You're right. I don't know. Posts in here are like a community space where people can share and learn.
Finding out how and what others experience with what they're dealing with and how they manage their circumstances can be quite helpful. That's basically how I see this space. Respectful caring exchanges is a way to help each other.
That is good. No one is perfect. Look at the expectations you have of yourself and others. I find my expectations of myself and other people are usually unrealistic. Give yourself a break.
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I know people don’t listen. It’s frustrating when you want to say something that is important to you, and people brush it off.
My doctors interrupt me when I am trying to tell them something. When that happens, I will try and interrupt them by putting my hand up, and saying something like, “would you let me talk, or no, that’s not what I said”. I’m polite, but firm.
Ginny, what can you do to turn things around for yourself? There are many places you can call, and speak with a kind person.
I will help you, but first I need your help.
@ginnysnow
I know people don’t listen. It’s frustrating when you want to say something that is important to you, and people brush it off.
My doctors interrupt me when I am trying to tell them something. When that happens, I will try and interrupt them by putting my hand up, and saying something like, “would you let me talk, or no, that’s not what I said”. I’m polite, but firm.
Ginny, what can you do to turn things around for yourself? There are many places you can call, and speak with a kind person.
I will help you, but first I need your help.
Right now, I'm at a point where I'm unsure about what specific steps or actions I should take to move forward and feel better. It's a bit overwhelming trying to figure it out on my own, and I'm still exploring different ideas and possibilities.
Right now, I'm at a point where I'm unsure about what specific steps or actions I should take to move forward and feel better. It's a bit overwhelming trying to figure it out on my own, and I'm still exploring different ideas and possibilities.
You're right. I don't know. Posts in here are like a community space where people can share and learn.
Finding out how and what others experience with what they're dealing with and how they manage their circumstances can be quite helpful. That's basically how I see this space. Respectful caring exchanges is a way to help each other.
Right now, I'm at a point where I'm unsure about what specific steps or actions I should take to move forward and feel better. It's a bit overwhelming trying to figure it out on my own, and I'm still exploring different ideas and possibilities.
Hi @ginnysnow, on a forum like this, we only have text on the screen. But reading through this entire discussion from the beginning, I see that fellow members like @mrmacabre@laura1970@ellesea01@SusanEllen66@naturegirl5 and others have been listening and asking questions to learn more.
You're right. We don't know you and can't possibly know your situation. Other members recognize some of themselves in your posts, however, and offer tips on what helped them.
It can be so hard to know where to start, specific action or steps to take to help yourself. Please read through the discussion from the beginning, starting here https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-honestly-give-up/ I think you'll find steps you can start with today.
While we are here to support you, there are limits to how much a forum like this can provide. A professionally trained therapist can help. You can find a therapist through Psychology Today's website:
- FindHelp https://www.findhelp.org/ is a place to find free or reduced-cost resources. Simply enter your zip code to find resources close to you. This may be a good way to find a social worker who can help get you started.
It can be overwhelming, @ginnysnow. We're here to help you make the first steps. Like someone said earlier, the baby steps count too -- like getting up and making your bed and starting the day.
Hi @ginnysnow, on a forum like this, we only have text on the screen. But reading through this entire discussion from the beginning, I see that fellow members like @mrmacabre@laura1970@ellesea01@SusanEllen66@naturegirl5 and others have been listening and asking questions to learn more.
You're right. We don't know you and can't possibly know your situation. Other members recognize some of themselves in your posts, however, and offer tips on what helped them.
It can be so hard to know where to start, specific action or steps to take to help yourself. Please read through the discussion from the beginning, starting here https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-honestly-give-up/ I think you'll find steps you can start with today.
While we are here to support you, there are limits to how much a forum like this can provide. A professionally trained therapist can help. You can find a therapist through Psychology Today's website:
- FindHelp https://www.findhelp.org/ is a place to find free or reduced-cost resources. Simply enter your zip code to find resources close to you. This may be a good way to find a social worker who can help get you started.
It can be overwhelming, @ginnysnow. We're here to help you make the first steps. Like someone said earlier, the baby steps count too -- like getting up and making your bed and starting the day.
getting out of bed this morning was my baby step today. and I am truly sorry for saying that, I shouldn't have. I appreciate all the help from all these people who i barely know.
Hi @ginnysnow, on a forum like this, we only have text on the screen. But reading through this entire discussion from the beginning, I see that fellow members like @mrmacabre@laura1970@ellesea01@SusanEllen66@naturegirl5 and others have been listening and asking questions to learn more.
You're right. We don't know you and can't possibly know your situation. Other members recognize some of themselves in your posts, however, and offer tips on what helped them.
It can be so hard to know where to start, specific action or steps to take to help yourself. Please read through the discussion from the beginning, starting here https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-honestly-give-up/ I think you'll find steps you can start with today.
While we are here to support you, there are limits to how much a forum like this can provide. A professionally trained therapist can help. You can find a therapist through Psychology Today's website:
- FindHelp https://www.findhelp.org/ is a place to find free or reduced-cost resources. Simply enter your zip code to find resources close to you. This may be a good way to find a social worker who can help get you started.
It can be overwhelming, @ginnysnow. We're here to help you make the first steps. Like someone said earlier, the baby steps count too -- like getting up and making your bed and starting the day.
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You're right. I don't know. Posts in here are like a community space where people can share and learn.
Finding out how and what others experience with what they're dealing with and how they manage their circumstances can be quite helpful. That's basically how I see this space. Respectful caring exchanges is a way to help each other.
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@ginnysnow
I know people don’t listen. It’s frustrating when you want to say something that is important to you, and people brush it off.
My doctors interrupt me when I am trying to tell them something. When that happens, I will try and interrupt them by putting my hand up, and saying something like, “would you let me talk, or no, that’s not what I said”. I’m polite, but firm.
Ginny, what can you do to turn things around for yourself? There are many places you can call, and speak with a kind person.
I will help you, but first I need your help.
Right now, I'm at a point where I'm unsure about what specific steps or actions I should take to move forward and feel better. It's a bit overwhelming trying to figure it out on my own, and I'm still exploring different ideas and possibilities.
i should too
I am so sorry, I shouldn't have said that at all.
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2 ReactionsHi @ginnysnow, on a forum like this, we only have text on the screen. But reading through this entire discussion from the beginning, I see that fellow members like @mrmacabre @laura1970 @ellesea01 @SusanEllen66 @naturegirl5 and others have been listening and asking questions to learn more.
You're right. We don't know you and can't possibly know your situation. Other members recognize some of themselves in your posts, however, and offer tips on what helped them.
It can be so hard to know where to start, specific action or steps to take to help yourself. Please read through the discussion from the beginning, starting here https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-honestly-give-up/ I think you'll find steps you can start with today.
While we are here to support you, there are limits to how much a forum like this can provide. A professionally trained therapist can help. You can find a therapist through Psychology Today's website:
- Psychology Today: Find a Therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
- FindHelp https://www.findhelp.org/ is a place to find free or reduced-cost resources. Simply enter your zip code to find resources close to you. This may be a good way to find a social worker who can help get you started.
It can be overwhelming, @ginnysnow. We're here to help you make the first steps. Like someone said earlier, the baby steps count too -- like getting up and making your bed and starting the day.
What's your first baby step today?
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8 Reactionsgetting out of bed this morning was my baby step today. and I am truly sorry for saying that, I shouldn't have. I appreciate all the help from all these people who i barely know.
so thank you guys!
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Hi Colleen,
Thanks for inputting here & getting this train more aligned on its track.
I'm new here & it was a bit confusing for me just because its new to me.
Glad Mayo Clinic provides spaces like this. Appreciate all of you.
Thank you all.
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