I may take a break from the boards.

Jul 17, 2009, 09:57 PM

I'm considering not posting for a while, but I'm not sure. I'm probably of no help anyway.

Elysium · Jul 17, 2009, 10:09 PM

((((()))))

I think it's good to step back and take a break if you feel you need one. That's okay....it's good self care.

I do hope everything is okay! Your comment about not being of any help kind of makes me think you really need some extra support right now.

We all do what we can, emotionally, to assist and support others. It is okay to not have anything to give to anyone else other than you. I just hope you're not taking a break because you don't feel worthy of asking for support.

I'm not sure if anything happened....but if there is something that did happen here on PC that has upset you, I would suggest talking with Admin about it.

We'll be here for you when you decide to come back.....

Take good care!!!

P.S. I Luv SWA too....My Uncle is a Flight Attendant with SW and he raves about them. I've flown with them quite a few times and always seem to have really good experiences.

Jul 17, 2009, 10:35 PM

Thanks, Elysium.

I'm struggling right now with my eating disorder, low self esteem, & sometimes wanting to self harm again. I want so badly to slip back to my old ED habits, but my treatment team & others obviously won't let me! I've always been thin, & when ED was at his worst last year, I was too thin. I'm beginning to think a former co-worker might be the cause of ED; I feel like I have to be perfect at work, school, & weight wise. I'm not sure I can help others right now when I'm struggling, & I want to help. I don't know what to do!

That's so neat about your uncle working as an FA for Southwest!

I interviewed 8 times with them-4 for FA, 2 for Customer Service Agent, & 2 for Reservation Sales Agent-both group & one-on-one for each-but was never picked for training.

I have friends where I live who work for them & I'm flying them again next Thursday!

Thanks again! Take care, please!

Fuzzybear · Jul 17, 2009, 10:41 PM

I hope you aren't thinking of taking a break because you dont feel "good enough" to be here because that isn't true at all. I look forward to seeing your posts. We're here for you whether you decide to take a break or not

(and just posting a

shows you care, I do it all the time

)

Jul 17, 2009, 10:53 PM

Thank you, too, Fuzzybear. I look forward to your posts, too. Please take care! Enjoy your weekend, you two!

I hope I feel better tomorrow!

Rmdctc · Jul 19, 2009, 12:53 AM

Its good to take a break if you feel you need one. I hope you feel better soon.

Jul 19, 2009, 04:43 PM

Thanks, Rmdctc.

I feel better off & on.

Beholden · Jul 19, 2009, 05:20 PM

I hope you feel better soon as well. And you were supportive to me in one of my more recent posts. But if "your bucket is running on empty", it's time for you to "refill" with some emotional help rather than giving right now.

It's okay to step back and/or ask for help when you need it, even though asking may be hard for you right now.

Bless you and keep trying to help yourself first.

Jul 19, 2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Heygimm

I hope you feel better soon as well. And you were supportive to me in one of my more recent posts. But if "your bucket is running on empty", it's time for you to "refill" with some emotional help rather than giving right now.

It's okay to step back and/or ask for help when you need it, even though asking may be hard for you right now.

Bless you and keep trying to help yourself first.

Thanks! I'm glad I was able to help. I know I feel guilty asking for help, though. I worry more about others than I do about myself. Please take care! Thanks again!

Junerain · Jul 21, 2009, 03:04 PM

You count too, SWA LUV

I have learned personally, after putting others first my whole life, that as strange as it sometimes feels, that old saying about "looking for no. 1....." rings truer than true....I have set some boundaries, and stood up for myself, and it actually feels pretty good, I wish this for you

Jul 21, 2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Junerain

You count too, SWA LUV

I have learned personally, after putting others first my whole life, that as strange as it sometimes feels, that old saying about "looking for no. 1....." rings truer than true....I have set some boundaries, and stood up for myself, and it actually feels pretty good, I wish this for you

Thanks! How are you doing? I hope things are going well! I know I worry more about others than I do about myself! I don't think that will change.

Please take care! Thanks again!

Jul 22, 2009, 09:41 PM

I won't be on here for a while, if at all anymore. I'm not wanted on here; I might as well go hurt myself or slip back to my old eating disorder (ED) ways. I'd really like to *blank.* I can't stand people anymore. I'm an unlovable worthless person, even though I'm the only one who says that. Sorry. Bye.

Jul 29, 2009, 07:15 PM

I think, & hope, I'm done for a while. Goodbye.

Jul 29, 2009, 07:58 PM

SWA,

Please consider staying. If you truly need a break take one, but I really feel you could use the support and you deserve it.

I don't mean to generalize, and i have a problem wording things right sometimes

but I have a few friends with ED and i notice that most of them seem to have a bit of an issue with guilt about getting support. I am NOT saying everyone with ED has it, but it could be one and one with the disorder.

I think you are receiving some much needed support here. I hope to see you again soon, even though i dont know you well, i do know who you are

I_WMD · Jul 29, 2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SWA LUV

I think, & hope, I'm done for a while. Goodbye.

I 'spose ,,,being a member of 30 some days ,, and posting in high numbers for same time ,, the ratio of posts to time here ,, and replies ,,, errrrrrrrmmmmmm ? Ya may just have [ as old saying goes ] bit off more than you could chew ? or had set your own standards WAY above your pre-conceived abilities .

Stick around and use this place for the support You seem more in need of .
Have A Good Day !

WMD..

Jul 30, 2009, 09:33 PM

Thanks, Rainbowzz & I_WMD.

I'm still not sure if I will stay. I'm getting ready to go back to school in August & that (getting ready & school, plus, being involved in a few organizations & hopefully a part time job or volunteer work) will keep me busy! Plus, I'm honestly not sure I'm wanted here. Sorry.

Thanks again.

I_WMD · Jul 31, 2009, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SWA LUV

Thanks, Rainbowzz & I_WMD.

I'm still not sure if I will stay. I'm getting ready to go back to school in August & that (getting ready & school, plus, being involved in a few organizations & hopefully a part time job or volunteer work) will keep me busy! Plus, I'm honestly not sure I'm wanted here. Sorry.

Thanks again.

Well ,, maybe doing some volunteer work will give you that sense of instant gratification .

Take Care !
WMD.