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Dec 01, 2004, 09:56 AM
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Hi everyone, I havent been here in quite some time and i just wanted to say hello.Ive been pretty depressed lately with the holidays creeping up on me.My dad died in March and this is the first holiday season i will have without him being here. A little bit too gloomy for me?Anyway, i dont wanna be a downer...just wanted to check in. I hope every one is doing wellTake care, Jag
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Dec 01, 2004, 10:14 AM
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Hi, jagster. I understand dealing with the death of a close family member. And the holidays are tough to get through the first year.
I know you've heard it before, but it does get less difficult, as long as you allow yourself to feel the loss, etc., etc. I think I finally began to think clearly and positively about my sister's death about a year afterwards. It still hurts, and I still miss her, but time allows you to put it all in perspective and handle the pain better. Oh yeah, and I did spend extra time at the therapist and increased my meds to help with the extra depression... whatever it took to not succumb to the darkness entirely... I feel for you during this time and wish I could make it all feel okay, but all I can do is tell you it's okay to grieve and feel terrible. It's normal -- anything else should raise concerns... Rich
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Dec 01, 2004, 10:29 AM
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Thank you Rich. My meds are still at the same dosage they have been for about a year now. I just recently went back into therapy 2 weeks ago and am seeing a different therapist. Ive only seen her one time so far but i think she is going to be helpful to me. IM hangin in there for now. Thanks for the reply.Jagster
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Dec 01, 2004, 10:52 AM
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You are not a downer for sharing your feelings!
Welcome back!  Angela
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Dec 01, 2004, 12:04 PM
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Jagster,
I am glad that you decided to check in. I am sorry that this time if year is difficult for you, but I am glad that you feel comfortable in talking about it with us. It is common for this time of year to bring on the blues. Especially when someone has lost a loved one. We are here, Stay strong, Jessica
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Dec 01, 2004, 12:45 PM
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Thank you for thinking im not a downer. Im always worried what other people will think of me? Just another one of the little probs in my life
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#7
Dec 01, 2004, 12:48 PM
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Thanks Shakes, im sorta glad i decided to check back in also. Im feeling very lonely and in desperate need of friends right now.
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Dec 02, 2004, 11:40 AM
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(((((((((((((jagster))))))))))))))))
Hi I started coming in here in July, I don't think we have met. I lost my father a few years back and I know how hard the first Christmas can be without our love ones. Thanks for posting , hoping to see you in chat sometime. Take care, Leslie |
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Dec 02, 2004, 11:54 AM
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Hi Leslie, im not sure that we have met either? Its nice to meet you and im sorry about your loss also. Take good care.
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Dec 02, 2004, 02:40 PM
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Leslie, I'm sorry about your dad.....it does make holiday time harder....i really miss the Christmas dinners and such that we had when my parents were alive........xoxoxo
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