HI HIbee, Thanks for starting this check in thread. Yesterday it rained all day so I didn't go out much. But today is suppose to be sunny and nice, though I do see some clouds. Been social distancing...
Hi Amanda, Feel free to start your own thread, you may get more responses that way. To do that click on "new topic" and go from there, if you want to. I have anxiety too. I take medication and go to...
Shandy, I am sorry you had such a negative experience. But believe me I am not lying. I love my dentures and compared to having pain and infections this is wonderful. I wish you could have a positive...
Thank you Ocean Fisher. Thanks for understanding. Every time I read what you say it makes me feel better. Hugs, Karen......
Can you make bread with baking powder? I know it isn't the same as yeast. Or self rising flour? Just a thought FP. It is raining here today. We need it. Yesterday was beautiful and sunny. I was...
Hi Black Tara, I am sorry for what you had to go through with the doc and pharmacist. I think everybody is on edge. But that doesn't help the situation. I would ask the doc if you can do just a...
Even if you could get people to cut fabric for you. Or somebody to donate elastic. Even better get a group. 500 a week is good. I hope you can find some elastic. Hugs, Karen......
Thank you Trina. That is beautiful. Hugs, Karen......
These are sure strange times. We have to keep on keeping on. We are history. It is hard I think for everyone. I like both of your words of wisdom. Have a nice day. Jamie I hope you are sleeping well....
see out the window birds flying and eating food orchids are in bloom I think I got the syllables right but do the words make sense??? When I look out the window, I see my orchids too. Hugs, Karen......
Hi Doggiedo… The best way to cope right now is to continue to keep your mind busy and try not to think too much about it. It is hard though when you do have risk factors. I think though that you are...
Maddixone, You are probably right. I have allergies right now too. But I still worry. I don't have an inhaler but I take singulair. It helps. I wouldn't risk getting around people at this time...
Can you take a coronavirus test? It might be something you should do as it sounds like you are prone to get pneumonia. Since you have some symptoms I think it would be wise to get tested. Keep...
Hi Nellebutter, I am sorry you are feeling anxious and depressed. But I can't say that I blame you for worrying. Especially if your husband's job is essential. I am sure you are trying to stay calm...
Rat, I don't mean to go off topic, but was curious as to what type of dog you have at 120 lbs? I have a German Shepherd but she is small for the breed, though she is gaining weight and muscle now....
Hi Forever, It does seem surreal right now even though what I am doing is normal for me. I stay home a lot and cook and stuff. Which I am still doing. So it doesn't really seem much different until I...
Four straight hours of sleep is fantastic. I was up and down all night. I am up a lot to use the bathroom as it is because of diabetes, but I had leg cramps last night too so it wasn't very restful....
I did that too. It made me feel real good. Now they are asking people to make headbands with buttons on them so they can attach the mask to that and it doesn't hurt the ears so much. I am glad you...
I see where you are coming from. Do you own the home Labelle by yourself? Or does your husband own it too? You are going to have to set some boundaries. For your sake. Can you sit down and talk with...
I can imagine with what is going on with the pandemic could be making things worse. Do you do breathing exercises or meditation. Mindfulness helps too, keeps you in the moment. Find things that relax...
My husband goes to the grocery store and pharmacy about once a week. I haven't been out in weeks. I feel the need to go tomorrow. We'll see. I have masks and gloves too. My husband watches the news...
Thanks for sharing. I think the trick is focusing on your breathing and other things stop entering your mind. I can often feel myself slipping into sleep. It is like I start dreaming before I fall...
Thank you Tim Tam for sharing. I really enjoyed reading. Hugs, Karen......
I live on a busy road, though traffic is way down right now but just on the other side of the road is the railroad track. Luckily my bedroom is on the other end of the house but if the whistle blows...
Bless you for making masks. Every bit helps. I was cutting fabric for masks, I couldn't do a lot but I did what I was able to. It made me feel good. I hope you all are doing well. Hugs, Karen......
HI Tim G... I do this laying down. But first of all I will relax all my muscles from head to toe. Visualize it and if they don't relax well, I work on them until they do. Then I have a "mantra" that...
I do that Tim Tam. I crate my dog at 8:00 pm. I turn the humidifier on high for her and so she doesn't hear sounds. But the humidifier is loud so you can't hear the tv. If I stand on the other side...
Hi Jamie!!! Hope you are getting good sleep. Take care and sweet dreams. Hugs, Karen......
Hi Dizzy134, Welcome to the depression forum. This thread is very old so I am not sure if you will get a reply. Continue to post here for support though, we will do the best we can. Hugs, Karen......
Hi FP. The adult coloring books are fun. I have a couple. I use colored pencils with it. I think you would enjoy. I crochet too. Don't know a lot of stitches so I make scarves with double crochet. I...
Hi Maddixone, I agree laying can make your back ache, sitting does for me. I think it is great news that the cancer was negative. It is hard to say what else it could be but try to do like the doctor...
Thank you Lynnwood for sharing what works for you. It is appreciated. I have to distract myself too and it is hard being confined, but one day at a time. Have a good day all... Hugs, Karen......
I think it is especially difficult right now with social distancing. Now they say until April 30th. So you got a whole other month. Is there anything you like to do such as a hobby? Maybe it would...
Raining here today too Mike. Poured yesterday. Sunny maybe Wednesday. At least the snow is going away. We still have some in our yard. Nothing on TV here on Monday. Nothing I care for anyway. I will...
That's a good thing Rich. It sounds like you turned your day around. Something I am not good at. I do art too though I haven't done much in a long time. I love colored pencils. I am glad you found...
Some people hallucinate on ambien. My husband use to take it and so did I. But if he didn't go right to bed after taking it he sometimes had some hallucinations. Actually it was kind of funny but not...
Hi Rich, I hate waking up irritated. The whole day will be off kilter. That is a day I should go back to bed. But none the less it still happens. I guess not every day is going to be good. So I just...
Hi Kathy, I am glad you are in a more remote area where you can get out and walk. I am in a less populated area too but I do have neighbors. Though I am glad I am in a small town. Your weather sounds...
We will help you the best we can. Keep posting, We are here for you. Hugs, Karen......
Hi Weary, Glad you popped in to say hi. But it sounds like with a heavy heart. I think that the first anniversary is extremely hard. Things that were still raw surface again. I wish peace for you....
Hi TMO, In actuality, you poisoned yourself with vodka. That is what happens if you over do it drinking. Hangovers are no fun and I don't remember you talking about the headache you often get when...
I know how you feel. And even if it slows down, I have heard it will come back in fall. It is scary and it is sad. But Hibee is correct. We need to stay away from others as much as possible. Only go...
Thank you for sharing Trina. It is so appreciated by all. Hugs, Karen......
Hi Trina and Kathy, I hope both of you are having a good day. Dreary here today, I think I am going to bake as it is cool and damp. Peanut butter cookies is what I have in mind. After I clean up the...
HI Mike, On 03/22 you were raking in your yard. On 03/24 you got a foot of snow. Oh what a difference a day makes. Or maybe two days but anyway, I hope you got shoveled out. It is warm here today you...
Focus on you Labelle, try to ignore them if it's possible. I feel for you. Especially being trapped with the fil. When we are depressed, we have no energy. I am in bed by nine. I would go to bed at...
Thank you Tim Tam... Hugs, Karen......
My therapist has never talked about mind reading but she can sure tell if something is wrong. I guess she has paid enough attention to me to know by my mannerism or something.. She can tell my moods...
You are so right Tim Tam. I am glad you bring her memory to the table. She is so missed. I have lost a few people here and they were all good souls. It is funny because you don't realize the impact...
Interesting Rat. Thanks for sharing. Sumatra sounds exotic. I hope you are able to retire there. I guess what we share here is often an opinion. People aren't expected to always agree. I guess I...