@Lizzie1813...It must be difficult feeling so isolated. There's nothing wrong with you, though. Perhaps you're just feeling unusually depressed. @Moose72 had a good idea; making plans to get out among others each day. I know it's not always easy, however. I know others on the boards find solice in church, or recovery groups. I note you're fairly new to this forum. I hope you can release some of your anxiety here...& feel less alone. Welcome.

@~Christina...It pains me to know you're suffering so. You're consistently one of the most supportive people on these boards. I hope you feel emotionally & physically better soon. It worries me that they're so determined to take your benzo away since it seems to provide you relief. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

@BethRags...You, too, are among the most supportive people on the forum. I hope you can stay cooler than the outside temps, & that you can get an apartment upgrade.

@Sapien...I'm glad you finished your drawing. I hope your SI, or whatever you're experiencing diminishes. I, too, think it would be wise to keep only a small quantity of Klonopin on hand...JUst my opinion.

@leomama...I'm sorry your job taxes you so much. I noted that you're in recovery (I am, too). Do you still go to meetings? I've found them to be of help with a variety of issues over the years.

@wildflowerchild25...I hope you can relax enough to take a vacation without feeling too stressed. I understand the trepidation, though.

@Jennifer 1967...You have every right to feel resentful about your role as primary caretaker of your brother & mother...especially when they don't cooperate. Don't you have siblings, or other family to give you a break from these duties? I should probably know the answer, so I'm sorry I asked. Continue with as much self-care as you can.

@Gabyunbound and @Soupe du jour...It's wise to create boundaries with family members who are a source of potential danger. I'm sorry you find yourselves in these situations. And, Soupe, I'm glad your vaccinations are on schedule! Vacations on the horizon! Also, that's an absolutely beautiful sculpture!

@Mountaindewed...I took you off ignore, but am still concerned about your use of meds. I'm sorry you're going through a rough time. Did you take a muscle relaxer to help you with a physical condition? Just asking. It just seems that mixing such a med with benzos might create some problems. I hope you feel better soon.

My mood has been heading south. I'm considering going off my AP again. I've not been around much because there's been so much going on IRL. On top of everything that's gone on in the past week, my partner is retiring effective this Thursday. That's will be nice...but it's also a major life change. Stress, I'm afraid.

To anyone I didn't address, I'm sorry. I've noted you haven't been posting much the past few days, @Nammu, so I hope you are well. Thanks to those of you who posted birthday greetings...though 60 wasn't much to celebrate. Be well, all.