The Chat Room: A place to talk about this and that

Posted by John, Volunteer Mentor @johnbishop, Oct 3, 2020

Have you discovered mutual likes or common points of interest with other members while talking about the medical stuff? Sometimes these discoveries take us off topic.

Welcome to The Chat Room.
This is a place to talk about this and that over the backyard fence so to speak. To invite a fellow member or members to the chat room, simply mention their @username. They will get an email to join the conversation here.

Who will you invite to chat?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Just Want to Talk Support Group.

Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Feb 8, 2023

@wtcfla
I had a small hard lump. It went away on it's own but took a long time. I don’t remember how long it’s been so many years ago.
Did you go and have a urologist check it out?
Jake

johnson5 | @johnson5 | Mar 4, 2023

How do you fell about ketimine treatment?

Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Mar 4, 2023

In reply to @johnson5 "How do you fell about ketimine treatment?" + (show)

Hi @johnson5 There are a number of members in the Depression and Anxiety support group who have joined in conversations about the different medications they’ve been taking.
Here are two discussions that might be of help to you.
Feel free to tag any of the members using their @name so that they see your message.
Both links contain older conversations but you can reverse the order by clicking the button under the heading statement where it says “oldest to newest”…then just the order.

Ketamine treatments
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ketamine/
with members, @sadita @ jokarr60 @suerc and others.

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Has anyone tried Ketamine for depression? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-tried-ketamine-for-depression/

Have you visited in these two groups before?

jjwest | @jjwest | May 10, 2023

I am experiencing a lot of anxiety and depression. I desperately need to talk with others who are struggling.

amimiof4 | @amimiof4 | May 11, 2023

In reply to @jjwest "I am experiencing a lot of anxiety and depression. I desperately need to talk with others..." + (show)

I struggle with it also. I have bipolar 1. I don’t have insurance to get much medical help. If you do there are medications and therapy that can help. Some tips when those moods approach, look at some happy times family photos or listen to some popular upbeat music of your best years. Push yourself to get outside and smell the fresh air. Take a deep breath and make it a great day!

SusanEllen66 | @SusanEllen66 | May 11, 2023

In reply to @jjwest "I am experiencing a lot of anxiety and depression. I desperately need to talk with others..." + (show)

@jjwest I also have anxiety and depression. I was diagnosed as having Bi-polar II about 18 years ago.
Bi-polar II is characterized by more depression symptoms than manic.
My anxiety is a result of years of emotional stress…I have been able to control the anxiety sometimes if I can catch it before it becomes way out of control!

jjwest | @jjwest | May 26, 2023

is there any help out there? really?? I am 80, female, disabled, and very depressed. does anyone truly give a flop about us old people? id so where are they. I Need help!!!!

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 26, 2023

In reply to @jjwest "is there any help out there? really?? I am 80, female, disabled, and very depressed. does..." + (show)

Hi Jerry Jean, we're here and we're listening. Tell me what's going on today?

britnoor | @britnoor | May 27, 2023

In reply to @jjwest "is there any help out there? really?? I am 80, female, disabled, and very depressed. does..." + (show)

I think there are others out there who care. I think you have to reach out to find it. We have a local website in our area where many people seem to connect and help each other out.

britnoor | @britnoor | Jun 6, 2023

In reply to @britnoor "I think there are others out there who care. I think you have to reach out..." + (show)

The website I am talking about in our neighborhood is called http://www.nextdoor.com. I have seen people on there requesting jelp and so many good people coming forward with resources. I believe this website is not just in our area of the USA. Hope this helps.