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Logan, You nailed it. I feel like I'm walking around in a fog. I have trouble concentrating, and it also makes me very tired. I understand what you mean about everything from the outside appearing normal. While that is the appearance from the outside, you know inside that things are just off. I hope...

Maybe watch a few shows of Suze Orman, Dave Ramsey, or Carmen Ulrich? Are you financially secure for life? If not, something to think about and prepare for. I also earned some good money at one time in the past. That time is gone. I have to start at the bottom once again due to my illness and work m...

Thanks for responding! I actually have the AA book and have been there in the past. My craving has always been sooo strong i make the excuses in my head "im fine and sooo many other people drink alot on the weekend and don't feel so bad for it why should i?" I actually would go to a rehab but the th...

keepontruckin,
Me again. By the way, I was going through a bit of a stressful month and your post was one of the bright, hopeful spots in my day today and a gentle reminder to me to refocus and let go of it all.
Thanks again.

Six months ago my medication stopped working. I was weened off of it and went trough such a horrific and painful withdrawl I swore I would never take it again. Well since I was doing well on my own ( well meaning just barely living) I decided to go back on it and now I feel like I am going back to m...

i feel the same way. there's times that i pray, but it feels like god isn't listening to me, i don't feel that happiness towards him. He must of forgotten about me and just carried on.If i go to church it seems if god will not want me there b/c i dont have that faith anymore. i used be really close ...

Yes journaling helped me tremendously. It helped me to understand myself and get through things I highly reccomend it for mental clarity. Another thing that you MUST do when depressed or anxious is EXERCISE even if its just 5-10 minutes a day. It is a natural way to help you feel better fast. Good l...

Hi Taffy...i am also a rather gasy gal and i understand it can be embarassing if one accidently slips out. My main advice to you is to this of this as being no big deal and maybe even laughing about it when it happens. I think all of the fears we deal with are very irrational and being the worries t...

So I have been out of work since August 9th due to a traumatic even that happend there and I am now getting back to work at a different place but somewhere i have worked before. I do feel comfortable there and I was very close to most peole there. It was like my home away from home. I should mention...

I have been on Paxil Cr 25mg for five years and a few months ago it stopped working for me so my doctor and I tried something new so I had to ween off of the paxil and I am not if it is like coming off of herion since i have never experianced that but the zaps are very real. I have been on and off o...