How happy are you with your life?

[fabulouspaula]

I'm just wondering how happy everyone is because I know that when my phobia was at it's worst, I was VERY depressed. Now things are looking up and I'd say I'm at about an 8.

[Kazzia]

I put 9 - my phobia has slackened off in the last year or two so now the only things that bother me are trying to get a good grade in my degree and silly things like non existent love life etc!

[jennyleigh1975]

I put 8 because there are some things I am not happy with, but complaining about it wouldnt do any good. Phobia wise I think I manage fairly well, most of the time.

[sparky2004]

Great topic! I posted 8 because there are some things that I would like to change in my life, and also because I don't suffer from my anxiety as much as I used to when I was younger. It will not beat me; I will master and destroy it!

[fabulouspaula]

I'm SO glad- the results are much better than I expected! Everyone, keep on living your life to the fullest!

[charzysbebe]

I put a 4....just not near as happy as I could/should be. [img]smileys/smilies_12.gif[/img] Charlotte

[samara's on tv]

I put a 2 because lately I've been really depressed. I'm on meds and everything but for some reason I'm just DEPRESSED like hell.


~Monica

[Galadriel]

Id put an 8/9 because
well things are REALLY looking up from where they were about a year or
2 ago. Back then I would have put a 2/3! </font>

[mitch04133]

I put a 9 because even though I still do have panic attacks, I deal with them alot better now, and I don't think about my emet as much as I used too. I have a wonderful boyfriend and family, and I just got tired of thinking my life could be better, cause it is better, and it is wonderful. If you would of asked me this 6 months ago I was only a 2....

[Eternity]

5. Things are coming to a head for me right now, since Im too panicked to go in the jobcenter, but dependent on signing on for money. lol. Ive four days to get over myself before my 'review' aka an hour and a half talking to an advisor I hate in a glass room with not even awindow to outside (save me?)


Im suprised how many people put 8 and 9.

[sage]

Hey Eternity - at least you didn't put 10...eh? Good on ya! Where's there's a pinhole of light, there's a sun full of hope I always say.


I'm the one who put 10 - woo hoooooooooooooo!!

[kimmyc24]

I put six, but now reading all of your reasons for putting 8 or 9, I think I should have put that too.


My life is not bad at all, aside from Emet, and at the moment I am not suffering from it badly at all. It goes like that,I have good weeks and awful weeks, but nothing has happened to me lately to trigger of any real panic.


I have a very loving and caring boyfriend, and a good group of friends/housemates. I'm also flying home at the end of the month with my boyfriendto see my parents/family for the first time in a year, so have that to look forward to. (I will worry about flying closer to the time probably! lol)


I find Emet doesnt control my life, its just an irritant that crops up every now and then when I let my brain work overtime, and I fabricate thoughts that trigger it. I guess I'm lucky compared to some of the people on here.


Sorry = babbling..urgh.


Kimmy xx

[jesskali]

I put 8 because although my life is pretty great, there is always room for improvement. I have a lot to be thankful for, but I am always trying to improve things!

Jess

[kate1966]

I put 6...........and it's b/c I am so sick all the time....with one thing or another....my emet is ok...for the most part...but I just get sick so much...even without V....but it's still depressing and makes me sad.....i can't imagine what int he world is making me get sick so much...so that's why i put 6.....When I feel good, life is good....Kate

[shiva]

I put 7. When I compare my problems with those of others I know, I feel pretty petty complaining. Compared to some people's life stories, I feel pretty crappy even putting a 7. I am alive. I am strong. I am healthy. And I was given this one life on this universe. I'm trying hard to make the best of it and learn from every possible experience.

[sunshine16]

I </font>chose 6</font>.
I'm having a little bit of a rough time right now, high school is soon,
and I am semi stressed about that. Its a big change. Also, my Dad's
birthday is on the 10th, and since he died in 2003, its gonna be tough.
Friday, my best friend, who REALLLLYY understands my emet, is
going to Poland, and won't be returning until August 20th. My grandmas
best friend just died, and I had to go to a funeral this morning,
so I am on the downer. However, it could be worse, and things WILL
brighten up again, I'm sure. </font>

[fabulouspaula]

Well, I guess life has lots of ups and downs. This year I know I've felt like I could be anywhere on the list at certain times. Since it's summer, I think maybe I'll do this poll again at the end of July to see where everyone is. Maybe this summer will bring us all up! (Except for you sage, since you can't get much better haha)

[shiva]

That's a good idea, re-doing the poll later on. I think for the most part we all have our ups and downs. Hopefully we have our ups more often, though.

[sage]

I'm really amazed that on a site where people seem to be suffering so much from this phobia, how many people put 8 or 9. I would normally have chosen one of those numbers cuz there's always SOMETHING that can improve in life, but since I don't suffer from anxiety at all for the past 3 years I figured I should pick a number higher than those who do!


Anyway, I think it shows you guys are really positive people, and you will one day overcome your phobia. If your lives are so close to being "perfect" as this, then it wont take much more to get 10 out of 10. Good on ya all.

[hippychick]

I picked 7. I am happier with my life now than I ever have been before. I have more confidence and do more stuff. But of course there is always room for improvement. Not having a job takes it down a lil cos I really need a job LOL

[harmonygirl72]

I picked 5, but it's really not emet related at all. I have just been thinking about my life and where I want to be at this age (32!) and I am nowhere near it. I have no husband or even boyfriend, no kids, no house, no money! Pity party for me!! Ha! But, things could be sooo much worse, and I wouldn't even call myself depressed. I think it's cause I just spent the weekend with all my married friends with babies and it made me sad!

[charzysbebe]

I picked 5, but it's really not emet related at all. I have just been thinking about my life and where I want to be at this age (32!) and I am nowhere near it. I have no husband or even boyfriend, no kids, no house, no money! Pity party for me!! Ha! But, things could be sooo much worse, and I wouldn't even call myself depressed. I think it's cause I just spent the weekend with all my married friends with babies and it made me sad!

I agree with you!...and count me in your pity party! My reason for putting a 4 is because well...like you said...I am not where I want to be in life; although I do have 5 kids, and I am married....I went to college for 5 stinkin' years and I feel like my degree is useless. I haven't found a job yet because what I majored in in college, is hard to find work here for. (Forensic Investigations) So... it looks to me like I will have to move out of state (which I don't want to do) in order to get the career I want. Not enough crime here I guess...lol! I do work now (part time) doing loss prevention but that is not the job I earned my degree for, nor is the pay. I would say that emet is half the reason why I put a 4. Every day that I don't let my kids do what they want to do (that may involve germs) saddens me, and makes me feel a ton of guilt. It just seems like there will be no light at the end of the tunnel with this stupid phobia.


I am sure one day things will look up for me...but just not right now. [img]smileys/smilies_12.gif[/img] Charlotte

[SimplyMe]

Charlotte where do you live w/ little/no crime? lol I'm coming there!


I put a 7 because there is alway room for improvement and I"m not where I want to be exactly either but I feel like I'm taking the steps necessary to get me there..Like I'm in school and for me that is big. I also think I'm fortunate in other ways. So, yeup.

[wing]

I put 7 but I'm not exactly sure why. I dont feel sad yet I dont feel happy. I just feel in the middle. Its like something is persistantly nagging me, bothering. My emet has been I guess okay this past year but that had nothing to do with the 7. I guess since I moved away my friendships havent been the same and I cant get over it. Ehehe..

[NCsmile6]

I picked four, because I am so consumed by my OCD right now, and live such arestricted life because of it, that it's not evenworth callinga life. Although I am currently undergoing special therapy for the OCD, it's a real challenge for me to confront my OCD like that on a constant basis, and to get away from what feels "safe". I am also feeling a lot of pressure to improve fast, because this opportunity of therapy (my insurance is covering more than half of intensive outpatient therapy) probably won't ever present itself again, and I probably won't have as much time once school starts.


Edited by: NCsmile6

[charzysbebe]

Charlotte where do you live w/ little/no crime? lol I'm coming there!


I put a 7 because there is alway room for improvement and I"m not where I want to be exactly either but I feel like I'm taking the steps necessary to get me there..Like I'm in school and for me that is big. I also think I'm fortunate in other ways. So, yeup.

Well, I live in Omaha Nebraska. It is a big city, but compared to Atlanta Georgia, or Chicago...we are pretty small. There is not much demand for CSI division, so either I wait it out til there is an opening (that about 800 applicants test for; and it is usually only one opening) or move. [img]smileys/smilies_12.gif[/img] Charlotte

[harmonygirl72]

If ya move to Chicago, let me know! We can have our pity party in person!


Mary