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Support for essbee

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anorak · 10/09/2004 15:12

For our lovely essbee to post whenever she feels down and wants to chat, and for anyone else who wants to be here for her....

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essbee · 11/09/2004 23:12

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MUMINAMILLION · 11/09/2004 23:13

Essbee - you have been fabulous company all night. I was feeling a bit low tonight but have really cheered up. Thanks.

marthamoo · 11/09/2004 23:13

You WILL get out of there - we will drag you out by your bootstraps. What are bootstraps?

marthamoo · 11/09/2004 23:14

And an egg sarnie this morning is not enough, you skinny wench. What else have you eaten?

essbee · 11/09/2004 23:16

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MummyToSteven · 11/09/2004 23:20

egg sarnie. no wonder you're feeling a bit woozy! and you're skinnier than me, so watch what you say about not being skinny - you don't want to shattter my illusions about being supermodel material, do you?

essbee · 11/09/2004 23:24

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MummyToSteven · 11/09/2004 23:35

nah. 5ft 3. i always look taller than I am for some strange reason

woodstock · 12/09/2004 01:11

essbee, back in my single days I used to do little "adventures". One time I decided to climb Mt. Washington in New Hampshire, U.S. in January. It is a mountain with such unusual winds and temperatures that there is a weather station at the top. Anyway, unbenownst to me at the time, I suffer from exercise-induced asthma. About an hour into the 7 hour climb (at well below freezing temps) my breathing became very difficult. To make a long story short, I did make it to the top, with help from my climbing mates. Towards the end, I just kept telling myself to take it one step at a time. This went on for several hours. It has been a fabulous life lesson for me and one that I try to keep in mind when things get me down.

Just keep taking those steps,essbee, don't be afraid to ask for help, and you will make it to the top! We're all here for you.

nightowl · 12/09/2004 03:39

essbee, im so sorry that i didnt know just how bad you were feeling. forgive me for just skipping through this thread so im only a tad sure of what is going on. dont you ever put yourself down because you are a wonderful person. if im not here or on msn you can always text me, or ring me and i will be here for you. ive told you that and i meant it. please, if you feel crappy get in touch...like ive said...i wish i could do more but im so far away...i can always listen though...you know im rubbish with words at the best of times so i am rambling, but dont go through this alone. all my love to you and the kiddies xx

wobblyknicks · 12/09/2004 09:01

Fantastic!!! Glad to see you back essbee - hope you don't feel too bad today - let the kids play outside and get all mucky for an hour while you make yourself something proper to eat and try and relax. You'll fade away otherwise woman!!

fiorocious · 12/09/2004 17:41

Oh dear Essbee. You are a stronger woman than I for seeking help. As you know from before I really suffered too. You need to try and understand that it really is your depression that may make you act out of character and take everything so personally. You need to surround yourself with people who really do care, be alone for as little as possible as one day you really will wake up smiling then it will dawn on you your rough time has passed.

It sounds like you have lots of friends on here. Please accept any help they offer along with your friends off here. How many people really know how you feel? I had very little to actually be depressed about but I still have a need to talk and recover. Hang in there, please.

essbee · 12/09/2004 23:26

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tammybear · 12/09/2004 23:29

oh essbee, i wish i could give you a big hug or help you in some way xxx

twogorgeousboys · 12/09/2004 23:30

Hi essbee.

Back from my week away. Have read throught the threads - a lot has happened in that week!

essbee · 12/09/2004 23:31

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essbee · 12/09/2004 23:31

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tammybear · 12/09/2004 23:32

have you seen or spoken to a doctor or someone yet?

twogorgeousboys · 12/09/2004 23:32

Have you felt like this all day or just last couple of hours?

essbee · 12/09/2004 23:33

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essbee · 12/09/2004 23:33

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twogorgeousboys · 12/09/2004 23:34

essbee, you are not "going on" - you are reaching out for help and support - WELL DONE - that's so bloody hard when you are feeling so bad.

essbee · 12/09/2004 23:35

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MummyToSteven · 12/09/2004 23:35

hello essbee. maybe it's just the initial anxiety phase before the higher dose starts kicking in? or tiredness/not having enough to eat. hope you feel a bit better tomorrow. remember - its the gremlin/dementors (if you are a harry potter person) sending you the bad thoughts - just try and ride through them - you will get better, you just need to hold on tight

MummyToSteven · 12/09/2004 23:35

posting, or in general????