'I couldn't agree more with Cormo.  Inflation in degrees is a very accurate description of what has happened with the relationship of the economy (jobs) and education (your degree).  A bachelor's...|||I too would like some confirmation on that one....haha|||I am 28 years old living in Phoenix, AZ. I moved here from the midwest when I was 19 so I could go to school, become a teacher, save the world. I am NOT teaching currently, and I plan to write a...|||...as well as on my macaroni and cheese.|||Oh, and I like to put ketchup on my macaroni and chesse|||This reminds me of one of my favorite quotes, from Stephen King: Despite my ghoulish reputation, I really have the heart of a small boy. I keep it in a jar on my desk|||I'm realizing, after years of struggling with thyroid issues, and lately doing some thorough research, that medical doctors don't give a SHIT about you.  Either that, or they refuse to adopt more...|||I can relate so much to what you're saying here, and I DO have a child. I think I've realized the last few days that I cant have another child because the post-partum depression was terrible, and...|||just realized im in an Idealist forum....yep.  SO! So! I do what i want!|||blast! another Idealist....I'll get you next time, gadget!|||...too many Idealists on this page....there, that's better.|||Yes, indeedy, you do! And it may or may not involve a buffalo and a nine-iron....apparently your'e not a golfer...|||@cue5c  I'm not sure in what sense you mean beautiful, but goddammit I'll take it!  Thanks :)  AND current events sounds right up my alley!  Thanks again!|||Well it originally was my face. I did, in fact, change it to the sara silverman photo...and I think ill keep it! Glad u like it :-)|||DustOfShard...again  PS. thanks for doing a little research about me in order to make a savvy recommendation for my avatar. Appreciated :)|||sounds so cliche, but I push people away. I do. And I am starting to resent myself for it. I am so stuck. I've always been stuck; no one has ever shown me how NOT to be stuck. And the few who have...|||...to quiet the incessant chatter in my brain and just CHILL for once.|||I like your style...well played|||I think I need to come up with a more interesting avatar for one...any suggestions? haha|||Oddly enough, me too. Holidays not agree with you either??|||Just another thought: In my opinion, medication seems more necessary in regards to anxiety as opposed to depression. This is just my experience and opinion, but I have had both types and medications...|||thanks, DustofShard :)  I wish there was a quick reference in regards to these personality types...I'm gonna have to get used to the terms. I'm sure I will though, since I find it so interesting. ...|||Hi :)  I can relate to the depression thing myself. In fact, this is a very hard time of year for me and always worse around the holidays. I have taken three kinds anti-depressants, and I am still...|||Hello,  So I'm new, and have been playing around with this site since yesterday after googling chatrooms for semi-intellectuals, haha. There is sooo much here, and I just don't know where to...|||Now THAT i can relate to!  It was a DAMN funny, and if I say so myself, witty joke...why did no one laugh?!!  Not even a chuckle...really? Aw man.'