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Hi...
So I've been really absent. I actually haven't even looked at this board in months. I had messaged Janet about something IBS related, and she said I should check in.
Things for me have been... stressful. I have been really busy at work. I've been trying to find other opportunities and nothing has panned out. I've been very down on myself, and that's one of the reasons I stopped posting. The stress of work plus the stress of not having a lot of time for anything, never being able to participate, etc. had me very down in the dumps. I won't say depressed, because I don't think I have depression.
But sometimes (both here and with other groups, and I know it's me and not how everyone actually feels) I feel very "no one likes me." And I was having a really big bout of that the past 4 months. So I went into hiding. It takes me a while to snap out of it, and I'm not out of it quite yet. but Janet reaching out (and the wtf is RA post) helped a lot.
BUT ENOUGH SAD THINGS. What is going on? What have I missed? How is everyone? I will try very hard to be around more often.
Re: Hi...
GINA!!!! We have missed you!! Im sorry you are so stressed. I know its really easy to get down on yourself when one thing after another dont work out. i have been there. But we are all here for you whenever you need to vent or need a shoulder.
I go through the "nobody likes me" thing a lot too. Its out of habit. I have had some friendships where I was used and an abusive relationship wher I was always cut down and it has given me a forever case of paranoia when it come to making friends. Which is why I dont try very hard. Loosing friends hurts.
Anyway, glad you are back!! Please check in more often!
Helloooooooo!
I'm not sure I have anything interesting to report. I'm really happy at my new school and H is still studying his butt off. Nothing particularly noteworthy.
Welcome back. I had been thinking about you the same day the post was posted looking for you. I'm sorry you're having a tough time right now. I hope everything gets better for you soon
Glad you are back. Hope you are "feeling" better. I enjoyed listening to you too. I don't always respond to posts b/c it is a pain when I'm on my phone.