Zinnia-- Thank you for (unwittingly) making my day. You have a strength that comes through in your posts, and it is inspiring. You will get through this. Hang in there, take care, and keep posting....
Thanks, bigbear. For replying here and to the other post. It would be great to find an online group doing cbt and checking in with each other. I'll post separately. Have a good Monday....
Welcome, Lisa. It sounds like you've had to endure a lot of pain. And you've made it through. And you're continuing to make it through and find tools that will help make things better. That's a big...
Warren-- I hear that. A friend just entered government work; her background check ranged far and wide and included interviewing me (I was her boss at the time). As the guy asked me these questions...
Hi, Smiler-- It sounds like you have the right idea to call your dr. But I have to weigh in on your quitting smoking. You rock. I quit about a year ago, too (14 months 6 days, to be persnickety), and...
Hi, Bigbear-- Wow-- it's almost like you read my mind. I've been wondering about people's experiences with cbt over a longer haul. It's so good to hear that you're feeling great and that cbt has been...
Christina-- I"m just saying hi and seconding Wizzer and Olivia. And happy birthday! (and don't feel guilty about your birthday) =)...
Hope today was better.......
Hi, BlueMoon-- That feeling sounds so familiar to me. Lately, all I've wanted to do is be nurtured in a way that I feel I haven't been. I want my mom (who moved away, and with whom I really wasn't...
Thanks, Shy and Christina, for writing back. Those are really good points, especially about cya. Why, oh why does it have to be that way? I showed up again today and will take what you've said in...
Hanging in there and going to work each day, but I feel my inability to do anything catching up with me. Yesterday I spent hours cleaning up my files and doing catch-up, which was necessary, but...
Sorry to hear it's one of those days. At least we're halfway through, right? Have you had any water to drink today? If not, get some. Can't hurt (well, in moderation), may help....
Hi, Boston-- I was the same way with my meds previously. Especially since they completely murdered my libido (which has yet to resurface). I've resigned myself to taking them again consistently,...
Hi, Willow-- Hope the counseling goes well today. Fussketeer...
Hi, Christina-- Doesn't it suck that (like Martha said) we try so hard to stave this off that, by the time it hits, it hits so hard? It's good to hear that there are people around you who can help...
Hi, debaser-- As much as it sucks to have to find yet another dr., looks like the ones you have aren't providing what you need. I'm infuriated when doctors-- and civilians-- just don't get this...
Jon and Cole-- Thanks so much for your responses. It really helps to not feel like I'm completely alone with this. Like you said, we're all in the same boat-- or, at least the same regatta =) I had...
Hi, charmless-- I can really relate to what you describe. I feel like I've lost my short-term memory over the past four to six weeks as my anxiety and depression seemed to get worse. One of my...
Awesome! Congratulations and keep us posted! (And thanks for sharing some positive work-related news. I needed inspiration today!)...
Hi, everyone. I'm new here but not to depression and anxiety, which I've had since third grade (I'm now 35). Early abuse/sexualization. On and off meds since my 20's. Off for the past year (but on...
Hi, Amira-- I was on Lexapro for about 2 years. I felt ravenous for the first few months, but I think it may simply have been that I'd had no appetite before. Lexapro did make me crave sweets,...