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Welcome innocencelost, I can relate to much of your story -- though I do not have any children. I was mugged and sexually assaulted as a graduate student in another country. Like you, that's what tipped me over and how I was diagnosed with PTSD. I had always had severe depression from the...

Myself: my fatigue and my fear are conspiring against me. I hate going to gas stations, but my tire needs air. It seems like such an onerous task, so here I sit as deflated as my front tire.

I woke up this morning in a better frame of mind, so I'm hopeful for a better day than yesterday.

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I'm grateful that, despite the awful start to the day, I managed to be somewhat productive.

This is such great news. I love how proactive (and honest) you were with those lecturers, especially how you offered suggestions of how you could make up for participation. Kudos!!! All the best.

Welcome to the forum. I hope you find this place as accepting and helpful as I have. I share your frustration of foggy memories, and I hope you will be able to find a therapist that fits your needs.

Wow! I always think of Nelson Mandela whenever I get depressed by how it seems human rights struggles continue the world over. When I give up on society, I think of him. Nice thread here. I have a collection of antique fortune telling books, a couple from the 1800s. I am rather selfish...

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When I was trying to get myself out of bed this morning, I looked toward the room adjacent to my bedroom. The coffee table impeded full view, but I saw the tip of one of my cat's tail swishing back and forth and against my sweet dog's muzzle. Sadie, my dog, was sitting upright, patiently...

(((PirateLady))) Today's been a tough mindset of a day for me, too -- stagnation, rage, depression. I've had to "baby-sit" myself all day. Hang in there as best you can. On days like these, that's a lot. (((Warmth)))

Once when I lived in Arkansas and drove by the river, I saw 4 turtles sunning themselves atop a floating log. It was a spring and sunny day. I like that image. Then, in the same vein, I try to imagine my cats using me as their floating log when I nap after a stressful day. Sometimes, in the...

I took a "sanity day" off because I'm haggard and tired. So...with that confessed, my goal for the day is tidy the rooms in my house where I do most of my work so that I can feel like I'm starting anew. And, take care of bills.

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My goodness, this is timely. Last week, last two weeks I had that. It scared me so much. My insurance stopped covering my Cymbalta, so, since I started a new medication with a cheap co-pay, Mirtazipine, I stopped taking the Cymbalta. (My psyche said that if I felt the new med was working, I...

My apologies, yes, Season Affective Disorder.

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This is really a silly question, but do you take any vitamin supplements? I've added a multi-vitamin, extra vitamin C (for me because I'm a smoker), vitamin E plus (during the winter due to SADD), and fiber pills. My boyfriend nagged and nagged me to take some vitamins, but I was stubborn...

Ms. Spock, I love the routine you've made for yourself. It sounds so creatively, intellectually and physically nutricious (and scrumptious!)

A student told me that what we've been studying has changed her perception of a lot of things, that it's broadend her view about the overall topic that the class is centered around. (I could have hugged her, but that wouldn't be "professional," and I wouldn't want to scare her. But, she has no...

I was wary of going in to teach today and didn't feel overprepared like I like to feel; however, my students and I had productive sessions today. I'm very grateful for my students.

This is tough for me today. I feel lost, distracted, unsettled -- cold and numb, perhaps. Yep, that about covers it for now. (Hugs for those who need them.)

(((Gizmo))) I'm so pulling for you and your daughter. What strength it takes to push oneself away from a relationship like that. I'm so glad your daughter has you. Best for better days and continued perserverance.

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Nice thread. Wow. This one is the tough nut to crack. In my journal, I allow myself an update section. For example, if I'm am in the bleakest of grays, I write that down. Then, if later in the day, even if it occurs at 11:59pm and I find I'm a wee bit better, I write that in the update...