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My memory today is in good working order, I think. For some reason, I've always remembered numbers and statistics rather well, even though my math skills are nothing special.

This weekend has been rather hot here in Maine, United States, even though a few days ago it was unusually chilly here for this time of year.

Currently, I'm 41 years of age. And as I continue to get older, I also find that my life seems to be going by quicker and quicker. To me, two days ago seems like a blink of an eye ago.

Eagle 3, I know you fear going to groups and therapy if you have to become a patient at a hospital. When I was hospitalized more than once, I often decided not to take part in group therapy while being hospitalized. I felt it would be too hard for me.

I know the economy is important. But try having children and teachers get sick and pass away from the virus because schools were opened too soon, and then try telling me that opening schools too early is somehow a good idea.

Alli, I think the fact that your partner and you haven't been in contact with your abusive mother-in-law for four full years shows that you're standing up for yourself. You both are giving her the message that you aren't putting up with your mother-in-law's abusive ways anymore. I think that's...

My self esteem hasn't always been so great either. I never thought that I was worthless. But I used to be hard on myself too much. I still am, sort of, although not as bad as I used to be. By being too hard on yourself, you aren't doing yourself any favors. And by being too hard on...

FlamesAndGasoline, does just knowing that you're being paranoid and overworried about feeling and thinking that others are always watching you actually help you to calm down a little bit?

I know that educating our kids is important. But to put childrens and teachers lives at risk by making them go back to school when it isn't safe yet is unacceptable. If you're the parent of one or more kids, their's nothing worse than losing your own child. I would hate to see that happen...

Chitoshi, the fact that you were as worried about your dog as you were shows how much you love your dog. People love their pets, and with good reason.

I have also found psychiatric medication to be very helpful for me. It's been a necessary component for my recovery from mental illness. I'm glad you are also doing much better, RunsWithWolves.

I used to want to fix many of the world's problems. I wanted to stop all the violence in the world and turn all scam artists into nice, honest people. And even to this day, I wish that I could do those things.

Kaylove, I'm glad your mother-in-law made it through her heart attack and is now alive and well one year later.

The last thing I had to drink was pineapple soda. The last thing I hat to eat was chicken drumsticks, stuffing, asparagus, and a buttermilk biscuit.

I deserve the right to be a positive thinker.

I've found EMDR to be helpful to me as well. But I can't really explain it either. I will say that EMDR is very different from any other form of talk therapy that I've received. KayLove, do you see a therapist? I've been through trauma as well, but not in the house I live in.

Some people who get depressed get suicidal while some others who get depressed don't. I started having suicidal thoughts at around age ten.

Right now, I'm not seeing anybody. So I don't have to worry about getting the coronavirus from a girlfriend. It's been a long time since I've dated anyone. As for me, I'm holding up well during these times.

I don't want to be careless about the virus. But I don't want to over-worry about it either. For me, their has to a balance...a happy medium. And so far, I've succeeded at that.

User88, I'm glad that you are seeing an EMDR trained therapist, and I hope it helps reduce your PTSD symptoms. I have PTSD as well. And back in 2009, I saw an EMDR therapist. I found the EMDR to be very helpful. I hope it helps you as much as it helped me.

Lenny, I've found that forums are helpful to me as well. Talking to others who can relate is cool.

This morning when I got out of bed and looked out the window, I noticed that their was some blue skies, but also some dark clouds. Right now, it's mostly sunny but windy here.

Lady Gaga with Paparazzi is the song I'm hearing right this second.

Right now, I'm grateful that I have all the time in the world today to post comments to online forums such as MyPTSD.com. Commenting to online forums is often therapy for me. Hobbies matter, that's for sure.

Many people who feel very depressed don't enjoy doing activities that they'd normally enjoy doing. The fact that you aren't enjoying doing tasks to try to make yourself happier is a problem felt by lots of those with clinical depression. So it's not just you, Amc1024. You aren't the only one...