Agreed wholeheartedly. Why can't reason, logic, and common sense be the norm here on Earth? The only explanation I can think of is that somehow, irrationality, illogical behavior, and utter absurdity...
All the best to everyone! Merry Christmas, happy holidays, even the winter solstice holiday for those who celebrate it! :-)...
Yes, inflation is going through the roof -- not only in the US, but all over the world as well. The main reasons given are COVID and Ukraine. The finance talking heads are saying that maybe this is...
Thanks, hope everyone had a good holiday (or at least reasonable). Time passes by faster the older one gets, it seems. That's great about your eyes and permit, HT. I hope I never have to take a...
Happy Thanksgiving to all... I hope there's at least something to be thankful for (even if just a promise of eventually getting out of this in my case!)...
Been a bit quiet here, so I hope everyone is doing well, all things considered. Happy Halloween to all!...
Thanks, that's some good advice. I also used to put on both earplugs and noise-canceling headphones (Bose in my case), but this was to block out noise from the neighbors and sometimes machinery...
I would also suggest blocking out ambient noise with earplugs. For myself, at least, the 33 db NRR foam ones work pretty well. They really make a difference in terms of sleep quality. Basically, I...
Happy birthday HT! That's a familiar age to me... 😶 Hope your mom gets well. Best to everyone. May the upcoming seasons and holidays bring at least some cheer or something good......
Maybe some have "graduated" and are no longer beset by depression or other problems. At least that'd be the "optimistic" view. The pessimistic view is that some don't have the energy or will to post....
I would second the meditation suggestion. There are various forms thereof, one or more of which might work for you. Something I came across long ago is the Silva Method. This has some cult-like...
I'm in the same club of antidepressants not working, or even making it worse, thanks to the lack of sleep and general foul feeling caused by them. I never drank when I was young(er), but that's the...
Thanks, ForeverP+. It's a very strange illness, with the sore throat and congestion not making much sense during summer. Best July 4th wishes to all, even despite the bad news. It seems there's...
Things not holding interest any more and wanting to go off somewhere -- I can definitely identify there (and trying to leave the rat race towards that goal). Speaking of health issues, I may have...
"Money is for helping ourselves and putting smiles on other peoples faces." I like this philosophy! It's a different slant on financial things, including an aspect of giving and generosity, as...
I think it's typical for men as well, or at least those who want to start families. There's a sense of personal loss and being left behind when you see your friends and acquaintances achieve the...
Yes, I can't imagine what these 20+ families are going through. To drop off your kids at school, thinking it'd be just another routine day, and for something like this to happen. My condolences to...
Another thought on rich people, though maybe this isn't the best solution: Perhaps some of you have experienced the "transformation" from an accommodating, smiling, and servile individual (when...
As I see it (FWIW), it's all about self-sufficiency, or having the ability to live and prosper without needing the help of others. For example, this could mean financial independence (or enough...
Might not be the most auspicious timing, but happy Mother's Day to all... Even if you lost someone, they live on in memories and their impact on your world, as well as through your grandkids....
My condolences as well, Pitmom... good that your daughter helped save those lives, and she will live on through your grandson. All the best to you....
Best of luck on the treatment, Buena... hope you knock out the cancer and get past it for good. Hair can always grow back (well, except for those whose grandfather on the mother's side was bald, as...
Thanks for refreshing the thread! Growing our own food was big in my family long ago (and far away). It would be great to get back into it, if I can find a place somewhere remote (and cheaper). Best...
Yes, or at least "financially independent." May all of us get there one day (unless you're lucky enough to be there already...) Given the housing bubble, I'll probably have to get to a cheaper area....
Hi Buena -- hope your treatment goes well and all the associated tribulations fade away. I also hope your support group helps, which can make all the difference sometimes... Best wishes to all,...
It's good that you took action to handle it. If it doesn't work out as expected, another option might to get a mutual acquaintance to deliver the information. Just have them explain in clear terms. I...
I would agree that honesty is the best policy here. If you cannot face them, however, the next best thing might be to ghost them. That is, simply ignore any queries regarding moving into your house....
Best to you, Buena... you can make it through this, like my aunt did (this brings back memories of her experience with chemo, radiation and surgery). Please keep us posted......
Hi CathyA -- it might be helping, even if it's hard to measure. One way is to compare your current abilities with your memories of what you could do when younger. For example, if you find something...
Thanks, Buena, and hope you get good news from the oncologist. I can't say I know what it's like, but cancer is not unfamiliar to me (my aunts have had it and recovered). Even if treatment is needed,...
Hi CathyA -- yes, memory loss is associated with depression (like just about every other bad health effect, it seems). One suggestion I've gladly taken was to fight this by doing things that help...
Thanks, Forever -- yes, they're nearby, but the missiles and artillery haven't been directed at their area just yet. The quote from Russian soldiers comes to mind: "We don't know who to shoot. They...
Hi Lynnwood, Buena -- one other thing that comes to mind is SAD (seasonal affective disorder), which tends to happen during those dark and cold months. Maybe ketamine can be effective there. In any...
Thanks, Trina... that's some useful information there. The risks vs. benefits are especially useful. I also didn't know about "Special K" being a street drug. As with mushrooms and some other...
Thanks, Trina. That looks promising (though I'd have to learn why being in the navy is fun!) I'm hoping to learn how ketamine works, especially in terms of differences with other treatments. It's...
Same here with antidepressants not working (or making it worse via insomnia and the like). Very interested to follow Buena's progress on treatments, especially over the longer term (wondering whether...
Hi Forever, FWIW, I would see a doctor regarding the knee if you can... or at least I know from experience how something simple but physical can cause a downward spiral. It's the first thing I'd do...
Thanks, Buena... good to hear it's working in some capacity. Also encouraging for anyone not helped by traditional ADs. Let us know how it progresses (always useful to hear first-hand accounts)......
Ketamine is a new option nowadays, apparently working quite well for some (and in only hours or days, not weeks). There are some discussions on it here. It wasn't available the last time the doctor...
Happy New Year to all! I know the feeling of time seemingly passing by faster. That's because every year is shorter when expressed as a fraction of the time already lived. When you're one year old, a...
:) This reminds me of someone's sign next to their pool: OOL Note that there's no P in it! ...
Best holiday wishes to all! Hard to believe it's once again come and gone (almost). May 2022 and onwards be excellent for all of us (or at least better!)...
That's great to have such longevity in the family, Buena... Any tips on your secret would be appreciated, though it might be just good genes. Curious if anyone else feels the post-Christmas, post-New...
Hi Skytop -- I was prescribed SSRIs years ago, but they didn't work very well. The effects were along the lines of your description, except on steroids (i.e., couldn't take the extra anxiety and...
There's little that's easy about it, even when doctor-ordered. Some friends of mine got the pre-diabetes wake-up call and are going through some tough times trying to reverse it. Full-blown diabetes...
I hate to say it, but a couple glasses of red wine tends to do it for me. It's not great quality sleep, but it puts me in bed. Moreover, in a few hours, I tend to get up, brush up, and go to sleep...
Thanks, Trina. Speaking of birds, I saw an owl late last night -- maybe one of the rare spotted owls. It might have thought I was prey, because I first noticed something fast buzzing me, then caught...
Buena, I hope the ketamine works for you. Let us know how it goes. From what I've understood, it's almost like magic for some people, apparently working in a matter of hours, not weeks (as with...
Hi Forever -- have a good trip to Seattle! Just avoid the tents on the sidewalks, the encampments by the highways and schools, and the RVs. A "homeless emergency" is in effect, but this was declared...
Sorry, no experience with ketamine, but it sounds very promising. Apparently it was just recently approved in 2019 and can relieve depression in a matter of hours instead of weeks, as with regular...