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Hi Bluejay23, and welcome to the forums. Congratulations on your daughter. She sounds as if she is a very lucky little girl..it is really hard to do what you are doing: seeking help. I think it takes a lot of courage and strength. I hope you find this place a source of comfort and support, keep post...

Hi Hope1968, welcome to the forums. You sound as if you have some great interests and hobbies. Music is a wonderful gift I am glad you enjoy it. Congratulations on your 6 year old son, I love that age. So capable of learning and so inquistive about life. Keep posting and take a look at our chatroom ...

Hi Whoelsethinkstoomuch, a big welcome to the forums. I am sorry to read that you are struggling with school work and friendships. As your studies are teaching you, there are multiple factors that have to be examined when assessing a medical issue. I hope you are able to get a proper assessment and ...

monchrome, you are not alone here. Counseling is a positive step and I hope you will consider it again. ((((((((monochrome))))))))

Hi (((Seamless)))), an 11 month old is a lot of work, he/she is just starting to walk and becoming more active. A pregnancy, especially a second, does take a lot out of you so I am sure you are exhausted most of the time. While I never suffered depression, I did have 4 pregnancies and 3 live births....

Hi (((monochrome))) I hope you are receiving some therapy/counseling. There is so much sadness in your story and destructive notions about yourself. Making mistakes in young life or errors in judgment does not make you the word you describe yourself. That word is so filled with self loathing that mo...

Hi nickeldime and welcome to the forum. I am not sure anyone ever really understands what someone else is feeling, but hopefully a friend is someone who simply allows you to feel and makes you feel safe and secure with those feelings. Please check out our chat room here as well. Chat is another reso...

Hi fig and welcome to the forums. The weather has changed to Fall for me as well. I love the change of seasons. You certainly sound as if your hands are full between your birds and your job. It sounds very interesting. Please feel free to check out our chat room here too. Chat is another resource fo...

I have not, lol..I almost want to construct a shrine to it...I am so proud!!!

The garden therapeutic idea comes from the notion that the earth can be seen as symbol for birth and new life. Anything that grows and thrives often can bring comfort to those tending it. For those that do not like the outdoors or find "gardening" to physical..a few packages of seeds and a...

Hi Ste, and welcome to the forum. I am sorry to read that you feel so poorly and must resort to sleep during the day. Are you getting any professional help for the depression/anxiety? You might want to check out the chat room here at DU as well. Chat is another resource that allows people to share i...

Hi mtk, that first step is hard. When anyone returns to his sport they use the gauge of success as what they accomplished before the injury..I think that prevents many from going back. You might not be able to cycle like before, it might be harder, but, even if you rode a mile..or around the block i...

Hi SilentScream, welcome to the forums. Joining anything can be scary and uncomfortable, you are not alone with that thinking. I hope you find this a place where you can post your thoughts and receive some feedback. There are lots of kind people here who will make you feel welcome. You might want to...

Hi Rebecca, I am so glad you are doing better. As for your friend, Bill, I am sure he was at a complete loss for what to say. Many times people who don't suffer depression are extremely uncomfortable around those who do because they are afraid. If Bill is someone who is important to you, be patient ...

Oh back pain is so awful, mtk..I can understand. I had to give up my sport for close to a year because of lower back pain and it was very frustrating. Are you able to receive physical therapy? I found therapy saved my back and taught me great exercises that I still use to keep my back strong. Do you...