http://www.collagevideo.com/forum/(c) Collage Video Forum0i've been wondering how you're doing, stevesgirl.  hope things are looking up for you.http://www.collagevideo.com/forum/fb.ashx?m=136483Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:20 GMTDenise, For the last 2 years I've been in the same situation--small space, carpeted floor, ceiling fan directly over space in front of TV. No room for anything but some dumbbells. I put my two ottomans end-to-end for my "weight bench", or use the flohttp://www.collagevideo.com/forum/fb.ashx?m=136471Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:38:35 GMTThanks Slinks,  I'll try not to "lurk" so much!http://www.collagevideo.com/forum/fb.ashx?m=136468Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:23:13 GMTawww Denise, my heart goes out to you, hope it picks up soon ~ sending good vibes your way !!  :-)http://www.collagevideo.com/forum/fb.ashx?m=136189Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:23:38 GMTI have been lurking for awhile.  I also have had to move and no longer have my workout space and all my equipment has to stay packed.  I haven't been able to excercise for almost a month now and I'm going crazy.  I am going to look through my videos forhttp://www.collagevideo.com/forum/fb.ashx?m=136186Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:50:10 GMTSteve's Girl, as I always say "There's always somebody crazier than you on the Forum!"  I love these women.http://www.collagevideo.com/forum/fb.ashx?m=134744Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:51:29 GMT:-)  lol - Chibeshttp://www.collagevideo.com/forum/fb.ashx?m=134701Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:31:10 GMTHi! First of all, I'm glad you found this forum.  It's wonderful.  The people here are warm, encouraging, and understanding.  Here are some tips from me, some of which have been mentioned already, but they bear repeating. 1.  Exercise first thing in thhttp://www.collagevideo.com/forum/fb.ashx?m=134681Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:47:00 GMTI agree with Mary.  Consider walking, especially outdoors.  There is something about getting outside that helps you get outside of your own problems.  Take note of your surroundings as you walk, the changeing of the seasons, the landscaping, or perhaps thttp://www.collagevideo.com/forum/fb.ashx?m=134668Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:34:36 GMTAll very good suggestions and inspirations here. May I suggest walking.  Walking is been known to be one of the best ways to fight depression.  It gives you time for yourself, reflection, goal setting and inspiration.  Sometimes when I walk I just thihttp://www.collagevideo.com/forum/fb.ashx?m=134648Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:53:26 GMTHi,  I re-read all your posts, and want to share that I am an adult with mild/moderate Aspergers.   I am just glad that you and your son know what is going on,  my poor mom only knew "something" was off, but she never lived to learn "what" caused so manyhttp://www.collagevideo.com/forum/fb.ashx?m=134605Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:31:10 GMTThe hell with the floors!  As for your son's Aspergers, have you read any of Augusten Burroughs work?  His brother has Aspergers..his writing is very funny.  Check out the segment "ASS-BURGER" in "Magical Thinking"  His brother who never said goodbye tohttp://www.collagevideo.com/forum/fb.ashx?m=134571Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:04:22 GMTHello- I am reading your posts and I am wondering if you have considered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?  It is usually covered by insurance and it is a very brief form of therapy. Studies have shown that it is as effective as taking meds. If that ishttp://www.collagevideo.com/forum/fb.ashx?m=134540Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:45:44 GMTGood posts.   I too have been depressed, and went under a physician's care and medication for a few months.   I know what it feels like to have things fall apart, and how one can blame oneself.... "it must be my lack,  right?"  So I suggest starting withhttp://www.collagevideo.com/forum/fb.ashx?m=134508Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:50:49 GMTVery well said, Tammie. Regarding meds, I was on antidepressants for a couple years and was able to get off them.  I take St. John's Wort now because even though I exercise it isn't enough.  But the point is, Tammie's right, it doesn't have to be longhttp://www.collagevideo.com/forum/fb.ashx?m=134494Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:25:44 GMTI think it's important to remember that in order to truly give to others, you have to have something to give.  In other words, your tank has to be full.  Giving from a depleted place feels empty to the giver and receiver.  Fill yourself up first and thenhttp://www.collagevideo.com/forum/fb.ashx?m=134492Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:55:51 GMTKatie,Nice to meet someone else who is from PA. Thank you for the welcome and the advice on the vitamin D. I take a women's multi but maybe it's not high enough in D, I better check into that. I do supplement with cal/mag too. At this point in time I cahttp://www.collagevideo.com/forum/fb.ashx?m=134488Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:26:11 GMTThere are so great 10 minute solution workouts.  I agree with Slinks - the house work can wait. You are what is important.http://www.collagevideo.com/forum/fb.ashx?m=134487Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:23:52 GMTSlinks-That is funny about not making your bed until you get into it... I have a beautiful duvet cover with matching shams and 2 throw pillows. When my boyfriend is not home, I just pull up the duvet and that's as good as it gets. I don't want to be a bahttp://www.collagevideo.com/forum/fb.ashx?m=134486Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:20:18 GMTso many great and encouraging posts here...only want to add a few considerations...one of the things I love about today's dvd's are the chapters so if you're short on time, you can always do a mini workout by doing one or two chapters in a dvd instead ofhttp://www.collagevideo.com/forum/fb.ashx?m=134483Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:54:46 GMT