by joelbear 26 Replies latest jw friends
Joel,
You should run to your nearest kingdom hall and get some real help. I'm sure the elders would suggest the usual JW anecdote, a Bible study from one of their many fine publications. Of course, regular meeting attendance, and more time in field service are the usual anecdotes prescribed by the healing elders. Don't forget that personal study. And sitting down and just reading the latest Watchtower and Awake does wonders for the ailing spirit. What are you waiting for?
I know prisca, been there...done that....got a dozen t-shirts. I know how it is, but thank you for your concern.
btt
G'Day joel.
Mate you gotta get a focal point set up from within, get a focus on something you know well and are comfortable with.
For example for me i have many things, when i was young i would buy a new pair of sneakers. I would love that, i'd run in them making comment on how comfy they were, i would sleep with them beside me and look forward to wearing them to school, ahhh walking to school with my new converse's, id run around at school and out perform those with say dunlop volley's and not that i would feel superior, but i would feel fortunate and appreciative of my situation.
You must have something you can draw on mate ??
Also i refer you to a question posed to a buddhist thinker. The answer i dont agree with but if you think about it long enough it may be of comfort.
If i can help in another way my mail is open.
Q: Are we advised not to defend ourselves when somebody tries to harm us?
A: This question introduces a very extensive subject. If someone hits you over the head with a club or stick, the best response is to meditate that you are experiencing this because of your own past negative actions. Think how this person is allowing this particular karmic debt to ripen now, rather than sometime in the future. You should feel gratitude that he has eliminated this black karmic debt from your mindstream.
Mr. Joel:
Hi, I'm new here, but I am very worried about you. Your words sound like you are suffering from depression. Have you been to a doctor about this? I have a very good friend that was diagnosed as Bipolar which is a new word for Chronic Depression.
Sometimes it is hard to find a good Doctor that will listen to you, even a psychiatrist might be necessary. Don't look at that as something bad, but as needed help. If you want to talk to someone in private, please use my email link.
Your new friend,
Spiderman
Joelbear,
I'm not a doctor so I can't say what's wrong...but it sounds (obviously) like an anxiety attack. I take really good meds for that myself. How are you now?? Your original post was hours ago. Call a friend, doctor, somebody. Do what you need to do to get through this! We're here for you buddy! Email me if you want to and we can talk on the phone. I've come to love you on this forum in just a month...esp since we are family. YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO THRU THIS ALONE!
"...if there is a hell, I'll see you there." (NIN - Downward Spiral)
I'll be the one providing the fire.
Last night was a tough one. One panic attack about 1am and another one about 8am this morning.
I went to the doctor. He thinks I may be moderately manic depressive and has prescribed some stronger tranquilizers for me.
He has also recommended massage to get me relaxed so that my back and legs will stop burning.
When I wrote this this morning I was in sheer agony.
Right now I feel okay and a friend will be spending tonight with me.
I think I write these things here just because it gives me a feeling that I am communicating to someone how I feel.
Thanks
Joel
Joel,
We love you. Thank you for giving us an update. You have my number and can call anytime.
How is work? Are you stressed about it?
Lisa
Whew! You had us worried my friend. I'm glad you are okay. Thanks for the update!!
"...if there is a hell, I'll see you there." (NIN - Downward Spiral)
I'll be the one providing the fire.
Joelbear,
When this happened once before (the burning ankles) I suggested that you should get a check-up for rheumatiod arthritis. My pal has had exactly those symptoms and has just tested positive for the disease. His symptoms are now eased with treatment.
Hope it works out OK for you.
Englishman.
