Originally Posted By chickendumpling Ewwww. Maybe we don't wanna burn those just yet...the night is young...
Originally Posted By smedley <-- Is feeling distinctly nauseous, caused might I add by some residents of this very thread! Expect gentle treatment for the rest of the evening thank you! Off to float around in the lazy pool listening to gentle music to try and wipe the bad thoughts away!
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka My jaw pops too. I hate it. I'm going to say something that will probably make some people mad but I really can't help it. There are just some weird priorities/things being said around some of the threads lately. Tragedy will bring that out in some people. It makes me want to scream. But I know that there's no screaming in the Mellow Room.
Originally Posted By trailsend mele ~ just relax here in The Mellow Room ~ we're strong women and we can take it 'cause *Pixie*Glitter* (a very strong woman, I might add) created this very Mellow Room. We know how to cool our thoughts and submerge ourselves into total relaxation, and partake of our very favorite foods and drinks, and float our cares away . . . . . <-----floating . . . . . .
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter WE is most definitely un-mellow. I avoid it like the plague. I used to occasionally venture in there when I was in the mood to pick a fight, but I don't even bother with that anymore. There is just too much venom, stupidity, and prejudice in there. I refuse to voluntarily expose myself to the ugliness. Mele, my dear, have a chocolate. Or a drink. Or this board with a rusty, sharp nail in the end of it to go beat the living. . . . oops. Never mind. That was about to be un-mellow, too.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka ROFL! I'll take the rusty nail. Tawanda! trailsend, I'm still laughing about the volume shampoo comment you made. HAHA Yay, cyber chocolate and liquor! No calories, carbs or fat grams!
Originally Posted By MissCandice I am in the throes of a depression that I can't seem to shake. I have a list of things that it is very important for me to do, like GET A JOB but I can't seem to even get out of bed. I recognize the symptoms of clinical depression but what can I do? I have no health insurance so medication is out. I need to earn money so I can afford to live in my apartment. I get so mad at myself because I know what I am doing is stupid so then I am mad at myself, depressed, and still not doing anything. ARGH! I waffle about everything and end up doing nothing. Anyway, I am in need of chocolate.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Here. . . a four-pound box of every deluxe chocolate known to mankind--take your pick. Candice, the lack of insurance is a problem, but perhaps not insurmountable. Can you afford a doctor's visit? Perhaps at a reduced cost clinic? Then just lay it out for the doctor and ask for samples of the medication prescribed. And aren't meds cheaper in Canada? Maybe you could go that route. Your health is the most important thing. I would use a credit card if necessary to get the treatment you need.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Oh, and I meant to say. . . please try to cut yourself some slack. I understand getting mad at yourself, but try to remember that you aren't choosing the depression. Would you be mad at yourself if it were high blood pressure or diabetes? Clinical depression isn't really so different. . . it also involves your body going wacky and needing meds.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Man, have I been there! PixieGlitter is 110% right. (I mean, of course, duh.) Anyway, as simplistic as it may sound you know what always helped me? Just getting out of the house, just doing something - walking, getting a glass of water from a coffeehouse and sitting outside and people watching, just interacting with people on some level. Not that we're chopped liver, we tock as you well now, but during those sorts of times just being around brick and mortar people helped me a lot. Keep us posted. We care about you and we're here for you.
Originally Posted By trailsend MissCandice ~ first of all, you have recognized what is wrong. That is the most important thing. Now, be kind to yourself. I'm wondering if you are a perfectionist. You are much too hard on yourself which usually means you are. I can say that because I am. I noticed you said you have a list of things to do. We perfectionists do this, putting way too much pressure on ourselves if we don't complete the list. We feel worthless and rake ourselves over the coals for not doing anything. Forget the list, MissCandice. Or just pick ONE thing. Know also that you've got support right here in The Mellow Room. (((((((((((MissCandice))))))))))))
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Okay, I need to just sit here and relax awhile while I think. Think, think, think. I feel a little like Winnie the Pooh right now.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka Please pray for me. I am driving down to Portland today to see a concert. Then I am zipping back home and a few hours later am throwing a luau for 10 little girls. Of course, I'd like to be safe while driving on the freeway but isn't it obvious that I have lost my mind? Please pray to God that I find it. ;-) BYE!
