I'm OK -- Don't Worry

by troubled 3 Replies latest jw friends

  • troubled
    troubled

    Hi Everyone,

    I just wanted to apologize if I scared anyone with my suicide question. Don't worry about me. I'm not going to do anything rash. It's just that sometimes things feel so bleak, I feel I've exhausted all my options, and I am, myself, exhausted by the effort. But I'm OK, so don't worry.

    Right now, I think I should stay where I am: stay in the organization, but also truthfully consider the problematic areas (i.e., weigh both sides of the issues I'm seeing). I didn't come into the organization quickly, and don't plan to go out the door in a rush either.

    But I know, for my own mental health, I need to keep my eyes and mind open: take an honest look at what's right about the organization, what's wrong, and what would be the right way to address it/deal with it (stay, leave, try to reform it, be forgiving and overlook it, write the Society, etc. ect.) It is not going to be easy. And also not easy to figure things out without being swayed one way or the other.

    I know nobody can make my decision for me. But it sure helps to having a place to vent, some outlet, a way to think out loud without fear of being judged.

    Again, thank you

    p.s. I will post again later on, after I've had time to digest things.

  • Tina
    Tina

    ((((((((((((troubled))))))))))))))

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you're doing. We are always here for you! Regards,Tina

  • metatron
    metatron

    I've had trouble with depression ever since childhood ('raised
    in the truth'). I feel better now that I've thrown off the
    organization's chains - I can walk thru a shopping mall without
    feeling that everyone I pass is 'worldly' and deserving of death!
    There's so much beauty in the world - if you can get free of the
    Watchtower's mental blinders.

    I recommend Feeling Good (cognitive therapy) - solid reasonable
    stuff.
    Try 25 mg time release DHEA for a month, see if you feel better.
    Prozac helped me but was difficult to get off of (took me several
    months to stop taking it).

    Good luck,
    metatron

  • Billygoat
    Billygoat

    Troubled,

    I'm glad to hear that you are doing okay. I'm hoping that you keep coming back and posting to this board. It has great healing effects! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please keep us updated.

    {hugs}

    Billygoat

    PS: To add to Meta's suggestion. I think anti-depressants can be extremely helpful. I was only on it for about a year until I got on my feet again. Zoloft worked wonders for me!

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