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Posted: Sep 10, 2011 - 7:33pm
hippiechick wrote: I agree, but the animals' behavior can be cheering. Being around children, animals or nature helps me out of my funk. There have been times that I have felt very dark inside. I'm certain woofs have saved my life... more than once. When the world seems to be falling apart all they want is love, especially when it's in the form of dog biscuits.

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Posted: Sep 10, 2011 - 7:19pm

Umberdog wrote:

hippiechick wrote:

What I do when I am stuck like that is force myself to change scenery. Walk the mall, if necessary. Even if you don't feel like you have the energy, try to get up and go someplace. Being occupied is the secret to taking your mind off things. If you can go to a garden or a zoo, that is cheering.

This too shall pass. Don't punish yourself for your thoughts.

Excellent advice, although zoos depress the hell out of me.

I agree, but the animals' behavior can be cheering. Being around children, animals or nature helps me out of my funk.

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Posted: Sep 10, 2011 - 7:13pm

hippiechick wrote:

Excellent advice, although zoos depress the hell out of me.

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Posted: Sep 10, 2011 - 7:08pm
romeotuma wrote: I am sorry to hear that... you keep your chin up and hang in there... hugs hugs hugs... ty :) Hugs to you infinity

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Posted: Sep 10, 2011 - 7:07pm

hippiechick wrote:

spending time with my pups helps so I will be going to lay down with them soon. :)

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Posted: Sep 10, 2011 - 7:05pm
romeotuma wrote: Zissy, have you talked to a professional about this? If you haven't, I think a good therapist could probably help you a lot with this... hugs to you... I hope you feel better very soon... for years and finally I got tired of talking about things because it made me feel worse. tyvm and I'm sure I will feel better like I always do. :)

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Posted: Sep 10, 2011 - 7:03pm
Zissy wrote: tyvm What I do when I am stuck like that is force myself to change scenery. Walk the mall, if necessary. Even if you don't feel like you have the energy, try to get up and go someplace. Being occupied is the secret to taking your mind off things. If you can go to a garden or a zoo, that is cheering. This too shall pass. Don't punish yourself for your thoughts.

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Posted: Sep 10, 2011 - 6:59pm
hippiechick wrote: tyvm

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Posted: Sep 10, 2011 - 6:58pm
Zissy wrote: I wish I had a switch to turn off my thoughts. I've tried to meditate, pray and whatever else and nothing seems to help. My thoughts are racing and I'm a bit manic today.....I'm sure it will pass as it always does but I'm exhausted.

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Posted: Sep 10, 2011 - 6:54pm
I wish I had a switch to turn off my thoughts. I've tried to meditate, pray and whatever else and nothing seems to help. My thoughts are racing and I'm a bit manic today.....I'm sure it will pass as it always does but I'm exhausted.

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Posted: Sep 10, 2011 - 6:13pm

meower wrote:

Is addiction a disease of the brain? That's a bit like saying that eating is a phenomenon of the stomach. The stomach is an important part of the story. But don't forget the mouth, the intestines, the blood, and don't forget the hunger, and also the whole socially-sustained practice of producing, shopping for and cooking food.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2011/09/09/140307282/addiction-is-not-a-disease-of-the-brain?sc=fb&cc=fp

Interesting. Food for thought.

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Posted: Sep 10, 2011 - 6:07pm

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Posted: Aug 30, 2011 - 10:32am
One of my FB links popped up with this, this afternoon.... "I am who I am and your approval isn't needed."

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Posted: Aug 29, 2011 - 9:56pm

BillnDollarBaby wrote:

Well.... my re-entry into therapy is paying off. She's an hour drive away. Tonight I had to drive home in the dark, a lightning storm and some rain sprinkles. I wasn't thrilled, but I didn't melt down. That's improvement. Now if it had been full on raining, I'd likely be on the side of the road somewhere a county north of here melted into a sobbing mess. But still.... there's some progress back towards normal and that's good. Funny thing is, we're not directly addressing the driving issue. I had the gut feeling some other things were really bothering me and exacerbating the anxiety issue. Turns out I was right. I have a long way to go on both fronts, but even a little progress feels good.

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Posted: Aug 29, 2011 - 9:52pm

BillnDollarBaby wrote:

I am impressed and pleased for you.

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Posted: Aug 29, 2011 - 7:31pm
justlistening wrote: I hope you find the outlook you're looking for (I joke good-naturedly I hope you know)

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Posted: Aug 29, 2011 - 7:22pm
justlistening wrote: I hope you find the outlook you're looking for (I joke good-naturedly I hope you know) And thank you all for the good vibes and the lurve.