Sandy701's Journal, 06 September 2013

woo hoo 150 congrats. I'm sorry your sister is struggling. Perhaps her currennt boyfriend that she just broke up with had something to do with her lack of self esteem. He may have destroyed it, guess it's possible. It's funny though how two people can be brought up by the same people and have such different experiences. My sister was raised with a lot of negativity, emotionally. I was 'battered' up as they say but the negativity didn't seem to stick with me. Yes I have self esteem issues at times but for the most part I know I am awesome. My sister has never believed in herself. Even though she was a successful and accomplished business woman, she was never good enough. It's a wonder, itsn't it, how these things happen. Hope the pills help but they take a few weeks to kick in so she will still need lots of support for a while.  

You haven't been on in a few days, not like you, hope all is okay with you and your sister. Thinking of you both. 

Thanks Issy. It's just been a busy couple days; hardly enough time to log in food and exercise, but all is good. Sis says she's felt the best she has in a month on these new meds. Hope that trend continues. I normally don't like to see anyone on meds unless they're absolutely necessary but in her case, it appears they are. Anything that can keep her from those dark thoughts is a blessing.