HI Pitmom, Sounds like things are a little hectic, but it sounds like they are on an upswing. I am happy to read that. I am glad your house looks like a plant nursery... I love plants... For some...
Learn the breathing for when you feel anxious. Or worried. I find for me the best way is in through the nose and out through the mouth with pursed lips. It is called smelling the roses and blowing...
Hi Kredorish, Curious to know if you are getting any sleep now. I hope that things are better for you... Hugs, Karen......
Thank you HT (Jamie), I hope you had a good sleep and that your day goes well. Dreary here but not as cold. Hanging on until spring actually arrives. It is technically spring but we are still under...
I would be frustrated too. Do you think any medications would be contributing? I know I gained eight pounds on abilify. And Effexor made me gain a little. I got fibromyalgia in 2002, and gained...
Hi Lynnwood, I know what you mean about sleeping. I have been wanting to also. But I know what is causing mine and it is a combinations of stress, the weather, not being able to get out and not...
Mine was different from yours. Mine was my blood pressure would go up whenever I saw a doctor. It isn't bad like it was. Every time I went to my gynecologist I ended up having something wrong. I had...
I hope your friend can get some help. I like the suggestion of getting them out for a little fresh air. Walking is real helpful with the way that you are feeling. Even if it is a short walk. If you...
Hi Constant... Welcome to the depression forum. You are right, we are our only true companions. Have faith and confidence in yourself. You are probably much wiser than you think. Don't be afraid of a...
We are all here just for support. There may be professionals but they aren't allowed to give professional advice.. We pretty much make suggestions from our own experiences. But seeing a doctor or...
Sunny here this morning. I think it is going to be a nice weather day!!! Waiting for all the snow to melt. Hugs, Karen......
You are right Jamie, senseless. Prayers going out to the families. Hugs, Karen......
I think trying it again is a good idea. I hope it helps you feel better. I am sorry for what you are going through. Don't feel foolish. Nobody wants to have chronic pain. Hugs, Karen......
Hi Kathy, We had a bomb cyclone about a week or so ago. We got tons of snow. Now we are getting rain. I am glad you made it home safely. Hugs, Karen......
Try to learn meditation. Then you don't need drugs to sleep. It is an awesome way to fall asleep. If you wake up again just meditate again. I hope you get some sleep soon. Hugs, Karen......