Comments on: Define Rational

By: lightening

lightening — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:38:20 +0000

Lizzie - I do indeed overthink things. It would seem that heart attacks are common for precipitating depression.

Kelley - and here I was thinking you were more than a little overworked with your own issues. {{{HUGS}}} and thanks.

Bettina - oh, but I did!!! Just kidding. thanks.

Jeanie - ROFLOL.

By: jeanie

jeanie — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:27:19 +0000

I think only an irrational person would attempt to define rational closely - you gotta worry about them!

My grandmother used to say “the whole world’s mad save thee and me - and I am a little concerned about thee”.

By: Bettina

Bettina — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 06:07:53 +0000

And Kelley just lost the game

Seriously though, its not like you dumped your husband, ran away, joined a religious cult and start taking cocaine in a bad moment.

I think it’s only the irrational people who never struggle with their emotions or thought processes.

By: Kelley

Kelley — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:17:19 +0000

as you have probably realised with your mad Ninja deducting skillz, I have had the post open in my browser for days… cause I wanted to be last.

Total certifiable nutjob. Just like the rest of us.

Smootches babe, the others are right. You know it.

I got your back bab, I will let you know if you are losing it

By: Lizzie

Lizzie — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:03:24 +0000

Hi Lightening
I am not trying to sound trite but I think you might be just thinking too much both about your thinking and about everything else. Do more and think less. My husband has sufferd from depression since he had a heart attack at 37 (8 years ago) and the first few years were hell (for him, I am sure, but for us definitely) But now he has slowly brought himself of his medication and hasn’t taken a tablet for over two years.
…and any rational is over rated!!

Love & best wishes from Lizzie

By: lightening

lightening — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:55:00 +0000

We have so much wisdom in this little community here - it just blows my mind!!!

Tamsyn - thank you. I guess that’s what I thought but then I think I am reacting rather emotionally to things that probably shouldn’t matter that much.

Sharon - many more emails from me and all rationality WILL go out the window!!! LOL.

Stuffy - you have such a philosopher’s brain you know!!! I *think* I get what you’re saying (thanks for the lay-man’s terms at the end though).

River - I guess it’s the whole “bell curve scenario”. There are certain parameters that the bulk of the population fall within and then a few in outlying areas that *might* be considered less than rational. But then, who are we to judge what their reality is to them? I think I’m scaring myself with the way I’m tying my brain in knots here. LOL. Sending best wishes to your DH and {{{HUGS}}} to you because I know it aint easy on anyone.

Jayne - you crack me up!!! Score another one for my “142 laughs today”. Hanging from the ceiling fan would indeed be funny (until it pulled out of the ceiling and ruined my house!!!!). Maybe rational but slightly over-emotional??? Not sure. Thanks for the reassurances.

Dina - stages of rationality. Yeah, I guess that makes sense. And being able to keep yourself in check. And important point. Don’t think I’ll make any life changing decisions right now though, just in case.

Teeni - isn’t paranoid a form or irrationality??? It’s okay, I have a VERY supportive husband who keeps an eye on me. Thanks for your care and concern though.

Katrina - yeah, my memory is shot right now. Oh well, good memory’s are over-rated. One more week until my dr’s appointment so I guess we’ll assess things properly then.

Marita - so do I!!! It would be AWESOME to have a cuppa together. Just the thought makes me smile.

By: Marita

Marita — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:07:47 +0000

((( lightening )))

You are going through such a tough time right now, I wish I could pop over and make you a cup of tea and give you hug in person.

By: Katrina

Katrina — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:11:42 +0000

You seem to be thinking rationally when I read your posting, you are processing and thinking everything through. I would possibly get medication checked and just see if there is something setting things off (I too would suggest having someone with you mainly because if you are having trouble with your thought processes then you might have trouble retaining what they tell you)

By: teeni

teeni — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:19:51 +0000

I believe that the definition of rational means that you possess the ability to reason. You seem to be able to reason just fine but you are definitely worried about it and showing a lot of self-doubt. Forgive me for saying so, but you sound paranoid, not irrational. I wouldn’t be surprised if the medication is what is causing it. If you are this worried though, you probably shouldn’t be alone. Please, please, please have a friend or family member with you. Also you could call one of those nurse phone lines like Ask-A-Nurse to see if this a normal reaction to weaning off your meds.

By: Dina

Dina — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:38:39 +0000

You sound rational to me.

I don’t think you know you’re being unrational until way after you’ve been irrational.

If you notice you’re being irrational WHILE you’re being irrational, than the irrational bit is over and now you’re being rational.

Does that make sense?