Hi everyone, Been in a funk. Feel lethargic and want to sleep all the time. Finding it harder and harder to get out of bed, etc. To make it worse, I'm starting to catastrophing thoughts again. It is...
Unfortunately, I can't stay with anyone. I know they are trying to fix this issue, but they can't find what is causing the noise yet. I do like the idea of a sound machine. I will look into it....
Buena, I'm sorry about Sid. It's so hard when pets die because they become a member of your family. So crazy about what's going on in the news. I never thought I would see such a thing. I hope things...
I use earplugs which helps a little bit. However, the noise, which sounds like a stream boat blowing its horn, is so loud that it's hard to ignore. Unfortunately, I can't go to a different room to...
Hi everyone! Chotti, the older I get the more I find time flies by quickly. I do hope things become organized so help gets to people, so many are struggling. HT, like your new name. Well, my temp job...
I live in a building and unfortunately there is something wrong with the radiator. The building's management is aware and are trying to see what is causing the noise, but are unable to find the...
Hi TimTam, My sleep is not better, but it is now mostly due to the loud noises that I hear. I've gotten earplugs, but they don't help much....
Happy New Year everyone !! ✨...
Tim Tam, I increased the Melatonin from 3mg to 6. This dosage helps me to dose off. I do go to bed around 10 or 11 pm. I don't take Melatonin when I wake up. I guess I just don't want to take too...
Hi NCOT, I'm doing ok. Just trying to hang in there. I'm so sorry that the UK is on lockdown again. I wish this virus will go away already. Here, in NY, the governor is very concerned about the new...
Thanks Straydog. It's so hard to find a good therapist. I also look forward to my therapy session as it gives me new tools to fight anxiety and depression. I hope that you find a good therapist if,...
NCOT, I just wanted to pop in and say hello!!...
OceanFisher, Those are great wishes which I hope come through. Happy Holidays everyone!...
Hi Insomniaa, I don't have chronic insomnia now, but I don't get quality sleep either due to loud noises which started recently. I've tried acupuncture, but it wasn't for insomnia; I might give it...
I feel like I'm getting 'attached' to my therapist. When I say attach, I do not mean it in a romantic way. I find my therapist to be very good and they have helped me, to an extent, in dealing with...
Chotti, the fudge sounds nice. Never used to be a big fan of chocolate until recently. BnotAfriad, I made some chocolate chip cookies following a simple recipe. It came out nice, but know it's not...
I know 2020 has been hard for many of us for many reasons. I, for one, am looking forward to the new year. I thought it might be fun and ease our stress if we post 3 things that we want to accomplish...
I'm sorry that some of you are having a hard time. I really can empathize with you. Life can be be hard enough, but the corona virus and resulting hardships makes everything harder. My temporary job...
Pitmom, sorry to hear that things aren't good for you at the moment. I'm also sorry that you're arguing with your partner. We're living in such trying times which is affecting everyone differently. I...
Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks GB. I'm going to a relative for Thanksgiving. I'll be a small gathering. Just grateful to leave my home and not have to cook! I'm hope you have a nice Thanksgiving....
Happy Belated Birthday GB! I hope you did something nice for yourself. Well, I'm going to my cousin for Thanksgiving. Will be a few people there. I wasn't going to go, but I can't leave in fear to...
Been going through a wave of emotions. Looks like I will be spending the holidays alone since it's not safe to travel. Really want to see my family, but I have to wait until this pandemic is under...
Hi GB, I totally agree with you about too much chemical as it does thins out hair over time. It's so interesting that you perm your hair to get it curly and I relaxed my hair to get it straight. My...
Buena, I think that is a really great idea. What type of cat are you adopting? I would love to adopt a dog, but I don't think I'm ready for extra responsibilities. HT and GB, I absolutely agree with...
Weary, I'm so happy you got this job. You've inspired me to get back on my job search again!...
I'm so upset and angry. The number of cases is rising again in NY as in other states. I was supposed to visit my family in Florida, now it may not happen. I wouldn't want to travel and potentially...
GB, I did color my hair. It's much darker than I'm used to. I did it to cheer myself up and not 'let myself go'. It's great to hear that Luna is doing better. She probably is chasing her tail out of...
Hi GB, I usually dye my hair black. I have a dark skin tone, so not a lot of colors would look good-or natural on me. I was trying to go grey at one point, but decided I wasn't ready to go fully...
Paul_t, I'm so over this election. I don't even watch the news anymore. It's ridiculous how we still don't know the results. Hopefully, it won't drag on. Very tired and drain today. Went to the store...
Bnot, I hope you are feeling better. I know how it feels when I'm going through a rough patch. I wasn't going to watch the news last night, but I couldn't help it, especially when I started getting...
That's awesome news!!!!! So happy too hear you've found a job. I'm excited for you. 😃...
HT, Glad to hear your brother is out of the ICU. I hope he continues to get better. Sorry to hear about his house having mold, etc. I don't know why some people become guardians when they can't take...
Been a bit down. Feel like a depression episode is coming on. I literally had to force myself to wash my hair and can sleep for hours and still get tired. Ate like a pig this weekend, despite being...
This happens to me when I'm very stressed. It feels like a lump is in my throat, but I can still eat and drink with no problem. The feeling of having something stuck in your throat is sometimes...
I just wanted on a shopping spree, and am feeling a little guilty. I really need casual clothes to wear at home since I'm not going out much. Most of my clothes are work or going out. I also think...
GB, thanks for the tip. I fall asleep very fast once I take melatonin. I think I'm going to take it earlier today. I still don't understand though why I keep getting up around 3am when I take it....
I haven't been sleeping well. I've taken melatonin, but it makes me groggy in the morning, and strangely enough I've wake up around 3pm. I hope everyone is having a good day....
Buena, I like that quote!!!...
HT, It's great that your mom is out of hospital. I hope she gets better. Hi GB and everyone. Spoke with psych nurse about combining medications. I'm going to be taking Wellbutrin with Lexapro. I hope...
Hi Goldengirl, You're definitely not alone. I haven't read this post in a while, but I'm glad you and others commented on it. I really needed to reread this post again as I've been a bit down. Since...
Well, I started taking a higher dose of Bupropion and feel sick. I wasn't expecting any side effects as I've been taking it for a year. I wonder if this is common? I can't wait for the weekend to...
Buena, I know how crappy it is to have an outage and be without internet service. I hope it gets fix soon. I so relate to you on the job scene. However, I think you should be proud of the fact that...
I like that. 'Safety Plan' is a much better to put it....
The psych nurse increased my Bupropion/Wellbutrin to 450mg. I've written a post about this on the depression forum. I'm having anxiety about having seizures with this increase. I spoke to the...
Pitmom, has your partner acted like this before? This pandemic has everyone acting a bit crazy and behaving in ways that they normally wouldn't. I'm with Paul_T that a 16 years relationship is worth...
Hopefully, someone who's taken Lexapro will chime in. One of my good friends is taking it and has been on it for many years. However, as you said, medication affect everyone differently. I went...
Not too happy about it getting darker earlier, but I like the weather. Starting looking for a job again. My therapist told me take a few minutes any day and just search the postings. I find I don't...
I never took Lexapro before, but it usually takes 6-8 weeks for an antidepressant to kick in. Have you spoken to your doctor about it?...
Thanks Karen. I think I'm going to try it out. I've been getting very depress. It amazing how our emotions can affect us....
My Wellbutrin/Bupropion was bummed up to 450. After reading some stories, I am nervous about taking it as some people reported to have seizures. I spoke with the psych nurse, and they said that...