good morning all ( good afternoon/evening for others ),.
i've kept up on the topic of blood transfusions and the "fractions" of blood that are acceptable ( according to god=f&ds ).
i've read up on bloodless surgery too.
Hi Somebody and Thirdson, I've gotten the same response as you to the blood donation question-no without further explanation. I ran across this site while looking for treatment options for anemia/fatigue. I don't know who runs it, it contains a link concerning JW patients:
* http://www.noblood.com/
Seven
btw, Somebody, you've started some great threads since you've come back-keep up the good work.
just a little note to let you know you are in my prayers!
i know tomorrow you go before the gullitione.
hope everything works out for you.
Simon and Angharad, As TW just said, I hope you both feel the web sites were worth it all. I know it has been for me. I'm free. Words are meaningless in trying to express the love and gratitude I have for the two of you. Best wishes and welcome to the rest of your life.
Be happy. Big hugs to you and the boys.
love,
Seven
i asked my therapist if it is possible for a patient to be re-traumatized during the course of treatment.
confronting memories over and over again.
painting mental images even more graphic to replace the vague ones i once had-is this a good thing?
Welcome manicmama! It's good to have you here. Feel free to talk about any subject here at "Cafe waiting." My online friends from this board have seen me through some rough times and have always managed to somehow find the right words. They are the best. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy your stay.
Seven
ever look at the lyrics to the jw songs?
what a riot, i can't believe i sang them, although i can remember laughing at the meetings while singing some of them.. iknow that in this crucial hour.
my faith will yet be tested.. around me swarms the devils crowd.
i asked my therapist if it is possible for a patient to be re-traumatized during the course of treatment.
confronting memories over and over again.
painting mental images even more graphic to replace the vague ones i once had-is this a good thing?
JAVA, You hit the nail on the head with your comment about my impatience and being my "own worst advocate." I have a tendency to set
unrealistic goals for myself(a real stress puppy)which only leads to frustration when I don't or can't meet them. I thank you for your support and comments-they are really "spot on," as Simon would say.
Seven
i asked my therapist if it is possible for a patient to be re-traumatized during the course of treatment.
confronting memories over and over again.
painting mental images even more graphic to replace the vague ones i once had-is this a good thing?
Trevor, Thank you for your input. I'm confident that I am making progress and going forward. I'm also a rape survivor so there are more
issues involved here than just JW/family ones. I'm very interested in your comments and wish you would start a few threads in this forum or the Depression forum. This would be of great interest and help to many here. Thanks again, Trevor-much appreciated.
Seven
i asked my therapist if it is possible for a patient to be re-traumatized during the course of treatment.
confronting memories over and over again.
painting mental images even more graphic to replace the vague ones i once had-is this a good thing?
To His Royal Coolness-larc, Thanks for suggesting the Ellis book. I'd be interested in anything you would post about this subject.
Seven
i asked my therapist if it is possible for a patient to be re-traumatized during the course of treatment.
confronting memories over and over again.
painting mental images even more graphic to replace the vague ones i once had-is this a good thing?
Prisca, Thank you for your support. We "island girls"( you V.I. and me
St.Croix)have to stick together. *Hugs* back atcha.
Seven
i asked my therapist if it is possible for a patient to be re-traumatized during the course of treatment.
confronting memories over and over again.
painting mental images even more graphic to replace the vague ones i once had-is this a good thing?
Amicus, Ahhh, what a guy.Thank you for your words and for the feelings behind them. I am overwhelmed by the loving responses to this thread. I appreciate your concern. I have great confidence in my therapist. There are many things that I just can't go into detail about here, that I have to come to terms with before I move on.
The fishing story about my Dad. Those were the good times-all keepers.
"A Case of You," is one of my favorite Joni's. See where she won a Grammy the other night(off camera)for her "Both Sides Now" cd. She is the queen mother. I can hear her in the music of Sarah Mc, Tori Amos and many of my other favorites.
Thanks once again Amicus for caring and for being a cherished member of my online family.
Seven
i asked my therapist if it is possible for a patient to be re-traumatized during the course of treatment.
confronting memories over and over again.
painting mental images even more graphic to replace the vague ones i once had-is this a good thing?
Hey Larc, The others have lifted my spirits, and so have you.:) Thanks for responding. You are correct about there being many things in "the now" that possess great healing power. Music, painting and books are my sanity. I would be interested in any book suggestions
you may care to pass along. My goal in therapy is to move on without all the baggage. I'm working on it.
Thanks,
Seven
