Yay, giedosst! Are you gonna be okay until Tuesday? Just keep coming back here, okay? It really does help. Lots of supportive, knowledgeable, caring people here. JordaNZone, interesting point you...
Hooray, lisale! I must say I am bit green with envy as I type this, but that's great. I am happy for you. I believe my anti-depressants are also working, but I cannot say that I have had the same...
Catwhisperer, I'm confused. Why are you going off the Effexor? Was that on your doctor's advice, or just by yourself? Was the Effexor not working? More importantly, are you a real-life catwhisperer?...
myu, how are you? I am sitting here at my computer just hoping that you haven't done anything rash. Breakups HURT! Have you made an appointment to see a doctor yet? I know things look and feel really...
Well, I am being treated for chronic depression. For about five years I was on Zoloft @200 mg. a day. About a month ago, I went through a "poop out" on that regimen and crashed really hard. I felt so...
Dyslexic does not equal dumb. There are some really accomplished individuals who have dyslexia. Like my mom, who put herself and her husband through seminary. And then there's Cher. I also think Tom...
Men are like blenders. They are making those things every day. If your blender breaks, get a new one. Know what I mean? zinniagirl...
Shreddah, your dad makes me angry, too, and your story brings back all kinds of painful memories, especially the one where I told my father I was depressed and needed help. He was completely...
foreigner, it does seem that your husband is exhibiting signs of abusive behavior, especially in his insistence on keeping you so very isolated. That's not healthy for anyone. Do you have family you...
scotsgal, does your morning funk eventually clear up as the day progresses? I ask because there are those of us, and I am included in this group, whose depression/anxiety is at its worse in the...
Hey, just wanted to chime in here, since we are on the subject of Effexor, and my doc has been gradually upping my dose, I have noticed that I am getting some really fierce night sweats. As in, I...
Wow, AB! Congratulations! Tomorrow I go in for a second interview and, I hope, an offer. Fingers crossed! Good for you for taking a breather between e-mails, too. zinniagirl...
Hey, ann. How ya doin' this morning? Let us know, okay?...
Hi, bad mood. This is a great place to get comfort, vent safely, share experiences. I have chronic depression -- it runs in my biological family and my step-family. Like you I am sure, sometimes I...
"Maybe it's that loss of control that makes me restrict to gain the control back?" Yep. That's a good start, xtx. You are definitely onto something, but I still think you need to get an exact...
Girl, please! Don't worry one bit about me. I hope you're curled up in bed with a huge pile of Oreos and cold milk and plenty of Kleenex. Hmph, I know I would be. And the gym? Can totally wait. It...
Just one day at a time, restless. It's gonna be okay, but healing does take time. write back sometime today if you get a chance, okay? I need to go now but will check back in later. Many e-hugs,...
ann, how are you? sorry to hear about your difficulties in the romance department. i've certainly been there, done that. just hope you're coping okay. it huuuurrrrrrrts, i know. keep on venting here,...
You said it, sistah. My depression is chronic, with me for the rest of my life. One of the reasons I was able to bounce back so quickly after hitting bottom was that I was already in touch with a...
Hi, xtx. Welcome to HealingWell. I haven't had the experience you've had with food, but there have been times in my life when I have been more on the obsessive/compulsive/hypervigilant side than is...
Well, I just heard back from the law firm I interviewed with yesterday. They want me to come in to finalize an offer this Friday. So, at this point, it looks like I might be gainfully employed, this...
Girl, if you figure out the weight thing, please let me know. I am wearing sweatpants/elasticated waist garments pretty much exclusively these days. And with the depression, food preparation just...
Did you check with your Dr before taking the Wellbutrin? I'm not sure about the mixing of the Cymbalta, the Respidal, the Xanax, and the Wellbutrin. I would touch base with your Dr. Let me know what...
Greetings, justme -- I also know what it's like to be alone for extended periods of time. Do you like to read? That really helps me. Could you get a pet? I have cats, and so I guess in a sense I am...
Dudeman, I worked as a server many years ago. STRESS! I think Shy's right -- take care of yourself, first and foremost. I can tell just by reading your post that you are very bright and self-aware. I...
Boris came home! He's fine, no injuries. And no apology either for making me worry! He's neutered, so I don't think he was calling on any lady kitties, but I can't help but wonder...where was he and...
Whew! Just got in from the world's longest and most bizarre job interview. During one part of the interview, I actually had to ANSWER THE OFFICE PHONE -- twice. Keep in mind, I was just interviewing...
/community/emoticons/yeah.gif Well, looks like you successfully de-railed that "advice train." Who does this guy think he is, anyway? Telling you to get married? So inappropriate! zinniagirl...
Olivia and restless 1, there is nothing at all wrong with either one of you. Neither of you asked to be brutalized and violated. The pain and suffering you have outlined in your posts are just...
I have another job interview this afternoon, and I am having a really hard time not cancelling it. The rational part of me knows that I have a tremendous amount to offer an employer. The irrational...
restless, you might feel as though you are a pain, but that's the depression's distorted thinking at work. Stay strong, okay? You will get through this. I really wish there was something I could do...
Good for you, Shy. Doesn't that feel good? I hope you don't have to go down that road again either, and I hope that the situations with the landlord/car dealership get resolved to your satisfaction....
This one looked really good: www.SurvivorsHealingCenter.org You are not a pain in the butt AT ALL. zinniagirl...
Here's one: www.sexualabuse.co.nz I'll post some more as I find them. I got this one by Googling "sexual abuse." There's lots out there. zinniagirl...
Thanks, warren for the anti-depressant and teens info. I certainly did not know that. kelz_sm, I am so glad you have a supportive and proactive boss. That is one big positive in your life right...
Fingers crossed for the 16th! Hang in there, restless. zinniagirl...
{{{{{{{{{{Shy}}}}}}}}} It seems to me that you are being verbally/emotionally abused by your boyfriend. I was emotionally abused by my ex-husband, and I can tell you that the pain and scars from...
Also consider this: Britney Spears thought that drugging was good. So she kept doing it. And doing it. Lots of embarrassing media coverage, one shaved head, and one baseball to a car later...well, I...
The way a psychiatrist explained it to me, The thing about non-prescribed drugs is that you THINK they are helping you, but they are not. They seem to be friends, but they are your enemy, as they do...
"So now after things like this happening my brain seems to think that it's just too risky to be in social situations. I am so scared of being made to feel stupid and worthless like I have done in the...
I was just doing some thinking, some constructive thinking this time, not the "stinkin' thinkin'" variety. It might be a good idea -- both professionally and personally -- for me to use this break...
restless 1 -- I don't mean to be judgmental, but if you are drinking alone and drinking while on anti-depressants, then that is a problem. Alcohol is a depressant, and it has been proven to interfere...
Thanks for the Pete Tong info. Not knowing that was bothering me, but then again, I am an anglophile and just cannot get enough of you Brits. And your language and expressions! Dude, I have no idea...
Hokay, I went on the interview, driving one and a half hours there, paid for my parking, made sure I was looking my best in my "positive thinking forward" rose-colored suit. We discussed my firing,...
{{{{{{{{WeepingWillow}}}}}}}}}}} Never having had any panic attacks, I don't know what you are going through, except some of the last bit where you said you felt that people around you don't...
"It felt good to have everything somewhere I will not be able to find it later" Priceless!...
Hmmmm...I did not realize there was an age requirement for anti-depressants/anti-anxiety meds. What kind of doctor did you see -- a general practitioner, a psychiatrist, a pediatrician? Might be...
O.K., will do some due diligence tonight. I simply cannot clean anymore. Pip gets neutered next week. Tee hee! zinniagirl...
Recovery is definitely not a straight road. There will be good days and bad days, horrible moments and joyful moments, on the way to Wellness City. Yep. Wanted to go back this morning. Honestly....