My mom said I could stay with her but we have already had a past of codependency issues and don't think that would be a healthy choice either. I'm thinking about looking for a part time job. I'm at a...
Things seem to be a bit better between my sis and me. We texted for awhile while I told her why I was upset at her. I'm trying to convince myself it is ok to begin to look for another job. I quit my...
I think id pass out if i caught that big of a fish lol im used to catching lil catfish or bluegill I used to work in a special education classroom...
I fish from the banks of ponds usually. For longest time fishing was my safe place. But i overdid it this past summer....
This looks like a fun thread :-) I used to love fishing...
Thank you all for your post. Jennings. I was on my iPad trying to chat and it'd show up but when it would load the screen would disappear so I would have to log in again to get my name to log off. I...
I just turned 28 after the new year. I was so used to living by myself and helping only myself get through the fact of having a mental illness. I never really pulled my family in as they had a bad...
I don't post that much on here anymore but I don't know where else to turn at the moment... Back in September I had a mental breakdown and had to leave my jobs which was extremely hard. My sister and...
Thanks Karen! It has been nice coming back Some anxiety has settled just because people understand...
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S.C. We'll sleep was a no go for tonight.. Gave up after 3 1/2 hours of laying down with no electronics or stimulation and with eyes shut resting but that's ok :-) I was surprised DBT helped so much...
I've been a member for a while but have disappeared for several months due to craziness at home. It has been one of those weeks where depression and anxiety controlled me instead of me controlling...
Thanks Scaredy Cat For the most part, I have been doing well. I just finished a year of DBT and wished I could have unlimited time with it but can't. I think that is part of the trigger for such a...
I've been a member for a couple of years but have been gone for several months I've recently lost support system here at home and it has been tough to handle....
I've been a member for a while but have disappeared for several months due to craziness at home. Today has been one of those days where anxiety controlled me instead of me controlling the anxiety....
Struggling with tomorrow - Father's Day. My father has recently disowned me and told my friend that he would give up all rights if she wished to take over (even though Im already over 18) My anxiety...
Good morning all Sun is shining and first the first time in awhile Im waking up with a smile on! :) Hope the rest of the day continues this way I hope everyone has a great day!...
Im in the same type of situation. im supposed to be working on final exams but instead im having a major meltdown...
Surprisingly Karen, it was actually my father who said that to me.. I call him merely a sperm donor now because a dad should never tell that to his child. I had a good day today though. Dbt was...
Hi all. I havnt posted in awhile so thought I should check in. It's been like a huge rollercoaster here. It's been really hard learning to deal with not only my depression but the PTSD flashbacks as...
I have had debilitating flashbacks. It is affecting me at work badly. Thursday aftternoon I had a horrible flashback while at work While it was at the end of the day after the kids left, I could have...
It is what it is... is no more! Finally made the decision to go ahead and move out and will move my stuff today. Unfortunately, at least for now, I did get a 'no' on continuing the nursing job which...
doing a little better. Its been almost 3 weeks of the silent treatment against me which is hard to handle. I told her husband that I need her to answer my texts about whether or not she wanted me to...
Not doing too good today. I had a great weekend, even went to my mom's and the visit went well. Ive had some disagreements with the friends I live with and things are rocky right now. Im trying to...
No havent tried it yet I want to learn more mindfullness techniques that seemed to help some during group. Thanks for the idea!...
I finally sat down and ate dinner Im fighting feeling guilty for not taking care of cole but joe's here and awake enough to take him. This dang storm has got my nerves all twisted up I dont know how...
I think I usually am a little hard on myself too. Today has been an ... odd day Woke up at 6 on my day off none the less! lol I felt the social phobia taking over so decided to get up and clean. I...
Thanks Karen. Im a little better than I was.. Bouts of crying still are sneaking through but not for as long of periods of time. I did get some homework done and then had a nice dinner out. Ate too...
That made me smile :) Sitting at the library attempting homework while I have music blaring through my headphones Not dancing yet though lol...
thanks jamie! Feeling a lil better after posting here. I feel like a state of mania is trying to start.. well manic-depression really Im wanting to go spend spend spend or drive everywhere without...
Im not sure what to call my mood today. Yesterday I had so much fun with friends at a college basketball game, even defeating my social phobia for the day! Woke up ok this morning but my mood has...
Does anyone know if citolapram, abilify or hydroxyzine can cause high blood pressure? I know anxiety attacks can raise blood pressure but mine last few days has been super high!...
Ok I wish I could this lasted longer.... Started homework a little bit ago and already overwhelmed and in panic mode. Im wanting to just quit everything right now......
thanks for your quick reply. Im doing better today. Physical symptoms were pretty fierce yesterday but after a hot shower and taking hydroxyzine it calmed down....
I typically post in the depression forum. First time for this forum.. Having some trouble tonight I have tried all day to do some studying (Im taking 6 hrs online classes) My anxiety has been ever...
I have tried not to take the hydroxyzine because it makes me sleepy but he won't increase meds until I reach the max amount allowed daily for the hydroxyzine. Todays the first day I gave in and...
Im just so frustrated right now and confused. I wish I could do partial hospitalization for the evening times. Its gotten crazy here and would rather avoid it all! I do miss the art therapy they had...
I dont know which to do.. cry or scream? Is there one that is really better than the other?...
Ive taken two Ambien at once a few times and it used to make me feel like Im drunk. One doesn't affect me much anymore.. Im thinking about calling my dr and seeing if he can prescribe something else...
I dont mind dreams once in awhile but it doesn't feel like Ive slept any after a full night of dreaming lol The other night I woke up screaming shut up at something.. dont remember what the dream was...
Ok I thought I was just going crazy too. I started citalopram a few weeks ago and have had a lot of dreams lately. Im not getting enough sleep because of it. I take 10mg ambien at night and that...
Im nervous about starting both but hopefully both will help. Will also be facing some of the hardest issues yet in upcoming sessions. Not sure I like that idea just yet but wont be pushed if Im not...
My therapist wants me to not only start dbt but also cbt now...
How are the holidays going for you? I am doing okay. I had a really good therapy session Wednesday before starting holiday break. Hoping it stays this way. Due to insurance, I had to switch my...
I just want to to back to the hospital & stay for awhile. I know I can't hide there but I feel is confused but can't say about what because I don't know why or even what I'm confused about. I got the...
well crazy week is a minor term for it! I had a super rough week and was hospitalized Wed-Fri afternoon. Feel better now. They upped my abilify to 15mg The sucky part now is when I went to go pick it...
hope your feeling better as well jamie :) Im so not ready for the snow!! but it at least is more colorful than the rain! Taking it day by day for now... another major meltdown tonight but finally...
It was an interesting session with my therapist on Monday.. as well as one of the hardest yet. Im glad Im able to start to face some of this stuff but its as equally hard to face it at the same time...