I can't believe I fell so far behind reading the posts in this thread. So many people I wish I could respond to. If I miss anyone, it wasn't deliberate.

Wildchildflower, I think it's awful the positions we are put in, financially. You hear the government head saying how marvelous the economy is, but for most of us that just isn't trickling down. I liked Christina's suggestion to look at things that can be eliminated, sold, or downgraded without much sacrifice. I've tried to be much more vigilant about using coupons, buying sales items at the grocery stores, and not wasting food. That has saved me a chunk already. We might be selling some stuff in the future.

xRavenx, I'm sorry you're so unwell as to need short-term disability, but it is better to give yourself a needed reprieve then to totally self-destruct.

bizi, my brother-in-law has the same issue with picking cuticles. His fingers are terribly wounded. I think a lot of us have such negative coping habits. Mine has mostly been teeth grinding and clenching. I do think the right therapy can be helpful, but it can take time.

Jennifer, that's scary that someone hacked into your Amazon Prime account. I worry about that stuff happening, too, since it is now more and more frequent. Have you changed your password? What did Amazon suggest to prevent further issues?

Christina, that is scary what has happened to your s-i-l and your m-i-l. It's good your hubby has the heads up on it. I hope that issue doesn't continue.

bpcyclist, I didn't compare the Heath Ledger Joker with Phoenix's at all. I saw them as totally different. I'm not quite sure what Phoenix's Joker dx was either, but didn't think it relevant. I saw mental illness as an allegory in the movie that was clearly making major political statements. I liked the movie a lot, and thought Phoenix did a marvelous job.