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18 years ago 0 54 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Kelly...no worries...Thanks for the response. I appreciate everyone for their input/support. These are difficult times...It's nice knowing others who really understand..the connections are what I find the most helpful...I don't feel AS alone in this. Peace to you...
18 years ago 0 92 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
DDS I am so sorry for my mistake on my last posting to you!! I was just cruising through the site and realized I called you Sharon. Again, I am really sorry. :o) Hope all is going well for you!
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Sharon, Please don't worry about sounding like you are feeling sorry for yourself. We have all had the same frustrations you are going through right now. Actually I haven't been to work for 3 days now. It seems like things go well, and then boom, the other foot drops and so do I. I've spent so much time crying the last three days my eyes are almost permanently swollen! :o) I'm not telling you this to say "yeah, but I..." or anything, just to let you know that you aren't alone. It is worth all the work we put into though. My husband talked me into going out for a little while tonight just to stay connected to life, and it was definitely worth the look on his face when we sat down to dinner and I actually smiled at him. Anyway, I truly hope things will look up very soon! Know that we are behind you all the way! Kelly
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Hey Gabbi and Kelly, Thanks for the posts and encouraging words. Things here are about the same, only now the crying jags have set in. I tried to be productive...at work, I pretty much worked straight through my shift without taking much of a break or lunch...I picked up the laundry and something to make for dinner on the way home...I put away the boxes of Christmas decorations (finally...took the tree down Sunday). With all of these accomplishments, you would think my productivity meter would be on an even keel...I even took a walk around the gardens (yes, all has died back or resting for the winter (in PA here))seeing how things are settling...this usually soothes me, but again...I feel so alone and out of control (of sorts). It's funny...I had a run of two great months where I felt good mostly every day and even held off going on another medication because of this. I am scared now that the two months were the fluke and this is how things really are.....Will this ever end???...I am sorry, I am not (trying) to feel sorry for myself...I just get trapped sometimes...so much so that I don't even feel that I am living my life...I am viewing everything through some other person's eyes. I am so tired....physically and emotionally. I do, at time, wonder if this IS all worth the work or would it be best to just let go and see what comes of it. Let nature take its course; as it were. Don't worry...I am not, nor have I for over two years now been thinking how much better off people in my life would be if I just drove off the side of an overpass. Sad that the only thing (back when it was a big thing on my mind) that kept me from doing it was that nobody would benefit from it. Scary, isn't it. I am sorry that I am unable to write something happy, funny etc. Things around here are just a little too gray for me right now. I wish I could get the cbt buddy thing to work on my computer...direct connection/interaction would be a great benefit for me when I get like this. Again, I thank you for your help. I am going to go lie down for a little bit. Maybe it will help. Who knows. Peace to you.
18 years ago 0 92 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
DSS, Thank you so much for your post. I am sitting here thinking and feeling the exact same thing! I have missed two days of work already and like you, I am having an awful time putting my finger on the reason. I feel like I do the things my therapist tells me to do like sitting infront of my mood light, journaling, devotions, meditation, and making sure I accomplish something everyday so I don't feel worthless. But every once in a while it just blows me over. I haven't stopped crying for more that 60 minutes a day for 4 days now. I feel awful for my husband as he tries so hard and feels so helpless. So, please write back and let me know how things are going, we need each other to get through times like this, and just by being on this site with others in the same position you're in, we are connecting with each other. kelly
18 years ago 0 207 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey DSS sorry that you arnt having such a good day.Tomorrow is another day just take it day by day and try not to be too hard on yourself.Is there something you can do like take a walk or just read a book something that you enjoy just to take your mind off how you feel.I know its hard to feel better when you feel down but just doing something is better than sitting around worrying because you feel down.Easy for me to say i know im having a 'good'day but we all understand what your feeling.Your right too having this site is such a blessing i truly dont know how i would have made it through some days without the suppport of everyone here.Dont worry about not 'connecting' with anyone we are all in the same boat and relate on some level.I hope tomorrow is a better day for you.Gabbi.
18 years ago 0 54 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Just another down day for me. Wish I could put my finger on the reason for it, but i cannot. These are the days that make me appreciate the good ones...It doesn't make getting through these rough ones any easier... I am fortunate to have found this site...even if I don't "connect" with anyone...having a place to vent helps greatly. Thanks for "listening".

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