Hello, Karen. It's so nice to see that you are still here. I can't begin to imagine how many people you have helped! I'm back after a long absence because I'm being faced with two very scary things...
Thank you, Susie. I truly appreciate your reply. Cass...
Hello. My name is Cass and in the past I posted on the depression forum. I'm posting here now as I am seeking information. There is a good chance that I will have my kidney removed but I won't know...
Hi Jamie...I'm so happy you want to do this too! Trina, I had a busy/rough weekend so I didn't do anything with this. I will send an email to you tomorrow to brainstorm to get it started. How do I...
Hi, All.. Thanks, Karen for responding back to my post last night. I was an emotional mess all night. And thank you for understanding. I also spoke with two good friends who helped to walk me through...
Hi guys. Today was the day that my family and I moved my daughter out-of-state into her own apartment. I know she is ready for this and will be fine (she is 20.) She has previously been gone before...
Hello, Everyone! I just recently bought the guided journal book, "Becoming." Its a journal that gives questions for us to think and write about. They appear to be questions that generally revolve...
Hi Karen. Yes, I remember Myself...but hasn't it been a long time since she has been here? I am also teaching students in China and my business has tripled since I was laid off and have been working...
Hi Paul. I am working from home as well with two part time jobs (I got laid off from my primary.) I do have an adult daughter here...so I don't have to worry about little ones. Personally, I find...
Hi, Karen. Thanks for your quick reply! You are absolutely right. 2.5 hours away really isn't too far. In my mind I know that and I keep reminding myself of it. But nevertheless, it has made me feel...
Hello, All. I've been really down this week. My youngest daughter is moving out this weekend and is going two states away (about 2.5 hours.) She has been going to college there and has found an...
Hi Karen. It snowed about an inch or so here the other night (i.e. Connecticut)...but it did melt away by the end of the day. It was so weird seeing it in April! How much did you get? This is still...
Great post! I have always gone with a female. Of course, the therapist I have now - is the same one I have had for 20 years. She is an APRN and does my meds too. She is a great fit...but to be...
Hello, All. I just wanted to say hello too. I've been home as well. I was laid off from my job about a month ago. Luckily, I have had my second job (i teach english online to students in china) to...
Hi Jamie. For as long as I have known you, you have always had a lot going on that you have had to struggle through and deal with. Its easy to get overwhelmed and tired from it all, and not actually...
Hi. I have spent the weekend hibernating and having my own pity party. I realized today that I havent taken my meds all week as I got so busy at work. My finances are inundating and I am al ways so...
Good Evening, All. Well, for the first time in almost 2 years today, I took a regular day off (which was not a sick day!). I didn't do anything overly special with it. I've been working a lot of...
Good Afternoon, Everyone. It has been awhile since I've posted. I have just been working a considerable amount of hours between my two jobs. I just wanted to check in and see how everyone was doing....
Hi Weary...i am so sorry to learn about your sons passing. Try to be kind and gentle to yourself. (((((HUGS))))) Cass...
Jaimee: I'm so happy to hear about your support worker and that she is a good fit. Wishing you nothing but the best!...
I am so sorry to hear of PA Grandmas passing too. She was a kind and compassionate woman and I will miss her posts. She is the third person who has passed away from this forum over the years. I know...
Congratulations, Jamie. I know how important this is for you!!!! Cass...
Jamie: I'm not understanding completely. You got 3 orders in place. Is this what you wanted and needed? Or did you only get part of what you were going for? Cass...
We are supposed to get the rain and snow around 4 am. Hopefully it wasn't too bad for you today! I used to have a spider plant in my dorm room many decades ago, lol. I did keep it alive for about ten...
Pitmom: I understand the cold and dark setting off the depression so well. I am struggling with that too. I am not a gardener but I love reading both you and Karen's descriptions of your gardens each...
Hi Weary.. I have never been in your position before but I can see how difficult it must have been on you. Be kind to yourself... (((hugs) Cass...
Hi Pitmom. I think this is the first time I have every seen you write that you are stuck. I know you always have projects to work on. Is there anyway you could pick just one thing to do and see how...
Thank you Jamie! I think the world of you and that feels good to hear that. You have always been such an inspiration to me with the way that you hang in there even when things get tough. And both you...
Merry Christmas Everyone! Not to sound like a scrooge...but the day is almost over!!! :-) It has been a quiet day for me. I spent the day with my daughter before she went to her fathers. I then spent...
Hi guys. I'm really having a tough time with Christmas this year. Lots of urgent bills due. I have places to go unlike past years but I just want to stay in bed (as I have the past 2 days) and not be...
Hi Karen. I'm so glad things are going well with Luna! I'm not sure how much snow you have, but are you able to shovel a small area of the grass so she can at least identify "potty time" with grass,...
Hi Karen: Congratulations on your new puppy!!! I know losing your last fur baby was so understandably hard. I'm so happy for you! What are you naming him? Cass...
Hello, All. I am wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving day. May everyone experience some love and/or serenity today whether you are celebrating with family or friends or even spending the day...
Well, Karen. Snow has been forecast for tomorrow night whether we like it or not .....NOT! LOL, that's my 2 cents for tonight. I just got home from work and I am exhausted! I'll write more this...
Hi Jamie. Sorry lots are going wrong at once! Hopefully things will get worked out quickly for both you and your brother. ((((((healing thoughts)))))). Cass...
Hi Karen and Trina. Thank you for your responses. Karen, it totally stinks but it is nice to know that you have had the same experience. I will try to remember and go back on the meds tomorrow....
Hello, all! Last week I had an appointment with my therapist. I have been with her for about 18 years now, but haven't been in several months due to finance issues. When updating with her I mentioned...
Wow, Karen. Snow already? I hope it's not too much. I'm not looking forward to that! I'm in Connecticut and hopefully it will be awhile for us....
Wow, Pitmom. You really have been busy! Your bedroom sounds wonderful! As long as I can remember you have been working on projects throughout your home. Is this your last room? Or will you just keep...
Hi Trina.... I understand the pain you are feeling now, and it is really awful. But be easy on yourself and try to take good care of yourself. This is actually "normal." Everyone heals on their own...
Hi all. I guess winter is officially on it's way. I took out my air conditioner last night and wore my new winter coat today. This is always a depressing time of year for me. I hope to somehow stay...
Hi All. I am one of the old-timers lurking. I don't know why I have always had such a hard time posting. But anyways, I am doing okay. I have actually been feeling better lately. To be honest, I have...
Hi Myself. Sorry...I have been away from the website for a little bit and I just saw your post now. As you know, I also teach the children in China online. I have an office in my own bedroom and work...
Karen: I am so very sorry to hear about Jasmine. I know how much you loved her!!! What an awful shock.. i will keep you in my prayers and here are some ((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))). Also,...
Thank you everyone for your caring and responses. I am feeling a good bit better. The Xanax made a big difference. It finally took away the majority of the incredibly awful anxiety that never...
Hi guys. I'm a "little" bit freaked out tonight. I had an emergency session today with my therapist. For the past week and-a-half to two weeks I have been having serious anxiety that just never lets...
Hello, Jamie. Have been thinking of you. Cass...
Hi Livv. The same thing happened to me as well when I started my first medication. And I was on Zoloft. I know how awful you must be feeling, and hearing be patient, doesn't do you much good at the...
Hi All! It is very cold and windy and snowing quite heavily here (Connecticut) as well. I'm not sure of the exact temperatures but "frigid" comes immediately to mind. School was cancelled for me...
Hi Livv...you should also give a call into your subscriber. Perhaps you were started at the smallest or very low dose? Maybe he or she might decide to increase it a little to help jump start it....