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AngelaJo
AngelaJo

I am not sure how to start this post but i need to write one. I am already in a really bad depression (3 more weeks left to feel better or being admitted :( ) Grieving my dad really bad, the 6th is dads Bday, then the 7th is my dog abbys 10th bday and we always celebrated her and dad together he liked that a lot :) We would do his cake and a dog cake. (pets deserve bday celebrations too!) the 9th is when an exbf beat and raped me in 2005, then comes fathers day and im just over whelmed and not doing the best right now!i will NOT give in to selfharm urges i promised dad on his death bed i would never do it again! I do NOT get urges to drink. I am just overwhelmed mentally and yesterday broke down crying over nothing. And im getting edge easy too. My peer support is coming today at 2. Mom has the urologist at 930 i am going with her then were going to our favorite coffee shop for a latte. I feel like i am losing my mind, i am not doing well at all... I do not want to be admitted either!

arfie
arfie
". . .crying over nothing."

Sounds to me like there is plenty here to cry over. Plenty of fodder for the other "undesirable" emotions, as well.

In my own healing journey, I have learned not to deny or fight those emotional proofs of ,my humanity. I work to validate and channel them. The quickest way out is straight on through. Steady as she goes.

But that is me. . .

Continued support while you find your own way.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Big hug for you sweetie.... A good cry can be cathartic and cleansing.... I'm glad that you were able to let the pain out.... Another hug and a blessing....xo
npochat
npochat
I admire your strength to battle your urges. June will pass, I hope life becomes easier for you. Sending love.
AngelaJo
AngelaJo
Thank you all for your supportive responses. Its so hard i hate being so emotional and depressed and anxious..... I just want my Dad back so bad!!!!!!!!!
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Yeah, AJ, before I even saw other folks' reply here I was saying the same thing that they are: you're not crying over nothing at all, you lost your dad and your lost your canine companion. That's plenty worthy of tears right there. Keep pouring those emotions out here, that's what we're here for.
menotme
menotme
With your Mom's and or your Peer's support why don't you celebrate your Dad's day. if you need to cry, cry but do things your Dad enjoyed dong. Celebrate his life. bake that cake. Your Dad would love that you did this for him.
If that feels too overwhelming do something else to honor him. visit Veterans In the hospital whatever he was involved with honor him that way. You and Abby can take treats to local shelter to honor both your dog and Dad.
Prayers for you and your time of sorrow.
AngelaJo
AngelaJo
My dog didnt die, shes going to be 10 and having arthritis issues from having lymes last year.

I miss my dad so bad, he was a veteran and proud of it

i just am really struggling and so tired on the med changes.
rose07042k
rose07042k
Oh Angela sending you hugs and prayers
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Med changes sure can wear a person out body and soul, AJ, I do know. Prayers of support going out to you for the strength and patience for it.
AngelaJo
AngelaJo
Rose thank you

Muji Thank you , they sure do!!
AngelaJo
AngelaJo
I slept last night, first night up to 8mg of prazosin i slept 6 hours straight with no nightmares!!!!!!!!!!!
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
I know, I take Prazosin, too, AJ, and had the same good results about nightmares. After going through PTSD nightmaes, getting decent sleep is the BEST!
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Hoping you get Prazosin rest again tonight, AJ--and me, too!
AngelaJo
AngelaJo
Last night did not sleep well at all :( Hoping tonight is better! Hope its good for you too muji
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Me, neither, AJ, which led to a nap. Hope tonight's better for us both!
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