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Comment by Edmond on January 4, 2011 at 7:49pm

Well I'm glad that it helps you Tom :) It helps me too. I feel that this group is great because we are alike and I hope to be more active in it. I imagine that our stories and battles can and will help others feel that they are not alone either.

Comment by Tom Hietter on January 4, 2011 at 7:41pm

Hey all! First post here. Thanks for setting up this group. Been reading the posts and feeling very comforted to know I'm not alone. I've been on the prowl for an Atheist/Secular support group for people like me who suffer from depression and have been dismayed at the lack of resources out there (and I live in supposedly heathen-central Hollywood, California.) All  I've found have been variations on the religious based AA, and I want nothing to do with any of that guilt-laden, quasi-cult. So, I was greatly relieved to come across this forum, at last. I may be mentally ill, but it's good to know I'm not crazy!

Comment by Jon Heim on August 9, 2010 at 11:33pm

oh, on an interesting side note, one time a debate with a christian friend about religion sparked a panic attack in me, just because I could not believe how little my friend understood about me.

Comment by Jon Heim on August 9, 2010 at 11:31pm

I take Celexa...well, Citalopram which is a substitute for Celexa....for my depression and anxiety. It helps without a doubt. I have some friends who are straight edge and don't believe in taking medication for anything...they have obviously never had a sever anxiety attack.

anyway, I agree that most resources you can find are spiritual, which well...obviously wont help someone like me.

I was dumbfounded when my doctor told me that building a better relationship with Christ would help.

I don't even go to that doctor anymore...of all people, someone that intelligent should not believe in God. unless he thought that I did and I was delusional enough to listen..in which case I feel insulted. lol

Comment by Erika Cook on June 24, 2010 at 5:58pm

Try to keep in mind that you and your sister-in-law are BOTH doing the best you each can. She got mad and reacted the way she did...You chose to take it on as "your" fault. No matter what "It" is, finding out who is at fault doesn't solve anything. She's allowed to get angry and you are allowed to get hurt or angry or sad or....whatever. Tell her that you don't like to have confrontations and that you would like to talk through it (IF that's what you want). Just be whoever you really are and realize that you can not be responsible for other's reactions.

Comment by Fancy Nancy on May 7, 2010 at 9:26am

Hello peeps ... just wanted to say that i find when i get a message through email it doesn't direct me to the particular subect - SO Pamela if you're still around I agree with you ... exercise and getting outside are vital so good to have a doggy i expect ... i can't have one atm but maybe one day :) Yepsy to goal setting ... as the cbt manual puts it, if you don't accomplish all that you set ... you're setting too much ... babysteps n all that (or salami slices, whatever you prefer). Ok enuf rambling ... must get on to that job application ... bysee for nowsee x

Comment by Erika Cook on April 7, 2010 at 11:18am

Even with the Lexapro, Welbutrin and Clonapin, I still HAVE to go walk every day. I ignored what the rest of my family wanted and got what I needed for myself (first in my life) and I got myself a doberman puppy. We walk together 45 minutes every day (Raining? I wear a big rain coat and have a towel ready for the dog). I eat lots of bananas and salmon and I follow my therapist's advice (excercise and socialize). My disease is a chemical imbalance; the medications are required. Just like diabetes, it works better if I adjust my lifestyle (excercise and diet).

Comment by Fancy Nancy on April 7, 2010 at 5:18am

Hello there! I've been 'jobseeking' for over a year now with I think 7 interviews. Not fun. Last interview I was (excuse lack of modesty) brilliant, answering every question well, making good rapport with the 3 interviewers ... well anyway when I rang to find out what happened/ get the promised 'feedback' it was 'you did a very good interview but someone else was just a couple of points better' ... 'which points?' ... 'errr well they knew a lot more about the department' ... ie INSIDE JOB ALL THAT PREP FOR NOTHING ... am I bitter? Yup. Oh well .... :P As for weight, yes, sitting on your curvaceous behind is not good ... exercise will make it a healthy curvaceous behind ... easy to get into the 'can't be bothered' ... my dh (dear husband) MADE me walk to the park ... and I'm glad I followed his instructions .... self discipline is difficult sometimes ... hmm think I might try some later :P

Comment by Erika Cook on April 7, 2010 at 2:48am

I've gained weight on Lexapro, too; but I am able to continue working and living, so it's worth it. Having a hard time right now, however, because I am a teacher in California and am one of the 25,000 teachers who received lay off notices this March.....

Comment by Fancy Nancy on February 14, 2010 at 3:42pm

Erika you sound a lot like me ... cept i'm 10 months out of work ... and wonder why you say 'i don't actually believe this crap' .. see I think that's a self-insult and you should maybe apologise to yourself now! Have you actually asked ppl to come out with you and they've all refused? Just wondering ... also remember (I learned this from Wayne Dyer's first book 'Your Erroneous Zones' .. an oldie n a goodie i think (never mind the later 'spiritual's ones imo) : everyone should expect 50 per cent of ppl not to like us ... well that's the percentage he gives but you get the gist ... that thought has helped me ... So anyway, where's the Thai curry recipe pretty please??? (you could always ask em over for one of those btw ... capture one first then they'll tell their friends ... ;)

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