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Hi Currie, I agree with rural this sounds worsening depression, something your Doctor should be monitoring to make sure the new meds start to work soon.

You're welcome :flowerforyou: rural keep with it, you won't regret it. The need to stifle feelings is closely linked to distress intolerance. Here's a link to a really good self help course designed to increase distress tolerance skills: http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_ID=54

Sorry to read that :( Hope you can find something else that helps. It can be a tough process but if you're persistent you may be able to find something that helps. Check out this thread for someone who went through a similar process: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/762925-anxiety-mdd If not meds then talking…

It can take two weeks to adjust. If the side effects are too severe then they can reduce the dose and increase it slowly to lessen the side effects, or put you on a different SSRI that you can take in liquid form so build up the dose more slowly. It's best to see your Doctor to ask about this as they may need to monitor…

PS I withdraw my designs on dbrightwell snce he called women who approach him obese hos (or something like that, can't be bothered to look). eta Anna, he's all yours :laugh:

Hey, every day is psycho day on mfp!... Lol @ the etherbunny Pity I didn't get to say goodbye to Joshua though, he was always a perfect gent to me :smile:

These medicines do help cope with severe anxiety but they are so addictive that their use as a long term solution is not recommended. The other problem is that usually when you start overcoming your fears whether it's by yourself or as part of a treatment programme, using this medication will negate the positive effect.…

I don't exclude wealthy people, depends on how they made their wealth. I'd like not to have to worry about how the bills will be paid, but over and above that, I'm not bothered what someone earns or has. I've lived enough of the life of the rich to know it's not a panacea. I spent my teenage years on a caribbean island…

Go sista!! :laugh: For me they don't have to be a left wing activist, but they do have to have to have a social conscience. I was about 18 when I discovered there was no way on earth I could have casual sex with a right winger. Income comes way down on my list of priorities, but I did recently pass on a wonderful man who…

I think if feelings have been overwhelming at times, it's natural to avoid them. But then often they come back stronger, unconnected with any specific trigger, reinforcing the need to avoid them. Once you start breaking out of this pattern and noticing how you are feeling in response to events and people around you, the…

Rossco, I don't think there's anything wrong with gender roles. In fact, I quite like them :drinker: It's when others expect me to stay within their set expectations that I dislike them. Not that this happens often, much less so as I get older, in fact. From what you've written I would say you have a fairly flexible view…

Flimflam, I hoped you'd reply to this thread :bigsmile: I agree, such anxieties are quite common. Yes it is possible to influence the emotional state of others, however I wouldn't define the ability to do so as a strength. Perhaps it's a strength in terms of the power balance in the couple. I was talking about…

I get what you are saying Carl, if you go with surface impressions and ignore the person you will end up being swept along with an idealised fairytale and have a rude awakening. But I think there's more to it than that. Many of the women I have seen posting here like to occupy the stereotypical female gender role and have…

That sounds grim cupcake :frown: I'm so glad you are in a better relationship now :flowerforyou: . I suppose there must be some cases where there's a good match, but I think the situation you were in is much more common. The human cost isn't just felt in relationship conflict. It's a huge psychological vulnerability that…

LMAO I rest my case :wink: Who's playing? :tongue: My specialist research area: Intolerance of Uncertainty. It's closely correlated with anxiety and one of it's effects is that people try and construct a false sense of certainty to manage their anxiety. Of couse it's self defeating as it has no basis in reality. How this…

Thank Goodness. All this non regulation Peeing and sub par *kitten* slapping is endangering the ozone layer. hebkjewk rdytw klj;j5amn (I broke the man code)

Take me to your leader....

I confess La Amazona is a FB friend, I'll pass on your good wishes and check she is OK :smile:

I don't get what the two have to with each other. Your kids are likely to remain your number one priority whether or not you leave them at a game or stay and watch. I think most parents will feel this way about their kids across the generaltions. Women put it in their profile because they are worried guys will start…

All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows Thousands of…

I never delete. Clutter in life and inbox. :ohwell:

Thanks for the laugh ladies! :laugh: Kits, at least he asked. There are some guys here that send them as their calling card :huh:

I confess I thought that photo was taken when you were 14, Anna. Then I read your update and realised it was last weekend! I also confess I worked another 12 hour day today :grumble:

Thankyou stuey, welcome back my friend :smile:

Welcome back stuey! :smile: :flowerforyou:

I can do the others. It's just finding the time and motivation to get out there. This is the one I can't do. And I don't poof either, I just end up dating them for far too long. :grumble: Edit, just re-read. I'll pass on becoming a porn star.

Ha! Go sista!! :laugh: I know we agreed to fight for what we want in 2013 but I didn't realise you meant over men.... (wondering if I dare meet up with you again now you've joined the dating competition thread.... can see it turning into an Olympic Challenge!! :drinker: )

I'm from Nottingham, feel free to add me too :smile:

I agree, I belive that seeing multiple people at the same time impedes the natural development of a relationship with each as individuals. Despite this, I'm very accepting of the fact that others have different views informed by their experience/expectations and I wouldn't automatically exclude someone who wanted to keep…

I've never eaten clothed duck :laugh: :laugh: I claim dbrightwell since he's the only one of you near me in age :wink: (and our common humour, intelligence, looks, honesty, charm and humily too, of course! :glasses: )