Pets

Strangely enough, cradling a cat in my lap has a calming effect on me. I say strangely because I did not grow up with pets in the house. In fact, I have always been afraid of animals. Never trusted what they would do. I was a bit apprehensive when my boyfriend told me that he… Continue reading Pets

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Sleep and Meds

I take all of my medications in the morning. For some strange reason, the earlier in the morning I take them, the better they work. In fact, I got into the habit of getting up around 5 or 6 AM, taking my meds, then going back to bed. Within an hour or so, I feel… Continue reading Sleep and Meds

Let barking dogs bark

“Bless the beasts and the childrenFor in this world they have no voiceThey have no choice … “ Barking dogs annoy neighbors. But something about letting dogs go outside makes them want to bark at anything that passes by. My boyfriend’s dogs are very good about not barking inside the house. For the most part,… Continue reading Let barking dogs bark

How happy are you?

This sounds about right. You Are 60% Happy You’re definitely a happy person, even though you have your down moments. You tend to get the most out of life, though there’s always some more happiness to be squeezed. How Happy Are You?

What Temperament Are You?

Could this be my problem? Am I predisposed to depression? Maybe it’s just a personality disorder. You Have a Melancholic Temperament Introspective and reflective, you think about everything and anything. You are a soft-hearted daydreamer. You long for your ideal life. You love silence and solitude. Everyday life is usually too chaotic for you. Given… Continue reading What Temperament Are You?

What’s it feel like?

You know what I think is the absolute worst feeling in the world? Complete and utter loss of control. That sense of helplessness. Feeling like there is nothing you can do to change anything.

Anniversaries

Anniversaries mark momentous events. They are supposed to be happy occasions. Some I would just rather forget. My mother died four years ago this week. I can never seem to remember the exact date. It was the weekend after Presidents’ Day. I remember that because I flew to California that holiday weekend to see my… Continue reading Anniversaries

Just for fun

Your Blog Should Be Purple You’re an expressive, offbeat blogger who tends to write about anything and everything. You tend to set blogging trends, and you’re the most likely to write your own meme or survey. You are a bit distant though. Your blog is all about you – not what anyone else has to… Continue reading Just for fun

Effexor Withdrawal

Now I know why doctors aren’t supposed to treat themselves. Tapering off Effexor XR seemed like a good idea at the time. I mean, it would be better than just stopping cold turkey. I had the doses I needed in the med samples that my doctor gave me. I was on 75 + 37.5 mg… Continue reading Effexor Withdrawal