Home Menu

Menu


Reply
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old Aug 20, 2004, 09:55 AM
lost_lonely lost_lonely is offline
Veteran Member
 
Member Since: May 2004
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 301
I still find this a safe haven, I still look to this place for comfort and support, even companionship at times when I really need it. In my opinion, this is still a great site, and really enjoy being a part of this community. We ALL have our moments, we ALL have the right to think and feel anyway we want, and to believe in anything we choose. Saying that, we'll all have moments when we are happy, depressed, and just better able to handle our problems than at other times. I still struggle my own share of demons these days, and still battle suicidal thoughts and impulses. We ALL do, that is why we're here, sharing our struggles, triumphs, laughter and tears. Yes, we can discuss serious issues in the forums that should said once in a while, then jump into chat and share some laughter and good humor for a couple hours. That's the reason why I enjoy coming here, being able to openly discuss one's feelings and daily struggles, AND receive a healthy dose of comic relief and understanding at the same time. A resource like this one is incredibly valuable. I can say that I'm glad to be a part of this community.
But there has been some discord here lately, so maybe what everyone needs is something positive to make our little community a safe retreat for everyone.
Even in the darkest moments of our lives, there has to be a few sparks of goodness left, even if it's just one or two small things. Maybe what we need to do is spend some more time focusing on those postive things, and maybe it will help us fight our personal battles, and serve to make this community stronger and a greater resource for us all.
Okay, I'll start:
1. I'm grateful for my health
2. Grateful I survived my attack, grateful knowing that it will make me stronger and more empowered in the end
3. I'm grateful for all the friends I have made here, and all the help and support I received from them
4. Finally, I'm grateful for my AWESOME support system at psych central, and all the people here who have taken the time to listen to me and offer one of the most precious things I could ever ask for-the gift of friendship.

If anyone wants to jump in, feel free. Let's see how many happy thoughts we can get on this post. I don't know if this thread will catch on or not, but I see how certain posts do, and some arguing has resulted in a few of those. I am not in any way saying that people can't discuss their different views or ideas, I don't want anyone to get the wrong idea. I'm not trying to start a fight or anything, I just want to help everyone else feel better about their lives and in my opinion, this wonderful haven, like you have all helped me in the past few months.
I understand if not everyone finds it safe and comforting here, everyone is entilted to thier own opinion, I realize I have no right to tell them otherwise. I just wanted to put this post out there, in the hope that maybe while actively searching for even that one spark of happiness in our lives, we can come to realize that we will all be okay, and we can ALL overcome our problems and eventually find the peace and happiness we're all looking for.
Again, thank you all.


advertisement
  #2  
Old Aug 20, 2004, 10:21 AM
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
(((((((((((((LOST_LONELY)))))))))))))
Thanks for your post; you're such a strong young woman; I'm glad that you've decided to surround yourself with positive support.
I too am grateful for the forums here, and for all the friendships that I have made here, including mine with you.
I am grateful for my faith, without it I wouldn't have the strength to continue on from day to day.
I am also grateful that I have come to Houston, Texas; what started as a vacation has turned probably into a permanent move.
I'm grateful that I have reconnected with some family down here, I'm not SO alone as I have felt in the past.
I'm grateful for good health, except for my mental health, I am in great health, and I feel blessed.
Thanks lost,
Jon

  #3  
Old Aug 24, 2004, 06:49 PM
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
lost_lonely,

If I had the oomph back I would definitely 'catch' onto this thread!!

I'm still running on low but I can offer this:

I'm so grateful for your list of positive things.

Knowing another survivor has taken empowering steps for his/her healing helps my heart gain a little more strength for my own healing.

Bless ya for that.

You never know with threads here........it might catch on when you are least expecting it.

kindly and with great admiration for you!!!,

<font color=purple> --zh </font color=purple>
  #4  
Old Aug 24, 2004, 06:56 PM
wisewoman wisewoman is offline
Grand Magnate
 
Member Since: May 2004
Posts: 4,415
Hey Lost, great post. What can I say that is positive about my life today? Got paperwork done, Have my health for the most part, have my wonderful puppy dogs, Have a mostly loving nuclear family, Have a home that the motgage gets paid on every month, Have people here who undestand and help support me. Laughing in chat is cool.

  #5  
Old Aug 24, 2004, 07:05 PM
SS8282 SS8282 is offline
Poohbah
 
Member Since: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,167
Great attitude ((((((((((((((((((((((lost)))))))))))))))))))))))))

I'm glad that my doctors are on my side, and I have all of you here. ) Thanks.

  #6  
Old Aug 24, 2004, 10:30 PM
lost_lonely lost_lonely is offline
Veteran Member
 
Member Since: May 2004
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 301
((((((((((EVERYONE)))))))))))) Let's not give up quite yet. It's tough to picture when we're feeling down, but none of us know what is really around the corner. I'm praying for us all.

<div class="foot">(Edited by lost_lonely on 08/24/04 11:31 PM.)</div>
  #7  
Old Aug 25, 2004, 04:31 AM
krzyk101's Avatar
krzyk101 krzyk101 is offline
Grand Member
 
Member Since: Nov 2003
Location: INDIANA, USA
Posts: 924
Lost-Lonley.

I decided to start my moning by readint this post first, to start my day with a positive note. Thank you all.

I am grateful for my coumputer, without it I would not be able to come here. Thankful for being alive.

Take Care,
Chris

______________
A positive note ~KRIS~

(if I didn't help, please know I do honestly have good intentions & speak through personal experiences)

If you think you have totally gave up, you haven't, because you are here!
__________________

If you think you have totally givin' up- you haven't, because you are here!

  #8  
Old Aug 25, 2004, 06:49 AM
jagster jagster is offline
Member
 
Member Since: Aug 2004
Location: New York
Posts: 232
Nice post. Im having a kind of rough morning today, so its a little hard for me to think clearly and positively.

Im thankful for your nice post.

Jag

  #9  
Old Nov 18, 2004, 10:30 PM
lost_lonely lost_lonely is offline
Veteran Member
 
Member Since: May 2004
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 301
What the hell is the point? The summer is so far gone now, and in the cold of the upcoming winter, I've lost everything. A great job, the hospital I had turned to for support, the few people who still bothered with me, it's all gone now. I'm all gone. Even here on the forums, I haven't posted in months and I doubt anyone has even noticed. Have you? A positive note
I deserve whatever terrible thing happens to me. I've stopped eating and started cutting, forever hurting. Sorry, but I've used up all the positive energy inside me. I need a reason to live, a second chance. I've learned that it doesn't exist.

God help me.
  #10  
Old Nov 18, 2004, 11:04 PM
Rapunzel's Avatar
Rapunzel Rapunzel is offline
Legendary
 
Member Since: Jun 2003
Location: noplace
Posts: 10,284
((((((Lost)))))))

I'm sorry you feel that way. It sounds like you are caught in one of those vicious circles. You want to be noticed, and want people to care, and even to notice that you are being quiet, and would like someone to draw you out, and make you feel wanted and needed. But at the same time you withdraw and are quiet. Is it because you feel unwanted? Feel like you need to test people and see if they notice? But if you aren't posting, you don't get responses, and then you feel like nobody notices you, and think that you are being abandoned.

I think that most of us go through that. Sometimes I hide by only replying to other people, and secretly I'm wishing that someone would notice that I hurt too (and sometimes they do). I've noticed that you were online a few times lately, but I haven't been able to keep up with more than just a couple of the boards here, so if I don't see you post, for all I know you might be posting someplace I haven't had time to read. We are getting to have so many people here, there is no way anyone could respond to everyone, but on the plus side, there are so many people that someone will probably respond. If you need to be noticed, or need some support, you need to come out and say it though. Otherwise we might think that you're content just to read.

You know, I asked my T to notice if I stopped writing to her, as if I did, I would probably need to be encouraged to pick it up again. Guess what she said? She won't enable me by agreeing to do that! A positive note It felt like a slap in the face, but she's right.

Winter is hard, and it can seem hopeless. Hang out with us, and let us know you are here. We'll get through it together, ok? You always have friends here.

Rap
__________________
“We should always pray for help, but we should always listen for inspiration and impression to proceed in ways different from those we may have thought of.”
– John H. Groberg

  #11  
Old Nov 18, 2004, 11:11 PM
Fuzzybear's Avatar
Fuzzybear Fuzzybear is offline
Wisest Elder Ever
 
Member Since: Nov 2002
Location: Cave.
Posts: 96,637
((((((((((((Lost))))))))))))

I am sorry you are feeling that way ... I had noticed you weren't posting, but, like Rap said, there are so many people here now, that it is impossible for everyone to keep up with everyone A positive note I hope you post more, and I know you'll get plenty of support.....

Good post Rap, maybe when I grow up, I'll be able to write posts like yours A positive note A positive note (((((((((((((((Rap)))))))))))))))
__________________
  #12  
Old Nov 18, 2004, 11:38 PM
(JD)'s Avatar
(JD) (JD) is offline
Legendary Wise Elder
 
Member Since: Dec 2003
Location: Coram Deo
Posts: 35,474
I've been missing many of our members... but can't recall their s/ns... yours included! Sorry... (I warned everyone how bad that kind of my memory is..) sigh. been going through so much myself... only good excuse I have. glad you're back though...
__________________
A positive note
Believe in Him or not --- GOD LOVES YOU!

Want to share your Christian faith? Click HERE
  #13  
Old Jul 07, 2006, 04:58 PM
lost_lonely lost_lonely is offline
Veteran Member
 
Member Since: May 2004
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 301
Just thought I'd bring this up again-I feel invisible everywhere and needed a boost of something positive. Everything changes, everywhere. A positive note

Lost-Now and Forever
  #14  
Old Jul 07, 2006, 06:20 PM
pegasus's Avatar
pegasus pegasus is offline
Q&A Leader
 
Member Since: Jan 2006
Location: Here
Posts: 94,092

((((((((((((((((((( lost lonely ))))))))))))))))) A positive note

You are not alone.
__________________


Pegasus


Got a quick question related to mental health or a treatment? Ask it here General Q&A Forum

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by it's ability to climb a tree, it will live it's whole life believing that it is stupid.” - Albert Einstein
  #15  
Old Jul 07, 2006, 06:30 PM
lost_lonely lost_lonely is offline
Veteran Member
 
Member Since: May 2004
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 301
Thanks (((((((((pegasus))))))))))))
  #16  
Old Jul 07, 2006, 06:57 PM
January's Avatar
January January is offline
Legendary
 
Member Since: Jan 2005
Location: USA
Posts: 15,093
((((((((((( Lost ))))))))))))

You are not at all alone!

Hugs,

Jan
__________________
I still dream and I still hope, therefore I can take what comes today.
Jan is in Lothlorien reading 'neath a mallorn tree.

My avatar and signature were created for my use only and may not be copied or used by anyone else.
  #17  
Old Jul 07, 2006, 07:26 PM
lost_lonely lost_lonely is offline
Veteran Member
 
Member Since: May 2004
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 301
((((((((((January)))))))))))) Thank you!
  #18  
Old Jul 07, 2006, 08:13 PM
Fuzzybear's Avatar
Fuzzybear Fuzzybear is offline
Wisest Elder Ever
 
Member Since: Nov 2002
Location: Cave.
Posts: 96,637
(((((((((((((((( lost_lonely )))))))))))))))))

We are here A positive note
__________________
  #19  
Old Jul 08, 2006, 12:03 AM
Rhapsody's Avatar
Rhapsody Rhapsody is offline
Wise Elder
 
Member Since: Jan 2006
Location: Florida
Posts: 9,946
((((((( HUGS ))))))) ~ ~ ~ ~ ((((((( HUGS )))))))

LoVe,
Rhapsody - A positive note
  #20  
Old Jul 08, 2006, 01:22 AM
Meta Meta is offline
Member
 
Member Since: Jul 2006
Posts: 277
Lost_lonely,

I hope you won't mind but I looked at some of your past posts and see you are a mom of a very young baby. When my daughter was that small, I felt taxed beyond my endurance physically and emotionally. I wonder if you are seeking out support for yourself as a mom. I never did and it was so arduous I am just now recovering from the first two years of my daughter's life--and she is 8 now.

((((hugs)))))
Meta
__________________
Bipolar disorder with very long depressions and short hypomanic episodes. I initially love the hypomanic episodes until I realize they inevitably led to terrrible depressions. I take paroxetine, lamotrogine and klonopin.
  #21  
Old Jul 08, 2006, 10:25 PM
lost_lonely lost_lonely is offline
Veteran Member
 
Member Since: May 2004
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 301
Thank you all for your support! I didn't mean to whine or complain, I just had to bring that post up to remind myself of how I used to feel. I was feeling ignored by someone, and I was just in a really bad mood. A positive note Thank you for listening and supporting me in my hour of need. You have no idea how much it meant to me. Thank you all! A positive note

Lost
  #22  
Old Jul 08, 2006, 10:26 PM
lost_lonely lost_lonely is offline
Veteran Member
 
Member Since: May 2004
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 301
((((((((((Hugs to all))))))))))))))
Reply
Views: 824

attentionThis is an old thread. You probably should not post your reply to it, as the original poster is unlikely to see it.



Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Note From Roz :) DocClyde Other Mental Health Discussion 22 Jun 22, 2008 04:51 PM
Positive qualites? What positive qualities? Rio_ Steps to Better Self-Esteem 22 Apr 18, 2007 04:15 PM
positive thinking game.name one positive thing about you. beckyb342 Schizophrenia and Psychosis 7 Jan 02, 2007 01:51 PM
charity on a different note (prbly sour note too) misty Other Mental Health Discussion 17 Oct 14, 2005 09:47 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:08 PM.
Powered by vBulletin® — Copyright © 2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.




 

My Support Forums

My Support Forums is the online community that was originally begun as the Psych Central Forums in 2001. It now runs as an independent self-help support group community for mental health, personality, and psychological issues and is overseen by a group of dedicated, caring volunteers from around the world.

 

Helplines and Lifelines

The material on this site is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider.

Always consult your doctor or mental health professional before trying anything you read here.