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5. You are NOT pathetic

Reply to Locut0s (Original post)

Sun Feb 24, 2013, 02:58 PM

Feb 2013

You have an illness. Try not to beat yourself up, you are trying to work with and through an illness which is not easy. Focus on the next thing to help yourself. I have beaten myself up so much over the years, but that is futile, things improve when I focus on self-care.

Thoughts for you!!!!!

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Why am I so pathetic? [View all] Locut0s Feb 2013 OP

Just blowing off some emotional stream. Sorry for sounding like a broken record. nt. Locut0s Feb 2013 #1

No problem. Still Blue in PDX Feb 2013 #2

It's okay, that's what this place is here for and I'm glad you're here. Tobin S. Feb 2013 #3

Thanks for the reply Tobin. I probably should look into getting another diagnosis but... Locut0s Feb 2013 #6

Intense social anxiety and depression could be signs of psychosis. Tobin S. Feb 2013 #8

Glad you're here, Locut0s. elleng Feb 2013 #4

You are NOT pathetic get the red out Feb 2013 #5

Thank you. Actually the victim mentality is also something of a cop out... Locut0s Feb 2013 #7

Pathetic can mean "arousing sympathy" or "inadequate function"--the later can be assessed HereSince1628 Feb 2013 #9

Have they ever tried adding other medications? TexasBushwhacker Mar 2013 #10

I've tried a little of that but not much. Was actually going to take Wellbutrin but never did... Locut0s Mar 2013 #11

Wellbutrin TexasBushwhacker Mar 2013 #12

Thanks I'll ask my doctor and look into taking it. nt.. Locut0s Mar 2013 #13

You're okay - I'm pathetic fmiddel Mar 2013 #14

Thank you very very much for your post. It touched me... Locut0s Mar 2013 #15

Ever speak to a life Coach? jambo101 Mar 2013 #16