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Being Alone Is Part Of It Too

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Sometimes..I'm trying to give strength and advice but I realise that it's almost impossible.
Cos sometimes it's only through being totally alone within the cage of BP that we learn the most important things about ourselves.
Feeling our own personal weight to carry for that particular phase in the illness.
That hurts me too.
I just wanted to say that cos it dawned on me that hugs and messages and stuff are great...but I feel scared when some momentary link is broken.For that person.
So, although it feels like the utter end sometimes..I know that we must persevere because being alone is part of it.It ups our experiences.
Thanks.
Just needed to share..those times I'm banging my head on the table trying to reach a friend in need.
Peace.
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My view now after recent events is as the Boomtown Rats sang You are born in pain and you die in tears thats your limit so make the most of lif thats the ticket. Bitch aint it then you die
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I didn't mean it to sound like it's only me.
Sorry if it did.

It's knowing the times of my own isolation.How I can't convey that even if I am SURE that a friend is experiencing a similar phase.
I can't keep saying " It will pass "

It's not meant to sound as if it's me being some hero.That's bullshit and I'm sorry.I read it again and it's okay.
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Take care of yourself and the rest will take care of themselves. If paths cross...

I wish you healing.
freeheeler
freeheeler
Just came out of some brutal blues here, so I know what you mean about being alone. I retreat from everybody when I'm off. Also, because we've all felt the desperation of those times, we are right to worry when people we know are treading there. Good luck and keep trying Pluck! Also, welcome back.

I've had friends tell me afterwards, when they told me during their crisis, all of my phone messages, etc. were crap; weeks later they've said that my efforts really helped.
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I love you man........ :-)
Seriously, you are very caring. And it is very appreciated here.
dancingd
dancingd
Dearest Pluck....the aloneness is some of the worst feelings.

Reaching out into a cold cyberworld...and finding friends(like you),is all some of us have.
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You guys really helped me thru a really nasty down moment last week. During that time the desolation is unbearable. Pluck you seem to do a tremendous amount of supporting on here along with your humor. You seem like a great guy to have around during dark times. Please take care of yourself
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being alone is one of the most painful things i go thru. i realize i bring a lot of it on myself. i'm so afraid to let anyone close to me. so i keep myself isolated. i can reach out here sometimes but i never let myself totally open up. trust is something i do not believe in. so that keeps me in a constant state of lonliness. i have to decide what causes me the most pain. takin the chance of letting someone in or keeping the world out.
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we each walk our own road. Sometimes there is nothing you can do for a friend because they are not in the right place to be helped. I know you are not into this but I would say pray.
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I agree. Being alone does open the windows to who we are, what we are, what we feel, and the hows of it all... It helps us understand.
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You are mistaken. He is into that. Im praying for you Pluck! Love you man.
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Don't assume again please Artemis (prayer)..but I take your point.Thanks.

BPSux.

You nailed it.Thank you.
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Super mate, thanks.What's on that famous cap of yours ?
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Ireland!
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I thought it was a Shamrock !!
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