Depression Support

[beags]

Sorry, the above comment has nothing to do with anyone here.

Thank you to everyone for the kind words.

[MittenKitten]

Beags: The IRS new e-filing system is messed up so the returns are being delayed. They are switching back to their old system, it is that bad apparently. My tax guy just sent an e-mail out regarding this. Hope you get it back soon.

Hi all, Hope you had a great week!

Vacation was wonderful. We had a two bedroom suite so DS#2 and DD shared a room and DS#1 stayed with my niece, sister and BIL in the room across the hall from us. The kids all had a blast and DS#2 did SO well. Seriously it was like 3 years of OT rolled up into 3 days. (in case some don't know/recall DS#2 is almost 6 nonverbal autistic with lots of sensory issues) He doesn't like the water going over his head but figured out how to deal with it in a variety of settings. He learned to deal with the slides spraying water across them and spilling water ontop of them, over his head. He has big smiles and even learned how to go down one fairly big slide on his own, get off and wait for Dad to come down and get him. (I was off with DD doing other things and couldn't help.) DS#1 had a blast running around with his cousin (she is 4 months older then him and they are best friends) We barely saw them. DD had a blast playing with DS#2, being off with me and at times off with Dad. My mom was around to watch DS#2 while the rest of us went to the arcade.

DS#2 was ill the day we were leaving but at least it was short lived. Would rather the hotel had to deal with the throw up then me ;D. By the time we checked out at 10:30 he was doing pretty well and rode home with no problems. Not sure what happened.

[beags]

I'm glad your vacation went well. hey, it wouldn't be a family vacation if someone didn't get sick. lol (at least that's how it works here)

Thank you for the information on the IRS. I still think they just figure out ways to keep your money for longer. lol

[Jaguar]

Feb 19, 2012 12:45:55 GMT -5 MittenKitten said:

Beags: The IRS new e-filing system is messed up so the returns are being delayed. They are switching back to their old system, it is that bad apparently. My tax guy just sent an e-mail out regarding this. Hope you get it back soon.

Hi all, Hope you had a great week!

Vacation was wonderful. We had a two bedroom suite so DS#2 and DD shared a room and DS#1 stayed with my niece, sister and BIL in the room across the hall from us. The kids all had a blast and DS#2 did SO well. Seriously it was like 3 years of OT rolled up into 3 days. (in case some don't know/recall DS#2 is almost 6 nonverbal autistic with lots of sensory issues) He doesn't like the water going over his head but figured out how to deal with it in a variety of settings. He learned to deal with the slides spraying water across them and spilling water ontop of them, over his head. He has big smiles and even learned how to go down one fairly big slide on his own, get off and wait for Dad to come down and get him. (I was off with DD doing other things and couldn't help.) DS#1 had a blast running around with his cousin (she is 4 months older then him and they are best friends) We barely saw them. DD had a blast playing with DS#2, being off with me and at times off with Dad. My mom was around to watch DS#2 while the rest of us went to the arcade.

DS#2 was ill the day we were leaving but at least it was short lived. Would rather the hotel had to deal with the throw up then me ;D. By the time we checked out at 10:30 he was doing pretty well and rode home with no problems. Not sure what happened.

MitKit, welcome home. So glad you had a good trip, minus the tummy upset of DS#2.

[roygrip]

Hello everyone, I've been BUSY!
Mitten, awesome you had a good vacation, and in response, I see to many relationships break up for the stupidest reasons as you stated. Vows say for better or worse. I was taught (and I'm sure my wife says the same) I always love him/her, sometimes I don't like him/her much! That's fair, both of us can be royal pains, neither of us is perfect, but we're all we got through it all.

Heart, thank you belatedly.

Beags my friend, oh the never ending boards, as my italian mother used to say "OYE!" (with her hands wringing in the air) ;D

[weezybear]

Beags, were still around, some times not everyday but were here
sorry about your return
Mitten I'm glad you guys had an awsume vacation glad the kids had a wonderful time
Hi roy nice to see you again
Hi daphne! good to see yu also.

Magic is believing in yourself if you can do that you can make anything happen.

[roygrip]

Hi Weezy! I love the quote, that truly is magic

[MittenKitten]

Good morning all! May the sun shine and all your problems disappear! Or at least pretend they don't exist for a few hours!

[weezybear]

morning Mitten that is true! have a good day

[MittenKitten]

Man it is quiet here today!

Hello everyone! Hope your day is going well!

[roygrip]

Rah! Rah! Rah! Is that noisy enough?

[thyme4change]

So, I had an ephiphany. When we were discussing anger issues last week, someone said that anger was part of depression and people lash out to get an adreline rush, a fix, a high from it. Who said that? Please take credit.

Anyway - I've been totally on edge and snapping at everyone I can think of, as often as I can. Work people - I'm trying to keep my cool at home, but probably not as well as I would like to be. And I'm thinking, that is it. I'm doing it to get that rush. So, I figured that out. Now what?

[roygrip]

Anger can also be a defense mechanism for fear, a rechanneling of the fear as a defense. Also a rush.

Catch yourself, breath, take a moment, think about the action, before the reaction. Retrain yourself not to react so quickly.

[weezybear]

I've also had fits of anger when Im depressed. I think they go hand in hand. You have to go with the flow an hope it doesnt last that long
The most effective way of improving your mind is simply getof your but

[Deleted]

I've also had fits of anger when Im depressed.

Weezy, I've found the above to be true for me, not so much with others (sometimes though), but morseo with myself.



Enjoy Friday!

[MittenKitten]

Heart: I like your new avatar!

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Thanks Mitten..

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I don't know about you, but I am looking for a good return on my Saturday morning, noon and evening hours..

[weezybear]

I'm having a hard time of it so far
I'm trying to quit smoking. so far I have got to down to a half a cigarette and down to a10 cigarettes a day
I got nicarette losenges to help with the cravings whren I dont want a cigarette
I just hope I can keep going and slow down some more
The worst part for me is in the morning, I really dont care if I smoke in the afternoon or not
It's an up hill battle for me

[beags]

Well all, every single test came out normal. That's good, not complaining.

They still don't know what is causing my iron problems. I did find out that I almost did myself in. (completely by accident) My iron and hemoglobin were real low when I first went in. I think I already told everyone that normal iron is 50 to 150 and mine was 22. What I just found out was that my hemoglobin was at 10.8 . . they do blood transfusions at 9.

[beags]

oh and I finally own a computer.

[Deleted]

Oh Beags! That's wonderful news. All is normal. Great.

Some for you..

Daphne.. Get yourself some much needed rest.

Weezy.. I wish you the greatest success in your overcoming cigarette smoking.. It's a toughie, but is possible to kick the habit forever.



Good night all..

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Happy Sunday!

[roygrip]

Feb 25, 2012 9:32:48 GMT -5 weezybear said:

I'm having a hard time of it so far
I'm trying to quit smoking. so far I have got to down to a half a cigarette and down to a10 cigarettes a day
I got nicarette losenges to help with the cravings whren I dont want a cigarette
I just hope I can keep going and slow down some more
The worst part for me is in the morning, I really dont care if I smoke in the afternoon or not
It's an up hill battle for me

Weezy my wife was a pack, pack a half smoker for 22 years. tried EVERYTHING, meetings, nicorette, will power, nothing. Thru my studio med ins. she got on CHANTIX with some counseling meetings. They put her on high dose for 3 months, she went to low dose for two months, so far we're coming up on almost 3 yrs no cigarettes. She started to get wierd dreams on the higher dose so they put her on lower. Amazing stuff, Good luck!

[roygrip]

Feb 25, 2012 15:46:05 GMT -5 beags said:

Well all, every single test came out normal. That's good, not complaining.

They still don't know what is causing my iron problems. I did find out that I almost did myself in. (completely by accident) My iron and hemoglobin were real low when I first went in. I think I already told everyone that normal iron is 50 to 150 and mine was 22. What I just found out was that my hemoglobin was at 10.8 . . they do blood transfusions at 9.

WOW! Beags, my mom needed blood transfusions hers was so low! Hope you figure it out. Glad you got a new computer

[weezybear]

Beags I was enimic bad low iron so they started doing Iron shots They really worked No more cold body and dizzyness I have now dropped of to once every 3 months as I'm at a good level
good luck to you

[roygrip]

Oh let me say after 5 months total she stopped taking CHANTIX for good, urge to smoke gone.....

[MittenKitten]

Weezy: Good luck with the quitting. That is a tough one! Hope you had a good day.

Beags: Glad you are back with us! Sorry to hear of your health. Man that is one of those glad the tests showed no problems but then you don't know what the problem is!

Hi Roy!

Daphne: Happy Anniversary 3 jobs, what all are you doing? That is a lot!

Heart: Such cute pics!

[beags]

LOL all. MK I know what the problem is . . low iron . . . sort of frustrating not knowing what is causing it though.

I just went out and bought some foods that have iron in them naturally. (looked it up on the internet)

My MIL told me that eating bran flakes or grape nuts cereal and then drinking orange juice will help your body absorb all the iron your system takes in.


I'm thinking that over the last three days my system isn't keeping anything in it long enough for nutrients to absorb in anywhere.

[beags]

3 jobs, that's a lot I work two. Well if you include my volunteer ones it's four. I don't count those because I can choose when I want to show up for those.