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I'm glad they found your car! Will that be a big expense, get a new computer for it? I know how much it sucks, when you feel depression pulling you down. Sorry you're in that place right now. I hope you will keep seeing your councelor.

I wish I had an easier time seeing the positive in my life, than it is to see the negative! I know there are a lot of positives in my life, but the negatives always scream so much louder! Know what I mean? I guess I just choose not to! It's hard to break old patterns. I know I've come a long way in the last few years as far as stepping out and doing things I would never do before, but in some ways, I've gone backwards too. I just feel sadder inside. I shouldn't but I do. I need the joy of the Lord! Joy that doesn't change because of your physical circumstances. Yah...I need that!

Hope you have a nice weekend!
 
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Hi Crashedin2U .

What is white tea? I know what tea is but I've never heard of white tea! I still drink coffee...probably shouldn't...it's not good for heart palpations !

I really want to make this week a good one but so far it's starting off crappy!! Issues with kids and their homework, grades and being responsible for themselves ! I have such a hard time not letting my circumstances affect me so negatively! I really try not to let myself get so upset and down, but it just doesn't work ! I need change in my life so bad....but I just don't know what to do!
 
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Hi again, Crashedin2U

I've never liked tea. I've tried it a couple of times but hated it . Don't know if white tea would be any better?

Actually we are putting our Christmas tree up tonight. So far we've got the lights on and that's it. I'm waiting for hubby to get back from dropping our daughter off somewhere, then he will help me and our son do most of the decorating. We will have to save our daughter some ornaments to hang when she gets home . Do you have a tree up? Are you ready for Christmas? I'm not!! Money is a bit scarce right now so it's been slow going. Any big plans for Chrismas? I'm not sure what we are doing yet.

I must say, that I am feeling a bit better this week ! How are you doing?
 
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I'm doing pretty good. I had my one-and-only final exam today (one of the reasons that I love community college: the exam load is extra-light), and now I'm relaxing in the school library.

I'm glad you're doing well. Got anything fun planned for today?
 
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im doing alright..Just tired., I am waiting for my next exam to start in a half hour..I have two more today..I just finished one an hour ago.
Good luck! And boy do I hear you about being tired. When I get home, I'm going to take a nice, long nap.

So, are you going anywhere for Christmas or are you just going to stay home? (Sorry about all the questions, lol. I'm just bored and I have a few hours to kill before my ride comes. )
 
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I'm not actually doing all that well today. I'm travelling to Florida tomorrow to visit my grandparents, so I'm super-anxious today (as I always am the day before a plane flight). But I'm sure that I'll be fine by tomorrow afternoon, once I've settled in at my grandparents' house. Thanks for asking, by the way.

How about you, how are you doing?
 
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Hello eveyone. I am suffering so much mentally today. Actaully the last few days. I had been doing so well and then "it" creeped in again and took over. I feel so sad, weak, tired, sick at my stomach, and scared. I dont understand why this happens....I have so much to be thankful for despite the loss of my son and mother. I love the Lord with all my heart and try to do my very best to honor Him and live by His word. I dont understand why I feel so hopeless like this. It is such a scarey feeling to have no control it seems over your mind and when no one understands around you, well you know......
 
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Still praying for you, angeliz I'm pretty much in the same place as you right now. I was actually starting to think I had licked this thing and was thinking about going to see the doc about coming off my anti-depressants when this all kicked in again.

I do understand where you're at, and exactly how you're feeling -most of us in here will. if nothing else helps at the moment, and I know nothing much will, cling to the fact that you are not alone, your symptoms are OK in that they are common amongst depression sufferers (NOT to imply that they are OK in having to endure them ), and this will pass. Although I know I want to kick my fiance whenever he says "this will pass" when I'm down in the depths. So forgive me for laying that one on you too God bless, hon.
 
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Do you work?? I had to give up a job in August cause I just couldnt cope. I want to work, but when this attacks, its unbearable sometimes and even a bath is a chore.
I haven't worked since August 2006, then I was a student till May 07, and since then I haven't been doing anything. It's funny you should ask that question, as I am just thinking about applying for a job in a store nearby - not the kind of thing I would normally do, but I figured it would be any easy way to ease myself back into working. But now it comes down to actually applying, I feel like all my self-confidence is gone, and I am actually scared to apply
 
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Im scared too. I have thought about it and when im doing "ok" I feel like I would be ok, but soon as I start to seriously think about getting an applcation to apply, I get scared and I feel this overwhelming fear set in and thoughts saying.."You wont be able to keep it, you couldnt keep the last job, depression comes when it wants....." and so on. Did you say you take medication? Ive been on a low dose of Wellbutrin since 2001. Started at 100 mg and now I take 150 once day. I tried to up it, but had wierd side effects and felt extreamly more edgy.
Something else that I posted on another site is...and I dont think this has to do with depression. But I have now been expierencing constant popping in my joints every time I move. Knees, ankels, wrist, back, shoulders...and I feel achey. But I noticed it has gotten worse this past week. Can you relate to that or???
 
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