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By earlyriser Friday, March 18, 2011

At the outpatient clinic I was informed that I do not have any need for their services. I don't have a drug and alcohol problem, my "anxiety" is not diagnosable enough to warrant the anxiety group, I don't need med counseling. It was also told that I am bored.

 

So what is that I need or think I need? I was given the number for a therapist that specializes in my addiction. Speaking of addiction the intake worker told me that if I can overcome my addiction I would be fine....DUH!!!! The other suggestion was to volunteer.

 

I went to see a friend who works at the outpatient facility where I volunteered. He was no help.

 

I woke this morning feeling sick. My mind was racing, my body jumping. I had trouble reading, so I wrote some. I feel like I am in a steel cage.

 

The floor is coming along. I am going to work on it in a bit. Gotta keep the boredom away. The new furnance is in. It works good.


Ralph Waldo Emerson-"It was high counsel that I once heard given to a young person: Always do what you are afraid to do."

David

 

New diagnosis! NOT!!
Christina Bruni, Health Guide
3/18/11 10:48am

Hi David,


It IS wise counsel to do what you are afraid to do, only it's too darn scary most of the time to do it.  It could haunt you to have a totally clear mind even though that might be your goal.  Try not to fill it up with goo goo.

 

Doing volunteer work would be a good use of your time.  The link is to the Idealist web site where you can research volunteer options.  Volunteer Match also has a locator.  another option is AmeriCorps.

 

Regards,

Christina

3/18/11 3:17pm

Hi Dave

Sorry to hear your recent experiences. Your anxiety /fear  is valid very valid (despite what you presented belly side up and then felt rejected by the professionals).....I can easily carry some of that for you......send some to me and I will lift it up and float it . I have 'known you' over times good and bad and would love to ease a friend's pain....Sometimes it is easier to support friends than those in our closer family settings,,,but it all counts,

 

I know you send very generous outward thoughts and have done over long years.

Do not despair in low times.

I for one have reason to thank you for your long standing and gifting presence.
Thank you,

You will get through this hard time. Do not feel alone,

Best

Friend Chris

UK

 

3/18/11 4:11pm

Thank you Chris.

 

Peacen my friend.

 

David

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By earlyriser— Last Modified: 03/18/11, First Published: 03/18/11