I Battle DepressionI was having a great day today. Unfortunately my car decided to break down. I started out in control, but when the jump start did not work or replacing the alternator emotions started to control me. The maintenance guy even tried to help. My car...See More »
I Battle DepressionHad a nice visit with the therapist yesterday. It left me feeling drained. I am strating to see the light with some aspects of my life... Controlling what happened years ago is not going to happen, so why does that yucky past creep on you and bite...See More »
I Battle DepressionMy therapist has been on vacation the last 2 weeks. I am so looking forward to catching her up. I have had some real lows lately, mostly my health. Why does my depression sink low when I am not feeling well? I hope all is good with everyone. As...See More »
I Battle DepressionWorse feeling in the world... Hurting someone you deeply care about with our realizing you caused the pain. 😢😢😢
I Love to Get Lost In MusicFor that special special person in your life! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q7jtLRjxzI
I Struggle With My Body ImageI despise clothes shopping. I am overweight, long waisted, long arms, long legs. I can't find pants and jeans that fit very often. Today I was out shopping. I found a pair of pants that were tall. The problem was it was not a woman's size (like 16...See More »
I Battle DepressionIf taking care of oneself is selfish, then I am guilty. I spent the first part of this week car pooling with a "negative Nelly". I teach her special education students, so she is in and out of my classroom. Earlier this week she was very...See More »
I Love to Get Lost In MusicAnother music legend has left this world. RIP Tom Petty!!! Thank you for sharing your talents with the world
I Love to Get Lost In MusicI don't know what it is about this song, but it brings me back to my younger years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbKHx6NivzU
I Am AmericanI am the granddaughter of 2 WW2 vets, a daughter of a Vietnam vet, ex-wife of an Army vet, and the mother of an Army soldier. I was raised to respect those in uniform, and stand for the flag. I am teacher who starts every school day off with the...See More »
I Love to Get Lost In MusicMusic takes me to another world. It inspires me to be creative and can raise my spirits from time to time. I finally published a book this week. After batting depression for years, I finally accomplished a goal! Thanks to music!
I Battle DepressionFor those of you wondering... My procedure went well today. I have been resting and feeling groggy today. The nurse said it might be up to 10 days before I notice the expected changes. Thanks for your thoughts and well wishes
I Battle DepressionHello. I did not do a very good job today with controlling my frustration. It was not the students. It was another teacher in my classroom. I am off for a few days for my procedure so it will give me time to chill out. Hugs to all
I Battle DepressionHello All!!! I have not been on for a while. Sometimes with depression I get to where I don't want to do anything. I have been busy with teacher work. Football and volleyball games have started. I am having a procedure done on Tuesday in hopes to...See More »
I Love to Get Lost In MusicAfter a long day teaching, nothing calms me down rocking out to ACDC, Motley Crew, Bon Jovi. My music calms me.
I Fight Depression and Loneliness EverydayI am some what proud of myself. I had a rough day with the students and I kept my cool for the most part anyway. These mood swings do come out of no where, but for some reason today I was able to count to 10 and took a few deep breaths. The...See More »
I Battle DepressionDoes anyone else suffer from mood swings with their depression. The smallest thing can set me off. I take two different meds for my depression. The one has helped level my moods. I know that as a woman my moods can swing with the hormones. I do...See More »
I Love Star WarsI have seen every Star Wars movie at the movie theater. I remember when Luke found out who his father actually was. My dad was so upset with me when I screamed NO!!!!
I Talk to My Cat [Cats]My cat has conversations with me. When I walk through the door after work, she greets me. I ask her how her day was and she replies. When I leave for work, I tell her to stay out of trouble.
I Have Read All 7 Harry Potter BooksI subbed in classrooms in between teaching jobs. I always brought a book to help fill in time. The older students wanted me to read the books to them. Now that I am teaching full time, students still ask me to take time to read a chapter or two. I...See More »
I Love Harry PotterI have been a huge fan for a long time. I never get tired of reading the books or movies. My husband rolls his eyes every time I spot Harry Potter stuff.
I Am the Child of An AlcoholicMy senior year of high school my mom finally gave up the beer. My dad was also a heavy drinker. When he became a type 2 diabetic, he stopped drinking. I look back on my childhood and I often wonder how I lived through it! All the times we went to...See More »
I Enjoy Food and CookingWith a soybean allergy, I love revamping recipes to suit my dietary needs. Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies. I would love to exchange recipes with someone!
I Fight Depression and Loneliness EverydayHello, I am new to Similar Worlds. I have suffered with depression since my teen years. I still have my good days and bad days. Today started off good, but as the day rolled on it was rough. I have been told that I can control how I react to...See More »
