Jojo, Hi, glad that you decided to post... I know how hard it is to take that first step--to reach out when you feel noone is there to listen. I have also experienced the loss of a friend, two...
As I stated before, I haven't posted in here for a long time and I truly appreciate all those who responded to my post. I have to say, I got alittle carried away with the whole isolation thing, but...
cCarolina, OMG girl--slow down. you need to find that inner child and tell her she is worth more than the way that you have been treating her. You cannot depend on someone else to validate you or you...
I have lived with depression for decades --through varying therapists, medications, & therapies and amazingly, one can survive; despite the roller coaster elements of this disease... If the...
JAMIEE, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH, I HOPE THAT THE DOCS FIND THE ANSWER SOON RE: THE BEST WAY TO HELP YOU... HANG IN THERE & BLESSINGS!...
Sammy, Just know that you have come to the right spot --for support & good advice... I cannot imagine how hard it must be to have a parent declining because of Alsheimers... Losing someone that way...
Thanks all for responding... My daughter came to visit yesterday, which has alleviated some of the isolation that I was feeling. Our relationship has improved somewhat , so I hope , that one day , in...
Hi, So sorry to hear that you and your daughter are estranged. I have a semi-estranged relationship with my daughter. I am more of an afterthought and an obligation; that she has to deal with. She...
Since my mother passed away in '98 , for the most part, I have spent my B-Days & holidays alone. It does get easier, but it doesn't get better. Perhaps, I was born to be a recluse, but...
hello all... Loved reading all the caring posts, I see nothing has changed since I last posted. Kit, I am so happy for you, that you were able to revive your relationship w/ your friend.. I just...
Hi all.. It's been awhile since I last posted... Can't explain what I am going through, part of me desires to move forward, and then when I make an effort-- I sabotage myself, and slink away in sheer...
Hello all, it's been awhile... Needed to break away from the computer, can't explain it.... It is so easy to say, my life is messed up, but, harder to live it. I know that there is alot of concern...
I do not know if you will find my advice helpful, but, I feel that what happened over the past year, may have been a good thing. To help you focus on what is really important in Life-/state of being...
Way to go Lyn! I am so proud of you... Now, take a long, deep breath and plunge into the second date with eyes wide open. I hope that it's as successful as the first one was... take care & peace out,...
I didn't mean to just disappear, but things became overwhelming for me--just reconnecting with people, on any level, has been a stressor for me. People here on HW are soo supportive & caring that...
Ghost, I can relate to the duel nature of anxiety issues. One minute, I can be shy, nervous, & self-conscious about a situation, and the next time, I can be outgoing & appearingly confident & poise,...
Michelle, I do not know what to tell you, except that you should probably wait & see what the MH doc thinks. Psych meds have side-effects and most of them are not pleasant; that is my humble...
Welcome... Very insightful post. You have learned your lessons well, and I admire your ability to grasp the cerebral mechanisms of a psychological disorder, that can debilitating at best, and...
Good for you! It's hard to advocate for oneself--when there is a rather large getting in the way. Last time, I talked to a specialist and told him that I could not afford surgery, & that I had no one...
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Hi, I too, am in my middle age, and it does seem that things can get more challenging, as one gets older. I have seen several therapists, over the years, and it is not a you have to shop around until...
Congrats Needing Answers, for surviving your first counseling session! I'm sure it wasn't as bad as you imagined, isn't that the way it goes? I know for me, I put myself through so much drama--I...
I hope your surgery turns out well and that you have a speedy recovery. Let us know how you are doing & take care.... L...
ditto-what they said... Have you been experiencing these feelings for awhile, or did they just suddenly appear? Let us know what you find out & take care......
turn on some relaxing music & take a hot bath--usually soothes my soul/nerves.... peace out!...
Just take a long, deep breath & relax... You have just experienced two events in your life that are unsettling to you, because they are new and are leading you into the realm of the ... Fortunately,...
Thanks Kitt, you and Lyn should be very proud of your contributions to this forum... Both of you are blessed angels and deserve a round of applause! :) L...
G-day all---Glad to hear that you are feeling better... I agree w/Kitt--give the med a chance to work and your body will adjust to it. I would keep taking it at night until your doc says otherwise;...
My daughter is my biggest accomplishment, she has blossomed into quite a remarkable women; despite me... lol L...
Michelle, Have you checked out: Netdoctor.co.uk/medicines? It's a really good site for info re: health concerns, diagnoses, & medicines. You can google --Netdoctor. It would help eliminate some of...
Hi, great advice from the forum... There are support groups for PTSD, anxiety, depression etc... Call your local mental health assc., hopefully, they can get you connected. In the meantime, keep...
Hi & welcome! I am fairly new to this forum myself, but I can tell you--you have come to a warm & nurturing place, and I hope you will stay and find some comfort here. I have a daughter , and I would...
Hi om, I can totally relate to what you are going through w/docs and feeling profiled-- as a druggie with no credible complaints. All I can say is, you have to be your own best advocate, and not...
Hi all... Well, I guess I am the elder here ...58 yrs young--lol It's hard, when living w/depression becomes a life-long gig. You would think after all these years--I would have mastered the disease,...
Ariel, My best wishes go out to you... I can imagine that you are feeling terribly overwhelmed--the loss that you have experienced alone would bring anyone to their knees; let alone someone as young...
Daffy, as long as you stay connected to people such as the ones who come to this forum--you will be alright... You have to believe that you are not a lesser person because of a disability, or...
Hi all...:) I do not know what more that I could add to the conversation--as you all have given great counsel & support! I do know one thing though--that anxiety challenges are nothing to dismiss and...
Stanisdead, Thinking about you, hope you are doing OK... Please keep posting, it really will help. Silence in isolation can be devastating to the mind, body, & spirit. take care.......
Lyn: Are you going to learn sign language, or the ability to read lips? How severe is your hearing loss? Thank you for the kind words... I hope that my input here on the forum can help someone...
Lyn, I just wanted to thank you for being such a warm & caring host-here on the forum. You mentioned in your post that you have not been socializing because of your hearing loss; I was wondering, are...
I can relate to what you are going through... All my life, I have struggled with social anxiety, but managed to cope with it; until the last 10 yrs. Whereupon, I started having problems with...
All I can say, is don't give up hope... You are dealing with so much now and reaching out to others can only help to ease the burden that you are carrying. You cannot do it all on your own, your...
I have lived with depression most of my life--since the age of 7 yrs, and I am in my late 50's... So, there is life after depression... If you can tap into the right therapy, meds, and support...
Just know that you are not alone, sometimes the pain feels like it will never let up, but, eventually it does, and you survive another day... Coming to this forum helps --keep posting & avoid...
thanks Karen, I am thankful that she still communicates with me at all... I don't know if I will be able to forgive myself completely, but I have accepted the fact, that I cannot change the past. I...
Mother's Day--a day that celebrates the bond between a mother & her child. What does one do, when that bond is severed forever? I became a mother-for all the wrong reasons... I was selfish, in...
Bryce/Lyn--I can relate to the frustration both of you are feeling with your individual challenges. I too, have to deal with chronic pain issues, and am a recovering person myself... I'm at the...
I agree with all of the above posts--sounds like you are doing well and taking the steps in stride. Going through transition of any kind is not easy... You will be attending a new school and that in...
I can relate to your struggle--in dealing with negative, racing thoughts on a daily basis. Sometimes, it feels like no matter what one does--the thoughts have a mind of their own... With therapy &...