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Posted 6/8/2015 4:13 PM (GMT 0)
Last night, I was feeling quite anxious because I'd been feeling good for about 4 days straight (kind of like, how long will this last or what is this good feeling?). I called a helpline to discuss how I was feeling.

Anyway, the conversation wound up with me being encouraged to do some volunteer work and get involved with providing support for people like me. Apparently, my gentle temperament and logical approach to anxiety is quite a good thing for that kind of work, plus my own personal experience dealing with anxiety means I'd be able to identify more with people who go to them for help.

So it's given me something to look into pursuing when I'm feeling more up to getting back into work.
Posted 6/8/2015 4:18 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with whoever told you that, I think it would also help you deal with your own anxiety better. BUT you are already helping people, right here on the forum. You have done a great job at helping others here and also sharing your experience with anxiety and what is helping you is helping others. So keep up the good work, I look forward to hearing about your new adventure. :)
Posted 6/8/2015 5:07 PM (GMT 0)
N.C.

Totally concur with the above!!

Rock on and keep up the great work!

S.C.
Posted 6/8/2015 6:16 PM (GMT 0)
I know you've helped me, Night. There are a couple of people here who I feel a real connection with, and you are one of those. Even though we've never spoken in person, your temperament and logic do come across in the written word.

I always feel better when I'm helping others. It takes my mind off of me, and gives me a sense of accomplishment. Sometimes I overwhelm myself with helping too much. lol

Because of my many traumas, I planned to be a psychiatrist. I ended up dropping out of college though to get married, and then became a mom, and then...well you know life happened. I still am that person in whom everyone confides. Even perfect strangers, so who knows what the future holds?

Maybe you have found your path. :)
Posted 6/8/2015 6:33 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks you guys.

I did have plans to go to university and study psychology a few years back but that never materialised, mainly because I got sucked in to my job and earning money and just having fun.

So hopefully sometime in the next month or two I'll have found some volunteering opportunities to get me started.
Posted 6/8/2015 8:55 PM (GMT 0)
NC, you can start right here by continuing to do what you do, Peace.

Larry ***
Posted 6/8/2015 9:01 PM (GMT 0)
Your help is always valued here, and I think that is a fantastic idea to continue to spread the good vibes. Keep doin what you're doin!
Posted 6/9/2015 1:17 AM (GMT 0)
Night,

Perhaps things like this could fill the voids in my weekends.

Keep on keeping on... or something.
Posted 6/9/2015 5:50 PM (GMT 0)
Night... I could use your help...
Posted 6/10/2015 10:32 PM (GMT 0)
Night, do u have an email or phone mumber? I know this may sound desperate. .. maybe it is... I need some advice about the dp/dr... I don't have a support system but I could really use your help...
Thanks
GG
Posted 6/10/2015 10:58 PM (GMT 0)
GG, do you have your email listed in your profile?
It may well be the answer to your need for contact.
Give it a try, Peace

Larry ***
Posted 6/10/2015 11:12 PM (GMT 0)
gypsygirl315, if you click on his name his email is listed in his profile.
Posted 6/10/2015 11:54 PM (GMT 0)
Sure, you can drop me an email. I'm always willing to help, so please drop me a message. Sometimes I might be slow to reply so please, try not to worry or take it personally if I'm slow getting back to you.
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