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Created on : Thursday, July 07, 2005, 11:20:02 am
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Have you read "Self Matters" or become familiar with the process of uncovering your authentic self from watching the show? Share your story here.

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April 21, 2006, 4:12 am PDT

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I understand to a certain degree what you are going through as I have gone through this in the last year ( I am from Perth WA). My husband left me and my two kids for some unknown unattractive girl, that made him fee good about himself at the time. Apparently! 

  

He is back with me but that trust may never returned and the marriage will never be the same. I am still hurt and humiliated by the whole ordeal and for someone that always saw things coming, I never saw this. 

  

He's the moron not you, but don't let him get the better of you. Seek some couselling for yourself and your depression right now and focus on what you've always wanted to achieve in life. Whether that be personal or career oriented goals. Don't ever let him see that he has hurt you. Make an effort to look fantastic and feel proud that you didn't stoop to his level. By behaving in this way you can actually feel much better. Good Luck with the future and chin up! 

Thankyou fo your advice! I  needed that bit of a boost that i am still worth somthing without him. I'm sorry to hear about what happened to you and i hope things are better now and some of your hurt is disappearing. I know this is a time thing as well, but i've always been a really happy light-hearted person and i never thought that I, of all people, would ever feel like i do now. I'm not certain if it's depression but your right, i probably shoul speak to a counsellor or someone. Thanks again!
 
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April 21, 2006, 7:26 am PDT

Whew! You DO have a plateful!

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Just when we thought it was safe to go back in the water, bam! My employer, without prior notice after depositing my disability  payment into my checking account suddenly and without notice reversed this deposit.  So far, Payroll is aware of this and states that:  

  • I should have been notified ahead of time.
  • That someone on the local level failed to fill out appropriate documentation.
  • They have denied me three times to return to work, the first time six weeks after surgery, the second time about 3 months after surgery and the third time about six months after surgery.

Dr Phil, anybody, help me.  According to HR I am still employed, but no checks.  It was bad enough to lose the two houses because I didn't have the strength, energy, resources or all of the help that was promised to me, and I am cancelling all of my doctor's appointments.  My left index finger was cut on the table saw the first day I attempted to  resume any kind of activity in my delapodated shop, requiring ten stitches from the tip to just below the fingernail.    

   

I will just continue taking care of this and remove the stitches on my own.  Three have already busted.  I have a pile of wood I took out of the houses now sitting in the rain, ruining because I could not get the buildings to store them in.    

   

All three vehicles are falling apart.  My sons' car is broke down.  My wife's car needs attention quick before it breaks another belt.  It needs new seals, bearings, altenator, on and on.  My car looks like S%#@, and the transmission is making all kinds of noise and I have to push it up hills, or almost.  My wife's car needs a clutch and transmission work.  I am unemployeable at a normal job and have been begging and begging from government sites, etc for assistance.    

   

I am just so sick and tired of it all.  Tags are expired which I cannot buy.  And the money they spent to dispose of those houses, they could have spent half to have them dragged across my property line and allowed me to pay them back.    

   

Bad luck Me.  Somebody.  I still have taxes to file for two years. I am falling fast, and the hopes of the "Vagus Nerve Stimulation" is out of the question.  I need to call to see if my insurance is in affect, if not I will owe the hospital a couple of grand for surgery on my finger.  When  a knife cuts skin, usually stitches are all required.  But when a 1/4" of meat is sawed out of the finger, it involves severed nerves etc.  Only about 30 minutes, but I am sure a couple of grand.  

   

If I can't get feeling better, and do better, God help me......... I can't take this any longer.   

That's all folks.  

 I'm not sure what you're asking for here. If you are looking for communication with Dr Phil, you have to scroll up to "Contact Dr Phil." This board is kind of a support group for people reading SELF MATTERS.
You do have some problems, but it appears that some of it could be taken care of by yourself or delegation to those in your family. For instance, the tax returns. If you don't have time to do them, why can't your wife? They can get rather complicated, but there is all kinds of help you can access if you can't understand the directions readily. I would get on this right away because the government doesn't cut you any slack and the penalties and interest can add up in a hurry.
As to the cars, why can't your son do some repairs and maintenance? If he's old enough to drive he's old enough to learn how to maintain a vehicle don't you think?
Not sure what the situation is with the two houses, but it sounds like they are lost so don't beat yourself up about them. Sometimes things happen, like a tornado or whatever. Sounds like this was due to unfortunate circumstances.
As to the limbo job situation, maybe it's time to hire a lawyer. They can't keep you on the "employed" list and not pay you. Make a list of priorities and get started, you'll feel better when you make a plan and get going.
 
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April 21, 2006, 7:35 am PDT

An ego bruising

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Hi i'm from Australia so a fair way away from all of you guys, but i always try and watch Dr Phil on my weekends or if older epiodes are being played on pay TV. Anyway the reason i write is maybe just to get these feelings i'm having at the moment, off my chest. I am nearly 24 and starting my rural teaching service this year. On boxing day 2005 my husband told me his feelings towards me had changed and that he had feelings for someone else. I was so shocked. The next part was to be the most devastating news... he had feelings for one of my best friends who was a teacher with me for a couple of years prior. He told her several days later about his feelings, she... to my surprise and disgust said she had feelings for him as well and now nearly four months on they are still seeing each other. I am finding it very difficult to come to terms with because i feel neither of them ever respected me because they were able to do such a horrible thing. Friends of mine see them both out together regularly- totally unashamed of how they treated me and i feel as if they are rubbing this all in my face.I am feeling slightly nauseous even re-living these events so i will sign off now. I hope by some miracle Dr Phil reads this and can give me some advice cause i really feel like i'm drowning at the moment. 
 First, I'm so sorry to hear you've had such a bad thing happen to you. Did it come out of the blue, or did you have little hints here and there that went unnoticed until he hit you with the news? Sometimes we ignore things we don't want to believe.
Are you divorced or is he carrying on with this woman while still married to you? You didn't say in your post. I can well understand your shock and sadness, but if they are flaunting their relationship in front of you without first resolving your marriage, I believe I'd find some anger and resentment pretty quick. Are there children involved?
My heart goes out to you, take care.
You might want to try posting on the Marriage boards under "cheated on" or "infidelity" or "divorce" too. You can find practical advice on what to do.
 
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April 21, 2006, 8:33 am PDT

I will attempt to answer you with one post

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I think sometimes I go so far (from my authentic self) as in a dream. 

  

One must wake up. 

  

One must begin. 

  

Open one eye, then the next. 

  

One must observe. 

  

One must know what is happening. 

  

Then one must see what one has not seen before, the cinders of past mistakes, the polution of past thinking.   

  

  

 Robert Frost's "The Road Less Traveled" has always been one of my favorites!
As to your pondering about America. I can't answer for Canada, even though they are part of North America. As for the USA, there are vast distances between small towns in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain west regions. As you go to the east of the Mississippi River, the towns and cities get closer together. On the eastern seaboard there is the most highly concentrated populations. The western seaboard also has it's share of big cities. But the vast middle of the country is mostly small cities, towns, villages, farms and ranches. I imagine much of Australia is the same. Our poorer communities have people of all colors and nationalities, as do our more affluent sections. I grew up living in widely different areas, from big cities to farms. There are pockets of same ethnic origin peoples here and there, but it becomes more integrated as time goes on. You can see this in our television shows. In the 1950's there were only white people portrayed. Now you see all different kinds of people.
I'm not sure what to say about your comments on "replacement" of people. I've seen this happen with parents who have adopted children, and then miraculously  have a child of their own. Sadly, the adopted child is less favored. Not everybody does this, but I have seen it happen. I have seen recently divorced people rush out and hook up with people too soon. It doesn't always end in disaster, but quite often there is a disappointment, and many issues to be worked out, before they can move on in a fresh manner. We are all different, it's difficult to adjust when someone that was dear to you is lost. Thinking to fill the void with another gets you into trouble more often than not.
 
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April 21, 2006, 10:50 am PDT

Defining Your Authentic Self

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 If your parents are screaming at you, it's abuse. If they are fighting with each other in your presense, it's negligence and abuse. Do you have anybody you can talk to about your situation? A relative, a teacher, your doctor? If this is causing you physical problems it's nothing to take lightly. If you are constantly stressed it takes a physical toll.
If it's bad enough that you are considering leaving, it's bad enough to involve somebody else that may be able to calm things down.
that wont help, it never changes,the same reason why I went to visit friends it B.C was the same reason why I want to leave now,I though they would realize what their doing but things only go worse from there,and no theres not any one around I can talk to,I think.
 
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April 21, 2006, 3:30 pm PDT

Thank you Linda ...

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 Thanks for the update. It's always good to know that others haven't met up with an accident or something. Best wishes on your continuing journey.

My journey so far has lasted 14+ years. At least the goals I made back on 9/1991were finally actualized last year. It's been a long long journey for me and I'm just so thankful that I turned my life over to Dr. Phil since 11/18/03. Reading and living SELF MATTERS for 2 years has helped me to pick myself up and take the steps I need to take to finally begin living for the first time since I was 8 years old.  I'm 53 years old and I'm just now taking better care of me than I ever have. 

  

I sent Dr. Phil a thank you card for all that he's done for me.  I am just so happy that he wrote the 2 books that have helped me the most:  Weight Loss Solutions & Self Matters.  I have LOVE SMART - I'm just not ready for dating - he says in the book that I if I can't answer the questions healthy, then I need to continue to work on myself.  I figure that by June 1st, I'll be ready -- right now, I'm focused on tackling the dumb tapes I've written about doing yard work. DUH - the things we do to ourselves without knowing it. 

  

I think Teri will be back when she's done with her classes. I believe she was going to school, dealing with her ex's health, and looking for a job the last time she posted.  Maybe she'll come back when her life settles down. 

  

And I'm so thankful you were here for me - I really did need to hear different points of views and receive the loving support you gave me on my journey -- thank you. 

 
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April 22, 2006, 10:04 am PDT

I can hear your distress

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that wont help, it never changes,the same reason why I went to visit friends it B.C was the same reason why I want to leave now,I though they would realize what their doing but things only go worse from there,and no theres not any one around I can talk to,I think.
 How about a grandparent or an aunt or uncle? Somebody that can point out to your parents that what they are doing is destructive and is affecting your health and mental state. Are your parents stressed about something in particular like loss of a job or something? Or are they self-destructing on booze or something? If there is no substance abuse involved maybe you can tell them you see that they are upset and maybe they should look for help in counseling or something. If there is substance abuse, do you feel that it may escalate to physical violence someday? I'm not prying into your affairs, and you don't have to answer that, but these are things you should think about. If you could head them off before they happen you would be doing everybody a favor.
 
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April 22, 2006, 10:13 am PDT

Why thanks Marcia!

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My journey so far has lasted 14+ years. At least the goals I made back on 9/1991were finally actualized last year. It's been a long long journey for me and I'm just so thankful that I turned my life over to Dr. Phil since 11/18/03. Reading and living SELF MATTERS for 2 years has helped me to pick myself up and take the steps I need to take to finally begin living for the first time since I was 8 years old.  I'm 53 years old and I'm just now taking better care of me than I ever have. 

  

I sent Dr. Phil a thank you card for all that he's done for me.  I am just so happy that he wrote the 2 books that have helped me the most:  Weight Loss Solutions & Self Matters.  I have LOVE SMART - I'm just not ready for dating - he says in the book that I if I can't answer the questions healthy, then I need to continue to work on myself.  I figure that by June 1st, I'll be ready -- right now, I'm focused on tackling the dumb tapes I've written about doing yard work. DUH - the things we do to ourselves without knowing it. 

  

I think Teri will be back when she's done with her classes. I believe she was going to school, dealing with her ex's health, and looking for a job the last time she posted.  Maybe she'll come back when her life settles down. 

  

And I'm so thankful you were here for me - I really did need to hear different points of views and receive the loving support you gave me on my journey -- thank you. 

 In some ways you're farther along the path than I am though.
About your comment on LOVE SMART, everyone of the Doc's books point back to SELF MATTERS. If you have not developed your foundation, you are handicapped in dating, marriage, family, or interacting with the world in a positive, productive way. Fortunately, many people have a good foundation to begin with, but there are so many of us that don't. If I could recommend any book above all others, it would have to be SELF MATTERS.
 
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April 23, 2006, 2:53 pm PDT

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I dont know if I am in the correct section to ask advice, but here goes. To make a long story short my 30 year old daughter has been on drugs for over 10 years, now she is in prison for 6 months, expecting a baby next month and called me after years of uphevel between us to help her when the baby is born. So I said yes as she is clean so far of drugs and sounds wonderful, not the crazy person who invaded my daughter. Well, now my sister and niece have jumped in to help with the situation and want to look after the baby when its born until she is released, keeping the baby with them and now planning of letting my daughter live with my niece and her family when she is released ,  they think  because I live in a very small town and it wont be interesting enough for my daughter and they have more family support up in the big smoke . I have to say I am feeling pushed out of the picture suddenly. Am I overreacting? I know I want what is best for my daughter and her baby, but myself and husband, my daughters stepfather were really looking forward to having her with us.A new lease on our relationship you might say.
 
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April 24, 2006, 2:17 am PDT

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You have taken the first step in finding your authentic self by coming to the boards and asking the question.

 

For many stories have a look in the Archives - however the journey that I started to find my authentic self commenced 3 years ago and whilst I am now comfortable within myself and my world I keep finding new things about myself - the journey will continue for me for the rest of my life.

 

And I think that is what it is all about for life is a journey and happiness is not a destination it is a part of the journey.

 

Like most of those who come here I worked on Dr Phil's Self Matters and Life Strategies books - the work was long and exhausting but the result - which was me and my authentic self - was worth it.  Give it a try.

 

I think one of the main things to remember - is that you should not try to define yourself by what you do or where you live or what you have - the real and true definition of who you are lies deep within - not in superficial world.

I agree that happiness is not a destination but part of your journey. If you are enjoying your journey then you must be happy otherwise you would do something different, I hope. Although I have good days and not so good days I still feel that I am happy and love this journey we call life. I think of it like an onion peeling a little at a time. I look back at when I was in my 20's and I would not even recognize myself because I have experienced so much that has been good for my growth. It was not all pleasant but it was not all unpleasant. I've had fun and I intend to keep on having fun for a long time. You're right, we should not try to define ourselves by what we do or where we live because we are all much more than that.
 
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