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Sun, 31 Dec 2006 02:27:11 +0000

[...] Debt Does Drive Me Crazy Sometimes – The title on this one says it all. [...]

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Sat, 25 Nov 2006 05:58:53 +0000

[...] Blogging Away Debt gets driven crazy by her debt sometimes. (I always like the personal side of debt reduction — it’s why I started the carnival!) [...]

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Fri, 24 Nov 2006 15:49:24 +0000

[...] In the Carnival of Debt Reduction #62, I found a couple of gems in Tipping The Scales – Loaning Money To Friends/Co-workers and Debt Does Drive Me Crazy Sometimes. I applaud those who write with honesty and decide to share their personal stories and feelings about money or debt. More than just being a change from the usual articles that can be read anywhere, they add a certain dimension or depth that I find refreshing. [...]

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Money, Matter, and More Musings » Carnival Of Debt Reduction #62 — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 14:29:19 +0000

[...] Debt Does Drive Me Crazy Sometimes [...]

By: Save Sheila

Save Sheila — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 01:30:55 +0000

If I hadn’t found my blogging buddies, I don’t know that I could have done what I’ve done so far. They keep me motivated, even on the really dark days when I’m convinced I’ll never get out of debt. But they are there for me and motivate me every day.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 20:17:42 +0000

Those of us in debt have been where you are and we know we’ll be there again. Keep your chin up and remember each day, each pay you’re that much closer. The consequences of not getting there are much worse in the long term.

And yes the long term is something most of us don’t consider… until it arives. You’ve been doing amazing. I would kill to be able to pay down $12k of my debt like you have.

By: debtinseattle

debtinseattle — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 17:00:50 +0000

Hang in there Tricia! You have done such a tremendous job so far. I am lucky in that I have 3 best friends who I can tell anything to and there is never any judgement on their part. Not to mention that my husband is very understanding and always listens.

Keep your chin up! You are doing GREAT!

By: Maria

Maria — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:53:43 +0000

I completely understand. I can be so overwhelming and when you add in the Holidays- doubly so. What I find that helps me is to imagine what I’m going to do with that money once the debt is paid off. Also, I try to work on the reasons for my overspending and replace the need with something else.
We’re all here for you!

By: Flora

Flora — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 14:38:36 +0000

I do understand that it gets overwhelming, but look how far you’ve come this year! Over $12K since FEBRUARY! You’re doing great and it won’t last forever.

By: MOMM

MOMM — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 14:06:22 +0000

I agree, talking about it does help. Since we started our debt journey/repayment plan/whatever it is called LOL I’ve told my brothers and my parents. And yes, we owe quite a bit less then most of the other bloggers online, but nonetheless it is debt.

By: Loopy

Loopy — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 01:55:29 +0000

Tricia, I understand exactly what you’re saying. Laying awake in bed literally sweating from the weight of this debt is absolutely stifling. IMO this is much like weight loss or any other life challenge – use your support system! That’s the entire reason I started my blog and was please to find so many others that I can read and connect with.

Talking about it really does help!