tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14391563.post7689375523615767558..comments2023-10-25T07:20:23.858-07:00Comments on Vicarious Therapy: A Life Not Worth LivingAquahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16230285017033299419noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14391563.post-77557499050647097862008-07-09T21:09:00.000-07:002008-07-09T21:09:00.000-07:00Aqua, my heart is with you. I'm glad you reread yo...Aqua, my heart is with you. I'm glad you reread your letter. I understand the desire to just quit and start from scratch. And for some people, that can be very helpful. We recently ended up doing that unintentionally with my oldest son who has bipolar. He ended up off his mood stabilizer for 8 days while the doctor's office argued with the pharmacy. I was reminded exactly why he is on them.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, my mother, in a fit of anger at her psychiatrist, quit all of her meds cold turkey and declared that she will never again go on psych meds because she can't stand the crashes that seem to inevitably come. She is now so unstable that even I have run out excuses for her. I miss my mom and I'm sad that she quit trying.<BR/><BR/>Don't give up, regardless of what direction you end up going with your meds. You have love and support all around you. You are in my thoughts...The Silent Voices in my Mindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341880178531061836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14391563.post-63595083702968620352008-07-09T20:10:00.000-07:002008-07-09T20:10:00.000-07:00Dr. Shock: point taken, read the letter. Thanks.Ha...Dr. Shock: point taken, read the letter. Thanks.<BR/><BR/>Hannah: Thank you. I am glad the letter spoke to you.<BR/><BR/>Annie: I guess my concern is that I will NEVER BE better. Absolutely, yes, if I were feeling better and were able to get my life back on track I would want to keep going. It's just the thought of being depressed (or not having a stable mood) forever is overwhelming. I am feeling overwhelmed right now, that's all. I will get through it. I always seem to somehow. For me writing it out helps get the bad thoughts out of my head, like a release. Thanks.Aquahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16230285017033299419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14391563.post-43382975582340158932008-07-09T09:15:00.000-07:002008-07-09T09:15:00.000-07:00Aqua,I am so sorry you are feeling so bad. To me ...Aqua,I am so sorry you are feeling so bad. To me the question is not so much about the debate of life or death as it is the question; if you could feel better would you want to live? When you don't feel like you can make it on your own then reach out. You have reached out and shared with us. Maybe you can reach out to a friend or a pdoc? I will be thinking about you in your struggles! AnnieAnniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815378187752067230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14391563.post-57631626937447254812008-07-09T07:15:00.000-07:002008-07-09T07:15:00.000-07:00I just read your post and then read the letter to ...I just read your post and then read the letter to yourself that Dr. Shock pointed you back to.<BR/>What a beautiful letter and what a lovely way of reminding yourself of the extreme value your life holds. The idea that we are a gift to someone really made me think, I hope you get through this tough time, your writing was a special gift to me today, thank you xxHannah-sanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02615484572581166572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14391563.post-34229636664693483472008-07-09T01:11:00.000-07:002008-07-09T01:11:00.000-07:00Life not for everyone? Crap, just readhttp://vicar...Life not for everyone? Crap, just read<BR/>http://vicarioustherapy.blogspot.com/2008/04/letter-to-my-sad-self-from-myself-when.html<BR/>Regards Dr ShockDr. Shockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06372987090860490834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14391563.post-20996478666381291502008-07-08T21:08:00.000-07:002008-07-08T21:08:00.000-07:00Yes, I agree, maybe it's not. I've often thought ...Yes, I agree, maybe it's not. I've often thought that about mine. I wish I had the courage to go.Aquahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16230285017033299419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14391563.post-6099350852031830582008-07-08T19:15:00.000-07:002008-07-08T19:15:00.000-07:00Maybe life is not for everyone?Maybe life is not for everyone?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com