I nearly unfriended someone on Facebook

[AndreaCG]

She was ranting about how the NY Times were nazi anti Semites for printing an editorial against Netanyahu. She lambasted Obama too. I said she soundes deluded and needed to adjust her meds, and unfriend me if she likes. Then I went back to an October message where she admitted she sounded in her own word, insane, re the Jews and Muslims. I told her she needs help because she has decompensated severely since then. And who would know better than a fellow mentally ill person? I am in a very bad depression that may require hospitalization but at least I'm not severely paranoid. Although with the shit the republicans pull I don't think you need to be paranoid to be very afraid for our country. She is a very nice person when she is not delusional. I hope she gets help but I'm not holding my breath.

[merrily]

1. I am very sorry that you are depressed.

If you need doctor's names or hotline numbers or anything like that, please pm me and I will do my best.

[AndreaCG]

3. Thanks

I see my doctor tomorrow if the snow isn't too bad in nyc. I am off my meds but actually feel less depressed. I am kind of curious about the hospital. I wrote part of a screenplay set in part on a mental ward but had to guess what it would be like based on other films. I do think I need to recharge and get some new perspective. I just need to get my apartment and bills together because I have no idea how long a stay would be. I haven't worked since late November and $ is tight. I can retire in October and have savings till then but hate to dip into it all. I am rather pissed at my aunt. She tries to help and I've said I could use some money but she ignores that. I have always been independent and reluctant to ask for financial help in the past, but could really use it now even if a loan. Sorry to ramble. Thanks for the support. I wasn't really intending my original post to be about me but I appreciate your caring.

[merrily]

5. I hope things go well for you tomorrow.

Not working and all that comes with it sure can depress people.

As far as curiosity about the hospital, as you know, there are other ways to research that besides becoming a patient. But, no shame in becoming a patient if you need to.

[AndreaCG]

6. Oh it's not for research

While I feel good right now it's hypomania which has its downside mainly not sleeping. I do need to get stabilized. The hospital may be the best alternative. I think my doctor has run out of ideas to help other than the hospital. I am not accomplishing anything right now, just surf the web continually. I need a change.

[Skittles]

2. someone is always here on DU, AndreaCG

talk to us

[AndreaCG]

4. Yes thank you.

I appreciate it.

[Skittles]

8. see, check it out, it is 03:35 AM

[tblue]

7. You may be depressed

but it sounds like things are tough right now and who wouldn't be distressed? I suffer same as you and I wish I had answers for all of us in this category. I am here, like others posting above, if you ever need someone with a big heart who can relate to almost anything. You seem like someone who'd make a great friend! Please keep us posted. Sending you good vibes for your appointment & whatever follows.

[AndreaCG]

11. Thank you

I wish my dad had the internet back 40-50 years ago when he went through his deep depressions. Sometimes cyber support is easier to accept than in person. Knowing you are part of the human condition and not alone.

[davidpdx]

9. My advice is unfriend the person

I had to unfriend two people right after the 2012 election when they were ripping on Obama. I have no problem with someone disagreeing with me, but to completely post lies and propaganda I won't sit idly by and allow it to go unnoticed.

[AndreaCG]

10. She wrote back

A long and rather condescending reply. I just replied Namaste.

[cwydro]

12. Facebook is fun for me.

I have friends of both parties on Facebook.

I keep politics off my page, and I just ignore when they post Tea Party stuff.

If Facebook brings you misery, you should get off it or unfriend those who cause you that misery.

DU is the place for politics and serious discussions (and fun as well).

But people take Facebook WAY too seriously in my opinion.

[MelungeonWoman]

13. If you just want a little break from your friend

Just unclick the 'following' button on their page. You can still stay friends and you can turn it back on when things settle down. I unfriended a few people when I first got on FB because of their teaparty ways, if I had known how easy it was to unfollow I would have much preferred that.

Live and learn.