amelah
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- How do you improve self-esteem when it's not there? I recently discontinued sessions since my idiot counselor didn't have 1 suggestion for how to improve my self-esteem. In fact, she said that there's no point in doing positive affirmations since...
- I hope this is the right place to post this. I've made a mistake & now trying my best to minimize the damage: I adopted a cat. Yep. You would think this is not the end of the world or so dramatic, but tell that to the one & only Miss Minnie. ...
- Mom passed on June 12th. Since then, my body has been in pain. My arms, my legs. My joints. Muscles. I feel tired all the time. I am not sleeping well. I wake in night sweats after 3 hours. I need to take stomach medication every night now. I am...
- Outpatient surgery on Wednesday to remove a sizable lump from my abdomen. I'm completely freaked out. I told the Dr I need a refill on Klonopin (which is expired & I rarely use the stuff but for the worst of times), but he prescribed Xanax...
- My mother is in a Personal Care facility -- fancy assisted-living type place. She has numerous health issues, compounded by mental health issues & dementia. She is on tons of medications for all of the above. Especially psych meds. She also...
- I posted Ilene's Clarifying Index Card Exercise to the "Recommendations" Board as I think this is such a great tool, and it's hard to keep it from Scrolling out of sight so quickly. This way it is most accessible to everyone at any time.I checked...
- Sounding Off!Tired of people coming to me expecting me to "do something" about injustices that go on at a 12 step phone meeting, where the chair people "wield" their power, cutting off people's shares and don't let others have their turn (even...
- Rather than provide a nifty link to solve my woes, I am curious to know what effectively works for you in improving your self-esteem?I realize I only feel worthy when I feel "needed" -- which is such a strong co trait in me. My spirits lifted...
- In cleaning out Mom's house, found tons of notes on scraps of paper, clipped together, scattered in a large basket, hidden under a tray. I share some of these with you because I think it gives a peek into the slipping and losing of "control" of our...
- I have a head cold and am afraid of it resulting in yet another sinus infection. What works for you? Thanks!
- My best friend, who lives 800 miles away from me, went on vacation 10 days ago. He was clear that he needed to "Unplug from Work." He knew that I was going through a difficult time, and when I inquired, he said he would touch base with me One time...
- I notice I get more depressed at night. I'm not a "morning person" -- but I find that at least I'm starting my day off to a "clean slate." By the time evening rolls around, I can feel my depression weighing down a bit more, and by night time/bed...
- In responding to a friend's post, I thought this information might be valuable to those here who either suffer from Dementia or support loved ones with Dementia. I will post this in the Recommendations Section of this board, too: Memory games...
- Has anyone been diagnosed with this disorder? I just read about it online and it describes me to a T. I am up all night, now unable to get to bed until 5:30 or 6 a.m. I set my alarm for 1pm. I sleep solidly during that 7 hour period, but...
- I've never called a suicide hotline before -- can you tell me what to expect if I do? I don't want to be hospitalized, but I feel like I'm at the end of my rope. Do they send the men in white coats and trace my call? Seriously. I've never had the...