Just Checking In...

Community Leader
Registered: 10-22-2001
Just Checking In...
Sat, 02-09-2013 - 7:46pm

Was wondering how you are Heidi and just checking in...

We got hit yesterday with a lot of snow.

It felt so good to be able to get out for a little bit today...:)...

I am so looking forward to Spring/Summer.

How is everyone coping/dealing?

I have both good and bad days...does anyone ever feel somewhat "Numb"?



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Community Leader
Registered: 10-10-2007
Sat, 02-09-2013 - 10:26pm

Hi Lorie,

Thanks for asking.  I wish I felt numb (as you asked in your post).  Been kind down lately.

Found out today a friend of mine who lives in England passed away from Leukemia.  It came on quick.

I only take one anti-depressant this past year (Prozac) as I decided to go off Effexor.

Wondering about asking the dr. to put me back on low dose of Abilify. 

How are you, Lorie?


Community Leader
Registered: 10-22-2001
Sun, 02-10-2013 - 12:47pm


Thanks so much for responding Heidi...

It means a lot.

I just think I am so over-loaded and over-whelmed with emotions I feel "Numb"...

So many losses recently, it's a lot to cope/deal with.

Miss my friends I have lost and worry about my Dad...:(...and my sister.

Moving to a new city has had some challenges but I feel like it's home...although I do miss my dd and my friends I know this was best for myself and my ds.

I am so glad I have you and this Board Heidi.

I would talk to your doctor and maybe he will put you back on it.

My NP listens really well to me...:)...

I am on a different Anti-Depressant and I chose to stay with my current dosage.

I know I am grieving...:(...it's just so much loss in a short amout of time.

My friend was murdered so that has been hard, so very hard.

Still shocking, no real Closure...kwim?

She's just "Gone"...:(...and as I write this tears are streaming down my face.

I got out of an "Abusive" relationship and finally I made the decision to move.

Away from everything familiar for my Peace of Mind.

I am Proud of myself, it took Courage but there is still a Sense of Loss...kwim?

Making new friends and exploring my new city...:)...

Thanks ever so much for Listening, I appreciate being able to come here and vent.

I know it will get better but the Pain is ALWAYS there...kwim?

People sometimes really don't get Depression and how "Dark" our World can be...

If they ONLY knew....



ps I am so sorry about the Loss of your friend...


iVillage Member
Registered: 01-02-2008
Sun, 02-10-2013 - 1:26pm

Hi guys;

I am so sorry for all of the changes and losses you are incurring and feeling numb.. As for me I feel kind of lost too and feeling like so many people are non supportive around me..

I am also studying new things and metaphysical things and its throwing me for a loop..Although I enjoy it ; it is confusing the heck out of me.. (long story)..

Its cold and we had another huge storm with three feet of snow so that is stressful..

I guess change throws us for a loop and we need to get used to it.. Its pretty challenging and just when we have all in place we get thrown many wrenches .

take care