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15 years ago 0 151 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Feeling good for next week

 Hi Ya Joe:
 
Way to go, congratulations.
 
Onward & upward so they say.  Don't know exactly who they are but who cares.

 

 
15 years ago 0 151 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Tip of the Day!

 
Hi Ya Brenna:
 
I really like the way you look phrased it that "depression is only a phase", I never thought of it that way.  When I was in the pit I saw it as a never ending way of existence with no light at the end of the tunnel.
 
Thank-you for shedding a new light on the subject.
15 years ago 0 151 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Lousy Day

 
Hi Ya Brenna:
 
I actually have a set a goal to get back in the workforce in my field of Accounting.  The first step I have already taken, going to college for a re-integration program which involves volunteer work and co-op placement later on next year.  So in spite of all my lousy days, I keep focused on my goal (which ain't too easy sometimes).
15 years ago 0 151 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Lousy Day

 
Here, here, I second that about it not being easy to let go of the past.  
 
Gene you are not alone in the sinner department, we have lots of company.
15 years ago 0 151 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Lousy Day

 
Hi Ya Joe:
 
Congrats on your exposure phase, sounds like your enjoying it which will make it a lot easier.
 
I don't think it sounds cold what you said about letting go. I agree with you but just find it very hard to do, I am slowly trying.
 
As for your question about valerian root and "body calm", well it will take me a bit of time to do some research.  But I'll get back to you.
15 years ago 0 151 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Lousy Day

 
Hi Ya Joe:
 
I thought I would try researching things for you but it started getting me very anxious, so I'm afraid I won't be doing that kind of research anymore.

My essay is going to be focusing on Mood Disorders and alternatives to medication, but only in respect to the following topics:
 
Psychotherapy
 Relaxation
Yoga
Tai Chi
Mindfullness Meditation
 

15 years ago 0 151 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Are you dying?

 
Hi Ya Guys:
 
I really like darkblue's interpretation of this disorder. 
 
Really gets you thinking, especially the part about:
"Some people are actually human! We can only take so much, and when we burnout, we have to recharge, regroup, rethink what it is we need to be doing - and live differently. And differently doesn't mean worse."

Funny though how other people (well - me) can look at this from another perspective, fighting it every step of the way & I'll have to admit really getting no where.
 
 

15 years ago 0 151 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Week-end Prep!

 
Hi Ya Guys:
 
Times seem to be getting harder and harder, a lot of agitation, anger.  Then the feedback loop starts, getting agitated about being agitated, getting angry about being angry and then the depression sets in.  I always have to be doing something, when this GAD started out initially I wasn't like this.  It seems the longer it goes on the worse I get.
 
 How am I coping?
Not very good at all.  I push myself to go to class everyday and do the homework.  I do my Tai Chi everyday, which seems to be the only thing that sort of calms me.  I go to relaxation class every week, but everyday I inevitably break down and have a good cry.
 
 What triggered it?
Sometimes I don't even know, my nerves are so raw.  People riding their bikes on the sidewalk, drivers in cars not stopping at the crosswalks, people who can't wait for my mum who has a walker - they are constantly rushing by her, people in my class who have real anger management issues and nearly start fights in class, way too ,much english homework.  Just to name a few, I could go on but I think everyone gets the picture.
15 years ago 0 151 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Are you dying?

 
Hi Ya darkblue:
 
Me anxious, just the biggest part of my life and you're right I don't know anything else.
 
Changing my perception, now there's a challenge, big time!
 
Thank-you for your insight, DB.
 
 
15 years ago 0 151 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Week-end Prep!

 
Hi Ya Breanne:
 
I know you mean well but there are not many positive things in my life.  There is instead a lot of frustration and anger.  To tell you the truth with this past year and half of mental torture I really don't know what would make me happy anymore.
 
Sorry to be such a downer, I know you are only trying to help.