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Topic: Acceptance & Recovery:: What's a friend to do?
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Elysia
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From: Gotham
Registered: Aug 2015
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posted October 22, 2016 06:02 PM
  
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In case anyone reads this. Would like advice on:
a.> rehabilitating/restoring cognitive functions after prolonged, intensive electro-convulsive therapy
b.> helping your friend accept themselves as gay/bi/whatever..
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Elysia
Knowflake Posts: 2111
From: Gotham
Registered: Aug 2015
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posted October 22, 2016 06:05 PM
I also think it would be good for him (when he is more stable) to get out of that place. So I planted the seeds of wanting to go to grad school. And he has come round to wanting to go. I'm coaching him through the entrance exams and application process. I am seriously worried about letting him go alone to a completely new country, *but* I think he has a much better shot at a good life, a normal life, here in the U.S. Just hoping he doesn't give up halfway through.IP: Logged |
Ami Anne
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posted October 22, 2016 10:39 PM
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DualGemV2
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Registered: Aug 2016
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posted October 22, 2016 11:07 PM
@ElysiaI always knew you were a good person when I started reading your posts. Your right, having him stay where he is isn't the right atmosphere. Hopefully when you say he is leaving to another country its not Canada, there are problems here too. ====================================
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Elysia
Knowflake Posts: 2111
From: Gotham
Registered: Aug 2015
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posted October 23, 2016 02:13 PM
Thanks, DualGem.. I'm just doing what any friend would do.Yeah, it's not Canada.. Although I daresay it would still be better than where he currently is. Sometimes I just feel helpless in protecting him from himself, you know? I think the solution is:
1. Help him accept himself.
2. Get him OUTTA there.
3. Find him a better doctor. Still stuck on one. Proceeding with #2. IP: Logged |
DualGemV2
Knowflake Posts: 92
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Registered: Aug 2016
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posted October 25, 2016 07:36 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Elysia:
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I think the solution is:
1. Help him accept himself.
2. Get him OUTTA there.
3. Find him a better doctor.Still stuck on one. Proceeding with #2.
I love how you wrote that its very Algorithmic  and procedural. My best solution to number 1 is similar to how they get battered and abuse women to start accepting themselves. Start by removing him from a bad environment and then start him doing things that make him feel special. ====================================
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Elysia
Knowflake Posts: 2111
From: Gotham
Registered: Aug 2015
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posted October 25, 2016 11:44 PM
Haha! My occupation shows, eh?  Yeah, you're right - it is a rehabilitation of sorts, with some parallels to the approach for abuse victims..at least, dealing with similar issues (like low self-esteem, societal pressure, familial pressure). I will keep at it, though. It's a gradual process.. Thanks for chiming in. IP: Logged |
mirage29
Knowflake Posts: 6275
From: us
Registered: May 2012
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posted October 26, 2016 10:19 AM
Elysia...  I woke up this morning thinking about the Kindness you are showing to your friend. You are hands-on Compassionate.  Sending you cosmic appreciation and Love...
and
Happy Birthday greetings once more.  The world today needs more friends like you!  IP: Logged |
mirage29
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Registered: May 2012
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posted October 26, 2016 10:27 AM
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Elysia
Knowflake Posts: 2111
From: Gotham
Registered: Aug 2015
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posted October 26, 2016 08:58 PM
Gee, thanks mirage..
Anyone in my place would do the same..! You have a very positive vibe & presence here on the boards.. P.S. Barry Manilow... Damn, it's giving me Copacabana flashbacks.  IP: Logged |
mirage29
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posted October 28, 2016 08:44 PM
  Thank you for making such a nice comment, Elysia! IP: Logged |
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