Tag Archives: depression

College Kids, Anxiety And What Can Happen

Posted on June 21, 2019 by janieleeds

I’ve been asking for the past semester’s grades from my kid who left University and came home to the local community college in January. He has anxiety and is on Lexapro. He has some depression as well after the divorce. … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, love | Tagged anxiety, being a single parent, college kids, depression, failure to launch, kids and divorce, need advice, parental guilt, school anxiety, suicide | 37 Comments

Why Do We Beat Ourselves Up As Single Parents?

Posted on March 3, 2019 by janieleeds

A sweet friend’s comment on yesterday’s blog sparked this post (thanks Elaine). Is it just me or do all of us struggle with parenting? I think it’s universal, but also I think that when the kids are having difficulties (bullying, … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged advice, anxiety, being a single parent, bullying, depression, guilt, kids and divorce, parentall love, zen | 7 Comments

Single Parenting College Kids With Anxiety

Posted on March 2, 2019 by janieleeds

I don’t know if it’s some planetary alignment or just plain exhaustion lately, but I’m tired. And yes, I slipped up so I need to get back on the quit wagon. But I did make it 10 days without smoking … Continue reading →

Posted in addiction, divorce | Tagged anxiety, bad behavior, college kids, depression, ex-wife of a narcissist, kids and anxiety, patience, quit smoking, therapist, videogames | 21 Comments

Anxiety In Kids

Posted on December 5, 2018 by janieleeds

Neither of my kids ever showed signs of having anxiety, but since the new school year began in September, they’ve been complaining to me that they’re having bouts of anxiety attacks. I’m a pretty pragmatic Mom, but I’m also compassionate. … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged aftermath of divorce, depression, diagnose anxiety, healing after divorce, kids and divorce, narcissist abuse, panic attacks, single mom parenting, time heals all wounds | 33 Comments

When You Let Out That Kernel Of Truth – Kids And Divorce

Posted on November 1, 2018 by janieleeds

My homesick college kid woke me this morning just before 6am. The phone rang and all I heard was crying on the other end with the words, “Mom, it’s me.” I sat up in bed, not fully awake, but aware … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, love | Tagged anxiety, changes, depression, family, forgiveness, grief, hate vs love, homesick college kid help, kids and divorce, relationships, single mom parenting | 33 Comments

I Can’t Stop Crying

Posted on September 8, 2018 by janieleeds

Have you ever had one of those days when you are just weary and weepy and you can’t stop crying? Well, I’m in the throes of one today. There are a lot of issues in my life right now that … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love | Tagged being a single parent, dealing with stress, depression, ex-wife of a narcissist, family troubles, financial problems, grief, home, insomnia, need a break, need a friend, relationships, responsibility, suicide | 18 Comments

Do You Feel That Heaviness In The Air?

Posted on June 10, 2018 by janieleeds

It’s rainy out today. My house is a mess. I have loads of laundry to do. Why can’t these kids do their own laundry or at least not wait until Sunday to hand me a two ton pile of dirty … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged Anthony Bourdain, depression, ex in-laws, ex-husband, financial problems, get help, guilt, Kate Spade, perfection, sadness, school function, shame, single mom, suicide, suicide prevention, why don't I have a boyfriend | 17 Comments

All’s Fair In Love?

Posted on May 6, 2018 by janieleeds

All’s fair in love and war. Who said that despicable quote? Because I don’t think there’s a fairness when it comes to either love nor war. Maybe I’m misunderstanding the meaning of the quote. What’s your thought on it? There’s … Continue reading →

Posted in daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, the daily post, women 50 | Tagged all's fair in love and war, depression, healing your heart, life's not fair, love lost, love with your heart, marriage, parentall love, relationships, risk in love, unrequited love | 1 Comment

Maybe, Maybe, Maybe

Posted on March 21, 2018 by janieleeds

Maybe it’s the weather. Maybe it’s the start of spring (if it ever gets here). Maybe it’s that the weather is getting warmer so I can’t hide under the layers of clothing and I’m embarrassed that I’ve gained a little … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, the daily post, women 50 | Tagged aging bodies, bad hair day, crossfit, depression, getting old overnight, getting rid of wrinkles, help for aging skin, humor, life, magic, midlife, mirror talk, nightmare, outer beauty, over age 50, problems women complain about, weight gain | 6 Comments