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Oh goodness, the dreaded snake dream. .. Anyone know what that dream is interpreted as… besides downright frightening?
Elise: I believe the traditional Freudian interpretation of snake dreams is a phallic one! (Tunnels and houses in dreams are supposed to be female-genital-related.) I don’t know what Jung said about snakes; he was big on dreams though. It’s been many years since I took Psych 1. 
xo Anne —
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Oh goodness, the dreaded snake dream. I absolutely hate that and it always put me into the panic mode. Anyone know what that dream is interpreted as… besides downright frightening? smiles, elise
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi Steph! I get so many recurring nightmares about pushing a door closed on an animal, running for my life, someone out to kill me, and snakes. Last night I had a snake nightmare again. I can’t stand it. I’m okay once I’m up, but while the dream is going on it’s like going through hell. It actually makes me sick to my stomach. I also used to get the horrible feeling that someone was in my apt/house. I know it’s a terrible feeling to have. I think some of it for me is because I didn’t trust *myself*. I can’t really explain it, but I felt not trusting myself or others had something to do with me being many stressful things on your mind, but I doubt you’ll be housebound again. I love that you get out and go to work and go visiting in different states )) Love, Di Please don’t ever feel bad for not giving any advice. I go through the same thing from time to time and feel guilty. I know I shouldn’t and am trying not to. Please don’t feel guilty. You need us now and that’s why we’re here!!!! I feel so bad that you’re sad and depressed. I wish I could give you more meaningful advice. I just don’t want you to think you’re alone in this!!!! If it helps you, can you elaborate on the PTSD? I have that too. Love, Di Hi all, I may be in and out for some time. My life (job) is so messed up, I don’t know if I will ever recover. I have been having *bad* thoughts like I cannot go *snip* Hi everyone! Thank you so much for your words of wisdom and support. You will never know how much I appreciate this NG. Di, I just have flashes of fear out of nowhere which I had under control but has returned. When I open my door, I think a blade is coming after me or that someone is *in the house*. As I said before I have a recurring nightmare in which I am running for my life. I had not had that since childhood. It is very scary but the hardest part for me is now that I am grown and know about my AD will I become once again housebound? I could never go back to that. Never. I think this stress with David’s new job along with my own job stress and menopause has added a great deal of weight on my shoulders. Plus the added fact that my Divorce is coming soon and I may have a fight on my hands. My PC has been down most of the day because we are having thunderstorms here and when I logged on earlier I could not get to ASAP. To Lm: As usual you are of course right. I’ve been through much worse than this and I will survive John, Liz, Charla, Anne, Miss Anna, Robin, I hope I do not leave anyone out (Already talked to Johnny) I do appreciate your support and concern. I feel a bit better this evening (of course I was off work today) and that helps. David told me night before last to resign my job. I cannot see that happening at least for now. How can I resign when I have nowhere else to go? How can I give up 6 years of my blood sweat and tears? I can’t! I have been offered many good high paying jobs with less stress but that involves travel. How sad. Everyone *in the know* knows how hard it is to travel if you are an AG!!! Oh I could go on and on about my work situation and our problems here at home. But I won’t. I know that I have to overcome this on my own and whatever it takes I will do so. Thanks so much again! You are all indeed very much admired and appreciated tonight. Hugs, Steph
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Dear Steph…you will find a place of peace again. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. You are very much loved and appreciated by this group. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi all, I may be in and out for some time. My life (job) is so messed up, I don’t know if I will ever recover. I have been having *bad* thoughts like I cannot go on and flashes…Something like PTSD I imagine. Everytime I get home from work alone and open my door, it happens. I do not know what is happening to me, I just know the fear has invaded me once again. I’m very sad and depressed these days. I don’t want this, nor do I need it!!!! I am just so worn out. Just needed to vent. (((((ASAP)))) Steph P.S.: Just wanted you to know that I am still here and feeling sad because I cannot give others *good* support at this time. I’m sorry.
Jeannie
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Hi Steph! I get so many recurring nightmares about pushing a door closed on an animal, running for my life, someone out to kill me, and snakes. Last night I had a snake nightmare again. I can’t stand it. I’m okay once I’m up, but while the dream is going on it’s like going through hell. It actually makes me sick to my stomach. I also used to get the horrible feeling that someone was in my apt/house. I know it’s a terrible feeling to have. I think some of it for me is because I didn’t trust *myself*. I can’t really explain it, but I felt not trusting myself or others had something to do with me being many stressful things on your mind, but I doubt you’ll be housebound again. I love that you get out and go to work and go visiting in different states )) Love, Di
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Please don’t ever feel bad for not giving any advice. I go through the same thing from time to time and feel guilty. I know I shouldn’t and am trying not to. Please don’t feel guilty. You need us now and that’s why we’re here!!!! I feel so bad that you’re sad and depressed. I wish I could give you more meaningful advice. I just don’t want you to think you’re alone in this!!!! If it helps you, can you elaborate on the PTSD? I have that too. Love, Di Hi all, I may be in and out for some time. My life (job) is so messed up, I don’t know if I will ever recover. I have been having *bad* thoughts like I cannot go *snip* Hi everyone! Thank you so much for your words of wisdom and support. You will never know how much I appreciate this NG. Di, I just have flashes of fear out of nowhere which I had under control but has returned. When I open my door, I think a blade is coming after me or that someone is *in the house*. As I said before I have a recurring nightmare in which I am running for my life. I had not had that since childhood. It is very scary but the hardest part for me is now that I am grown and know about my AD will I become once again housebound? I could never go back to that. Never. I think this stress with David’s new job along with my own job stress and menopause has added a great deal of weight on my shoulders. Plus the added fact that my Divorce is coming soon and I may have a fight on my hands. My PC has been down most of the day because we are having thunderstorms here and when I logged on earlier I could not get to ASAP. To Lm: As usual you are of course right. I’ve been through much worse than this and I will survive John, Liz, Charla, Anne, Miss Anna, Robin, I hope I do not leave anyone out (Already talked to Johnny) I do appreciate your support and concern. I feel a bit better this evening (of course I was off work today) and that helps. David told me night before last to resign my job. I cannot see that happening at least for now. How can I resign when I have nowhere else to go? How can I give up 6 years of my blood sweat and tears? I can’t! I have been offered many good high paying jobs with less stress but that involves travel. How sad. Everyone *in the know* knows how hard it is to travel if you are an AG!!! Oh I could go on and on about my work situation and our problems here at home. But I won’t. I know that I have to overcome this on my own and whatever it takes I will do so. Thanks so much again! You are all indeed very much admired and appreciated tonight. Hugs, Steph
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Steph, I am sorry you feel so down. I’ll be going to church at noon today for Ash Wednesday, and will pray for your peace of mind. ((((((((((((((((((Steph)))))))))))))))) xo Anne
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Please don’t ever feel bad for not giving any advice. I go through the same thing from time to time and feel guilty. I know I shouldn’t and am trying not to. Please don’t feel guilty. You need us now and that’s why we’re here!!!! I feel so bad that you’re sad and depressed. I wish I could give you more meaningful advice. I just don’t want you to think you’re alone in this!!!! If it helps you, can you elaborate on the PTSD? I have that too. Love, Di
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi all, I may be in and out for some time. My life (job) is so messed up, I don’t know if I will ever recover. I have been having *bad* thoughts like I cannot go on and flashes…Something like PTSD I imagine. Everytime I get home from work alone and open my door, it happens. I do not know what is happening to me, I just know the fear has invaded me once again. I’m very sad and depressed these days. I don’t want this, nor do I need it!!!! I am just so worn out. Just needed to vent. (((((ASAP)))) Steph P.S.: Just wanted you to know that I am still here and feeling sad because I cannot give others *good* support at this time. I’m sorry.
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I’m sorry to hear that you are feeling so down. Work can be a real bummer. It’s causing me to have a lot of stress right now too. I hope that you will get better soon Steph. With all these fine people sending their vibes your way, how can you not get better? Don
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi all, I may be in and out for some time. My life (job) is so messed up, I don’t know if I will ever recover. I have been having *bad* thoughts like I cannot go on and flashes…Something like PTSD I imagine. Everytime I get home from work alone and open my door, it happens. I do not know what is happening to me, I just know the fear has invaded me once again. I’m very sad and depressed these days. I don’t want this, nor do I need it!!!! I am just so worn out. Just needed to vent. (((((ASAP)))) Steph P.S.: Just wanted you to know that I am still here and feeling sad because I cannot give others *good* support at this time. I’m sorry.
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Please don’t ever feel bad for not giving any advice. I go through the same thing from time to time and feel guilty. I know I shouldn’t and am trying not to. Please don’t feel guilty. You need us now and that’s why we’re here!!!! I feel so bad that you’re sad and depressed. I wish I could give you more meaningful advice. I just don’t want you to think you’re alone in this!!!! If it helps you, can you elaborate on the PTSD? I have that too. Love, Di Hi all, I may be in and out for some time. My life (job) is so messed up, I don’t know if I will ever recover. I have been having *bad* thoughts like I cannot go
*snip* Hi everyone! Thank you so much for your words of wisdom and support. You will never know how much I appreciate this NG. Di, I just have flashes of fear out of nowhere which I had under control but has returned. When I open my door, I think a blade is coming after me or that someone is *in the house*. As I said before I have a recurring nightmare in which I am running for my life. I had not had that since childhood. It is very scary but the hardest part for me is now that I am grown and know about my AD will I become once again housebound? I could never go back to that. Never. I think this stress with David’s new job along with my own job stress and menopause has added a great deal of weight on my shoulders. Plus the added fact that my Divorce is coming soon and I may have a fight on my hands. My PC has been down most of the day because we are having thunderstorms here and when I logged on earlier I could not get to ASAP. To Lm: As usual you are of course right. I’ve been through much worse than this and I will survive John, Liz, Charla, Anne, Miss Anna, Robin, I hope I do not leave anyone out (Already talked to Johnny) I do appreciate your support and concern. I feel a bit better this evening (of course I was off work today) and that helps. David told me night before last to resign my job. I cannot see that happening at least for now. How can I resign when I have nowhere else to go? How can I give up 6 years of my blood sweat and tears? I can’t! I have been offered many good high paying jobs with less stress but that involves travel. How sad. Everyone *in the know* knows how hard it is to travel if you are an AG!!! Oh I could go on and on about my work situation and our problems here at home. But I won’t. I know that I have to overcome this on my own and whatever it takes I will do so. Thanks so much again! You are all indeed very much admired and appreciated tonight. Hugs, Steph
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Hi all, I may be in and out for some time. My life (job) is so messed up, I don’t know if I will ever recover. I have been having *bad* thoughts like I cannot go on and flashes…Something like PTSD I imagine. Everytime I get home from work alone and open my door, it happens. I do not know what is happening to me, I just know the fear has invaded me once again. I’m very sad and depressed these days. I don’t want this, nor do I need it!!!! I am just so worn out. Just needed to vent. (((((ASAP)))) Steph P.S.: Just wanted you to know that I am still here and feeling sad because I cannot give others *good* support at this time. I’m sorry.
(((((((Steph)))))) Please know your in my prayers. Love, Charla
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, I don’t know if I will ever recover.
so you say-I say you will-ok so you will freak out for awhile having this much stress and what ifs can do that but it will calm down once you see you have survived-its a reaction to loss to a future you see as bleak-it isn’t bleak just different-easy for me to say huh? Vent away just don’t spin in circles-the moment you open that door get busy and see how the time goes by and how you actually deal with things-next time opening the door may be more peaceful LM
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Hi all, I may be in and out for some time. My life (job) is so messed up, I don’t know if I will ever recover. I have been having *bad* thoughts like I cannot go on and flashes…Something like PTSD I imagine. Everytime I get home from work alone and open my door, it happens. I do not know what is happening to me, I just know the fear has invaded me once again. I’m very sad and depressed these days. I don’t want this, nor do I need it!!!! I am just so worn out. Just needed to vent. (((((ASAP)))) Steph P.S.: Just wanted you to know that I am still here and feeling sad because I cannot give others *good* support at this time. I’m sorry.
Dear Steph, You dunnot need to give support if you don’t have it Then the time has come to ask for support as you just did. Vent away girl. Fear is a monster and sometimes it helps to tell about it. We all know what you are dealing with This *affraid for your own house* thing is frightening cause mostly our home is our save haven. Maybe you should try to make the house *yours* again. Buy a bunch of flowers on your way home This will pass {{{{{Steph}}}}}} Very big hug from Anna
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Steph, never apologize to us at times when you are unable to give – we are here for you, so vent when you need to. I know how you have about going on but I am just taking it one day at a time. I feel exactly as you do but just keep praying this will pass and soon. Please be kind to yourself you deserve this… Remember, you are not alone in this – we all understand and want to help. smiles, elise
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi all, I may be in and out for some time. My life (job) is so messed up, I don’t know if I will ever recover. I have been having *bad* thoughts like I cannot go on and flashes…Something like PTSD I imagine. Everytime I get home from work alone and open my door, it happens. I do not know what is happening to me, I just know the fear has invaded me once again. I’m very sad and depressed these days. I don’t want this, nor do I need it!!!! I am just so worn out. Just needed to vent. (((((ASAP)))) Steph P.S.: Just wanted you to know that I am still here and feeling sad because I cannot give others *good* support at this time. I’m sorry.
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Well, I for one am glad to see you post at least…I have been worried sick… I haven’t been on the computer much the past few days (Wes is hogging it! #(*$&^) but I make him check a few times a night to see if you are on IM….he just can’t stand leaving it on…so I never catch you. Sweetie, you know where I am…all you have to do is call. I can call you right back, our phone rates are awesome (Talk.com has the BEST rates I have ever had! BTW) and with Wes starting his job soon, we are lots less paranoid about a phone call or two Just let me know (e me or call me) so I don’t have to talk to the machine all the time! Sat out on the porch last night and listened to the coyote’s run…wished you were there to hear them We love ya! R Hi all, I may be in and out for some time. My life (job) is so messed up, I don’t know if I will ever recover. I have been having *bad* thoughts like I cannot go on and flashes…Something like PTSD I imagine. Everytime I get home from work alone and open my door, it happens. I do not know what is happening to me, I just know the fear has invaded me once again. I’m very sad and depressed these days. I don’t want this, nor do I need it!!!! I am just so worn out. Just needed to vent. (((((ASAP)))) Steph P.S.: Just wanted you to know that I am still here and feeling sad because I cannot give others *good* support at this time. I’m sorry.
Robin Don’t sweat the small stuff…and it’s ALL small stuff!
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Hi Steph, Hope you feel stronger soon, and that your fear passes. Don’t worry about giving us support right now. Just take very good care of yourself! Take care, Liz – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi all, I may be in and out for some time. My life (job) is so messed up, I don’t know if I will ever recover. I have been having *bad* thoughts like I cannot go on and flashes…Something like PTSD I imagine. Everytime I get home from work alone and open my door, it happens. I do not know what is happening to me, I just know the fear has invaded me once again. I’m very sad and depressed these days. I don’t want this, nor do I need it!!!! I am just so worn out. Just needed to vent. (((((ASAP)))) Steph P.S.: Just wanted you to know that I am still here and feeling sad because I cannot give others *good* support at this time. I’m sorry.
– There is always music amongst the trees in the garden but our minds must be very still to hear it. ASAP Gardening Site: http://www.chickadee.com/asapgardens
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You’re going to get through this time Steph. Do everything you can to take care of yourself…..you WILL recover…and you CAN go on. Jimmy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Hi all, I may be in and out for some time. My life (job) is so messed up, I don’t know if I will ever recover. I have been having *bad* thoughts like I cannot go on and flashes…Something like PTSD I imagine. Everytime I get home from work alone and open my door, it happens. I do not know what is happening to me, I just know the fear has invaded me once again. I’m very sad and depressed these days. I don’t want this, nor do I need it!!!! I am just so worn out. Just needed to vent. (((((ASAP)))) Steph P.S.: Just wanted you to know that I am still here and feeling sad because I cannot give others *good* support at this time. I’m sorry.
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Take it one step at a time Steph. Thats all any us can do. Maybe things will start to look better in a couple of days. If there is anything specific that you need just let us know. Also, you don’t have to give to others when you don’t feel that you can. You’re needed and wanted here no matter what. Get some rest and down time and things may look better soon. John – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi all, I may be in and out for some time. My life (job) is so messed up, I don’t know if I will ever recover. I have been having *bad* thoughts like I cannot go on and flashes…Something like PTSD I imagine. Everytime I get home from work alone and open my door, it happens. I do not know what is happening to me, I just know the fear has invaded me once again. I’m very sad and depressed these days. I don’t want this, nor do I need it!!!! I am just so worn out. Just needed to vent. (((((ASAP)))) Steph P.S.: Just wanted you to know that I am still here and feeling sad because I cannot give others *good* support at this time. I’m sorry.
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Hi all, I may be in and out for some time. My life (job) is so messed up, I don’t know if I will ever recover. I have been having *bad* thoughts like I cannot go on and flashes…Something like PTSD I imagine. Everytime I get home from work alone and open my door, it happens. I do not know what is happening to me, I just know the fear has invaded me once again. I’m very sad and depressed these days. I don’t want this, nor do I need it!!!! I am just so worn out. Just needed to vent. (((((ASAP)))) Steph P.S.: Just wanted you to know that I am still here and feeling sad because I cannot give others *good* support at this time. I’m sorry.
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