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I exercised....not a lot, but enough to remind me that I do have muscles (that are still sore from a few days ago). I would not have done any of this exercise were it not for this thread, so thank you, again for starting it. Random act of kindness: I removed several fishhooks from fish for...

Love Mother Theresa, Shelia....can't stand Robert Schuller. So enthused about my success in exercise yesterday, I did it again today. Pilates and weights. Felt good. Other good things: My students have all increased their literacy test scores dramatically!!! My house is a little...

Pencil, one of my absolute favorite verses....I often think of Elijah on the mountain.

I did it! Day after day I have been saying I must exercise, but today I finally got out and had a walk with my daughter. We both enjoyed it immensely! We stopped at a community children's garden and planted purple carrot seeds and parsnips in their carrot plot as a silly surprise for them.

Have you seen your PC doc? Perhaps he can help with some meds....at least until you can start therapy. Yes. It is worth it. But some times it sure doesn't feel like it. Gentle hugs to you.

Hi, Deb, I am sorry for what you have suffered and are suffering. I am glad you found the forum.

I am sorry, raven. Unfortunately, suffering from mental and physical abuse by the hand of those who should be loving and protecting you, leaves you more vulnerable to sexual abuse. My own story is similar. I can't exactly answer your question from the child's standpoint, but I can tell you...

1. Grateful for: My therapist. Chocolate. Hamsters. 2. A positive experience-My son joined me in the garden planting seeds. 3. Exercise: I didn't...unless you count gardening. 4. I meditate at bedtime. Coming soon. 5: Random act of kindness: we are frequently visited by a lonely...

I started doing this privately, as I knew that at some point I would fail, and didn't want to do so publicly. But, as Albatross so aptly pointed out in my journal, perfectionism is an issue for me. Who cares if I fail? We are here to help and support one another. I really appreciate this...

Oh, I love this!!!! Sometimes stepping back and saying "no" at least makes a slow leak for me!

Funny, you were able to so aptly describe my own feeling about my spouse's chronic illness. And I am sure he could say the same about my ptsd. That's when I get down the most, when I come to the full realization that things won't change. Not my ptsd (or does it?) Not his illness (at least in...

Nice analogy.

I feel very violated by a co-worker. She bullied my students, my child and other co-workers. She repeatedly lied about me to my superiors. She even got caught in the lies. I cannot even begin to describe how she makes me feel. Any words I write seem far too trivial.

Kas, Per your original question...I don't think you would be here if you had given up. Just being here is a step in the right direction. I think you have shown a great deal of tenacity calling these people again and again. Good job. You don't sound like a person who is going to give up...

I know, Nicolette. Sometimes it seems like no big deal. I can handle it. Other days it seems to suffocate me. I hope you have a good nights sleep tonight and a better day tomorrow. Thanks for being real, and not pretending as though you have this all conquered. Your vulnerability helps us...

I am angry. I feel hopeless. Inept.

My kid's teacher failing to discipline the same few children every day who are just plain mean, and then disciplining my kid for forgetting to put her name on a paper.

Before being diagnosed, hiding my symptoms was nearly a full time job. I think my (now) husband had no idea what he was getting into when he married me. But it wasn't long before I had to confess that driving terrified me. I couldn't go anywhere unfamiliar to me, and seeing my family made me...

Welcome to the forum, jelena. I am so very sorry for your loss. I have found it very helpful to see a professional and talk about my fears and the root of the problem. I hope you will consider doing this as well.

I strongly believe "Dr. Phil" capitalizes on the illness of others. I wouldn't trust him to clean my toilet.

Oh, how awful! No wonder you are struggling! I am amazed and so glad you survived. Welcome to the forum. I'm glad you found us. We'll be your cheerleaders in the struggle.

Brittnay87, I'm so sorry you felt pressured into this difficult decision. I know it may seem strange for me to refer you to a crisis pregnancy center at this time, but most do post-abortive counseling. Most are run by women who were traumatized by abortion and will have great empathy and...

My first visit to a therapist was because of this issue. At the gym, a woman I didn't know, came up and started yelling at me (in front of my children) for spilling coffee on the clothing she had stashed under a bench. I don't drink coffee. I went home and sobbed, and could not stop. On and...

Evangilist's in the US are the ones protesting at funerals that dead soldiers deserved to die! That gay people don't deserve to live. Next it will be mentally ill people. Please recognize that this is a very tiny, but vocal population. As a Christian, I am appalled by this cultish sect.

Welcome to the forum. Would you consider talking to a pastor or priest until you can get therapy? They are often well established in a community and can direct you to more inexpensive therapy options. Also, a woman's shelter may be able to get you inexpensive help.