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I'm praying to return to full-time work soon, I'm a mom, a grandma, a sister, a daughter, an ex-wife who will always be supportive, a friend, a consumer, a strong advocate for equality, and in being all these things like many of you life can get hectic.
So, I thought that instead of posting about 1 specific topic, I would post a generic discussion so you all can connect and support one another regardless of the topic
We, human beings, have so much to share and express and get non-judgemental feedback on that it seemed logical.
So many of us, perhaps all of us, could use a little breather from what initially attracted us to this website.
I'm sure there are so many other things going on (Good & stressful) in our lives; that we would like to explore and brainstorm on that if given the opportunity we just may be better equipped to confront what originally brought us here.
The common goal is to express yourself, bounce ideas off each other, learn because there is a level of learning that takes place (I have learned so much) and simply support one another.
What I have noticed about my postings on depression is that we have a common thread of discussions and they branch out to other aspects of who we are; work, relationships, stress, burn out, frustrations, joy's, meaning, goals, aging gracefully, side effects and human kindness.
I met a special friend on this site "Piglit", and I'm sure many of you have been blessed by her kindness as well, and it is simply a wonderful feeling, when you can establish new relationships and can give other's a break and expand your support network!
So, who will take a chance and post first?!!"
In solidarity about being good to thy neighbors 🙂
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I.m okay thanks for asking China. I think that we would all wish for depression not to exist. Stress doesn't help any situation.We just have to keep on and face the challenges that are placed before us at times and be as strong as we can. Take care Piglit
I am trying to face the challenges my Piglit but boy I would love a little break in between them.
Take care,
Roxie
and I would love to be able to arrange for you to have a break in between. This has been a real test of your strength hasn't it my dear friend x0
I will be ok. I have to believe this. Being lazy today so I guess this is my break. If, I could only turn off the thoughts...
Rox
You can't turn off the thoughts but you have to sort of re arrange them I know it sounds silly but you'll really work yourself up. You know many years ago my dad had an anurysym going through the main artery into the heart. At anytime this could have burst and him die, We waited for him to have this done. He came through the surgery and was okay. With your Mum I know that you are worried but if the dr's considered this to be endangering to her in anyway she wouldn't be waiting to have the surgery done, Always here Piglitx0
Wow this was posted a while back and I'm still not back. In a way, I'm not missing anything but on another note it has been costly.
On a good note, my grandson is going to be 6 at the end of the month. I love and adore that little boy. My pup is coming back home today never to leave me again and for those of you who know me I love the sun and the sun is shining bright.
I still feel blessed despite some pain and I've made great friends here so I'm blessed in this way as well.
Mom - I just posted but I am new and not sure how this all works. Less than 2 months ago I have half of my left lung removed due to cancer from smoking for 50 years. I am having a VERY hard time giving up the nicotine. I have not had a cigarette for almost 3 months but think about it constantly and do not know if I am able to really give it up. I have a nicatrol inhaler now they issued me and I am addicted to that. So what is one to do?
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1 ReactionHi Kitra,
As a smoker, I feel your pain and distress. I had never been a smoker. I actually began smoking in the job I have been on medical leave from. It was a way to cope I guess but it is a horrible addiction. I began smoking at 34 years of age...go figure. I am proud of you for not smoking in 3 months. Try not to be so hard on yourself because as we know cigarettes have hundreds of poisons in them that the inhaler does not so in essence it's safer. Just take things slowly and when the time is right and you are feeling less stressed you just might give up the inhaler.
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Rox
How are you Kitra? I hope your feeling less stressed..
I suffer from clinical depression and am unable to take any medication to help me. I am trying cognitive behavioral therapy. I am a people pleaser and figured out that I have been all of my life. I help out a lot of elderly people. I love them dearly but need to be with peeps my own age. I have chronic pain and am on disability due to a Chiari One Malformation that I wasn't diagnosed with until the age of 40. The surgery's purpose is to prevent further neurological progression and was not a "healer" for me. I also have three cervical vertebrae that I need to have fused. I am putting it off for as long as possible, hopefully after I sell my house. I am so afraid. Depression is such an all-consuming kind of disease, and one that others refuse to accept. My parents do not visit me because of it, and my brothers have blown me off. One in particular does not understand real chronic pain. He tells me stuff like, "I have Advil days, too. It's part of being 50 plus." No, it is not. Okay, that's my ten cents worth. I am working hard on my spirituality - mine is reading the Bible and praying. I am also learning to enjoy the simple things in life, such as watching the birds, gardening, etc. KC