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Actually well. My boyfriend's convinced me to try some herbal tea with Valerian Root before I go to bed. (I'm no longer on Mirtazapin so for several weeks I would wake up every 2 hours). Last night, I actually got 6 hours solid sleep. P.S. It goes well with a dunked gingersnap (ginger's...

and a tamborine

Today I feel like I'm seeing benefits from some changes I've made (exercise, nutrition, etc.), so I feel pleased and dare-I-say...hopeful. Yes: I do dare say it -- I feel hopeful.:smug:

No need to apologize here. I do understand your frustration and feeling trapped by the meds. How they mute our creativity. That I can certainly understand: I used to write, compose, draw. I'm debating trying to get off my antidepressant, but I'm not sure yet. I know my creativity and...

hammock

Some of my students are turning in their final essays now. I've been reading them, and they've been great. (High-Five to all of us students!)

Myself and giving in to fatigue.

Well, I had to give in to my fatigue and self-critical whirlwinding thoughts. I took a nap to re-set. I'm a little clearer now.

Thanks Bree. I think I'm going to give it a try, too. Dear Maladjusted Coping Mechanisms (A: smoking; B: emotional spending; C: self-injury): A: Smoking I realize that after the assault in Ecuador in the city park in Quito and returning to the graduate school campus, I needed to weaponize...

No minor success! You didn't just pass; you got an A. Applause-applause.

Anxious but managing.

Gray, a bit colder than normal, drizzle -- though I'm generally not fond of such weather, I'm thankful for it today because it's helping me accept that, yes, I do need a nap.

Me, too! I have a grand cackle.

A kindred spirit to all manner of strays and a great animal friend.

Try to give myself a break and understand that my fatigue does NOT mean I'm lazy.

My apologies for my previous post, I meant to put it in another thread since Nadia is having real issues on the same topic. Regardless, this thread has been so useful. Best for a good day.

Hi Nadia, Hmmm. Rats. Ok, go to the 3rd page of Ms. Spock's thread, "Weaning off antidepressants"; look for Albatross's post, it's a link that I tried to copy for you, but maybe if you try the link in her post, you can get to the website. Hope it works. I've found Ms. Spock's thread very...

Hi Nadia, Hmmm. Rats. Ok, go to the 3rd page of Ms. Spock's thread, "Weaning off antidepressants"; look for Albatross's post, it's a link that I tried to copy for you, but maybe if you try the link in her post, you can get to the website. Hope it works. I've found Ms. Spock's thread very...

I'm so relieved because I woke up with a "thinking brain." I've been so anxious and foggy lately, but today I was clear-headed enough to tackle creating a document for my classes, my students' final exam for a critical thinking course -- I had to construct their essay exam and I finally was...

I awoke more alert and clear-headed than I have been in the last week.

Hi Nadia, Alba in another thread suggested to others thinking about tapering off their meds to go to the website below. I myself am debating stopping my meds. However, as you'll find on the website there are important guidelines to follow. If you search their website, you can look up...

Glad you decided to post and join the forum. I hope you find it a safe and helpful place (I know I have). Welcome!

So much hard work on your part. I'm so happy for you and all those around you (horses included).

For the gardner...

It's tricky to find lavender here at the Home Depot, etc. I haven't figured it out. Normally, I'm too late, but today I bought 3 quart-sized pots for my porch. Driving home with the three pots in the cab of my truck and smelling them made for a lovely errand.