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I've started talking therapy with a new Dr and am feeling a little stirred up emotionally. I am learning heaps from him but starting to feel overwhelmed. How should I approach my weekly sessions? Any suggestions?
Who here is able to maintain a healthy weight on antidepressants? And how? Im feeling very unmotivated and feel hungry ALL THE TIME. Any advice appreciated. .
Hi It was my wedding anniversary today so thought I would like to go somewhere. We went to a major shopping center for a movie and a bit of lunch. While walking through the center twice I saw the same person with this written on a tee shirt. B
I have mentioned this problem a few times - but now I have finally reached a stage where I have done the best for myself - and it feels horrible Long story short - this site has started talking about MMJ all the time - and the people posting into the
Like playing the card games Bridge and 500 also Euchre. By keeping my mind active,it helps with theanxiety and depression episodes experienced. Hoping all forum members have a good week. Bimby2
Live-in pets can give us much joy and unconditional love. The pet bird I ike is free to do as he wants,as he is a magpie. i get concerned if I don't see him frequently as he has a damaged wing. Today he turnedup for his rations and boosted my morale. He w
Had a bit of a 'down day' and decided to go for a facial massage which made me feel better in myself.Saturdays can seem long-winded with chores to catch up on and it is nice to do something just foroneself so we do not get set in too much of a rut from th
A NEW thing... maybe I CAN get past PTSD? (Warning, some broad (not speciic) discussion of childhood trauma, adult physical and sexual assault) Trauma and living with it. Can we ‘uncover and heal?” I started reading the book The Body
As dark and as disillusioned as I feel at times. It is usually my actions that differ from my thoughts and feelings.One of the things I do to try and counter some of the selfishness and greed that is abundant in this world is to create and maintain a
Had to visit the dentist today and wondered how I would manage in the dental chair due to ongoing problems with back pain. It turned out quite well and taking care of our teeth is an important duty toour overall physical well being. It is good to balance
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