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Forum: The Other Side
Thread (Discussion): Struggling
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Message 136688 (In Reply to Message 136508)
Therapy doesn't cut it.
Posted by fallenone
on Jun 28, 2004 07:34 PM | Also by fallenone
| Gender: N/A,
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State: Ohio,
Country: United States |
It is amazing how people on your side brush off things by directing us all to therapy. I've heard this from a couple of you here as of late. Therapy only goes so far and is ineffective for a couple of reasons the main one being it doesn't do anything to relieve isolationism or a host of other things. The therapist is just that-- a therapist; the therapist doesn't hang out with us date us love us or invite us to visit family. The therapist gets paid to listen to us and give us advice but that's it. A personal pep rally is the gist of it.
Isolationism can only be cured one way and that is to get out and meet people. A few months ago I just picked a church to go to. I met people there. I met people at the shelter, and met people in my classes and now at work. Now I know a few people. Granted the level of relationship is not to my demand but I'm not completely alone. Plus there is nothing wrong with having friends online too. Scarlett has been a real help to my these past few weeks during my own depression so I consider her my friend. It takes more than therapy and getting on meds. Maybe if some people actrually reached out to the man things would be better but most people on your side would rather crucify the man upside down. A real relationship, friendship or otherwise is the better way. So to Jake I'd say overcome any reservations you have in meeting people and find a place where you can find some compassion and understanding. There are people out there who CAN accept your past and give you a chance. You have us too so don't forget it.
The Fallen One
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Message 136508
Posted by dp1
on Jun 24, 2004 01:31 PM | Also by dp1
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Thread
136445, JakeLF, Jun 23, 2004 06:40 AM [Its really hard]
136466, deadmomwalking, Jun 23, 2004 07:29 PM
136477, myoung, Jun 24, 2004 01:36 AM [it saddens me]
136528, JakeLF, Jun 25, 2004 04:29 AM [Thanks for the response]
136551, myoung, Jun 25, 2004 04:10 PM [Jake]
136558, dp1, Jun 25, 2004 11:22 PM [Jake]
136508, dp1, Jun 24, 2004 01:31 PM
136688, fallenone, Jun 28, 2004 07:34 PM [Therapy doesn't cut it.]
136701, dp1, Jun 29, 2004 02:52 AM [Listen to What you're Saying]
136703, steve, Jun 29, 2004 03:17 AM
136722, fallenone, Jun 29, 2004 05:10 PM [An unDePendable assessment]
136725, dp1, Jun 29, 2004 06:29 PM [Beautiful]
136728, dp1, Jun 29, 2004 06:49 PM [Friendly Suggestion]
136781, fallenone, Jul 01, 2004 03:21 PM [Get over yourself]
136792, fallenone, Jul 01, 2004 06:27 PM
136854, dp1, Jul 03, 2004 11:17 AM [F1]
136873, fallenone, Jul 03, 2004 07:45 PM [You're trying too hard]
136887, dp1, Jul 04, 2004 04:31 AM [F1]
137004, fallenone, Jul 06, 2004 11:42 PM [reforming the...]
136739, myoung, Jun 29, 2004 08:41 PM [F1]
136740, steve, Jun 29, 2004 09:16 PM
136742, dp1, Jun 29, 2004 11:49 PM [MYoung]
136747, myoung, Jun 30, 2004 03:53 AM [absolutely dp1]
136751, dp1, Jun 30, 2004 04:57 AM [MYoung]
136775, myoung, Jul 01, 2004 12:53 PM [uh huh]
136783, fallenone, Jul 01, 2004 03:54 PM [Et tu, brute?]
136576, tryingtosurvive, Jun 26, 2004 01:25 PM [Cheer up Mate]
136581, deadmomwalking, Jun 26, 2004 05:28 PM [JAKE]
136620, tryingtosurvive, Jun 27, 2004 01:10 PM [Amen to DMW with some reservations.]
136634, dp1, Jun 27, 2004 09:36 PM [TTS]
136817, nolongerhomocidal, Jul 02, 2004 04:04 AM [what about just talking to your PO]
136831, dp1, Jul 02, 2004 02:00 PM [NLH]
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