Hey, guys...I'm back. I was doing so well handling the depression and anxiety, and then life flipped itself upside-down on me, and I crashed...hard. A week ago I broke up with my boyfriend of two...
Tension Tamer tea works wonders. I've never been a huge tea-drinker, but it tastes amazing...and it puts me out like a light ;D...
I wish you the best, too! I'm 21 and currently finishing up the first semester of my junior year. I was diagnosed with depression just this year, but I've been suffering from it for almost half a...
While I'm not on Cymbalta, I know a few people who are...and it seems to work just fine for them. I, myself, am on 100 mg of Zoloft -- and it IS an enormous help with depression. However, your doctor...
Hi, Sunshine! Like you, I feel absolutely "therapy-resistant." I'm a college kid, too, and I'm usually so tired after classes that I don't want to go all the way across campus to Counseling Services....
Hi, Sunshine Superman! I've heard that medications can stop working for some people after a while. My counselor actually mentioned this to me yesterday at our appointment...she told me not worry...
Welcome to Healing Well, Koukla! In response to your question -- how does one know if one is depressed -- well, darlin', it's different for everybody. I, myself, noticed that the "bluesy" feeling I'd...
It's not rambling, m'dear -- we're here to listen! I'm so happy to hear that you're taking charge of some things. Getting in control of those issues that cause you to worry really, really helps when...
Oh, Akram, I'm so happy to hear that you're getting a handle on depression! Good job, darlin'! Just keeping your head above the water is a big battle, and to know that you're -winning- that battle...
Of course this is "that" kind of site! We're here to listen and to support and to encourage and to care, my dear. While I feel a little fuzzy in the brain department right now (it's Sunday night, and...
Hey, Lance! We all need a little TLC every now and again -- and this place is a wonderful start. We're all here to encourage and support you...let us know if we can help in any way! Hugs, Jess...
I saw my psychologist again yesterday -- had to drive an hour back to my hometown, but what we ended up covering was worth it. On the advice from you guys (stronglady, Rosie), I brought up the...
We're here for you, darlin'. I don't know what to say in response to the sinusitis, but surgeries scare me too. Hoooowever, let us know if there's anything we can do to help you feel stronger,...
Thanks, guys. It took me a day or two to get things under control...but I'm feeling a little better, and today I'm going to schedule myself for counseling here on campus. On Monday, I've got a...
So...I started my junior year of college yesterday, and after classes were done...I went home, locked myself in my room, and sobbed hysterically until I fell asleep. I didn't eat supper, didn't call...
First of all -- welcome, welcome, welcome! Second of all...I was diagnosed with social anxiety along with depression, so I know what you're talking about. Let me tell you, darlin' -- you're not...
Remember, honey -- we're here for you! If you need someone to listen to you vent, to complain, to talk about all the pain you're feeling or the bad things that are happening...we are most definitely...
I'm almost three years out of high school, darlin', and I -still- know that anxious, queasy feeling one gets when something goes wrong at school and people can't seem to stop talking about it. I know...
You can vent all you need to, m'dear. We're here to listen and to support you. I'm new here, too, and I can't begin to describe the comfort I feel in knowing that I'm a part of a community that...
:) Thanks, guys. And yep, Rosie -- I'm an English major with an emphasis in literature! School starts again in a week, and I'm anxious to see if the medication kicks in before classes begin. Ugh....
When my little sister wants to hang out and lounge around with me. When the breeze blows across the fruit trees in our backyard, and the smell drifts around the house. When my whole family watches a...
Thank you so, so, so much for the encouraging words -- Rosie, I think I almost cried at your kindess and encouragement...you're so sweet. And Atedogs, your support and humor (man, I hope I get an...
...I'm in a place where I know I'll be helped. I had my first appointment with a psychologist yesterday morning for an evaluation! It was terrifying at first, having to talk to a complete stranger...
Wow. I'm overwhelmed by the welcomes, by the apparent care...by everything. Thank you so very much, guys. It's starting to feel safer and more relaxed already... I look forward to getting to know you...
Hello. As I'm painfully shy and feeling a little awkward, I'm hesitant with this first message. I actually agonized over what to say for about ten minutes before finally deciding to post. Isn't that...
Hi. This is my first post, too...and I just wanted to let you know that even though we're perfect strangers, I feel for you. There's no better way to say it. Everyone here knows that you're hurting,...