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3/26/2019 7:34 PM
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Daily check in thread for all#203

Hi everyone. Hope everyone is doing well. I've been watching the news regarding Prince Philip's passing. I can't help but feel sorry for the Queen. It's so hard to lose someone, especially when...

4/9/2021 5:17 PM

Depression
Looking For Trouble

I find that my mind looks for things to worry about. It's like I can't enjoy and live in the moment. If there is nothing going on, I start to ruminate on past events or worry that I made a mistake in...

4/8/2021 12:27 PM

Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Daily check in thread for all#203

Sending you cyber hugs HT!...

3/27/2021 8:05 PM

Depression
Daily check in thread for all#203

Grrr...my microwave just broke down and I've only had for one year. It seems nothing lasts nowadays. Incredibly annoyed as I'm unemployed and don't want to spend money to get a new one either. My mom...

3/18/2021 2:49 PM

Depression
Another depressive episode

For the past few weeks, I've been struggling as I'm so overwhelmed with worry. I'm not working at the moment and am scared about my financial situation. I have been looking for a job, but I'm not...

3/8/2021 11:09 AM

Depression
DAILY THREAD # 202πŸΎπŸ€˜πŸ•πŸ’πŸ¦ŽπŸžπŸ¦‹πŸŒΊ

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Just found out that my mom is thinking of putting her dog down. He is very old, deaf and blind. To top it off, he has a bad ear infection. I don't want to see him go,...

2/14/2021 5:59 PM

Depression
DAILY CHECK IN THREAD FOR ALL # 201

Pitmom, I'm sorry to hear about your MIL. I'll be praying for her. Buena, It's so great that you got Della. She sounds like such a joy to be around. Dogs are truly a man's best friend. Hi GB, HT,...

1/26/2021 8:31 AM

Depression
Suggestions for Insomnia??

GB, Did your husband find the 20mg melatonin effective? Michelejic, I brought the sound machine to buffer the noise. I'm on the fence with it. I do find it smoothing, but I still get distracted by...

1/18/2021 9:34 AM

Depression
DAILY CHECK IN THREAD FOR ALL # 201

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...

1/12/2021 6:42 PM

Depression
Suggestions for Insomnia??

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....

1/12/2021 6:40 PM

Depression
DAILY CHECK IN THREAD FOR ALL # 201

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...

1/6/2021 8:38 PM

Depression
Suggestions for Insomnia??

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...

1/6/2021 8:43 AM

Depression
DAILY CHECK IN THREAD FOR ALL # 201

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...

1/4/2021 11:23 AM

Depression
Suggestions for Insomnia??

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...

1/4/2021 11:07 AM

Depression
Suggestions for Insomnia??

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....

1/3/2021 4:47 PM

Depression
DAILY CHECK IN THREAD FOR ALL # 201

Happy New Year everyone !! ✨...

12/31/2020 11:42 AM

Depression
Suggestions for Insomnia??

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...

12/23/2020 6:34 PM

Depression
Hi folks

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...

12/23/2020 6:22 PM

Depression
Attachment to Therapist

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,...

12/22/2020 2:33 PM

Depression
Hi folks

NCOT, I just wanted to pop in and say hello!!...

12/22/2020 2:29 PM

Depression
Farewell 2020! I won't miss you!

OceanFisher, Those are great wishes which I hope come through. Happy Holidays everyone!...

12/22/2020 2:27 PM

Depression
Suggestions for Insomnia??

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...

12/22/2020 2:26 PM

Depression
Attachment to Therapist

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...

12/21/2020 10:10 AM

Depression
Daily Check In Thread For All... #200...

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...

12/18/2020 5:47 PM

Depression
Farewell 2020! I won't miss you!

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...

12/14/2020 10:47 AM

Depression
Daily Check In Thread For All... #200...

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...

12/14/2020 10:36 AM

Depression
Daily Check In Thread For All... #200...

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...

12/6/2020 7:39 PM

Depression
Happy Thanksgiving!!!

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....

11/26/2020 2:12 PM

Depression
DAILY CHECK IN # 199

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...

11/23/2020 5:15 PM

Depression
DAILY CHECK IN # 199

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...

11/20/2020 8:53 PM

Depression
Fed Up about Covid

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...

11/14/2020 10:19 AM

Depression
Fed Up about Covid

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...

11/14/2020 9:43 AM

Depression
positive update

Weary, I'm so happy you got this job. You've inspired me to get back on my job search again!...

11/14/2020 9:25 AM

Depression
Fed Up about Covid

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...

11/13/2020 7:39 PM

Depression
DAILY CHECK IN # 199

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...

11/8/2020 4:11 PM

Depression
DAILY CHECK IN # 199

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...

11/6/2020 9:02 PM

Depression
DAILY CHECK IN # 199

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...

11/6/2020 2:47 PM

Depression
DAILY CHECK IN # 199

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...

11/4/2020 2:25 PM

Depression
positive update

That's awesome news!!!!! So happy too hear you've found a job. I'm excited for you. πŸ˜ƒ...

11/1/2020 9:17 PM

Depression
DAILY CHECK IN # 199

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...

10/31/2020 4:22 PM

Depression
DAILY CHECK IN # 199

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...

10/25/2020 9:08 PM

Depression
Choking feeling

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...

10/22/2020 1:43 PM

Anxiety & Panic Disorders
DAILY CHECK IN 198

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...

10/16/2020 8:11 AM

Depression
DAILY CHECK IN 198

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....

10/13/2020 7:20 AM

Depression
DAILY CHECK IN 198

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....

10/12/2020 5:40 PM

Depression
Is It Too Late To Change My Life?

Buena, I like that quote!!!...

10/1/2020 1:32 PM

Depression
DAILY CHECK IN 198

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...

10/1/2020 1:31 PM

Depression
Is It Too Late To Change My Life?

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...

9/24/2020 8:29 PM

Depression
DAILY CHECK IN 198

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...

9/24/2020 8:12 PM

Depression
DAILY CHECK IN 198

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...

9/23/2020 12:53 PM

Depression
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