tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28943539.post3486988703456806319..comments2023-10-01T06:35:09.259-04:00Comments on Raspberry Stethoscope: stream of consciousnessRaspberry Stethoscopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03419194381831680299noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28943539.post-21113808214274909082010-11-30T19:57:41.888-05:002010-11-30T19:57:41.888-05:00Nichole
I happened on your blog. I don't thi...Nichole<br /><br />I happened on your blog. I don't think you are suffering from depression per say. I think you are an adult child of an alcholic/drug addict. this is a psychosocial disease of family dynamics and includes co-dependance poorly formed family boundaries, free floating anxiety and feelings of being victimized. This is a well studied situation and is amenable to therapy which basically is about developing the skill set to come into your adulthood and adult relationships with the rest of your family. You are not alone. There are millions who suffer from this situation.<br /><br />The solution is to first obtain a correct diagnosis. Next you can study the prognosis and theraputic maneuvers to take you into health.<br /><br />This is not of your doing except to the extent you choose to not recover. Part of that recovery is going to involve developing healthy boundaries and be relieved of responsibilites that are not yours to be responsible. Here is a place to start<br /><br />http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/adult/a/aa073097.htm<br /><br />also talk to the social work people at your hospital for direction to further local resources.<br /><br />You may also have some depression but my impression from what i read is if it is there at all it is secondary or reactionary to your family situation. I'll say it again you are NOT ALONE You are not weird and this can be recovered fromUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08796738431591549560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28943539.post-38423291002461946092010-11-16T11:43:21.169-05:002010-11-16T11:43:21.169-05:00Nicole, I have never commented on your blog before...Nicole, I have never commented on your blog before, or any other blog other than family for that matter, but I read you blog all the time and really enjoy it. I feel what you are going thru. I can relate to the feeling of being a fun loving, huge smile, full of life, energy charged person at work and then being nothing at home. Work seems to be the only place where I can get anything done and am productive; the only place where I am happy. I wanted to email you this, but couldn't find your email. I too work as an RN in the ICU and really love it! I enjoy running, exercising, and eating well (although I have to have my meats). :) I feel like I can directly relate to how you are feeling and I just want you to know that even though you have no idea who I am, I am here for you if you want to talk to someone who is on the outside. Please email me if you wish. I would enjoy talking with you.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05087635552050264359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28943539.post-76108505661999808842010-11-16T10:50:29.715-05:002010-11-16T10:50:29.715-05:00Hang in there Nicole. Perhaps try spending more ti...Hang in there Nicole. Perhaps try spending more time with your cat. My kittens are the most comforting and stabilizing thing in my life. Sending good juju your way. :) Things will look up eventually. ::hugs::Joanna Ashleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13037376143860998756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28943539.post-73967517344837365482010-11-16T09:59:51.521-05:002010-11-16T09:59:51.521-05:00*hugs* to you :(
I have been there with the famil...*hugs* to you :(<br /><br />I have been there with the family problems and the best thing I ever did was move an hour and a half away from them... Anyways, hang in there. You are strong and everything will be ok.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15603869004108948801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28943539.post-77001254410041961022010-11-16T00:21:45.877-05:002010-11-16T00:21:45.877-05:00You're describing nearly every symptom I'v...You're describing nearly every symptom I've had of depression. For me it was wild mood swings,.and it sucked.<br /><br />Hang in there please.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00243748655669695310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28943539.post-80549387778171869072010-11-15T21:00:57.101-05:002010-11-15T21:00:57.101-05:00I agree with Emma, don't you dare delete this ...I agree with Emma, don't you dare delete this missy. <br /><br />Sometimes the blog world is discouraging because some people's lives just seem so perfect. When in reality, theres so much more going on behind the scenes.<br /><br />If you ever wanna talk, I am here for you!! Through Facebook chat, texts, twitter, anything seriously. I went 5 years without talking to my dad, so i can relate to family issues.<br /><br />Just know that you've got a great guy and a whole lotta bloggers behind you :) Your realness is what I love about you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28943539.post-2913105447294918102010-11-15T19:12:42.726-05:002010-11-15T19:12:42.726-05:00Hey Nicole, I'm really sorry to hear all that ...Hey Nicole, I'm really sorry to hear all that you are going through. The family issues, especially, sound very rough. :(<br /><br />The things you are mentioning sound like some of the symptoms of depression. I don't know if you can hide depression, though, since I wasn't personally able to hide mine when I was with others (that I can remember, when I was clinically depressed). I guess if you have had those feelings for a while (I think it's like at least 2 weeks), then you need to consider talking to someone.<br /><br />But I hope it passes soon!Journey_Onhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348834394727130299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28943539.post-74026409615461911612010-11-15T18:51:50.544-05:002010-11-15T18:51:50.544-05:00Don't delete please! This is such a brave thin...Don't delete please! This is such a brave thing to write it all out, acknowledge that no everything's not right, and share with us. <br /><br />I can't really come over to your place and bring some chocolate ice cream, but let's pretend that's what I'm doing right now.<br /><br />Hang in there, everything will be fine, eventually.<br /><br />*hugs*Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107667731238394598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28943539.post-91018870033769990572010-11-15T18:48:20.262-05:002010-11-15T18:48:20.262-05:00Hey Nicole,
I'm so sorry to hear that you'...Hey Nicole,<br /><br />I'm so sorry to hear that you're under all this stress. Life is sure finding some shitty ways to play out right now, and it's completely normal to let it get to you. It's good to see you venting a bit on the blog - it's awful to feel like you have to hold in all the stress. I'm always an email away if there's any time you just feel like there's something you need to get off your chest...or if could just use a laugh :) Hang in there and watch as life picks itself up...and even if I don't "know" you, I know that you're strong and brave and going to make it through this tough time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com