Support.........Caring.....Sharing.........Empathy.........Not Enabling

Morning all and hope all are doing as best as possible today........
I have come to the conclusion that I have been supported so much and cared

for so so much in the last 6 mths especially by all of you and my Cait

That is what Healing Well is ALL about isnt it ...........

WE do share our issues our problems our fears and tears........
....Supporting one another is one of the best things I have found here in my time.
Being able to show Empathy and Understanding of what another is going thru
Is PARAMOUNT imho to a road of recovery

.We share,care and give our stories to you and I have come away with many an answer to my problems and made many goals come to be ........thanks to the input I get from all and the unconditional luvs and acceptance

Health issues ( Surgery Flares)
Marriage problems
Teen Problems or Issues
Death of your Loved ones
Loneliness
Fear of whatever

In how we do it here I find that we are Happily giving our support and empathy to all others.
By giving them ways or means or dealing with whatever arises.
Not always do you have to take this input but you can pop it into the back of your head and keep it for a later date / when you are ready.

Dear Lyn........awesome and you are so right on but you have been here and gone through changes and experienced the love and compassion shared by the members.

I joined because I have Anxiety and MDD however the minute I started to post I found sharing my stories and information and reading that others understood how I felt, I was hooked.

Reasons why online peer support groups work..........Several unique advantages exist in online support groups. Many have been described in the literature already, such as access for the homebound, geographically isolated, or stigmatized client who will not or cannot access treatment locally.

There are numerous examples of other particular types of clients who benefit from having access to online peer support groups. Hearing disabled people, celebrities, business travelers, people who are shy and introverted, concerned about stigma, or socially phobic, also might find unique advantages to seeking therapeutic activities, and self-help materials, all easily accessible online.

I find helping others is my gift from HealingWell. Also when I write my posts it reminds me to stay in the moment and kick the "stinkin thinkin" to the CURB.

We are truly here to help each other and when we read through the threads and share pieces of ourself we know if today we have only helped one person, we have done them a great service.

Each day when you get out of bed you know that some one on HW is here for you and you are here to offer personal comments or advice to help others.

Every day members of HealingWell recover their Self-esteem, their self-worth, their dreams, their pride, their dignity and a meaningful life.

My love and prayers to each of you. We are all in this family.

Gentle Hugs

Kitt

Thanks so much for sharing lil sis and percycat

Lil sis
Spot on I could not have said it better myself

I also come here knowing others have it worse off than I and it makes my day a bit easier IF I feel I have helped someone along
Or given them something to work towards ya know

YOU have been a great inspiration and a rooter on er for some time now and I thank you for that
You dont know how it makes me feel to know I have you in my corner

I GET so much from so many different ppl here
You and I have a sister relationship and a grand friendship thru HW

.....Percycat you have supported me and many you are great at it and it is noticed and appreciated

Nanners......Megs.......Marie Claire.......Maz...Ben .......Buddha.......
So MANY to name off
How bout just know I have gotten something from each of you and I do put some away and kep it til the time is right

HW is a great place for me and a "family" of wonderful and giving souls............
Loves big sis
S,I,S,
Lyn
All of me's


Anyone else ....please go ahead..

Everyday seems to be a struggle anymore Mary, Kitt, Lyn, Percycat, Meg, Dysthymia, JustBreath and so many others ... you keep me here -- you keep me alive. Sometimes the only reason I have to get out of bed is to check out HW.

Thanks,
Buddha

Buddha,

You are family my friend and you belong here. I always get up and come here to check on all and make sure every body is OK or welcome newbies.

So even if I can't mention everyone, you all know your my family.

Love,Kitt

My friend
Thanks for your post and I am so glad you have this Family to come to each day

I have not heard from you in a bit so I was kinda worried
WE CAN all work together as the family we are and yes we will give this a/p a kick in the keister just like it likes to do to us ............

Take care my friend and know you are an asset to this forum IMHO

Luvs
Your Canadian Good Luck Charm

i have found a level of acceptance here that the sceptic in me didnt think existed anymore. the kind hearted, practical words of advice that are given here are like a healing balm for the soul.

people here understand P/A. the terrifying highs with adrenalin coursing though your body to the darkest depths when you feel you cant go on. this forum has helped me more than my Pyschiatrist ever has. sure, she prescribes the meds, but because she has not personlly experienced A/P firsthand, she cant give me the practical and emotional support i find here.



Thankyou

Maz XX

back at ya, Lyn. you have been a major source of help.

sending you some sydney love

Maz XX

Healing Pressure

Hello there
I have answered your email

I am so sorry you are going thru the anxiety of all this
BUT I do have some good news
I believe almost 100% you DO NOT have HIV/AIDS............

Health anxiety over it ......YES...........

You have anxiety and plenty of it
I am hoping you will stay with us here and get involved in other threads
GET your mind off the HIV sweets

In regards to your post to Kitt
I would google for info on that if it were I
My friend
I have to say I do hope you have learned a valuable lesson in all of this
Actually I am sure you have.........

Anxiety and panic forum is a Family we all get together and help one another ya know

PLZ do stay with us and get the support you need
Check out the link Kitt gave you as well ..........
Msn is under my name k

Luvs and all the best

Your friend

LYN

NOW.........GET aboard that Majic Carpet and forget ALL your worries have some fun with us k........Thread is there.........enter at own risk  ....LOL

WE are here for you and want you to RELAX and not worry anymore

HealingPressure,

You got some good advice from Lyn as I do not know the answer on the pregnancy but I am sure if you google or ask the question on our HIV forum you may get an answer.

Take care and please forgive yourself and keep moving on.

Gentle Hugs

Kitt

..I am so glad you got answers there my friend

Hoping you will share abit about self in
Getting to know us thread or success
Small steps baby steps any steps..get poker chips......

Luvs and all the best

LYN

I joined this forum recently because I finally understand that I need to be here. I've spent so much time learning to manage a physical illness that working on my anxiety about the illness, life in general, and unresolved past issues has not been a priority. There are so many wonderful and understanding people here, and the thing that helps me most here is everybody's understanding that we are all in this together and that taking small steps, even baby steps, is okay. So many situations in my life have been the opposite, always about hurrying through things to get finished with something on someone else's deadline. Working through my anxiety is not something that I can rush... it is with me all the time and I am going to take it a step at a time. Kitt really made an impact on me when she explained anticipatory anxiety... that describes so much of what I feel, always worrying about how something is going to turn out and expecting the worst. I appreciate everybody here and especially the moderators for your tireless dedication to this family. I am only at the beginning of really dealing with my anxiety but I hope to get to know all of you better on this journey.

Betsy (-:

Support and caring
Empathy and sharing are the things that DO help others

ENABLING others will only hurt them in the long run

I speak from experience IMHO I would go get Mom her booze every day so ppl thought I was drinking and I had /have been sober since 79

Moms drinking and my getting her booze only helped her get sicker and die alot earlier than she should have



Just a thought for the day...........

LYN

Keep up with the awesome family atmosphere and support we are having
It make s me proud ............so proud to be part of the "familly"

LYN