A group here at LiteracyBase for anyone struggling with mental health issues. Come here for support and encouragement.
Lee Ka replied to the topic Wow in the forum Mental Health Support 8 years, 6 months ago
@lolaze That’s so nice of your dentist! I always believe there are still wonderful and nice people around us. Good that you have found at least one with you there. 🙂
Hope you will recover from the root canal and wisdom tooth removal pain very soon. 🙂
Lola replied to the topic Wow in the forum Mental Health Support 8 years, 6 months ago
@peachpurple
I know, I can’t believe how awesome this lady is! When we thought I was going to have to have a root canal last week (done by another dentist in her office) she had her schedule worked out so she could sit with me and hold my hand so I wasn’t going to be scared. Thankfully also, she had an odd feeling about my x-ray and got a s…[Read more]
peachpurple replied to the topic Wow in the forum Mental Health Support 8 years, 6 months ago
@lolaze/
congrats!
At least the dentist is there with you when you are in the surgery for the wisdom teeth removal.
It is a rare sight to meet a good dentist who is caring towards patients.
Nowadays, dentist are in demand because more teens are studying other subjects in order to meet their interest.
I wished I had a dentist hubby or…[Read more]
Lola started the topic Wow in the forum Mental Health Support 8 years, 6 months ago
How is this for amazing?
I have huge fear of dental work and a lot of anxiety in general. I just found out this past week I need my wisdom teeth removed. I have a wonderful dentist but she can’t do the surgery because it will be quite involved. Free of charge, she’s coming to the oral surgeon consult with me. More than that…she’s going to…[Read more]
Anthony Davis posted an update in the group Mental Health Support 8 years, 6 months ago
I have one tip that might help to get rid of stress. I find that when I take an afternoon rest for about 30 minutes in a quiet room usually laying flat on my stomach on a soft mattress, I get up feeling a bit calmer. This is my way of getting rid of stress in the afternoon hours. It works for me. Maybe it will work for you too.
I had to cut back on Lithium due to the fact it was making me have elevated Creatinine and my blood pressure medicine had to be cut in half because of feet swelling too much and now I have little or no swelling but I am addicted to Lorazepam due to the fact I have taken it every day since 1995 and currently I am suffering a bad headache from…[Read more]
Anthony Davis joined the group Mental Health Support 8 years, 6 months ago
Lola replied to the topic Daily Check In Thread in the forum Mental Health Support 8 years, 6 months ago
I felt good today for the first time in a long time! Last night I started on a new anti-psychotic/sleep medication and it really worked!!! I got a great night’s sleep for the first time in like 4 months, it was so nice. That meant I didn’t need a nap this afternoon and I’m not worrying about having trouble falling asleep tonight.
I went gr…[Read more]
Lee Ka replied to the topic Coping Skills in the forum Mental Health Support 8 years, 6 months ago
I used to talk to my dog when she was still around, before I have my children. She was such a good listener.
Things I usually do now:
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Lola replied to the topic Coping Skills in the forum Mental Health Support 8 years, 6 months ago
Some websites that might help:
Everyday DBT
Minfulness/Emotional Regulation/Communication/Etc
ACT Mindfully Free Resources
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Therapist Aid
Worksheets on almost any topic you can dream of!
Lola started the topic Coping Skills in the forum Mental Health Support 8 years, 6 months ago
What do you do to cope when you’re feeling bad?
Things I do:
Lee Ka replied to the topic Daily Check In Thread in the forum Mental Health Support 8 years, 6 months ago
@lolaze My expected due date is June 2, but since my first two were born via c-sections, so this third one has to be a scheduled c-section as well. I have scheduled the date on May 26, which is less than 10 days from now. 🙂
I already have my three wisdom teeth removed. The first removal was really painful, it took me 2 hours to do that. But the…[Read more]
How long until your baby is due Lee Ka?
I found out today I need my wisdom teeth removed in the next few months. How cool is this though? My dentist whom I’m comfortable with is taking me to the surgery consult and going to be there the day of surgery so I have a familiar face in the surgery room! I have such anxiety that she offered to do…
@lolaze Sorry for replying late. I didn’t get to check out this thread until now. :p
It’s a baby boy. It’s my third child, and I already have a boy and a girl. 🙂
Congratulations on being the god mother very soon. It’s always a lovely news to know a baby is joining the world.
Hope the new medication will work better and help you too!
As for my…[Read more]
Susan Stephens joined the group Mental Health Support 8 years, 6 months ago
I saw my psychiatrist today and got put on a new medication. I haven’t started it yet because I’m waiting on insurance approval but its supposed to help my sleep and anxiety. I’ve been on it once before and it wasn’t too good but hoping this time it will work better. I spent a few days in the hospital recently and they started me on another ne…[Read more]
Lee Ka replied to the topic How Do You Handle Stress in the forum Mental Health Support 8 years, 6 months ago
For me, meditation helps a lot. Even if I can’t really meditate, I would just sit down quietly, focus on my breathing, or just take a few deep breath. Other ways including doing handwork or housework, watching movies, reading books, going out for a walk and doing exercises. Sometimes when I am really upset or stressed, I would just keep drawing or…[Read more]
Lola started the topic How Do You Handle Stress in the forum Mental Health Support 8 years, 6 months ago
Have any tips for beating stress? Share them here!
Grecy Garcia replied to the topic Important Crisis Numbers and Websites in the forum Mental Health Support 8 years, 6 months ago
Thanks for sharing this one @lolaze I even don’t know the number of Lifeline Center. I remember my friend again….
Lola started the topic Important Crisis Numbers and Websites in the forum Mental Health Support 8 years, 6 months ago
National Suicide Lifeline (USA) 1 (800) 273-8255
Distress and Crisis Ontario (Canada) http://www.dcontario.org/
LifeLine Foundation (India) +91 33 2474 4704
Manila LifeLine Center (Philippines) (02) 8969191
Website listing hotlines and websites for ALL countries http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html
Crisis Text Line (text…[Read more]