Re: Suicide and death

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Gilbert rocks! Yes, give him a try!

S.

Subject: Re: Suicide and deathTo: ACT_for_the_Public Date: Sunday, 20 June, 2010, 19:45

I would echo what is saying: if you have a therapist it might be wise to call or to try to suicide hotline that he offered in his email. Also, I would suggest an alternative to self-worth or self-esteem that is getting growing research support as being very helpful, namely learning to be compassionate toward oneself. A British psychologist, Gilbert, has done a lot of work in developing this approach and it seems like it is very promising. If you are interested here is a link to a book; http://www.amazon. com/Compassionat e-Mind-Approach- Lifes-Challenges /dp/1572248408/ ref=sr_1_ 1?ie=UTF8 & s=books & qid=1277062641 & sr=1-1.

I am sorry that life has gotten so difficult and I appreciate that you had the courage to share with the list.

Grant Clowers, LCSW

Carson City, Nevada

From: experiential2010 <experiential2010@ yahoo.com>To: ACT_for_the_ Public@yahoogrou ps.comSent: Sun, June 20, 2010 12:11:04 PMSubject: [ACT_for_the_ Public] Suicide and death

Sorry for the grim title. My grandma died, not that I care. My sister who I have not spoken to in 10 years called me on the phone to tell me. I miss her but she hates me. I just can't stop this intermittent bawling, I just so want to check out right now! I wish I never gave birth, it was such a selfish mistake to make myself responsible for another human. I feel so unworthy of my childs love.I started dating in an attempt to improve my social interactions but it feels like it might kill me. (I pray for a terminal disease so the insurance company can't refuse to pay my life insurance. I don't want my child to have to fight for it). I seem to end up in the 'worthless', no value or meaning and intermittent screaming mindset. Can I really take the risk? My child needs me for another 3 yrs at least.Can anybody teach me ways to build self-worth?