I Have A Secret
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (189915)
Boise, Idaho
March 8, 2017 5:11pm CST
As many of you know already I have severe depression with panic attacks. No antidepressant helps and I have even had the DNA testing done. I have committed to live here with my daughter, who is bi-polar, and help her raise her son who has Oppositional Defiant Disorder and is 14. It is not easy. Some days my daughter comes in here, sets down and just cries. She says she doesn't know why. Other days she does and its because her son has been so nasty to her. These type of days are fewer now. Thank goodness. The meds they have taking and finally the right amount and are doing the trick. We still have some hair raising days but not nearly as many as we used to.
When I get panic stricken and just don't think I can cope any further you know what I have found to do? I turn on one of the kid's channels and watch a few cartoons. They make me laugh. So innocent and yet such a avant garde thing to do. I'm 65 years young and watching cartoons. Can you believe it? Don't tell anyone okay?
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
9 Mar 17
My mom watched cartoons all of her life, so your secret is safe with me.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36847)
• Pamplona, Spain
9 Mar 17
Do you watch "Tom and Jerry" I do but I have to watch them on youtube now as they do not show them anymore for Children.
I have had very close experience with someone who had the kind of disorder that you telling us about in your Grandson.
It was quite alarming for me and once in fact more than once my Husband had to go and rescue the Mother not saying anymore than that.
We never knew peace and quiet for a long time.
Walls in Flats are paper thin over here so we heard most of the things said even if we did not want to.
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
10 Mar 17
@lovinangelsinstead21 .....I like the Flinstones. Mostly I watch Luney Tunes and Ferb.
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Mar 17
Don't care much for T and J. More of a Marvin the Martian fan. Sorry you had some of the same we have here. Ugh1
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36847)
• Pamplona, Spain
9 Mar 17
@celticeagle
I don´t know any of those. I just love Tom and Jerry and the Flintstones also.
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@dfollin (27267)
• United States
9 Mar 17
@celticeagle Oh I did not know they did that.
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Mar 17
It's to see what medication I should take.
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Mar 17
@dfollin ....Yes. I have tried every medication for my type of depression and nothing has helped so this was my last option.
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@dfollin (27267)
• United States
8 Mar 17
That is great!!!!!!!!!
If it works that is great and nothing to be ashamed of.
As far as your daughter crying, I have Fibromyalgia and get depressed and sad sometimes and just start crying.
But it passes.
Good luck! Maybe she should watch cartoons
If it works that is great and nothing to be ashamed of.
As far as your daughter crying, I have Fibromyalgia and get depressed and sad sometimes and just start crying. But it passes.
Good luck! Maybe she should watch cartoons1 person likes this
@dfollin (27267)
• United States
9 Mar 17
@celticeagle Did it work? I like that show.
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Mar 17
@dfollin ....Oh, yes. I think we all have ones that help to balance us.
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@dodo19 (48166)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
9 Mar 17
@celticeagle I think so. I think it can be hard to let go sometimes.
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Mar 17
We all seem to have some child left in us.
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
10 Mar 17
@dodo19 .....That's for sure. I enjoy the childlike characteristics in me.
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Mar 17
Yes, he is cute. Always enjoyed him.
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Mar 17
@sallypup ......No murder or asinine behavior. So nice.
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@sallypup (69190)
• Centralia, Washington
9 Mar 17
@celticeagle I admit that old as I am I would not mind watching some Mr. Rogers reruns.
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
10 Mar 17
There are some great ones too. Several my grandson have shown me that he watchs. I enjoy them too. Phineas and Ferb is one. It's pretty cute.
@allknowing (153529)
• India
10 Mar 17
Cartoons have humour that suits all ages. So go ahead and have a blast.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
9 Mar 17
Nothing wrong with watching cartoons! Kid at heart I'm glad by you watching cartoons it helps calm things down.
I'm glad by you watching cartoons it helps calm things down.1 person likes this
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
9 Mar 17
@celticeagle Glad to hear that! Have a wonderful day! :)
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@inertia4 (27978)
• United States
9 Mar 17
Dealing with depression and panic attacks is not an easy thing. I suffer from depression also. But having that and a daughter with bi-polar and a grandson with a condition, I can only imagine how hair rating it could get. But things do get better. And I think watching cartoons is a wonderful idea. If it helps, so what.
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@inertia4 (27978)
• United States
9 Mar 17
@celticeagle Well, like I said, as long as watching cartoons works, keep doing it.
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@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
10 Mar 17
It's good for you the cartoons help with your panic attacks. I have mild depression and anxiety but can manage to get by everyday. What causes your severe depression and panic attacks?
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
10 Mar 17
Depression is caused by the break in the electronic wiring in my brain. The panic attacks are brought on when I feel something coming on that I have no control over or that I feel at a loss of doing anything about. My grandson is ODD and my daughter is bi-polar. They have extreme moods that bring these on also.
@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
10 Mar 17
@celticeagle So all of you take medicines. Do you also have a psychiatrist?
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
10 Mar 17
Me too! I wish they showed more of the Marvin the Martian ones.
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Mar 17
@Jessicalynnt ......Foghorn Leghorn is a favorite. He is so funny.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
11 Mar 17
@celticeagle I think maybe netflix has some
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
8 Mar 17
Me too! I'm amazed at the cartoons that are still around too.
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Mar 17
@just4him .....Many are teaching us things. I like those.
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Mar 17
@celticeagle I should probably check them out. I've always loved a good cartoon and always got into them when I watched them with my grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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@Montecristodog (787)
• United States
8 Mar 17
It's all right. I am 61 and like watching cartoons,too.
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@Montecristodog (787)
• United States
8 Mar 17
@celticeagle Yes. I like the old cartoons
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
8 Mar 17
You found something that works for you, that's a good thing and nothing to be ashamed of.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54716)
• United States
9 Mar 17
They can be a great stress relief. I still like to watch some of my favorites
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@garymarsh6 (24021)
• United Kingdom
8 Mar 17
It is good that you have found something to divert your thoughts and then end up with positive thoughts and if that works for you good job done!
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
8 Mar 17
You are never too old to watch cartoons. I am glad you discovered what can lift your spirits and make you laugh.
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
8 Mar 17
It gets pretty bad sometimes so I am glad too.
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