Words cannot express my thanks for your love, hugs, prayers and comments — thank you so much. And I do, feebly it must be admitted, remember and pray for all of you. I have lots of catching up to do soon.
I am on overnight leave this weekend to prepare for a possible discharge sometime this week. It was nice to sleep in my own bed last night, and wonderful to be home with my parents. My sister and brother-in-law, and of course my two lovely nieces, are dropping by for lunch today: cannot wait to see them!
Monday and Tuesday were very bad days, but after Tuesday’s session with the wondrous psychologist the week improved, as did my confidence and I even managed some rather pleasant and worthwhile thoughts about myself, making a dint in my low self-esteem. Things seem that little bit brighter, for which thanks be to God. On Thursday morning I went to Mass at the local Catholic parish before breakfast which, while not seeming like much, was a big step for me to go somewhere where many people are and to challenge my anxiety in doing that. It felt good. God willing, I can do similar this week.
I’ve pushed myself to be more social with the staff and fellow patients, and that has helped too. It can be tough, far easier to retreat to my room, but challenging myself — despite the hard work — produces far more benefits, as the psychologist and I discussed, and as I saw from the good day at home last Saturday.
My sincerest and heartfelt thanks to you all again. I will write more soon.
11:28 on December 6th, 2009
Glad for the update, Ian. May you have a joyous Feast of St. Nicholas today
15:48 on December 6th, 2009
Still praying for you Ian as I’m sure many others are too. Hope this week will be a better week for you. Sending hugs too.
17:04 on December 6th, 2009
yay and yay
and hope you have a great time with the family whom I’m sure have been missing you too!
18:26 on December 6th, 2009
Thoughts, prayers, and good wishes cominhg your way. Hope the neices are well.
19:00 on December 6th, 2009
Asking the prayers of our dear St Nicholas, for you, Ian.
May your progress continue to be good !
20:03 on December 6th, 2009
Was re-reading a couple of comments you had posted on my blog yesterday, and wanted to let you know how much they encouraged me then, and are still encouraging me.
Continueing to pary for you.
22:49 on December 6th, 2009
Prayers from me as well Ian – we miss you, but keep on taking care of yourself. And what Surfing said.
00:19 on December 7th, 2009
Thanks and continued hugs and prayers
01:12 on December 7th, 2009
Thanks for the update, prayers from here, so good to hear you’re heading in the right direction
xx
08:59 on December 7th, 2009
Ah love, I am sorry I missed out on these last few posts. Glad to hear that you are feeling a little better. Much love from me and The Mister. xxx
01:20 on December 8th, 2009
So good to hear from you and to know that things are improving. I’m sure your family will have missed you and hope that you had (will have*) a joyful reunion.
The Wibblers miss you in our midst and look forward to hearing from you whenever you can pay us a visit !
*Sorry, time zones are not my strong point.
06:49 on December 10th, 2009
Much love and continuing prayers from me, too. You’ve been much in my prayers as I’ve been off-line as well!
06:45 on December 14th, 2009
Good to hear from you. I prayer things continue on the up.
Do you own ‘The Red Tree’ by Shaun Tan? If not, I’m popping it in the post to you……
10:01 on December 14th, 2009
thanks for the continued updates, as you’re able. it’s good to hear from you when you can. sounds like there’s some positive things going on for you and I do pray it continues. hugs!
13:46 on December 17th, 2009
Aw Ian, I am glad things are looking up for you. Since I tend to be a fence-sitter when it comes to the intoversion/extraversion lot, I can understand the need to reach out and not pull away from others.
You have been in my thoughts and prayers! Just remember that in your despair, He will NEVER leave you, nor forsake you!
May God bless you!
21:34 on December 18th, 2009
me again, checking in
, talk soon eh?
06:59 on December 19th, 2009
//Just waving, to say hello, not forgotten//
04:46 on December 24th, 2009
Prayers from SoF crew.
03:57 on December 27th, 2009
Greetings!
I don’t know the details of your problem, but I can give you some advice on what helped me. I suffer from OCD, and a great deal of anxiety issues due to it. I had thoughts running through my mind that caused not be able to sleep, or even have a moment to focus on prayer in church. I had all the symptoms, despair, depression, worry, and I mean non-stop!
The thing that helped me was beginning to balance my system with vitamins and minerals. The most in important vitamin being the B75 complex by Swiss. However the most revolutionary thing I began to take which has changed my life is “White Chestnut” by Bach. Please give these things a try, and email me if you want any more information!
God bless!
In Christ,
Andrew