Friendship

HI Sheryl,

I think that your friend really cares about you but must be struggling with something right now.  Just give her space and she will be back in your life before you know it.

I think that your email to her was fine, you let her know that you care about her and that is the most important thing.  I know that I get times when I can't talk to even my closest friends.  and sometimes email is easier than talking when you are that down.  So dont lose faith, she will be getting ahold of you when she feels better I am sure.

Keep your chin up.

hugs, Karen

Hi Sheryl,

Im sure that your friend appreciates the updates. It sounds like she might need some space, and I am sure it is not a personal issue with you. It sounds like she has something going on right now that she needs to work out. So if she doesn't keep in touch please dont' take it personal.

you know how it gets when you get a fibro flare, you don't want to talk to anybody or even answer the phone. I get that way and my friends understand that it is the disorder, nothing personal. So give her a little space and I am sure that in no time she will be feeling better and be getting ahold of you. Just give her a little time to feel better.

Hugs, Karen

Hi Sheryl,

Sometimes you just have to keep the faith, good friends are usually friends for life.  I have had friends that I didn't talk to for years, due to them moving or getting on with their lives.  But they will always be true friends.  And I know that they still think about me, even if I don't hear from them for a long time.  I am sure that your friend is just struggling with something right now and in time she will be back to normal. 

I don't think that she would be upset with your email.  She might not write back right away.  But I am sure that she is thinking about you.  And I am sure that she appreciates the update about the children.  So try not to worry about it, just know that she will be there for you and you for her again.  Letting her know that you care is a good idea.  But be understanding and respect her space.  She will appreciate that.  I know. 

Have you ever been in a fibro flare and too tired to even talk?  I have so I understand how that feels.  Maybe she is going through something like that.  Maybe she is going through a bout of depression too.  That makes you not want to talk to anybody about anything.  You just want to rest and sometimes do nothing but sleep.  Or there could be something else going on that she will explain to you later when she is feeling better.  So don't dispair, I am sure when she feels better, she will get ahold of you.

Keep the faith,

hugs, Karen

PS If you have something that you needed advice from her on, don't hesitate to post about it here, everybody is very understanding and will help you as much as they can.  You can always email me if you feel the need.  I am around a lot at this time.

Sheryl,

I just noticed in your signature that your daughter takes abilify. I take it too. Does it help her? It helps me a lot.

hugs, Karen

I had to also with the depression. I take the abilify, effexor and xanax. It seems to work. At least I feel a lot better than I use to. And I seem to be able to function a lot better than I did before.

Karen

Hi Sheryl,

I am so happy that they found a combination of medications that work for your daughter. Keep posting and let us know how things are going for you.

Have a wonderful day

Hugs, Karen

Just relax Sheryl,

You will know if this job is for you. Who knows you might be better at selling than you think.

You will do fine!

Hugs, Karen

I am really glad that it helps you to come here and talk. I know that it helps me a lot too. Like I said before, if you ever need to, feel free to email me. My address is in my profile.

Hope that everything works out for you with another job. I wouldn't be good at going door to door and try to sell things. Not my forte' either.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs, Karen