Information and opinions on health from mr. q at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/608346/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/608346/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/608346/index http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/608346/142541/time Sun, 07 Aug 2011 21:03:34 -0400 mr. q Hello All,   It has been a considerable amount of time since I have been able to post anything.  I have been actively engaged with life.  Well a lot more than I used to be.  I have been greatly blessed in that I no longer have to work two jobs, and that my new job is actually within my career.  I do miss one of my old jobs--but the other one was just drama and stress.    Life is moving along at a nice pace... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/608346/142541/time http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/608346/125437/changing Mon, 29 Nov 2010 02:12:04 -0500 mr. q In essence, I feel spent.  Most of my time has been focused on getting well enough to return to work.  I had to take three weeks of leave due to an emotional breakdown.  I have struggled to relax, but I feel better now--yet I am hesitate to return to the place when the breakdown occurred.    Is that normal to feel resentment and fear at the same time?  I resent having the breakdown, for I should have taken steps... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/608346/125437/changing http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/608346/124803/disgruntled Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:24:38 -0500 mr. q I apologize for the delay in commenting, reading, and posting on the site.  My life has been a little hectic over the year, and due to the overload I had a minor break down at work.  Due to the break down I was advised to take sometime off, and try to get myself in order.  Normally I would have fought the suggestion--but this time I just reached my wits end.  Progress was going so well, yet now I feel like I am taking a step... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/608346/124803/disgruntled http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/608346/121147/it-been-while Sat, 02 Oct 2010 14:27:25 -0400 mr. q Hello All--   It has been a long time since I have had the time to sit down and post anything.  Mainly I have been busy with work, and trying to kick my life into gear.  Right now I am a little too focused at work.  Basically I work a majority of the time, and have let my personal life fall behind so to speak.  Nevertheless, I am in a better place than I was a little over a year ago.    Life in... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/608346/121147/it-been-while http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/608346/108224/vent Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:38:09 -0400 mr. q Hello All,   It has been a while since my last post, and now just seems like a good time to come back.  So far my life has been good.  I am becoming more active in church, and trying to branch out a little more.  The only major change is work related.  I switched positions with a coworker, and soon will be working the night shift at my job.    However, the reason why I am posting tonight is due to the fact... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/608346/108224/vent http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/608346/99651/year Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:08:47 -0500 mr. q Normally I despise the coming of a new year.  Usually the new year is just as bad as the old year.  However, I have a feeling that 2010 is going to be my year of change.  No longer will I mourn the passage of time; instead I seek to savor every moment that comes my way.  No longer will I let my friends drift away; instead I will seek them out and spend quality time with them.  In short, I have become accustomed to some... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/608346/99651/year http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/608346/89104/little-better Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:19:45 -0400 mr. q Hello All,   It has been a while since I have had the time to down and post an update.  So far the medicine is really helping in leveling my mood and thoughts.  To a degree I am surprised that my mind is still lucid and creative.  I still have down days--but I feel better equipped to handle those days now.  I am a firm believer in God, and know that this time of struggle will make me stronger in the end.  He has... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/608346/89104/little-better http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/608346/87332/thankful Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:03:25 -0400 mr. q Normally I am in a down mood.  However, by the grace of God I was able to obtain a psychiatrist, and she has prescribed some medicines to even out the troublesome thoughts that course through my mind.  Right now I am just thankful for the prayers of my family and friends, and the support given to me by the members of this site.  http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/608346/87332/thankful http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/608346/86824/normal Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:27:07 -0400 mr. q I recently just got over an anxiety attack.  While in its grips my mind was in a fog, and all seemed dark.  By the grace of God the attack wore off--but I was still tense.  I am trying not to overwhelm my friends with my problems--but I just had to talk to one today.  During the talk she asked "where does this all stem from?"  I fumbled for an answer.  It shocked me that she would be interested to know.  Of... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/608346/86824/normal