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From what I've read, antidepressants are safe to take while pregnancy. I, too, am in the same predicament, but unfortunately, only anti-anxiety drugs have worked for my anxiety (yes, I've tried many antidepressants). My husband and I have no children, and I'm not getting any younger (37). I'm ...

I feel for you Ali, reading your post. Sounds as if you have problems with social anxiety. I had this as a child; some years would be better than others. I finally just got sick of it and started taking more risks.

Most likely, the people at the baseball games are not thinking anything about you at ...

That was so good to hear, thank you. I actually woke up twice last night and had a severe panic attack. I haven't had one in awhile and I was feeling like I was moving backwards with the recovery. This is week 10 for me.
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Christin

Yes, I know what it is like to work around negative people but being home without a job is almost harder.I usually tried to find someone that is positive and I found the younger people I worked with to be more positive and idealistic.I would go out on my lunch break and walk and talk to my boyfriend ...

Hi all,

I really appreciate the views and the concerns raised. I am wondering more about your mental state. I see a lot of what if thinking that only leads to more what if thinking that then churns up more fear.

I have a question for you: What if, all of these what ifs you are raising are all ...

I have found that if I want something sweet, eating it after a meal or with a protein helps it not to bother me so much.

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BTW, lots of people get into relationships under false pretenses. When it comes to these things, as you now well know, honesty is the best policy. Deception is a definite no-no that only leads to trouble later, as you can well testify to.

Nevertheless, I would like for you ...

Hey Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear you're stuggling so badly right now. Have you tried several meds? I assume so since your doc said shock therapy was an option. Why don't you want to try it? If it might help, as unpleasant as it sounds it might work! How long have you been having these problems?

Thank you so much for posting this! You are an inspiration to me.

I am going to be moving with my fiancee soon away from my family and we both will be going to separate schools. Eventually his career will take him away from home for months on end. Right now that thought seems scary but I am ...

I was at work so only saw snippets. Looking forward to CHANGE. What a tremendous moment in history. I feel blessed!!!
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