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Thank you, to both who replied. I apologize for being gone so long; I've had a rough summer. I still have the emotionless, void of a feeling from time to time... I feel I've accidentally hurt a couple people who are close to me because of this and my changing moods. But I'm trying to find distractio...

lol Sooo true. They tend to let the power get to their heads, huh? =P

This poem has a very distinct voice, one which I'm sure many of us here can relate. Thank you for this piece, Amanda. *hugs*

I wish to simply be able to make it through college and get a good start off. Somewhere to live for a bit where my boyfriend can go too; he's also having a hard time. Other than that, I wish to be happy every day, and I think I'm getting closer, even if at a snail's pace. lol

Hello melissa. It's terrible that you've had such bad experiences with licensed doctors and nurses... They should feel ashamed that they aren't living up to their profession. I do sympathize with being told to "snap out of it," though my therapists have never told me that; it was my mother...

Haha! I absolutely love this post; made me smile, cause I know all about this, having raised animals all my life. Though my most recent cat acted more like the dog in this post... Strange. lol Thanks for the smile, Warmsoul!

Oh, the packing was stressful... lol Good luck to you and your daughter! And thank you for the warm wishes; I feel I did well on my exams and essays. I'm feeling strangely confident, which I don't normally feel, so it's quite a relief from the norm...

Hello sudy, welcome to the forum. If you don't mind sharing, can you explain what makes you feel you are suffering from depression and/or anxiety? Perhaps we can help you here.

Hello. First off, I'd like to commend you for gathering the courage to post this and reach out for answers. It's tough to share secrets sometimes, and I know you aren't the first user here to share secrets (myself included). To start, I want to assure you that what you described was not sex, since t...

I'm not sure if anyone else here feels the same, but occasionally my mood shifts from the normal down and depressed feeling to being completely numb. It's as if I've forgotten how to smile, frown, laugh, or cry... Instead, all emotions are replaced with this strange neutrality. I've learned to be de...

Hello shelleylancs. I'm glad you chose to reach out to someone and express your concerns over your sudden change in mood. Depression seems to hit us hard at crucial points in our life, or in situations which we are particularly prone. I am also in university, so I recently had to prepare for exams a...

Hello toyarenee. If you don't mind, I have a few questions. To start, are you seeing anyone for professional help, or have you at least considered it? Sometimes merely having someone to talk to can help immensely. Also, if you have seen help, are you on any type of treatment? And last but not least,...

Hello d8legs. I'm 18 and a college sophomore, so I'm fairly close to your age. I understand what it's like to be shy; I've always been the quiet kid throughout life, so I tended to be ignored too, whether it be in looking for love or just for friends. I can't say I've had it completely terrible when...

Hello bratweurst. Thank you for sharing your concerns; it takes courage to reach out when you have been hurt in the past. I have gone through minor bullying in the past though I have a feeling my case was not as severe as yours, given the way you've conveyed your feelings and their inappropriate beh...

Thank you, dd-va. *hugs* I have talked with both my therapist and psychiatrist about the issues with my summer break. They've both encouraged me to look for jobs, but also worry about whether this will cause more stress than it's worth. I can't seem to decide whether taking care of a baby and holdin...