10 friends... and all our money will go to a fund called "Reach Out" It helps raise awareness of people who suffer depression.
 Milly
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Mar 07, 2006, 08:38 PM
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Great first focus area and fundraiser -what a fantastic idea.
 
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Mar 07, 2006, 09:23 PM
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Milly this is such great news!
Baby steps are the way to go! .gif)
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Mar 07, 2006, 10:18 PM
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 Yay!! Glad to hear that Milly. Keep posting and tell us how its going. Like other people have said, baby steps are a good thing and don't expect to get it right the first time, all the time. You know where to find me if you want to chat. 
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Mar 07, 2006, 10:22 PM
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How's it going, Milly? I think you have very caring friends to have devised such a creative incentive scheme for you.
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Mar 07, 2006, 10:55 PM
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ok...
so maybe giving up substance abuse is harder then it seems school is really bad right now and my friend killed herself and another one of my friends attempted but didn't succeed and now it is coming into my link of stress I GIVE UP!!!!!! and it hasn't even properly started life is too stressful and social workers are coming to my house today... wish me luck and dont worry about me... nobody cares
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Mar 07, 2006, 11:00 PM
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I'm so sorry about your friend Milly.
.gif) That must be really hard to deal with, I have no idea. Giving up anything is hard, but I know you can do it. Honestly. You seem like a very very very nice person who just needs a break and a helping hand. I hope you're getting some help with making all these life changes and with your friends suicide. Good luck Milly and thinking of you.
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Mar 07, 2006, 11:28 PM
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(((milly))) We here at PC are not going to "let" you give up! Yes, drug addiction is one tough cookie. Please be easy on yourself, take baby steps. One day at a time, etc.
When you posted all the things you were going to work on changing, others tried to soften it some for you, as they realized you were biting off a big chunk for yourself. Few people can do so much at one time! So it's ok that you aren't "instantly" good on all those issues. Patience is a virtue that is learned, I think. It isn't so much all of the different issues you have, as they might change through life. It is learning how to approach - and stick with- the solutions you decide upon.  Be more gentle on yourself. You goals are worthwhile. I'm sorry about your friends. When did all that happen? Of course it will affect you negatively. Be strong, you can do the right thing.
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Mar 07, 2006, 11:54 PM
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I care!
And I'm not the only one. I'm sorry about your friend, but please don't give up, Milly. 
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Mar 08, 2006, 02:27 AM
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Okay well after a fantastic(ly bad day) and a great chat in the chat room im going to persevere.
milly p.s so far there is $14 in the funderaising jar for "Reach Out"
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Mar 08, 2006, 08:59 PM
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Milly,
I'm so happy for you! What a great way to take control and be an advocate for yourself! This is a great place and has certainly helped me! I'm glad you're finding relief.
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#23
Mar 08, 2006, 09:01 PM
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Good for you Milly!
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#24
Mar 08, 2006, 11:47 PM
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(((((((((((((((((((Milly))))))))))))))))))
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Mar 09, 2006, 02:43 AM
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I just wanted to say
thanks to everyone for their support
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