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My marriage is in crisis...

Not sure. I guess it could not hurt! He is going to his doctors soon so I guess he can get a medical certificate then if need be! At this point I am just hoping he gets help lol. Oh btw, know anything about geting financial help if he takes a medical sick leave to get time to treat himself. (I don't think he intends to but I figure I would ask in case! you seem pretty knowledgeable about this). Anyway, thanks for the idea, I will keep that in mind!
 
Yesterday Ihad a horrible day and hubby was super supportive and rented me movies. that went a long way in making me feel loving and grateful towards him. It was good of him, he can be so great. Hope he gets help he deserves it.
 
 
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WIndsy learning how to BREATHE and stretch

Wow Windsy,
 
You are being so very proactive in getting better. Congratulations and good for you! You should be very proud. As for the pain it most definetely is not your fault. And hey, if the stretching and breathing helps that is such good news! Hang in there, it can get better. This too shall pass!
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I gotta get this done

I totally agree with Rose. This is a good and normal going back to bed. You have had tough times and youhave been sick, you need rest! And we are here for you! .
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Diva news...

Hello Rose, Goofy and Mom of 3!
 
Thank you all for your support and your replies!I truely appreciate it!
 
Rose,
 
The Anti-depressant that was prescribed is Cymbalta (duloxetine hydrochloride). It is, like Effexor and Pristiq, an SRNI. It is a very different mollecule than pristiq and effexor though. And yes, pristiq is very much like Effexor. I heard it is better Who knows. I am allergic to Paroxetine (Paxil or Deroxat) and Sertraline (Zloft, Lustral and Aslopie). So taking Cymbalta is a risk for me as it is close in nature to Paxil. Although Paxil is an SSRI not an SNRI. So I am having to see and think on if I will try it or not. I will see, I need to think.
 
And yes long-term scares me and makes me feel depressed and defeated. Short-temr I am slowly coming to terms with.
 
As for both seeing a therapist it would be great but I don't think we can afford it. So I am hoping couples therapy helps!
 
Ok, gotta go now, will finsih me reply later!
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How to avoid Holiday Stress Part 2

Hi Goofy,
 
Well I think starting new traditions and switching things up can be a very good idea. It sounds like you all have a plan. As for tolerance and acceptance, I hear you! Hang in there!
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Diva news...

Well just got back. Had a long walk with mom and then had a nice supper out with a friend. It felt really great to be out and chat. I had a good time! Now I am gonna relax and watch something good on tv. First though I figure I will finish up my reply lol. So where was I, oh yes:
 
Rose,
I doubt I can get my hubby to go to a support group. Me I don'T know if there is one but between this center, my friends, my mom and my therapist, for now I feel covered. As for the couple's therapist, she is giving us a good prices which means we can most likely go every week or at worse every two weeks. So that is good! But I am hoping hubby will ask for help from his doc. That would be a start!
 
Anyway, thanks for the reply and for caring it means a lot to me!!
 
Goofy,
 
Thanks. Yes on day at a time and this too shall pass is right! Thanks for understanding how I felt when the doc said that. I am glad I am not the only one who feels that way! And yeah, if I do decide to take them it will be one day at a time and only as long as I feel comfortable with! I am still not sure I want to try it, the whole possible allergy thing kinda scares the heck out of me lol. But hey, I have not yet made a decision but I will and I will let you know when I do!
Thanks for caring, it means a  lot!
 
Hey Mom of 3,
 
Glad to have you back! missed you and was wondering about you two. But I totally understand and respect why you had to take a break from it al and am hoping it helped you .  Thank you for the kind words, feel like blushing! Perseverance, high roads, honesty: high praise, thank you . Means a lot to me!
 
As for my in-laws, thanks. I think I have made my peace with it though. As you have said, they have their own issues to deal with, now I am at peace with it all. Plus my hubby is ok with me only going once in a blue moon. I don't get much pressure from him, he gets it so that is good. As for them being dysfonctional, maybe it is true but I don't know and I figure it is not my problem lol! That might sound heartless but as I said, I kinda made my peace with it and decided those who like me fine and those who don't fine. I am nice to all of them when I see them but I only see them when I feel up to it and that is good enough for me!
 
As for my hubby's gaming, well it started way before me. It got worse with the years but I know I am not the root of it lol. As for his issues, well yes, he has them and hey are deep rooted lol. But isn't that true of just about anybody? I just hope he does something to help himself. He really is a wonderful man and I hope he gets help so he can be happy. He deserves it, I just wish he could see that!
 
As for the meds, you are right. I can decide to go back on them to help myself and get off once I am better. And they idea of taking meds short-term (I like the anti-biotic metaphor btw, helps me get some perspective, thanks) is easier for me then long-term. As for the allergic reaction, the problem is I ha
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Diva news...

Wow I got cut off midsentence...
 
The gist of it was I have no anti-depressants that worked well for me in the past. I actually have few options available to me. SO it is go back on something that did not work well in the past, try this, or take nithing. I am still trying to figure it out...
 
As for my hubby not dealing well with his weakneeses and being a tad repressed yeah, I agree! But I am still hoping he wil figure things out and help himself. He deserves it and I love him.
 
So I am hanging in there!
 
Wishing you all a lovely evening. I am of to go relax before bed!
 
P.S: I am going to see my therapist tomorrow. Am hoping he can help me resolve the whole meds question!
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Rebuilding Your Self-Esteem

Very helpful, thanks.
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link between being ill and feeling depressed?

Hey Rosie,
 
Glad to hear you are starting to feel better! Can't wait to see the pics!
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Alot of challenging later...

Hey Mom of 3,
 
I am sorry to hear you are having a tough day. Holidays can be rough. And with your friend, I think you are being very kind and generous with her. I think it is normal that her story affects you especially if it resonates with your past experiences. I wish I had something great to say to help you. all I can say is we are here for you, you are in my thoughts! Hang in there, this too shall pass!