Has anyone here every been alone on Christmas and New Years? I am currently contemplating staying at home and not spending another awful Christmas at one of my sisters' houses being the awkward, odd single aunty. Last year just made me feel so out of place and unhappy (even though I do love my sisters!), and just once…

I just want to say thanks for signing up to donate, on behalf of all the potential recipients and their loved ones. I would if I could, but I'm just barely too old.

Thank you for the advice. That's what I was looking to know. I'm not exactly sure *what* my problems are, so it'll definitely be a conversation instead of a demand.

Hi everyone, I've commented here and there but never made it out of the grays so... Who knows.

I really don't think that if you describe your symptoms that they will think you are a junky. It also depends on the doctor. Some may prescribe them and others may refer you to a psychologist. You could try calling the office before making an appointment and ask if they prescribe them there to make sure that you won't…

Speaking as someone in healthcare, if you really want an antidepressant/anti anxiety med, it's better not to ask for it straight away. People who come in with a specific demand tend to be viewed as "drug seeking" or "difficult." It's better to come in saying you're concerned that you're depressed or anxious. Give…

Just want to shout from the rooftops that I had a baby today! My fourth, first girl, 'twas a water birth and I caught her myself. This may be the hormones talking, but it really was the best birth probably in the history of the world. Really, though, it was so empowering to do so much of it on my own, and I hope this…

You vacuumed? Woah there, overachiever!

This may show how clueless/young I am, but here goes...

He seems to have the religious part down cold. Buy him some healthy ingredients for cooking, or a card telling him how happy and proud you are of him, or a hat, Old guys dig hats.

I'm not Catholic anymore, but I think that sounds really thoughtful and sweet. You can also get it blessed by a priest if you're comfortable with that.

What about a book that is important to you, that you think he will enjoy and you can discuss?

Knitting or crocheting a cross sounds lovely! Do you do cross stitching? My grandma had cross-stitched bible verses in picture frames on her wall. No idea if that would work for your dad. You could also make a cross from driftwood or reclaimed wood, I don't know. Crosses are always good, especially if there are made…

I seriously have the worst luck when it comes to relationships/meeting dudes. One very serious, like dating two years, ghosted on me, another was an alcoholic, and the most recent was completely emotionally unavailable with a penchant for cheating. Great track record, right? Not to mention I'm 42 and every year that…

I realize this post will probably not be seen down in the greys, but I am going to post any way. Please share some stress relieving cute animal and/or hot guy gifs. if you see this.

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I'm spoiling myself with some take-out lebanese food after 6 hours of cleaning the appartment after my poor poor cat got fleas. He got fleas when I took him for a checkup at the vet, and I've never delt with them so I'm in full paranoia mode. I don't know if I cleaned enough!!

So I moved to NYC a few months ago because the boyfriend got a new job and I always wanted to live in a big city. I had to put my grad school hopes/plans on hold for awhile but I'm ok with it. However, since I'm not in school or working yet I have a ton of free time which I basically spend doing absolutely nothing…

People who feel terrible about themselves love to gang up on others. It makes them feel like they are in control. I would suggest you stop contacting them cold turkey. And *hugs* from Canada!

My advice as a fellow chronic depression sufferer is to keep up with your therapy, but if for any reason you feel like it isn't the type of therapy you need, don't do what I did which is stopping seeing anyone at all. CBT is a great tool for most people, but I did it in a group setting which was wrong for me. And my…