Hi Lynnwood, I was so happy to read the news today. I am glad your stress is down. Awesome on the plants. I used to have a venus fly trap but it didn't live long. I'm pretty sure it is something that...
Hi Everybody!!! I hope you are all doing well. Cloudy here and kind of cold. I keep hearing that four letter word, SNOW. There I said it. March was pretty nice, I thought April would be too. Though...
Hi Pitmom, I am sorry you were alone on Easter. But it sounds like you were fine with it. Just a quiet day. Thanks for sharing about your flowers. Things here are just popping out of the ground. I...
Hi Forever, You are right, time waits for no one. The older you get the faster it goes by. Try to grasp the moment and stay there. Appreciate all that you can. Big things and little. I hope you have...
Hi Forever, I would say keep practicing the meditation. It takes practice, before you know it, you will be able to control your thoughts better. It is hard though I know. Positive thinking and...
Hi SummerFun72, Welcome to the depression forum. I am sorry you are going to be an empty nester. Just curious if you will be alone or not, you didn't mention if you had a partner. It is so difficult...
Happy Easter Chotti! Happy Easter everybody. It was a nice day. I cooked dinner. Hugs, Karen......
Try meditating, it helps me. Hugs, Karen......
Nice Trina... Hugs, Karen......
I can only imagine as you are healing that it is going to be a difficult time for you. Can you talk to your doc about going on something temporarily? I don't think it matters so much why your...
Hi Lynnwood, You would think that they could make an exception due to his age. I am sorry your brother isn't helping. This is unbelievable to me. I can't believe that people would be this way....
I know what you mean about the waiting game TMo. It is hard waiting to find out as your mind goes all over the place. Keep faith that it is nothing serious. Know we are thinking of you. Hugs, Karen......
You will feel much better after your x-ray. I have to get one too. My left lung isn't pushing air out like it should. Keep us posted as to what is going on. Let us know results. Hang in there. Hugs,...
Hi Medved, Yes it depends on what you buy. I would ask the dispensary. If you get hemp cbd, you don't have to worry about sativa or indica. I don't think anyway. When I do the sleeping meditation I...
Chotti, I am going to try that with the birch bark this summer. I think it would be nice to have the thinner bark. I do have a pallet knife somewhere. Pitmom, I am sorry about your daughter's car....
Med Ved, Another thing you can try is learning meditation. It helps a lot with sleep. Just thought I would suggest it. Hugs, Karen... PS I hope you find the CBD without much THC. I have found sativas...
Thank you Trina, That was cute. I like videos like that. Pitmom, You never cease to amaze me with your flowers. Chotti, I think I am going to try to pull some live birch as it will probably be...
Thanks GG... I just have to mention that the sun finally came out. It hasn't been frequent lately. And it has been super windy. I guess that is typical for March. And we really did have a mild winter...
Hi Lynnwood... I am sorry that you are dealing with so much. I can't believe that just because he drives the Meals on Wheels program won't help him. That is despicable. My mother and grandmother got...
Thanks Chotti, I will look into these ideas. Sometimes it is so simple, I can't see it. Google selling online. Thank you. I think you have good ideas for the birch bark. I love it. I have fallen...
Thanks for asking Chotti. I bet you could decoupage the birch bark. That would look so cool. I am wanting to go in the woods behind me and look for more. I have a few birches on my property. A few...
Hello Hibee, It has been going between snow and rain here today which can be depressing. But tomorrow is supposed to be better. I am looking forward to that. My husband got his second covid vaccine...
Hibee, I hope you are able to get more cbd. It really helps a lot with pain, anxiety and sleep. GuitarGERD, I am glad that the lozenges are working good for you. I make my own salve and tincture. I...
I am glad things are okay. If anybody can do this, you can. One day at a time Mate. Keep hanging on. Hugs, Karen......
Keep hanging in there Jamie, I wish you a smooth transition. Hugs, Karen......
Be careful, I hate to see you going off cold turkey. It is like effexor, very hard to wean off. Why can't you continue taking it until the doc finds something else? I am just concerned Jamie. Best...
I find smoking helps me, but stay away from sativa, it can make you paranoid. Indica is better. Relaxes you more. I am just learning cbd. I make salve for pain and tincture. I tried the tincture for...
Hi Anxiety_freak, Do you practice meditation or breathing exercises? They both seem to calm me down. I take xanax too. Things are crazy these days and there is a lot to get anxious about. I am...
Hang in there Jamie, Remember you have us. We are always here for you mate. Thinking of you, Karen......
Hey there, I got my vaccine on Friday. I go next month for the second one. I hope you get yours soon Hibee and Jamie. Here they did 65 and over plus essential workers first. Last week they started...
Hi DavidEA, Have you looked on Amazon for books on social anxiety? They have a lot of good books. I got a friend a book on there years ago for general anxiety. There were a lot to choose from. I hope...
Hi Sienna8, I posted to you on the depression forum. Are you sure you don't have a sensitive stomach? You might want to talk to the doctor about it as it sounds like a lot of medications effect your...
Hi Sienna8, Welcome to the depression forum. I don't think I have seen you post here before. Melatonin doesn't cause stomach issues for all. My husband takes 20mg a night and it hasn't effected him....
I am glad your son took you out today Kathy. Sounds like your birthday week was nice. I love foxglove even though it is toxic. I have lupines too. They get bigger each year. As I remember though...
Also placing human or dog hair will help. Hang it in a tree where they can smell it. Cayenne pepper is good for some plus leaves potassium for the plants. I find marigolds help too. Though they...
Hi Chotti, I hear you on the deer. I have rabbits too. They eat my burning bush every year but it comes back. So far it has anyway. The deer come in to the bird feeders but haven't bothered any of my...
Hi Mamabear22, Do you think that the medication could be putting your blood pressure up, hence the flushed face? It probably wouldn't hurt to mention that side effect to the doc or nurse. Though you...
Hi Rich, I am glad you got your dentures and like them. I am glad the procedure went well. I hope you have a good day. Hugs, Karen......
Best wishes Lynnwood with your vaccine. I get mine Friday. Hi Trina. I think we spend more time letting our dogs go in and out than anything. Sweet Doodles. Hugs to all!!! Karen......
Hi Chotti, Your place sounds so cool. And Roxie sounds like an awesome dog. I am sorry to hear about the hip replacement of you and your friend. I hope things get better. Early here this morning....
Hi Jamie, Hi Pitmom, Hi Kathy, You all sound busy and contented. Which is hard at this time of covid still. But things are getting better. Numbers are going down in places and you all are finding...
Hi Weary, How have you been lately? I hope things are going well for you. Hugs, Karen......
I totally understand how you feel Jamie. I get the same way when I am depressed. Sleep. Keep pushing but know when you need to rest. We are all here for you. Hugs, Karen......
Good day to all!!! Please check in and let us know how things are going. Windy here again. Could be a sign of season change. Other than that it is sunny. Unfortunately it is going to drop down to the...
Trina, Do take the time that you need to work on things. We will all be here when you get back. Thank you for all that you do. Hugs, Karen......
Hi Everyone!!! Been kind of spring like weather but the last couple of days have been windy. Makes it seem colder. But the sun was out today so that was a plus. ***Smooth, I just wanted to say that I...
Hi Hazelnut, I can understand your anxiety, but luckily yours is soon. I have a biopsy on the 24th. I probably will be a little anxious until it is over. Try to think positive. The best you can. It...
Be safe from the snow storm Kathy. That's a lot of snow in the forecast. Even the lesser amount. Take your job one day at a time. Try to just focus on one day as it comes. You may even want to find a...
I am so happy you are feeling hopeful now Lynnwood. I hope you get your vaccine soon. I am not yet 65 so it could be awhile for me. I keep looking. Keep hanging on. Things get better in many ways....
Take that frown and turn it upside down. You have much to be thankful for. I understand how you feel though. Being cooped up in the house for a year. And going out can be so distressing wearing a...