The holidays are hard...I think I am going to start a thread.
bizi

I'm glad you told your social worker about that housekeeper. Not everyone is cut out for jobs like that.

A med change, maybe an increase in the Doxepin could help with the depression, but I understand that you may not feel comfortable seeing your pdoc

Your nephew will get over the Zetia issue. IMHO it's such a minor issue I think he will let it go easily. I've gotten myself into worse trouble spouting my medical knowledge where I didn't know it would be relevant to someone in earshot and it wasn't well received. If the subject comes up again apologize for upsetting him, say that was never your intention, and move on.

doxepin is used for a sleeping pill. my nephews are way overweight and are on lipitor. I know zetia will help them too. It is their life.
bobby

I am overtired and have only read some posts but will read more later.
Fascinating topic.
I have had issues with depression, largely in the past. I am fortunate in that vitamins, therapy and this attitude of gratitude has helped tremendously.
I also have a ton of medical issues, many that are very painful.
Our adopted daughter has bipolar illness.
We were just talking about this today...or at least she was with another relative.
She has been given a LOT in life, but also has difficulties and this illness (BP) she has is heck
BUT it is obvious to most people who know her that she is rarely grateful.
i can't risk revealing her identity even slightly but she has been blessed with a lovely roof over her head in a nice neighborhoid, some good friends, good medical care etc
I've often thought if she would focus MUCH more on the positives she would be calmer and happier.
I literally will sit down with paper and pencil and write down my blessings if in a foul mood and it helps.
I will push push push to change my mindset
It's different for her and this problem has caused her to lose friends and many opportunities.
Thank you for listening.
I am grateful for this site because I've gotten some insight here.
IMHO this is a great topic!!!

When I am wracked with anxiety and trying to force myself a asleep at night
I lie flat on my back and put my hands on the chakra focused on breathing:
( Sacral Chakra Belly Breath Exercise | Balanced Women's Blog ),
(It works on side sleeping too of course as long as hands are on the
yellow/sun chakra)

I use various mantras.


Lately I breathe in and out slowly saying something like this:

"I am safe, loved, and grateful."

Another one is, "I am powerful, strong, and grateful."

Or this: "I have strength, peace, and gratitude.

Some of them are longer.

What a great idea Mari! I'm going to try it!

Dear Vowel Lady,

I'm so glad that your treatment and positive attitude has helped you overcome your medical and past mental mental health problems…

I'm sorry that your daughter is struggling. I don't know what her behavior is like, or if she is/isn't an ungrateful child, but it's very difficult to remain positive when you have bipolar disorder. I hope that she's getting the care that she needs, and in time feels comfortable enough to talk to you directly about her feelings. Sometimes it's difficult to understand some things a loved one with bipolar disorder may do, especially if they won't talk to you about it

from a scale of one to ten I am at a one. I should be so greatful. epic got my sixty dollar check for the year for joining and andd it looks like now my highest cost wih be 20 a drug and the lowest 3 dollars. I take zetia and that costs more than 875. I would pay 20.goodrx says a lot less
I have gained over 20 or 25 pounds since the stroke. I am so disgusted with myself.

I'm glad that you're getting the extra help with meds, Bobby.

I'm sorry that the weight you have gained has made you feel so badly about yourself

Have you ever considered asking your PCP to send you to a nutritionist? He/she could help you come up with a plan that could help you shed some pounds. You might feel better about yourself if you are doing something concrete to address the problem.

thanks. I am a binge eater. I eat when i am depressed. I know what i shouldn't eat but i do it anyways. no more chinese food. no more potatoes.