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Mental Health Support

lark

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10. Please check out the United Way website.

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Reply #5)

Thu Jul 3, 2025, 09:21 AM

Jul 2025

I have depression issues as well and when I felt hopeless a few years ago I looked up their website for mental health help and found someone to talk to. You may have to try more than one provider to find someone you are comfortable with. This was 7 years ago, so I don't remember a lot about it, just that I found someone to talk to and they gave me suggestions that helped.

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Boy, if there is one thing I am completely over these days, it is how much pain I am in all the time. [View all] OldBaldy1701E Jul 2025 OP

I use the pain, (RA and old injuries) to make me keep going. It has gotten tougher just in the last few months ... marble falls Jul 2025 #1

Hah! I would be happy to 'surrender to pain medications'. OldBaldy1701E Jul 2025 #3

I just wish I hadn't been so ready to demonstrate my ironman mode as a younger person. But otherwise it's been ... marble falls Jul 2025 #4

I do hear that. OldBaldy1701E Jul 2025 #6

So sorry you are having to go through this. I've been going through something similar. lark Jul 2025 #2

I hope there is help for you. OldBaldy1701E Jul 2025 #5

Please check out the United Way website. lark Jul 2025 #10

And I whine about me. But like you, for me, the only way is forward. marble falls Jul 2025 #7

Never Give Up!! lark Jul 2025 #8

The last one standing is my goal. Laughing through gritted teeth. marble falls Jul 2025 #9

it's true. I love company! stillcool Jul 2025 #11

Have you tried CBD oil? nt in2herbs Jul 2025 #12

CBD oil works well for me too. crosinski Jul 2025 #14

I use that already. OldBaldy1701E Jul 2025 #15

What is the doseage you are taking? 100 mg, 500 mg, 2,000 mg 4,000 mg???? nt in2herbs Jul 2025 #16

It is usually 2000 mg and I take it three times a day. Maybe more if I am really hurting. OldBaldy1701E Jul 4 #17

I have found that taking 2000 3x day is not equivalent to taking 6000/day. It's the potency that is important. I would in2herbs Jul 4 #18

I'm so sorry... Trueblue Texan Jul 2025 #13