[My Latest Depression And Anxiety]

Thank you Audrey, I really appreciate that.

You're right, no one deserves this at all.

Take care,

-AG

[A Suicide]

That is very sad :(

[Sunday May 25]

Hey Duck.

That's really cool that you had fun at the cookout. :)

I'm "trying" to gain some type of sleep schedule as well. It's 4:30am and I'm wide awake...yet I'll likely be sleeping this afternoon lol.

-AG

[Feeling Down]

Hi Duck.

Yeah it doesn't take long for depression to take over. I know this well.

But it will also clear up a bit before too long. Eventually you'll begin to recover.

-AG

[Big Day Tomorrow Tuesday]

Hey Duck please keep us updated.

Fingers are crossed for you :)

[Incense]

Hi T on C.

I love incense and use it frequently. I think the aroma of (especially) Frankincense, Copal and Myrrh to be very soothing. Sandalwood is good too.

Myrrh is also good when I'm deeply down, as it was once an ancient incense of mourning.

Take care,

AG

[Short Term Disability]

Hey Duck.

I hope you can make the best of those 4 months.

As Nataya mentioned above a hobby would be good...sometimes inactivity makes things so much worse.

[Restless Night, Rough Morning]

Thank you Deprimere, that does help.

Also you really made me laugh with the face hugger and Darth Vader references! :)

[I Just Wanted To Feel Better]

(((Lady Mozzer)))

You are very much in my thoughts.

[Restless Night, Rough Morning]

Thank you Lady M.

I needed that :)

Hugs for you as well my friend.

[Restless Night, Rough Morning]

Thanks!

Inbetween - I appreciate your PM, thanks for that :) You've given me some things to think about and I'll write you back soon.

JD- Ugh, why is it that we think about stressful things while trying to sleep? Frustrating I know.

I too try to think about peaceful things...but my mind usually won't allow me.

[What It Feels Like For Me]

Yeah I know what ya mean about meds...even when they work they only seem to help just a little.

Maybe some day a new med will be made that works 100%. We can only hope.

(((Lady Mozzer)))

[I've Got Something On My Mind]

Has your dilemma come to pass or been dealt with yet?

I hope all is well :)

-AG

[Severe Anxiety]

Ya. I go one day without citalopram and everything goes south in a hurry. Anxiety rears its ugly head and I start getting "brain zaps". Ugh.

Ugh, those brain zaps are awful. A very weird and disturbing sensation.

[What Is This "blogging" That You Speak Of?]

Welcome to your blog :)

It's a good way to just type out whatever is on your mind. And you'll be surprised how many people read what we say :) Sometimes that actually makes me a bit nervous lol.

But blogging is good and helpful I believe.

I'm glad you're getting some help from the meds. Counseling is something I've always avoided, but I know it has helped a lot of people on DF.

Take care

-AG

[I Hate When..]

You are right, most people just don't understand what it's like.

If they did, they would never say such insensitive things as "pity party". One thing I was told, was that I was just "feeling sorry for myself". Awful things to say to anyone who is struggling through depression.

Take care,

-AG

[Cipralex (Escitalopram) Day 34]

I'm glad to hear this Duck.

Wishing you continued improvement :)

-AG

[Severe Anxiety]

That's a very good idea...think I'll stash a few days worth.

[Severe Anxiety]

Thank you (((Lady Mozzer)))

I'll be ok. I really need to learn from my mistakes...I can't tolerate anxiety attacks, they really do defeat me every time.

[Something Has Been Lost]

You are very much worth it Lady M.

I also feel like life is just passing me by and I have no direction due to this terrible illness.

You'll get through it my friend...we both will be ok I'm sure :)

(((Lady M)))

-Your friend

AG

[Lost And Lonely]

Yeah I'm frequently tempted to just stay in bed too. Dream land can be so much better than real life at times.

(((Lady M)))

[The Noise Inside]

Hi Lady M,

I know what you mean about everything taking so much effort. Racing thoughts while trying to sleep won't leave me alone as well.

You're such a great person and a great friend to me, and yet I'm helpless to help you... It's such a bad feeling, not being able to help a friend in need. :(

But you'll get through these rough times. I know you will.

(((Lady Mozzer)))

[Boring Update]

Thank you Duck and NorthernStar.

I'll be around :)

[Tired Of Fighting]

Lady M.

Having just come out of a pit I didn't think I could escape, all I can say is that if a weak person such as myself can "emerge" or "recover", then certainly someone as strong as you can. :)

(((Lady M)))

[Getting Ready For Thanksgiving.]

Happy Thanksgiving Hotaru!

I hope you have a great one :)