I was in my father's old house, my childhood home. We were back in it again after not having lived there. I was some sort of provisional prisoner or convict along with some other girls. My father (who used to work in the prison system) was keeping us there briefly on our way somewhere else. We had the run of the house. I resented being back in the ( Read more... )

Things have felt better lately. Stable. Positive ( Read more... )

I think I'm a little depressed lately. I can function, but it's hard to feel very happy about much for long ( Read more... )

Why am I less happy than I used to be ( Read more... )

Once again I'm underemployed and can't really afford therapy, so here I am ( Read more... )

Trousers has struck up a flirtation with someone. ( Read more... )

Lots of anxiety attacks at the con and since we've been home. I think things have to change.

Looking into meds and battening down the hatches. Any recs for or against anxiety meds? Sister has already recommended Citalopram. Prefer the idea of an as-needed solution, rather than daily commitment that will fuck me up whenever I stop.

Here are the crazy things I am doing in the name of having a fun birthday/Labor Day weekend ( Read more... )

I was laid off last Wednesday after five years at my job in the PR department of a large insurance/membership company. ( Read more... )

Small good thing: I seem to have figured out a shape and color that makes my fingernails look healthy and natural but also somewhat girl-like and well-maintained. Also, it's easy and cheap and I can do it myself.

Weird thing: Apparently my folks are going to host an exchange student this year. ( Read more... )