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How to stop caring about what people think of you

I think when you reach a certain age, you stop caring. Plus like you said, self esteem. It can be hard not to care what other's think. Also once you get enough on your own plate, you don't have time...

5/10/2022 3:30 AM

Depression
Daily Check in Thread for all... 207

Hi Pitmom, I am so sorry for your huge loss. May peace and comfort blanket over you. Hang in there sweetie, we are here for you. Gentle hugs... Karen......

5/3/2022 2:56 AM

Depression
Welbutrin (making me nervous)

I'm glad you are tolerating the wellbutrin. The last time I tried it, it made me too nervous too. I have tried it a couple of times. I hope your depression lifts. I am glad your MIL has a nice place...

5/1/2022 3:30 AM

Depression
Wife diagnosed

Oh I see, Thank you for posting that. I will look into it. Hugs, Karen......

4/30/2022 3:23 AM

Breast Cancer
Wife diagnosed

Hi Linda Sue again... I am in Michigan too. I went to Seton Cancer Center for my radiation last year. I am doing the hormone therapy. I see my oncologist on Wednesday next week. I don't like the...

4/29/2022 12:47 PM

Breast Cancer
Hmmm

Glad you had a good time Jamie. I hope you get your hat back. Hugs, Karen......

4/24/2022 3:43 AM

Depression
Daily Check in Thread for all... 207

Hi Jamie!!! Hope you have an awesome day!!! Hugs, Karen......

4/22/2022 4:04 PM

Depression
Daily Check in Thread for all... 207

Here is Trina's last post on the other thread. I hope everybody is having a good day today. If you look in YouTube And search engines you will find great growing hacks for all enviros. From pots to...

4/22/2022 3:15 AM

Depression
V-card, self-loathing and relationships

Thanks for understanding Anxious Meerkat. I think things are going to fall into place for you in time. You never know what a moment will bring. Have a good day. Or what's left. Hugs, Karen......

4/19/2022 2:30 PM

Depression
V-card, self-loathing and relationships

It will happen when it is the right time when you find the right person. No need to panic. Remember that this is a family friendly forum and members are as young as 14 on here. You maybe should find...

4/18/2022 2:05 PM

Depression
V-card, self-loathing and relationships

TimTam, I feel your post is somewhat inappropriate. The use of your language and your categorizing women in such a way that they are either good or evil. People are individuals and should be thought...

4/17/2022 12:42 PM

Depression
Is my anxiety really as bad as some tell me?

I agree, talk to a doctor about it. They would know better than most. But as straydog said, they have a certain criteria that you need to meet. There is only one way to find out and that is to try....

4/16/2022 1:30 PM

Anxiety & Panic Disorders
DAILY TREAD 206 👋🦄

Buena, I am sorry you aren't getting any responses. The forum seems to be coming to a halt. I hope all goes well with your chemotherapy and radiation. I saw my oncologist for my six month visit last...

4/13/2022 3:01 AM

Depression
Wife diagnosed

My breast cancer was contained too. I got the five year pill too and did 20 radiation treatments. We had music too which was nice. I didn't mind the radiation at all. I drove myself to every therapy...

4/10/2022 3:22 AM

Breast Cancer
Covid Vaccine

A lot of people got feeling under the weather with second vaccine. I didn't though. Third vaccine I was sick for a few hours. Mostly body aches. I think different people have different reactions. I...

4/8/2022 3:51 AM

Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Might be depressed. Not sure.

You need your feelings validated too. Do you see a therapist? It really helps by talking to a professional. I am sorry about your grandmother. It is hard to lose somebody to cancer. Maybe she will be...

4/7/2022 3:44 PM

Depression
Have severe anxiety prescribed ⬇️

It is most likely what you need to fight anxiety and the PTSD. Both meds are good for anxiety. Therapy too especially for the PTSD. I wish you well. Hugs, Karen......

4/4/2022 12:59 PM

Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Hmmm

That's my favorite time of day Lynnwood. I am sorry for your pain though. I like that time of the day because other people are still sleeping. It is quiet. Plus you get to enjoy the sun rising. Hope...

4/3/2022 1:42 PM

Depression
Help!

Do you have to have a reason? Can you just say no? Just a thought... Hugs, Karen......

3/30/2022 1:26 PM

Depression
Help me weigh out risk/benefit effects from lexapro

I took lexapro for a while. It is hit and miss. I don't remember a lot of side effects but one I had was sexual. I don't remember what else. It was kind of like an add on drug for me as I was already...

3/29/2022 7:22 AM

Depression
WHATEVER, BLADDER, BLAH

Thinking of you Jamie... Hugs, Karen......

3/17/2022 3:09 AM

Depression
DAILY TREAD 206 👋🦄

Know we are here for you hun. I am glad everything went well. Happy birthday late. Keep us posted on how you are doing. Hugs, Karen......

3/17/2022 3:08 AM

Depression
DAILY TREAD 206 👋🦄

FP, Luna has a thundershirt and got a new one yesterday. It helps. I will look into the happy hoodie though. I have pheromone spray too. Supposed to make them feel like nursing mom is around I guess....

3/12/2022 4:46 AM

Depression
21st set of poems, only this is a song, "There'll never be another you."

Thanks for sharing Tim Tam. You share so much good. You will be blessed. And thanks for remembering Joyce. Hugs, Karen......

3/11/2022 5:44 PM

Depression
DAILY TREAD 206 👋🦄

Hi Forever, I totally understand it is hard changing. I have had some I have liked and some I haven't. I pray you get one that is the proper fit for you. I can see where it would be unsettling. I...

3/11/2022 5:42 PM

Depression
DAILY TREAD 206 👋🦄

Yes, forever, one day at a time is all you can do. I think it is perfectly normal to get depressed in this situation. But there is always a chance your new therapist will be cool too. A good...

3/11/2022 12:48 PM

Depression
DAILY TREAD 206 👋🦄

Staying busy helps so much. I am glad you are able to. It sounds like your attitude is fantastic! Glad you got a massage too. Relaxation, awesome! You are doing all the right things to help you get...

3/10/2022 5:52 AM

Depression
DAILY TREAD 206 👋🦄

Thank you Forever... Means a lot. I'm sorry you have to get a new therapist. It isn't easy changing. Mine I think will be retiring in the not so distant future. That will be hard. So I can imagine...

3/9/2022 5:08 PM

Depression
I don't want to live anymore

skylar, You may have emailed me instead of Trina. I didn't answer as things are really heavy for me right now and I can't take on the extra load. I made some suggestions for you. . That is the best I...

3/9/2022 2:29 PM

Depression
Hi I'm Skylar, living is tough...

Skylar, I see on your other thread that Trina (Bntaffraid) offered to talk to you through email. I am sorry you hate everything for there are many beautiful things in this world. But you have to be...

3/9/2022 2:24 PM

Depression
DAILY TREAD 206 👋🦄

I feel for you. I know how scary this is. I am glad you have things planned out. It makes it much easier. I wish you the best with your surgery. I hope you have a support system. And like I mentioned...

3/6/2022 4:34 AM

Depression
DAILY TREAD 206 👋🦄

Hey Buena, I think in your circumstances you deserve something for anxiety or sleep. You are going through a lot. I would ask. Jamie, I am sorry to hear about your mum. Intervention is good. Bless...

3/4/2022 4:46 AM

Depression
sick and tired of trying to be the perfect

Skylar, I think it is really time to stop trying to please others or comparing yourself to others and start working on yourself. If you don't have one already, I think you need a therapist. The only...

3/1/2022 8:12 AM

Depression
DAILY TREAD 206 👋🦄

I am so sorry you are facing this Buena. I think it is only normal that you feel a little depressed considering the situation. I had radiation therapy, there was chemotherapy there too. If you need...

2/28/2022 12:41 PM

Depression
Anxiety from world current events Hard to ignore

Walking to the island sounds awesome. Lakes are frozen around here too. I can imagine how peaceful that was. I am glad you had that experience. Best wishes for a wonderful day... Hugs, Karen......

2/28/2022 4:13 AM

Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Anxiety from world current events Hard to ignore

Astroman, I am sure that there are many people "worried" about the world situations. And there are many. But a lot of people have current worries within their reach and have to deal with them. We...

2/27/2022 3:21 PM

Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Depression and memory loss?

Hi Cathy A, I remember you from fibromyalgia forum I think. I am 63 and my memory is giving way too. Often I forget why I went into a specific room. I have to go back to what I was doing when the...

2/26/2022 8:59 AM

Depression
Depressed

Hi Skylar, Welcome to the depression forum, I am glad you found us. If things get real bad, please go to the top of the page where it says "depression resources". There are some numbers and websites...

2/25/2022 4:28 PM

Depression
Costochondritis pain

I get it in the muscles around the rib cage. Even if I just turn the wrong way. Hugs, Karen......

2/25/2022 9:14 AM

Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Zoloft

Cathy A. Have you ever tried SNRI? There is effexor and pristiq. I got severe diarrhea from Zoloft too. All the SSRIs I tried gave me some type of side effect that I couldn't handle. The meditation...

2/25/2022 4:25 AM

Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Anxiety from world current events Hard to ignore

It is said to try not to worry about things out of your control. I agree it is scary though. Do have faith. I look at it as this country with all the trials and tribulations is relatively safe....

2/21/2022 4:23 AM

Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Rexulti

Thanks for posting back Sylkn. I am curious to see how it works for you. Seems like it is relatively new. I really hope that it works. Hugs, Karen......

2/16/2022 3:59 AM

Depression
Rexulti

It could take a while before you notice a difference, though some people feel better right away. I hope that the rexulti works for you. Keep me posted. Hugs, Karen......

2/15/2022 3:01 PM

Depression
HAPPY IS THE HAPPY TURTLE

You are so sweet Jamie. I am glad you had a happy valentines day!!! Hugs, Karen......

2/15/2022 2:59 PM

Depression
HAPPY IS THE HAPPY TURTLE

Yay Jamie, You sound so happy!!! I am happy for you mate... Take care... Hugs, Karen......

2/13/2022 3:56 AM

Depression
Medicine side effects

Great topic TimTam, I take so many medications that it has become hard to tell what is causing what side effect. I tried Mirtazapine years ago (over 20) and it made me sleepy during the day so I...

2/11/2022 12:30 PM

Bipolar Disorder
DAILY TREAD 206 👋🦄

Hi Buena, Last year I had the same situation. I had to have two surgeries to get rid of it and 20 radiation treatments. There was a lady there who worked and was able to still get her treatments in....

2/5/2022 5:00 AM

Depression
Aripiprazole (Abilify) question.

I have been taking it for a few years. It really helps with the moods. I haven't gained weight on it. Best wishes Hibee, hope it helps. Hugs, Karen......

1/24/2022 4:26 AM

Bipolar Disorder
Isolated Newbie

You really don't need to keep people around that treat you badly because that is all you have. Nobody deserves to be treated badly. Isolation... A lot of us are going through that due to covid. Learn...

1/23/2022 7:35 AM

Depression
Home Alone Anxiety Help

If you were to stop breathing and die, there is nothing you can do about it. You're dead. Can you start some hobbies or get a good book to read to keep your mind busy when you are alone. We have to...

1/21/2022 9:23 AM

Anxiety & Panic Disorders
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