I am usually pretty upbeat and don't succumb to depression much...but today I am feeling blinded by depression. Part is likely hormonal..due to impending period and hot flashes. Also realized finances are worse than what I had really thought. Also feeling affected by the tragedy of a wrestler (who we've met) that killed his wife, 7 year old and then himself. My 9 year old has met this wrestler (we're connected to the wrestling industry due to my line of work) and we are all shocked about the murder/suicide. It's hard explaining to my 9-year-old how a man could kill his wife, child and himself (who CAN possibly explain this!). And then..I'm reading a book that is really good, but heavier than I can handle at the moment. It's called Nineteen Minutes and is by Jodi Picoult (one of my favorite authors). The subject matter is similar to the Columbine tragedy. Also, my dog is being treated for cancer and he's not himself. All these things together are weighing me down. Writing it all out has made me feel some better, so thanks for this forum. I am sure I'll wake up feeling much better tomorrow, but for now...I am
Blue in Orlando
As if dealing with this damn disease isn't enough! I can't even begin to imagine what you must be feeling with so much on your plate right now.
Please know you're in my thoughts, and I hope tomorrow is a much brighter day.
I'm so sorry for your troubles. Juliah. Sometimes it just seems like just a bit more than we can bear, doesn't it?
I'm glad it helps you to write it out, and very happy we have this place to come to when we need a little comfort.
I am so sorry to hear of the recent tragedy that has touched your life. Senseless tragedies are so difficult to try to explain to a child. There really is no explanation.
My life has also been touch recently by a senseless tragedy, but I just can't seem to share it yet. I will, soon.
Take care, Sweetie and try to see the things that bring peace to your life. Be strong. This, too, shall pass.
Gentle hugs,
Nini
No wonder you are feeling so depressed. When it rains it pours. Just ride it out, things will turn around. I am sorry about your friend and his family. Life is hard but we know better than anyone, every day is different. Ride it out............. who knows where the forks in the road will take you So sorry! Feel better soon! Juliahra - doesnt everything seem to land on us at the same time. Have you thought of grief counselling both for yourself and your 9 yr old. Depression is one of the symptoms of RA which seems to amplify the troubles we have and your terrible situation must be so shocking for you. You may have to let your poor little dog go, hopefully to a place where there is no pain. I read a lovely poem recently about a similar situation - if it was on this board someone will remember, it was very comforting.Deperession can go hand in hand with any chronic illness and with everything else that you have going on its not surprising. Nineteen minutes is a good book I read it a while ago but maybe you need something a bit more upbeat while you are feeling like this. I am not a depressed person but due to another flare and coping with my mum who is becoming very forgetful I have been in tears the last few days. I am so sorry about your dog, that is hard to cope with .We are all here to help and you are in my thoughts.
Take care
Juliah, I'm sorry things are so rough for you now. There is so much sadness on the news. I'm in no way connected to wrestling, but it still hurts to hear of such things.
Our pets are a part of our families and it's heartbreaking when they are ill. We have a cat that is very sick right now. She is on the max dosage of pred. and there isn't anything more we can do for her. I have come to terms with putting her down, but hubby won't let me. He keeps saying it's not her fault she's sick. Next appt, I will make him go with me. Maybe hubby needs to hear from our vet that she is suffering.
Let's all hope for a brighter tomorrow
Oh sweetie, that is a lot, no wonder why you feel depressed. I, too, struggle with depression and know how difficult it can be. Love and hugs. (((((hugs)))))) I am glad we can be here for you. Let's hope there is a silver lining at the horizon soon for you.My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hang in there. You can do it. Don't give in.......keep fighting!
Big hug!!! Hang in there...for every craptacular time, there's a wonderful one waiting. Things will get better!I am so sorry you are feeling down. Hope you are having a brighter day tomorrow.
Well, they say every cloud has a silver lining...in this case I learned a new word "craptacular"...the challenge is to use it in a conversation at work tomorrow!
Seriously, I know how hard it is to deal with depression. Sometimes, depression is just a normal response and we need to give ourselves permsission to feel how we need to feel and let it play out. It's a lot healthier than denial. I hope you feel better soon.
Alan