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Old Feb 18, 2023, 04:12 PM
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Finally got axed from work after all these years. Heard many such stories over the years, so it's strange to be in one. Very uncertain from here on, but we'll see where it leads over the next days, weeks, months, ...
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Old Feb 18, 2023, 04:22 PM
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I gave my friend a call late this morning and he didn't seem as well as yesterday, unfortunately. Also I got upset this morning while cleaning. Earlier this week I purchased a couple of "refill" mop heads, which I had not done in years. When it came time to clean the floors, the bottom of the refills could not snap on the bottom of the handle. The bottom of the refills looked different than before. So now I'll have to buy a new handle. I was looking forward to cleaning the floors with the new mop heads. It didn't work out.

It seems like an "off" year for me so far. Within my tiny circle of friends and family , it seems like everyone within my circle are experiencing health issues. Not a nice feeling.
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Old Feb 18, 2023, 05:39 PM
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Finally got axed from work after all these years. Heard many such stories over the years, so it's strange to be in one. Very uncertain from here on, but we'll see where it leads over the next days, weeks, months, ...
Gee, I'm so sorry to hear that. I feel for you. I quit my last job, but I felt like the company wanted me to leave. They made conditions unbearable for me, so I think it was all planned so that I could just quit and then they wouldn't have to deal with unemployment. There are places that do things the dirty way. I hope that didn't happen to you. At least I would have wanted them to let me go so that I could have received unemployment. Oh, and by the way, I worked there for 15 years!
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Old Feb 18, 2023, 06:20 PM
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My friend left me a message tonight saying that he's going to bed early and not able to talk because he doesn't feel well. I wished we could have talked more this afternoon. I hope he'll feel better tomorrow. He's old and not in the greatest shape, so I think the recovery is going to take a while. I'll feel bad if he passes away. My mind works that way. I'm feeling very depressed tonight. He's the only friend I have.
Oh, my goodness.
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Old Feb 18, 2023, 06:51 PM
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I'm not depressed but I have trouble enjoying anything. Haven't felt like myself in a long time. Got out of the hospital on Monday and feel different every day, I'm worn out.. First day in the hospital I asked for help and the tech said "You don't want to get better".
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Old Feb 19, 2023, 02:15 PM
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I have been feeling really awful especially lately :sadhug because of how my sister let her daughter mentally and physically abuse us.
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Old Feb 19, 2023, 02:25 PM
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I called my friend this morning and he sounded much better than yesterday, so that made me feel good. I was busy this morning with some light shopping and making a batch (for four weeks) of spaghetti sauce. Nothing much to do or going on for the remainder of today and tonight.
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Old Feb 19, 2023, 03:14 PM
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@will19 Anyone would be blessed to have a friend like you with such heartfelt concern during a tough time. I hope your friend's recovery continues and goes smoothly.
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Old Feb 20, 2023, 05:28 AM
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Gee, I'm so sorry to hear that. I feel for you. I quit my last job, but I felt like the company wanted me to leave. They made conditions unbearable for me, so I think it was all planned so that I could just quit and then they wouldn't have to deal with unemployment. There are places that do things the dirty way. I hope that didn't happen to you. At least I would have wanted them to let me go so that I could have received unemployment. Oh, and by the way, I worked there for 15 years!
Thanks... In my case, they were "nice" about it, though it doesn't make much difference. I'd almost prefer the keycard suddenly not working to getting that call from the division head plus HR. That was a unique feeling of dread, followed by shock when the dread was fully realized.

Anyhow, I got way too used to the healthcare and other benefits, so now it's a scramble to replace all that. I also worked there many years, so it's very uncertain and unfamiliar territory.
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Old Feb 20, 2023, 07:55 AM
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I'm having anxiety. My water heater broke. My landlord arranged for a new one to be put in today. The plumbers are coming at 8:30 a.m. I feel worried something's going to go wrong.
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Old Feb 20, 2023, 11:12 AM
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I'm having anxiety. My water heater broke. My landlord arranged for a new one to be put in today. The plumbers are coming at 8:30 a.m. I feel worried something's going to go wrong.
With me, anytime I have to have some kind of dealings with my apartment, my anxiety shoots through the roof. Whether it's an inspection (though it's only happened once in three years and it went alright), I make a call for a repair, or whatever else, it's not a comfortable feeling for me. And I don't like having strangers in my place, even though they have been very nice to me. Best to you on this. It will be over soon.
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Old Feb 20, 2023, 05:46 PM
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The plumber is still installing the water heater. I'm out getting some intravenous iron for my anemia. I hope I can take a nice shower when I get home. These home repairs always seem to turn into a bigger deal than is expected.

Thanks @will19 for the encouragement.
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Old Feb 20, 2023, 07:03 PM
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I'm having anxiety. My water heater broke. My landlord arranged for a new one to be put in today. The plumbers are coming at 8:30 a.m. I feel worried something's going to go wrong.
Wow sorry that is a lot to go through and just one day. Take it easy on yourself.
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Old Feb 20, 2023, 11:20 PM
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It was a dull day today. My friend is still recovering from surgery last Thursday. He and I exchanged emails this morning. This afternoon I called him. He sounded alright but a bit groggy. He said that he hasn't thrown up in a while, but slightly nauseous. That's better than before. Maybe he's better to talk to in the mornings than in the afternoons. Yesterday, we talked a couple of times in the morning and he sounded good. Yesterday afternoon, I called and he sounded a bit groggy.

I got one bit of good news this morning. This is what I posted last Saturday:

"I got upset this morning while cleaning. Earlier this week I purchased a couple of refill mop heads, which I had not done in years. When it came time to clean the floors, the bottom of the refills could not snap on the bottom of the handle. The bottom of the refills looked different than before. So now I'll have to buy a new handle. I was looking forward to cleaning the floors with the new mop heads. It didn't work out."

I called the mop company and explained what happened. They told me that they will send me a new mop handle - no charge! I couldn't believe it. I offered to pay but they said that they don't need it. I'm very happy about that.
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Old Feb 21, 2023, 05:33 AM
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I am feeling extremely depressed due to my inability to succeed as an author. I am trying to work on a new project, but the passion is gone. However, I must continue because if I don't write then I have nothing in life, no hopes, no dreams, no aspirations except to get out of bed in the morning and go back to bed in the evening, just depressing, crippling mediocrity. Also, I have a strange rash that won't go away. I'm trying to apply an over-the-counter cream to it. I'll see if that works. If it doesn't, I'll have to see a doctor about it.
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Old Feb 21, 2023, 06:35 AM
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I am feeling extremely depressed due to my inability to succeed as an author. I am trying to work on a new project, but the passion is gone. However, I must continue because if I don't write then I have nothing in life, no hopes, no dreams, no aspirations except to get out of bed in the morning and go back to bed in the evening, just depressing, crippling mediocrity. Also, I have a strange rash that won't go away. I'm trying to apply an over-the-counter cream to it. I'll see if that works. If it doesn't, I'll have to see a doctor about it.
Yes, you must keep writing! It's in your blood to do it. I'm wishing for you to feel better soon. Please take care. I also have a rash. It's the body crying out because of stress, etc. Good luck with everything, @3rd rock!
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Old Feb 21, 2023, 10:01 AM
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Don't feel like I have anything left inside of me. Horrible feeling. I can't get interested in anything. Just got out of the hospital last week for unbearable anxiety but had 2 panic attacks yesterday and my mood is all over the place.
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Old Feb 21, 2023, 12:33 PM
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I'm depressed and anxious. I worry about this slow GI bleed that the doctors say I must have. A surgery was recommended to me, but I don't want it. I'm hoping the ulceration will heal instead. That's possible.

Right now I want to go back to bed, just to hide under the covers from everything. I worry that bad things are going to happen.
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Got some things I needed this early this morning. I just called my friend and he says he's doing better but his speech sounds draggy to me. It's still an ordeal that he's going through right now. He says his appetite has gone down a lot. He told me that his wife plans on playing bridge on Thursday and he'd like me to come over. I told him I would even if the weather is bad, which is predicted. I hope I'll be able to cope with seeing him in bad shape or hope he gets better by then.

For me things are OK and I feel that I should live in the moment. Because I feel depressed thinking about the future and it has me down.

To Rose ---> I'm so sorry to hear what you're going through. I'm hoping it gets better for you soon.
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Old Feb 21, 2023, 08:38 PM
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Yes, you must keep writing! It's in your blood to do it. I'm wishing for you to feel better soon. Please take care. I also have a rash. It's the body crying out because of stress, etc. Good luck with everything, @3rd rock!
Thank you for your kind words.

I am feeling unwell, also because I went to a funeral on the weekend. It was for my mother's uncle, who was one of the last surviving members of my family's eldest generation. It makes me feel like a part of my life is being taken from me when all the people I recall from my childhood are dying, even if I understand this is a normal and natural part of life.

As well, the funeral involved a reception afterwards, and social situations are deeply uncomfortable and distressing for me. There were two people who brought dogs, though. I love animals and the dogs they brought were very friendly, so that helped. One was a three month old puppy who was so excited when I went to pet him that he literally peed himself! That put a smile on my face and eased my social anxiety somewhat, at least for a moment.
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I have a lump in my throat.


Today, I go with my mother for the results of a scan to determine whether she has lung cancer.
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Today, I go with my mother for the results of a scan to determine whether she has lung cancer.
Wishing you all the good luck from r your mom doctor appointment
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Dear Diary today will be different today I can smile it will be genuine because today is the day I get to live.

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The plumber is still installing the water heater. I'm out getting some intravenous iron for my anemia. I hope I can take a nice shower when I get home. These home repairs always seem to turn into a bigger deal than is expected.

Thanks @will19 for the encouragement.
Good luck! I hope that everything will be fixed.
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Dear Diary today will be different today I can smile it will be genuine because today is the day I get to live.

This life will be good and beautiful, but not without heartbreak.

In death come peace. But pain is the cost of living.

Like love, it's how we know we're alive.

And life goes on.

That my life weird, messy, complicated, sad, wonderful, amazing, and above all epic and I owe all to Stephen. - Eleanor Gilbert Vampire Diaries
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I'm having anxiety. My water heater broke. My landlord arranged for a new one to be put in today. The plumbers are coming at 8:30 a.m. I feel worried something's going to go wrong.
I’m sorry about the water heater broke. Hopefully the landlord can get a new one very soon.
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Dear Diary today will be different today I can smile it will be genuine because today is the day I get to live.

This life will be good and beautiful, but not without heartbreak.

In death come peace. But pain is the cost of living.

Like love, it's how we know we're alive.

And life goes on.

That my life weird, messy, complicated, sad, wonderful, amazing, and above all epic and I owe all to Stephen. - Eleanor Gilbert Vampire Diaries
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My depression has been moderate to severe. I wish it were better. I am on two antidepressants and talk therapy. It never seems to end.
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