Posted by SLS on July 12, 2012, at 8:28:44
In reply to Re: It gets better » novelagent, posted by 10derheart on July 11, 2012, at 19:17:39
10DerHeart: I agree with GADChik. You are an authentic person whose infrequent posts leave me wanting for more. If you feel that you have misinterpreted the meaning or intent of someone's words, it is a good thing to follow up with a post asking for clarification, which you did. My first impression of the "stare at the wall" post by NovelAgent was one of indignation, although I was pretty sure that he was trying to help. He always does.
NovelAgent: I would suggest to you that what works for you is not necessarily globally effective for everyone. In addition, I think one must be extremely careful when addressing someone who is unstable, in crisis, and possibly suicidal. The truth may not necessarily set them free at that moment. Saying the wrong thing, true or not, can have unpredictable and unintended effects. You are very knowledgeable and helpful. I hope to see you continue to post on Psycho-Babble.
B2C: As you know from experience, horrific times do pass, and you will surely come out of this one. In the meantime, try not to give the beast of depression any more arsenal to destroy you than it already has. You might not feel positive, but you might still be able to say positive things about yourself and the world around you that you know to be true, but just don't feel because you are being showered with negative and melancholic thoughts and impulses. You are overwhelmed by all of life right now. This, too, shall pass.
- ScottSome see things as they are and ask why.
I dream of things that never were and ask why not.- George Bernard Shaw
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