Re: Tried to do it

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Barb, I know you must have been at the " end of your rope " (that's where

the expression originates- only death is left at the end of the

hang-man's rope), but good grief, don't " throw the away the baby along

with the bath water. " I'm just full of little sayings today, but

sometimes they say it well. Also, don't " cut off your nose to spite your

face " . This is pitiful, I have to become more creative in saying what I

mean! Anyway, you get the point. If you feel you have not been taken

seriously about the rls and lack of sleep, maybe this will be a wake-up

call to those who can help you. I think all of us have thought of that

final option when we're at a terrible point with our affliction.

Myself, I smoke like a maniac, and one of my rationales is that I have no

desire to live to a ripe old age, with the rls,

which gets worse with age. Maybe a shrink will help you to cope with

all your'r going through. That's all we have - the ability live a good

life, despite everything, and it's the only choice we have until/if a

really successful treatment comes along. I'm so sorry you arrived at this

point. One more platitude: " This too will pass "

ne, 58, Lawrenceville, NJ

On 28 Nov 1998 17:45:24 -0000 JLakey4036@... writes:

>From: JLakey4036@...

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>Last evening I tried to do my self in cause i couldnt take it any

>more.way over did the tegretol. the level was supposed to be between

>10 and 12 and mine was over 22. Also took klonipin. 10 pills at the

>most.Yes I know I was foolish. I got to come home around 5am. And i

>still feel bad. I guess i have to go see a head shrinker over this

>one. But when it gets to the point you cant stand it anymore you will

>do anything. as of yesterday My dr. will be sending me to the neuro

>center at the u of w. When I dont know. Well hop everyone has a good

>day. Barb

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