For Those Concerned

[ithildin]

I'm okay. Seriously. It's easier to just drop off the map than try to explain because explaining seems like I'm whining, so I don't. That make sense? This is what I do to deal with stess/depression/the blues whatever you want to call it. I withdraw. I totally give in to my natural hermit tendencies. I head for my cave, wishing it were physical as well as virtual. Probably not a good time to be feeling this way when I have to go to a social event next week, but my timing always has sucked. mischief5 thinks I should give LJ another try and not abandon ship entirely, and she's probably right, but it's hard to overcome years of habit.

So, yes, I'm fine, and yes, I'll try and overcome habit. We'll see how it goes

Comments

[pat-t.livejournal.com]

You know, everyone copes in different ways. You don't owe anyone an explanation, although you know we are worried about you.

I'm just the opposite. When I'm stressed, I use fandom and LJ to get away from real life stressors. As a matter of fact, that's how Patty and I became friends. I was going through a real life situation that was quite traumatic and I used the internet to cope. She and a friend named Terri, and Tray literally kept me afloat with their caring and friendship. Highlander was my escape and I don't know how I would have made it through without the fandom and my friends here.

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

I feel guilty for making people worry. I'm fairly pathetic no matter which way you slice it :)

[pat-t.livejournal.com]

You're not pathetic and you should not feel guilty. We worry because we care. You can't stop us from doing that.

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

Thanks :) It's probably the result of a childhood having it instilled that not keeping a stiff upper lip at all times was a weakness and taking care of my mum through all of her surgeries and illnesses. It's hard to shake off.