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Written by babz 21. Jul 2008 05:44 PM

Last week I got my uni results from last semester. All things considered, I did really well, it is the first time I've actually gotten uni results and felt some degree of satisfaction. I even gave a quiet 'woohoo'. Second semester started today, which has been a source of great anxiety. The reason for this is that I have changed my major as well as my direction, and I have doubts over whether or not this new direction is suitable. All in all today was alright - long and draining, but interesting. I stopped in after uni to see a family friend who was my 'psychologist' when I was in primary school. She gave me a lot of encouragement about my new direction with my studies, and she has said that along with my psychologist she'll support me to stay in my studies as she believes it's what I need to do.

I'm having a bumpy ride at the moment, Friday was particularly bad. I am struggling to understand so many things in my world at the moment, and I'm beginning to think that might be half of my problem. I try and comprehend what is incomprehensible, looking for answers where there are none. Friday night I did some reckless things, I was determined to end all of it, but I'm still here despite my efforts, so I suppose that's something. My emotions seem to be f****d up by so many things - surgery, painkillers, hormones, too much sport - I'm finding it increasingly difficult to know when an emotion is real or trustworthy. They change so often that half the time I've got no idea what the hell is going on with me. It will be interesting to see how I cope the next few weeks as my DBT psychologist is on leave so I don't have anywhere to vent. Oh well, I'll get through, not sure how, but I always seem to somehow.

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Comments from the community:

Sometimes sweetheart, if we are patient enough the answers to your questions will just come to you.

You also have us to vent to hunny. I will also read and listen to your diaries.

Love, care and support always
Amanda xxxx

Written by Deleted_User, 21. Jul 2008 06:12 PM

Babz

Vent on depnet... but i totally understand about the emotions... I am not sure I know what I am feeling at any given time... I think i am fine but i get feedback that i am not fine... I get so confused... i don't know what is real... anyway... just so you know you are not alone... not sure what other strategies you can use to manage the emotions... practise DBT skills... maybe... if you can remember them...

overdosing is not a solution... they have modified so many drugs it is hard to die...

take care

rgds
cate

Written by cateblack, 21. Jul 2008 08:25 PM

hey hun,

sometimes it is best to not look for answers. it will come to you when the time is right.

and you, you can vent on depnet all you can. =)

love you babe

wd

Written by WhiteDove, 21. Jul 2008 09:12 PM

Hi babz,

Sorry to read you did some reckless things on Friday night, I'm glad your OK.

Changing direction at uni is a big change and you've been thinking and stressing about it for the last couple of weeks while on holidays, but you've been there today and faced your new classes - well done. It will take some time to settle into your new direction, give it a little time.

Also, I know whenever I have a reasonably long break between sessions with my psychologist I really feel anxious about it, like my safety blanket has been taken away, so in the mean time, see your family friend a few times, sometimes it's good just to have someone to talk to.

And then there's always us

Take care,

Written by fly, 21. Jul 2008 09:27 PM

Hmmm....
Would wot like an "owl for wisdom"???
Dont be scared to reach out hun, Im not far away...

Written by Gyps, 21. Jul 2008 09:52 PM

Hmmm....
Would you like an "owl for wisdom"???
Dont be scared to reach out hun, Im not far away...

Written by Gyps, 21. Jul 2008 09:55 PM

A "teddy bear for hugs"???

A "puppy for a faithful companion"???

Written by Gyps, 21. Jul 2008 09:59 PM