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Off-Topic / Re: Anxiety disorders

« on: January 02, 2018, 08:14:00 pm »Message ID: 1189128

I've had a moderate to severe anxiety disorder my whole life. I'm wondering if anyone has any tips on how to live with anxiety and get past such thoughts/feelings. I currently take 4 meds for it. Some days, they work well. Some days, I'm a nervous wreck, but they say mental health is a roller coaster, so I assume that's consistent with what others experience.

Any hobbies/interests that can help with anxiety? I feel like if I were more social, some of the anxiety would go away, but I just generally don't like being around people much beyond my job (being painfully honest here). I love animals -- love my cats -- and also like relaxing with some tv. I've tried doing some meditative tapes I've found on youtube, but they don't help much in my opinion. Therapy hasn't helped at all.

Anyone use "alternative medicine" for anxiety? Marijuana? I've tried it and it doesn't do much of anything for me.

I feel like I'm a compulsive worrier and it's always something. It's the primary reason my marriage ended. My ex-husband said he thought I was "mentally unstable" and was "sick of my ---t." The check engine light is on on my car right now. It's all I presently think about, though hopefully I'll get a little break tonight if I make it home safe and can crash in front of the tv with some good food.

I just started going to a church for moral and spiritual support. It took everything I had to go there. But after a lot of research they seem like a very welcoming group. Honestly my anxiety manifests in very different ways from physical to mental. Physcially I'll either get up and pace or just sleep. I do have a stationary bike that seems to help with nervous energy. Mentally, I'm like you, I'm a worrier. I know that eventually it goes away however. I can be fine for the longest time mentally then be hit by something and do nothing but worry, but it passes. As hard as it might be for you, which it has been hard for me to leave the house due to a past trauma, I think would be worth it to put in the effort in place where you feel safe. For me that's church.

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Off-Topic / Re: So long FC fam...

« on: January 02, 2018, 01:25:53 pm »Message ID: 1189018

Well, got some good news. I sold some stuff, dad got a job, I have an appointment to help me out on Friday, we just need to get in touch with a block of apartments that's by us. What's really nice is that the apartments have wifi so I can still do this and we can save some more money by not getting our own. Maybe much further down the line we can get our own again but until then I'll happily take the wifi. So thanks for all the prayers and good thoughts, they were very much appreciated

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Off-Topic / Re: So long FC fam...

« on: December 26, 2017, 12:29:54 am »Message ID: 1187106

Thanks everyone. Today's the day, not sure what's going to happen. Looked at tons of shelters but there's no guarantee of getting into one. However, we have found a cheap Airbnb by my mom's work that we can book once it's free on the 11th. After talking about it we SHOULD be able to swing that, have internet access to apply for assistance and look for jobs, shower, bed, etc... It's a little light at the end of tunnel.

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Off-Topic / Re: So long FC fam...

« on: December 25, 2017, 05:21:49 am »Message ID: 1186967

Thanks for the prayers. They're greatly appreciated

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Off-Topic / Re: So long FC fam...

« on: December 24, 2017, 11:35:16 am »Message ID: 1186883

Hopefully it's not a permanent situation for you and just a "see ya later" type of thing.  No need to give up on FC.  Considering using FREE WiiFii or the local library.  Our town has a shelter where those that are registered to stay there can use the library services.  (within walking distance) Churches (Unless already involved in a church home) give us much as they can.  Praying for you and your family to find your place in the world.  Work and steady income.  Praying for all of your health and rejoicing that through it all - you are still together.

I thought they had a thing about WIFI addresses? Like you had to have the same one that matched your address? At least that's how I took it.

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Off-Topic / Re: So long FC fam...

« on: December 24, 2017, 11:23:27 am »Message ID: 1186880

Not that I want to leave but it looks like I'm going to have to. As of 12/26/17 my family and I will be living out of our cars. Extended family doesn't want to take us in and other assistance is non-existent right now with it being Christmas. I've been sharing my go fund me page and posted a plea on youtube but it looks like the worse is going to happen. Anyway, even though I haven't talked to a lot of you one and one over the years I've gotten to know a little bit about all of you through your posts. It's sad to think about not being able to come on here anymore but I just wanted to say it's been fun and I'll miss you guys.

No one in your family can get a job any where? I am just curious. I see you still have the internet so I can't feel too sorry for you.  Yeah, not what you want to hear but it is the truth.  Do you have cable?  You can live in a house with no electricity.  At least you have shelter. Not sure how you came to where you are either being kicked out of your house for not making house payments or not paying rent but usually you have to be at least 3 months behind.  SO you should have quit this site and turned the internet off 3 months ago and put that money toward housing.

I don't know your situation but I just do not grasp how people who are a family can get to the point of being homeless.  And if no one in your family will take you in then I can only assume there is some reason.  If you were working and trying then I would think someone would help.  Usually the only time family turns their back and won't take someone in is if they are on drugs, drunks, or refuse to work and just looking for a hand out.  I know thru the holidays about all retail and places even gas stations are hiring.  If it was to the point of being homeless I would take what ever work was available.

Wow, thanks. I'm not going to go into details but it really isn't that black and white. Things aren't always simple in situations like this. That's all I'm going to say.

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Off-Topic / Re: So long FC fam...

« on: December 23, 2017, 09:18:33 pm »Message ID: 1186800

That's awful.  Is anyone working?  Have you contacted local churches?

I'm contacting as many churches as I can but like I said, it's Christmas. A lot of funds are tied up. Mom has a job, dad lost his but is looking for a new one. I have some physical/health problems but I've been searching for something I can do.

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Off-Topic / Re: So long FC fam...

« on: December 23, 2017, 08:46:46 pm »Message ID: 1186791

Thanks for the well wishes. Yes, we have been looking at shelters but a lot of them are booked up since it's Christmas. As for government assistance we won't be able to get any of it in time because all of this happened at the last minute. The page itself was created last month but the circumstances weren't nearly as bad and I didn't push it too much. Living out of our cars came at the last minute. If we had known about it earlier we would have been better prepared.

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Off-Topic / So long FC fam...

« on: December 23, 2017, 10:41:42 am »Message ID: 1186713

Not that I want to leave but it looks like I'm going to have to. As of 12/26/17 my family and I will be living out of our cars. Extended family doesn't want to take us in and other assistance is non-existent right now with it being Christmas. I've been sharing my go fund me page and posted a plea on youtube but it looks like the worse is going to happen. Anyway, even though I haven't talked to a lot of you one and one over the years I've gotten to know a little bit about all of you through your posts. It's sad to think about not being able to come on here anymore but I just wanted to say it's been fun and I'll miss you guys.

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Off-Topic / Re: Game of Thrones

« on: December 21, 2017, 05:47:11 pm »Message ID: 1186510

I wouldn't say I'm addicted to it but I do enjoy watching it. It's definitely not for everyone and that's ok. It can be a pretty graphic show.

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Support / Re: Email Issues with Daily Emails

« on: December 19, 2017, 03:13:17 pm »Message ID: 1186223

I had to change from my hotmail address to a gmail one a while back. Used to get them in the spam folder then they stopped coming through altogether. I haven't had any issues since switching to gmail.

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Offers / Re: NO Daily Cash Email Today?

« on: December 19, 2017, 03:11:20 pm »Message ID: 1186221

I signed up again but I have been getting them for 5+ years.

Confirmation Success
Thank you for confirming your subscription to Daily Cash Emails.

You will receive your first daily cash email at XXX@yahoo.com early tomorrow morning. If you cannot locate the message, be sure to check your "Junk", "Spam" or "All Mail" area.

Sometimes that happens. I have had that happen before. Been getting them and all of the sudden they stopped. Went to check and I had been magically signed out of getting them. I think it's just a weird little glitch.

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Off-Topic / Re: Are you looking forward to Christmas?

« on: December 19, 2017, 03:08:04 pm »Message ID: 1186217

Nothing to really look forward to over here either. Dad's been looking for a job, might lose our place to live, his sister is stirring up stuff...the same sister who usually has us over for the holidays. Sooo, that's going to be fun.

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Off-Topic / Re: Which over the counter Med is better?

« on: December 19, 2017, 02:54:17 pm »Message ID: 1186213

I usually use Excedrin and/or Tylenol. Sometimes the headache is a little different and then Aleve works pretty well. Other times turmeric actually works just as good. It really depends on the headache.

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Off-Topic / Re: What is your Favorite Holiday Movie?

« on: December 14, 2017, 12:06:56 pm »Message ID: 1185316

I have three: The Peanuts Christmas, Nightmare Before Christmas, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. About 2 years ago I got a DVD full of Christmas specials from Walmart. Like Rudolph, Frosty, etc...