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Old 02-02-2007, 05:33 PM   #1
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Hi Nikki,

You wrote on another thread....

"I've really hated Nikki this week. I'm glad you didn't start hating her, too. Your support, and that of the others, has been more help than I can describe. You even showed up at the other board. Bold, loving move!"

Hate you......Why would you even think that. Hate is a rotten word, I don't use it unless it's like... I hate PEAS! I hate WORK! I hate my FAT A&&. But hate you..... Nope, nada... Do I get frustrated with you???? ABSOLUTELY!!!!!

Support is what this board is all about. Giving someone hope, faith, something to cling to for a few minutes until they can grasp it themselves. This board has all of that and more. It has unconditional love, acceptance, nurturing, group effort and adult discussion. We also have patience. Even at times when I feel that mine are running out, someone comes along, says something, and I refuel.

I'm not sure if the others feel the same as I do, but I have never felt so safe, as I do when I post on this board. I am free from judgment, harassment,and I can verbalize what I truly feel. So take advantage of these things, and pour your heart and soul out, and never feel that any of us will hate you...

Love you bunches.....

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Old 02-02-2007, 05:50 PM   #2
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Re: Red Five

Perfect timing, Sid. I needed that right now. Sometimes I overheat on a board with the crap that starts spinning in my own head. I type a reply with madness, then erase the whole thing because I know I'm in some other world. Seeing this thread is like having a cool glass of water...thrown appropriately in my face.

I didn't intend to imply that you would hate. I've just been consumed with it this week. It's refreshing to be comforted by people who don't 'see' the person I do right now.

I look forward to your posts, your wisdom and your openness. You're full of character, depth, humor, love, empathy and kindness.

Thank you for being ok and sharing on this board. I'm always glad to see your username.

Love you,

Nikki

 
Old 02-02-2007, 06:06 PM   #3
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Re: Red Five

Nikki,

Now that you opened up today with your therapist are you on the down slide???? It happens. you will have a day where you will pour your heart out, be excited, go home and think OMG!!!!! WHY DID I SAY THOSE THINGS!!!! Then the world starts to spin out of control... It's ok......It happens.... It's part of the process. 1 step forward, 2 steps back for awhile.... Then one day you will notice that you took 2 steps forward and only 1 back. It takes time Nikki, to heal. It took you 20 some years to get here....It will take time to reverse the damage. Be patient with yourself, try and have some understanding of your healing, and most of all accept yourself for the person that you WANT TO BE.... Not the person that is full of hatred and anger, and slashes herself. But for the person that you are capable of being. One full of life, love, and happiness....

So are you having that let down that I think you are having???


Let's talk...

 
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Re: Red Five

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So are you having that let down that I think you are having?
Yeah. When it rains, it pours. It seems that EVERYTHING is being added to my all-you-can-eat trauma buffet.

The Sunday thing, the SI, the oncology visit, then I wacked out on the OCD site. All this week. My buttons are red and itching to be pushed.

I'm already doubting again, telling myself that I'm overreacting to the incidents in 1976. I really want the complete story. It's my history. I don't like it hiding from me. The whole story isn't necessary for healing, but it's mine. No matter what others say about the importance of moving forward, I feel like I need to know more.

My therapist and psychiatrist worry about my impulsive episodes connected with the bipolar issues. Things like this are classic triggers. When I'm impulsive, I use bad judgement. That could mean I'm going to wack out and run around outside naked or kill myself. Either way, despite my primary concerns, their first concern is my physical welfare.

I almost got detained in the therapist's office today. That's what they do before you get committed. If you leave, they call the po-po.

My parents keep a close eye on me. I don't like it, but it's better than a hospital. And it's enough to convince my doctors that I'm not ever alone.

I know I did well today. I even said a couple of my 'forbidden' words. But I doubt myself and regret I ever opened my mouth. I feel pretty lost.

You are awesome company. You're an enormous support. Thank you so much for caring.

Love,

Nikki

 
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Re: Red Five

Nikki,

Those impulsive episodes that you are talking about.....I'm not sure if it goes along with PTSD but I HEAR you. I was impulsive too. Especially in the throws of my PTSD years...I always thought that my impulsive nature was do to the fear involving PTSD. Never really feeling like I was in control. My world was so out of control. Running from my problems made me more impulsive. But I just couldn't find the strength to not run.

Things have gotten so much better now that I have the BEAST of PTSD under control. Things like trying to stay grounded in the here and now help.

I know that you want to know everything.....But WHY??? Isn't it enough to know that you were raped at the age of 4. Isn't it enough???? Or is it just another way of torturing yourself????? I have flashbacks that I only get snippets of images, pieces of things, and places.... It's enough for me, I don't want to know more. What I do remember was bad enough, I don't need to add to the pile of crap....

How would you benefit from knowing????? How would knowing more contribute to your road to recovery???? Answers these questions, and we can talk more....

Love you bunches.....
Sid

 
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