Post by WileyKit on May 13, 2004 10:57:24 GMT
I just thought i would share my thoughts about getting better and tell you what has helped me:
1) my partner. I could not have got through this without his neverending support and understanding
2) this forum...so helpful to know that i am not the only one feeling like this! Also Veritee and Deborah, thanks for your emails when i did not know where to turn. You both really helped me.
3) my GP...he gives me the drugs...yeah! (and i also have a little crush on him...well, it passes the time...)
4) my HV. She came into her own when i asked for her support.
5) my APNI counsellor. It seems like she's more of a friend really, we often just chat about our days. But she has been with me for the very worst times when i did not dare reach out to anyone else
6) a few friends who i thought were good...but turned out to be great...
Also...taking things s-l-o-w-ly. I know it is hard but give yourself time to recover. Take life at your own pace.
That is probably the most important thing, try not to put yourself through anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. It is hard, for many practical reasons sometimes. I have felt so guilty about just letting my partner run the house and do a full-time job too, but it is what i needed to help me recover. And like he said, the more he helps me now, the sooner i will get better and get back to helping him.
I am still taking it all slowly, i wouldn't say i am better yet, but i feel like i've found out how i can get a bit better each day, it is no longer a mystery to me. I have faith that this will pass.
Jan xx
1) my partner. I could not have got through this without his neverending support and understanding
2) this forum...so helpful to know that i am not the only one feeling like this! Also Veritee and Deborah, thanks for your emails when i did not know where to turn. You both really helped me.
3) my GP...he gives me the drugs...yeah! (and i also have a little crush on him...well, it passes the time...)
4) my HV. She came into her own when i asked for her support.
5) my APNI counsellor. It seems like she's more of a friend really, we often just chat about our days. But she has been with me for the very worst times when i did not dare reach out to anyone else
6) a few friends who i thought were good...but turned out to be great...
Also...taking things s-l-o-w-ly. I know it is hard but give yourself time to recover. Take life at your own pace.
That is probably the most important thing, try not to put yourself through anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. It is hard, for many practical reasons sometimes. I have felt so guilty about just letting my partner run the house and do a full-time job too, but it is what i needed to help me recover. And like he said, the more he helps me now, the sooner i will get better and get back to helping him.
I am still taking it all slowly, i wouldn't say i am better yet, but i feel like i've found out how i can get a bit better each day, it is no longer a mystery to me. I have faith that this will pass.
Jan xx
