I'm feeling depressed a lot lately. I think it's all due to living at my place. I got into a fight with someone a few days ago and recently I received a warning notice from the manager. I have a fear that I might get evicted. And the the Jacuzzi I loved is being taken away. So I feel depressed because I'm living in a place that I don't like that much anymore. I'm feeling like life is not the same and I don't feel at home within myself now.

I haven't been sleeping well in a long time and I got very sleepy at lunch. I took a fairly long nap after lunch. Unfortunately I was woken up by noise. I'm feeling tired and worn out lately. Not a nice feeling.

[3rd rock]

The other day a pet cockatiel of mine leapt into a cup of coffee momentarily and developed a second-degree burn on one foot. I had to call in to work so I could take her to the emergency vet. I was worried the burn might become infected and then she might die. I couldn't stand the thought of losing my only real friend. The staff at the emergency veterinary clinic were very nice and understanding, and they prescribed some antibiotics which I'm giving to her daily as a preventative measure. She doesn't appear to be picking at the burn so I don't need to put on a collar. I was very upset for a time because I was despondent at the thought of losing her. It would make me sink into a horrible pit if I lost her. Luckily she seems to be doing okay, and the burn seems to be healing. So I'm hopeful she'll heal fully with a bit more time. So that was a crisis averted that could've had tremendous consequences.

As a precautionary measure I will be drinking coffee and all other hot drinks from covered, sealed mugs at home from now on.

[Fuzzybear]

Originally Posted by Rosi700

Since I am better now (only tired), I think it is best for me to withdraw from this forum for a while. I need all my energy to focus on me and my recovery only.

I have bought a book today from Amazon, that seem to correspond to my inner view (but not so detailed of course) of how to beat depression and to stay out of it: "The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time."

I send my very best wishes for the health of everybody here!

The book sounds interesting

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by hiddenaway

It went better than I thought it would. She’s so cute I can’t stand it.

awesome

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by 3rd rock

The other day a pet cockatiel of mine leapt into a cup of coffee momentarily and developed a second-degree burn on one foot. I had to call in to work so I could take her to the emergency vet. I was worried the burn might become infected and then she might die. I couldn't stand the thought of losing my only real friend. The staff at the emergency veterinary clinic were very nice and understanding, and they prescribed some antibiotics which I'm giving to her daily as a preventative measure. She doesn't appear to be picking at the burn so I don't need to put on a collar. I was very upset for a time because I was despondent at the thought of losing her. It would make me sink into a horrible pit if I lost her. Luckily she seems to be doing okay, and the burn seems to be healing. So I'm hopeful she'll heal fully with a bit more time. So that was a crisis averted that could've had tremendous consequences.

As a precautionary measure I will be drinking coffee and all other hot drinks from covered, sealed mugs at home from now on.

I’m I hope that everything goes well and heal quickly.

[3rd rock]

Thank you! Since that evening, the burn has been healing. She doesn't seem to be picking at it, which is a relief. The vet said that if she picked at it I'd have to come back and get them to put a collar on her (like a cone you would put on dogs or cats, but for birds). But that doesn't look like it's going to be necessary. I still have to give her the antibiotics twice a day, which she really doesn't like. I have to hold her awkwardly and shove this plastic syringe into her beak to give it to her, but it's usually over quickly and then she's back to her usual affectionate self. I'm very relieved she seems to be recovering fully from the burn and that it doesn't look like it's going to get infected. I rely on her friendship and affection so much just to get through the day. Without her I just would be so utterly despondent.

I'm still feeling under the weather as far as depression goes. Maybe it's anxiety, too. And now, at where I live, I'm feeling like I'm walking on egg shells. I hate to move but I feel like I don't like my place anymore and probably will not unless some fantastic things happen.

It seems like this has been a bad year for me so far. So many problems have happened to me just out of the blue and I wasn't asking for trouble. It's like trouble has been coming at me even when I work hard at avoiding anything.

My friend's wife had a fall last night. She tripped on a wire on the floor that she didn't see. She got a cut on her upper right arm but also hit her head on the floor. She called her doctor this morning and they told her to go to Urgent Care. And then Urgent Care told her to go to a hospital for a CAT-Scan. So far she's been at the hospital and had her scan but no news as of yet. It's been over three hours. Funny thing was that, last night while talking to my friend, I was telling him that it's been a bad year. He didn't agree with me, but then his wife had the fall right at the time he and I were on the phone. Yes, it's been a strange year so far!

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by 3rd rock

Thank you! Since that evening, the burn has been healing. She doesn't seem to be picking at it, which is a relief. The vet said that if she picked at it I'd have to come back and get them to put a collar on her (like a cone you would put on dogs or cats, but for birds). But that doesn't look like it's going to be necessary. I still have to give her the antibiotics twice a day, which she really doesn't like. I have to hold her awkwardly and shove this plastic syringe into her beak to give it to her, but it's usually over quickly and then she's back to her usual affectionate self. I'm very relieved she seems to be recovering fully from the burn and that it doesn't look like it's going to get infected. I rely on her friendship and affection so much just to get through the day. Without her I just would be so utterly despondent.

Your welcome

[Rose76]

I'm doing pretty good. Not depressed for past few days.

[emily1890]

I felt depressed recently because I didn't get a hug from someone. I love hugs, and when someone says they don't want to hug me it just makes me feel sad- even if I don't know them

[Fuzzybear]

Originally Posted by emily1890

I felt depressed recently because I didn't get a hug from someone. I love hugs, and when someone says they don't want to hug me it just makes me feel sad- even if I don't know them

Sending a virtual hug

[Nixonn]

My kids are leaving the nest and my wife is at her wits end with me. My purpose is gone and I feel dead inside. Can't turn it around. Good luck everyone and hang in.

[hiddenaway]

Having a good day today.

[modestlychee6463]

I feel like God is losing and the devil is winning. Maybe it's time for me to stop caring until I get a sense of peace back. I'm not feeling fine. I'm feeling rotten and I'm starting to wonder if it's worth it.

[Rose76]

I had a very good sleep. I woke up feeling peaceful.

I'm still feeling depressed, maybe guilty. Lately it seems like I'm doing things that are wrong. I feel like I'm in a twilight zone or in a dark hole.

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by hiddenaway

Having a good day today.

Awesome

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by Nixonn

My kids are leaving the nest and my wife is at her wits end with me. My purpose is gone and I feel dead inside. Can't turn it around. Good luck everyone and hang in.

I’m :sorry

[Buffy01]

I want :hug to feel normal

[Rose76]

I'm still doing well.