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by jchick
Wed Aug 27, 2008 2:48 am
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: Been crying for about....10 hours now
Replies: 15
Views: 4835

Dena.... You hang in there today....stay focused on who you are and what you have as goals for yourself.....it might be a nerve-wracking day....but you can get through it....please keep us all posted about how the day goes, OK? Your success will be an encouragement to me...to us all.... Take Care, J...
by jchick
Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:49 am
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: Been crying for about....10 hours now
Replies: 15
Views: 4835

HI... So sorry to hear that you have had such a hard time....I am not naive enough to think that just a few words here and there will magically make things right, but I AM totally confident in the power of the human heart and the healing capacities of the human spirit...and that includes yours! It i...
by jchick
Fri Aug 08, 2008 2:55 am
Forum: Depression
Topic: Support circle for depression
Replies: 624
Views: 166951

Hi Joy, Have read your posts with interest....I have that problem, too, with the inconsistency of my mood....drives me more nuts than I already am!! I am working the program...slowly....and trying to put things into practice...but it is just hard for me....i have worked in the mental health field fo...
by jchick
Sun Jul 20, 2008 3:03 am
Forum: Parent to Parent
Topic: Crushed
Replies: 5
Views: 2026

Just found out from my 33 yr old daughter who lives with us that she might be pregnant. She has been in methadone treatment for 2 yrs to deal with rx addiction...in addition to being angry and worried....my spirit is just crushed. I KNOW that she is such a sweet, kind person...and I have so many hop...
by jchick
Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:59 am
Forum: Depression
Topic: Complete meltdown happening
Replies: 33
Views: 9403

Lovephob, I know you are having a terrible time...but I am so proud that you already have some people in your life to help you with this....I have been there.....and still am on some days....and as hard as it may sound....the best thing to do is to let those people who really know you and love you o...
by jchick
Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:33 am
Forum: Depression
Topic: Support circle for depression
Replies: 624
Views: 166951

Yes....I am in about the same place....it is the ongoing, nagging depression that eats away at me. One minute I think I am OK...and then out of nowhere comes the next wave and throws me down into that dark well again. Probably don't have to explain that image to you....but I think a group dealing wi...
by jchick
Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:30 am
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: Question?
Replies: 10
Views: 3912

Hi....Yeah, I know what you mean. I feel like I have been beaten with a bat!! Exercise has been helping some...but I know that it is all stress and I am trying to learn to relax muscles using the relaxation CD...but I know what you are going through......hang in there.....

JChick
by jchick
Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:13 am
Forum: Parent to Parent
Topic: Advice....Dealing with Adult Children...Help!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 8147

Hi. Know how tough this is. Have dealt with the same situation with my adult daughter. She moved away for a couple of years and got hooked...really hooked on rx pain killers...was facing prison time for forging prescriptions....long story short she moved back home and has been here for about 3 yrs.....
by jchick
Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:20 am
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: Just Wondering
Replies: 4
Views: 2067

I am just beginning the program. I have been a mental health counselor for some 25 years...and have always struggled silently and been unwilling to seek much help.... but have made the leap of faith to try to this program.....must admit I am a bit hesitant and skeptical to some degree. Just hoping t...