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I worry about the people who disappear from here as well. I hope and pray that all is well.

You've been gone a long time. I hope everything is okay.

I am so happy that things are going better for the two of you. That is such great news. I am glad you are figuring out some things that can ease Fran's symptoms and help her feel better. The two of you are in my thoughts....Mich.

Louis1888 - Wow! Thank you for all of this information. I am a 40-something married mother of 2 who suffers from treatment resistant depression. I am in Canada and don't know if this treatment is available here or not but I will definitely look into. I will ask my psychiatrist about it tomorrow at m...

(((tired))) Thank you for sharing your story with us. You are incredibly brave to do so. I am also an sa survivor and I share many of your same feelings. I would love to eat Skinny Cow with you and watch Housewives (I like the Housewives of New York and Orange County the best!). The people I have me...

I had a few brighter days this week where I actually made an effort with my appearance ie put on nice clothes, nice shoes and a smattering of make up. However, the darkness has fallen again and with it come exteme feelings of impulsiveness. I have cut down on one of my meds that usually controls thi...

Mac58 - you are totally welcome here; you belong and hopefully you will feel that way. I just wanted to let you know that I have read your post and can identify with many of your feelings. Severe depression and eating disorder have rendered my brain practically useless so I apologize for being unabl...

(((((Lisa))))) I am thinking about you today. You are dealing with so much right now. I wish I could help somehow. Let me tell you that you are not alone in the way your "significant other" responds to comments about your illness. My husband responds with exactly that "couldn't care l...

Where are you? I am worried about you.

Go HABS Go!!! I am a huge hockey fan and was so excited to see them take out the Penguins. They are going all the way baby! I am glad you will get Wednesdays to yourself for a break/some relaxation. I am sure it is extremely stressful to care for an ailing parent and I respect you a lot for doing so...

Welcome to the forum Ricky. I am a 40-something woman too and this site has been a real life line for me. The people here are wonderful and some of them have already responded to you. I hope you are able to get some comfort here as I have.

Hi - I left a comment on your other thread so won't duplicate words here. You will find friends here. You are not alone.

You have been absent for days and I am wondering how you are doing.

Just wondering where you are and how Fran is doing...

Hi Expectingamiraclenow - I am a 46 year old mother of 2 with anorexia and severe depression. It pains me to hear that you are starting to march down that road again by starting a fast. This is a very destructive coping mechanism and a very dangerous one at that. I worry about you and what should ha...