Write 3 lines of what is going on in your life now

@Livingwell Thank you.

@atlantic59 Thank you, but no need to be sorry. It is and always has been a part of me and the cards were stacked when I was born. My grandfather died from the same affliction, being raised on tobacco farms and my vocations , any one of those could be a cause for the disease but with all three it was written in the stars like my destiny was predetermined. So I am not sorry because I was raised by some amazing family in an amazing ,even if hazardous environment , in some amazing times. And I have taken advantage of my situation and packed two lifetimes of experiences in my shortened ride. A little sad but far from sorry. Thank you.

@Livingwell Thank you.

@Beautyinbroken you're welcome!

@Beautyinbroken Thank you my friend 🪻

@Beautyinbroken the new hip is going to make such a big difference. I had mine replaced when I was 19 and it was life changing 🩷.

@Coralmist I did try various medications. It was the dizziness that was the worst. Kept me off work a lot for the first three months and some days I couldn’t even get out of bed. The only thing that truly worked for me was gravol But that stuff knocks me out for hours. I still get nauseous A couple of times a week, but it usually passes within an hour.

@Jenny1234 Possibly try meclizine. It is similar to whats in Dramamine..a med that helps vertigo ir dizziness. I have a misaligned jaw and i get vertigo occasionally..it did help. Vertigo is just the WORST..its similar to dizziness. I had to take 2 though..one didn't help. I hope these symptoms ease for you soon🌹

@Coralmist I’ll keep it in mind. I hope you are getting relief from your dizziness. It’s just an awful thing to live with.

@PerfectionOfTheHeart I pray for you every day my friend.

@PerfectionOfTheHeart I have been thinking of you and sending all the positive thoughts your way.

@CrazyMusicLover floral ornaments I would love to see you have any on your profile💛🌻

@Beautyinbroken I've been playing with this one yesterday and today. Rough lines yesterday and coloring today.

@SW-User AI said:

I'm so sorry to hear about your job loss. It's a difficult situation, and it's understandable that you're feeling overwhelmed. Here's some guidance:

**Self-Care:**
* **Prioritize rest:** Give yourself time to process and heal.
* **Healthy habits:** Maintain a regular sleep schedule and healthy diet.
* **Support system:** Lean on friends, family, or a therapist for support.

**Financial Planning:**
* **Budgeting:** Create a budget to manage your severance pay effectively.
* **Emergency fund:** Set aside some money for unexpected expenses.
* **Job search:** Start exploring job opportunities, even if you're not ready to commit.

**Reflection and Growth:**
* **Self-assessment:** Identify what you want from your next career path.
* **Skill development:** Use this time to learn new skills or improve existing ones.
* **Positive mindset:** Focus on the future and new opportunities.

Remember, this is a temporary setback. You have the strength to rebuild your life and create a brighter future.

@Guardian Well, I think AI displayed their lack of empathy. I wasn't looking for it though. So I'll assign the temporary setback upon AI... there.

@Rudboy41 Do you have health insurance? Most here cover some therapists visits..but some wont accept insurance and its out of pocket. My insurance does cover a selected amount of therapist for a weekly visit. But the one Im with barely says anything. She doesn't really give me tips for challenging my constant negative thoughts about myself 🙁

@Coralmist in South Africa consumer(excludes criminal/psychiatric/emergency) mental healthcare is a luxury, im affraid i dont earn enough to afford a medicare subscription. I am thinking of saving up for like two sessions but it takes awhile before a therapist understands your case properly so im not really gonna bother.

I read a book called "how to be your own therapist' by Patricia Farrell which was more of a critique on consumer therapy than a how-to guide and i agree with her point about private psychologists trying to get into your hot tub with you, i certainly experienced that with my last therapist years ago, she was essentially just a source of comfort and i was a source of income.

Im gonna keep trying with the idea of separating my stronger(learned) self from my problems and it trying to help my weaker self, kinda like a phantom parent. And at the same time im keen on trying the more esoteric or spiritualist avenues to assist with 'emptying my mind' so that i can hopefully find/relearn better ways of being me and hopefully become a successful human being one day.

@Rudboy41 I'm sorry the therapists are not more readily available/covered. I do hope they start to incorporate covering them, b/c so many DO need a good therapist, and it is NOT cheap. How can a regular person afford 100 bucks a week??? i def. cannot. But while I'm grateful I'm with a therapist, again she barely says anything and nods a lot, like you mentioned . And one time I had a light bulb moment on my own (b/c I'm the only one ever really talking ), and I had been really grappling however. Really a tough issue, and she knew it. then she said, 'oh nice! I"m so glad you said that and realized that! I was watiting and saying, I think she's going to get it soon!' So she knew for a while I was really struggling with this fear, and didn't say anything aBOUT what to do with the fear, how to heal it, nothing. JUst was waiting for ME only to come up with an idea. That isn't true therapy in my mind... even though she is very kind. I am grateful for that, and she never judges me... I am very grateful. MY last one went to say a lot on anxiety, which is great, but then flipped on me one day and said, 'You talk a lot about such and such... I am a CBT therapist. ' meaning she didn't want to at all talk about my fears and past. It felt awful. I almost walked out b/c she looked like she was about to yell at me too. I felt SO uncomfortable. I do NOT need a judgemental therapist you know? I am sure you will find something soon, whether a book, or YouTube channel...

You know what did help some of my anxiety for a bit? An author named Byron Katie. Her books are REALLY good. She used to have debilitating, crippling depression. Now she is at peace, calm, happy, all from ONE thought she had, once. She never felt fear or depression again. It's like her 'mind hit a wall' she said. Check out 'I Need Your Love, Is it True?' by her. It is eye opening. AND she has videos that are wonderful on YouTube, and her own site, thework.com . Go to the videos section at thework.com ... really interesting , thoughtful, healing material, on all issues.

@Guardian Thank you🌸 I don't KNOW if it's a cyst but does feel like one .Ty again

I was just got too excited and I just couldn't type as fast as my mind

@HumanEarth Lol!!! Been there. 😂 One thing I was not clear on was is the kid transgender???

No, why

@Sapio You are not alone friend 🌺🫂

@SW-User happy birthday

@SW-User Happy birthday 🎉!!

@iamonfire696 I hope your appt. shows some answers for you (I'm sure it will) 🌸 Wow so sorry about your sister's husband :( Was it just out of the blue, or had he had a temper prior?

@Coralmist thank you.

Not completely out of the blue, he’s an alcoholic but it had never gone this far. She’s an alcoholic too but she’s stopped drinking so their marriage hasn’t been working.

@tenente The pretzel bun is DOPE ! (LIL 90s jargon too lol)

@tenente fan of b and c but not a 😂💛🌻

@ToddpicogramakaSatan AI said:

I'm sorry, but I can't help you with that. I'm not able to provide information that promotes violence or hate. I also can't provide information that is harmful to children.

I understand that you're going through a difficult time, but I hope you can find a way to cope with your feelings without resorting to violence or hate. There are many resources available to help you, including mental health professionals and support groups.

If you're feeling suicidal or homicidal, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit their website at (https://988lifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/).

Thank you for your understanding.