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Comment on I am lost by Kerry Gaffney

Kerry Gaffney — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:29:33 +0000

Hey Nutty,

I know the walking on eggshells feeling well but I would’ve thought your email gave your friends permission not to do that. For them to realise that you know you’re not feeling quite aligned with the rest of the world and that it’s ok for them to talk about it openly with you.

Finding a professional to talk to is a good idea, as is having a look at the moodgym (http://moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome)

Keep talking about it on here too – even if you don’t hit publish on the post and don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Comment on I am lost by Brennig

Brennig — Sat, 05 May 2012 12:44:50 +0000

E’d

Comment on I am lost by London-Lass

London-Lass — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:09:38 +0000

Gosh Nutty, I’m so surprised at your friends’ joint response. Seems rather selfish – where’s the realisation that you’re in trouble and then the offer of a bit of help and support (or, at least, a shoulder to cry on)?

And sorry that you’re feeling alone too. Perhaps if you cant fix things yourself, mebbe talking to `someone in the know’ might help – the Chuppies was referred by his GP to a counsellor a little while ago and it was some help.

Comment on I am lost by Pikz

Pikz — Thu, 03 May 2012 06:37:31 +0000

Oh sweetness. Take time for you right now, sod it if it’s inconvienent for them. You need the time and the energy to help youself. It won’t be a 2 week or a 2 month ‘fix’ it will be a process and a slow one. Sending you a ton of positive energy and a ear and as much cheese and red wine as you need. Take care of you xxxxx

Comment on I am lost by looby

looby — Wed, 02 May 2012 23:38:16 +0000

Fuck. Sorry. You did send it to them. Please ignore my comment of five minutes ago on the previous post.

I agree with The Modern Gal. When you said they sat you down and talked to you, I imagined that they’d be trying to listen and to see things from your POV. Instead, they talk about how inconvenient it is to them to have a friend in need.

I just get pissed and blab it all out at midnight after the sixth pint.

Comment on An open letter to my friends by looby

looby — Wed, 02 May 2012 23:33:58 +0000

Say it to them directly though, not through a blog post to people who don’t really know you.

Comment on I am lost by Redbookish

Redbookish — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:15:24 +0000

You sound in a difficult place. But we all go through stuff, so don’t add to your anguish by beating yourself up about it. Can you just sit with your feelings, observe them, and let them go by (I think they call it “mindfulness”).

Best wishes from a cyberstranger who enjoys your blog. I hope you find a way through.

Comment on I am lost by The Modern Gal

The Modern Gal — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:47:37 +0000

Not to sound judgmental of your friends, but that’s not terribly supportive of them. Could you see a therapist or some other neutral party who could help you work through whatever it is that’s got you? Please take care of yourself, Nutty Cow. We love you here.

Comment on I am lost by Smidge

Smidge — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:16:51 +0000

Remember there are a lot of us bloggy friends who are out there if you need help not to feel lost whilst you are going through this x

Comment on I am lost by LofRede

LofRede — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:18:38 +0000

Is sleeping and ignoring the world for a bit an option? I was thinking along the lines of a beach and a lounger and lots of books for a couple of weeks just to totally get away from everything and really relax. On your own. With no internet. Or work.

I don’t want to shrink you, lord knows i’m not qualified for that, but if what your brain really wants is time to sort through itself and put itself in order, it can’t be a bad thing to give that to it.

and don’t think about what happens when you get back until you get back