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You sound like a hero to me. There is nothing I can do to help you except start to listen. You didn't say what state/country you are in. I respect your problems with the financial aid ... and trying to do the right thing with that. Have you contacted a victims group? There might be social workers wh...

Cyndarella, I am about to graduate college and I don't have any plans. I can't go home but I have no where else to go. I've been there, its a scary place. It ended up with military service for me, which I do not recommend, except if you want to take directions from sociopaths. On the other hand, I'v...

This is good: I've been to a regular dr and a psychiatrist. When did you go? What did they say? Did you tell them that " I can rarely leave house."? This won't happen: I don't want to be locked in some psych ward but I feel like I need some help. Unless the Drs. are convinced that you are ...

Thanks for writing. If you read my history you can see that I've been running with the Black Dog. You didn't say if you stopped taking your anti-depression meds. If you have is it possible to get the prescription re-filled before your therapy appointment, the drugs can enhance the efficacy of talkin...

Wow! I have no idea how my wife puts up with me, which is why I can kind of understand how you feel. Breakups are never pretty ... it is hard to get your feet back on the ground when a major part of your life gets turned over. I've been laid off a couple of times .... the long days without work woul...

Welcome! This is a good site because you REALLY ARE NEVER ALONE, but the next step ... it's not enough is a tough one to get over. It sounds like you and your dog are going to be OK. Spring is a great time to go exploring with your dog. Sometimes I take mine for two or three mile hikes in the parks ...

I love this statement: I have blue hair and dress like a fool I'm sure, so I probably freak people out too in this small town. In the 80s my wife and I went to Hot Springs Arkansas. we left our son with my parents in and drove down for a small vacation because my parents said the town was historical...

From one impossible miserable bastard to another: Do you think you can change?

Hi LU!

Have you been over to the Alzheimer's chat?

It's not real busy, but there are some good people there.

Boomer, Thanks for your service. Anything you can tell us about: I've just been bouncing from one crap situation to the next. Without risking your anonymity? Not for advice, but just to document what hasn't worked. Is the VA just giving you meds? I thought they had set up support groups etc.. Gettin...

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Did you get a note of explanation? Is it possible for you to talk to the moderators of chat? Maybe the moderators on here can help you out, have you instant messaged them? Your posts on here have always been encouraging, I can't believe that you wouldn't be a welcome participant in chat. Let us know...

Hai Nenkohai2, Last weekend the in-law who provided care for my mother-in-law took his yearly vacation. My wife and I took over care for my mother-in-law. You are right that depression is a selfish possessive demon. My wife and I both felt a huge burden lifted from us when we were relieved. There is...

That is great advice CajunKimby!

I often think about being evaluated by my actions, rather than by my words. Your feelings about yourself are important to your friends, and although they may not contradict you, they know when things aren't completely right.

Calc III brings joy to your life!!! Wow!!! When I was getting my computer science degree I became friends with a person who became obsessed with the Soleri character in Amadeus. She was obsessed because her reach exceeded her grasp. She was making A s in class, but she didn't feel the joy that some ...