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Down in the dumps again – challenges with adult children

Posted by kdo0827 @kdo0827, Dec 27, 2018

Hi everyone! It’s been awhile since I’ve posted. I started taking Cymbalta and got off the other stuff. I was doing better but the past 2 months or so not so good. I’m struggling with feeling invisible and I’m feeling very unappreciated. I feel my kids only call when they want something or have a problem. They never ask how I’m feeling nor do they try and help. I had a procedure done yesterday and neither one bothered to check on me. Adding this to my depression isn’t good. Do any of you have these same feelings about your kids?What should I do?

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lioness | @lioness | Jan 5, 2019
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@hodagwi

say I need hearing aids, say what, sonny? Never been late being called for supper though. sometimes, just don't want to do something. no reason, just exercising management perogative to not do something. makes me still feeling in control of life and that feels good at age 71.

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@hodagwi good for you at my age 76 I can and do what I want also we,be earned it

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lioness | @lioness | Jan 5, 2019
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@hopeful33250

Yes, I'm a big believer in the gentle, graceful movements of Tai-Chi. I'm sure you will enjoy it, @lioness.

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@hopeful33250 Which won do you use there are so many in u tube and now on phone

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hodagwi | @hodagwi | Jan 5, 2019
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@lioness

@hodagwi good for you at my age 76 I can and do what I want also we,be earned it

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hey, we are just hitting our stride and in the prime of life now that parts are figured out. just getting and looking better with every year.

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lioness | @lioness | Jan 5, 2019
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@hodagwi

hey, we are just hitting our stride and in the prime of life now that parts are figured out. just getting and looking better with every year.

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@hodagwi You,ve got that right sister if only our bodies would cooperate

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 5, 2019
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@lioness

@hopeful33250 Which won do you use there are so many in u tube and now on phone

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Hi @lioness,

Here is a good one to start with, just 9 minutes, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxcNBejxlzs

Here is another one by the same leader and it includes patting, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2o_9UW2kFU

Also, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaEZVfhn07o.

They are short and easy to follow. If you try them, will you let me know what you think?

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lioness | @lioness | Jan 5, 2019
In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hi @lioness, Here is a good one to start with, just 9 minutes, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxcNBejxlzs Here is..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

Hi @lioness,

Here is a good one to start with, just 9 minutes, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxcNBejxlzs

Here is another one by the same leader and it includes patting, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2o_9UW2kFU

Also, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaEZVfhn07o.

They are short and easy to follow. If you try them, will you let me know what you think?

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@hopeful33250 thanks I will try them I did d nd one time n my phone it was 5 minutes but will try these afterwhile How many times a day can you do them ?

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hodagwi | @hodagwi | Jan 5, 2019
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@lioness

@hodagwi You,ve got that right sister if only our bodies would cooperate

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they do cooperate. just take advantage of what we can do and enjoy. life's little pleasures get easier to find as we get older. so what do you enjoy?

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Parus | @parus | Jan 5, 2019
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@hopeful33250

Hi @lioness,

Here is a good one to start with, just 9 minutes, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxcNBejxlzs

Here is another one by the same leader and it includes patting, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2o_9UW2kFU

Also, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaEZVfhn07o.

They are short and easy to follow. If you try them, will you let me know what you think?

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@hopeful33250 Don Fiore is my favorite!!! Been with him for around 4 years. So calm and no music or luscious landscapes. @lioness Let us know how it goes-please.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 5, 2019
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@parus

@hopeful33250 Don Fiore is my favorite!!! Been with him for around 4 years. So calm and no music or luscious landscapes. @lioness Let us know how it goes-please.

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Actually, @parus, you are the one who told me about him a long time ago in a post. I agree it is calming and simple. The mountains and oceans in the background are OK for some people but I like the simpler image that he provides.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 5, 2019
In reply to @lioness "@hopeful33250 thanks I will try them I did d nd one time n my phone it..." + (show)
@lioness

@hopeful33250 thanks I will try them I did d nd one time n my phone it was 5 minutes but will try these afterwhile How many times a day can you do them ?

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You can do them as often as you want to, @lioness. If you feel anxious, worked-up or just need to get centered. Some of them are recommended for first thing in the morning.

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