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i was wondering...

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seems like there are alot of sad post this morning...

we all try to support each other with giving hugs, telling others we care, hang in there...
my question, is when you're feeling bad all over, what do YOU need to hear to help you through it?
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That someone truly understands whats happening to me. Or even if they dont know exactly that there is real concern in their answers, replies, etc. Not pat answers. Ya know? I know that sometimes people dont know what to say and for some reason the fact that they are trying to understand helps me.
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You are so right bbjjbb. I also like to hear that it is going to be ok, even if the person saying it doesn't know if it will be.
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That there are people on my side, that I am not alone. That things will get better. That I can speak my mind and not get judged.
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It is not so much in what I hear..but how they make me feel telling it. If I open up to someone and I feel as though it is ok to talk and that I am really being heard that sometimes makes all the difference.
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You go tink!!!
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just having people send hugs helps...it's nice to know that other people understand where you are.

When people know you are down and they just reach out to you is a help for me. I may not want them near me but it's still nice to know that people care enough to let me know.
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Thanks for this post. What helps me is when people respond with encouragement, hugs, stories fromtheir own lives.
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You are not alone!

Seems to be the answer!
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And what is this with the cats? Ooh I know some kittens coming up for birth in Central Scotland!
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I usually find when you feel bad all over, it's the state of depression you are experiencing.If your meds are working you ang you still feel bad, might need to have them increased just a little bit.Discuss this with your doctor.You can get so emotional drained you feel bad all over. Worth checking into. Hope your feeling better !
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Sorry - another post - one of the most therapeutic things I have ever done is working in an animal shelter.

Um, apart from the bites from feral cats. Part of the job!
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I really doesn't matter what I hear. As long as it's positive. Just knowing someone took the time to pay a little attention to me means the most.
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i like this thread, it's honest and helpful, anybody else?
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I like it too.
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"it's ok to be feeling the way your feeling"

and if someone truly understands what i'm going thru then thats good i like that more than anything.
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