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[wenchilada]

Thanks guys for propping me up yesterday. Bottom line is - I'm depressed. Been depressed for a while and there's been some fairly intense stuff happening with LadyP, which hit us all pretty hard. She has ADHD and we had to make a couple of tough calls with regards to sorting it out. We're on the other side of it though and life is slowly returning

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[wenchilada]

Just told shrink what I thought of her 'mild' medication. Already feel better!

[blamebrampton]

Jazzercise is ace, because even if you're crap, it's hilarious to be crap at and you still get a workout.

Your plan is also ace. But if you need anyone poisoned, I remain at your service!

[wenchilada]

You're the best!

[quatrefoil]

I'm very glad that you have a plan, and I'm so sorry that things have been so rough. Hopefully with a diagnosis and appropriate support Lady P will continue to improve and that will make life easier for all of you - it sounds like you've overcome the biggest hurdle

[wenchilada]

I'm sorry it has taken so long to reply. I have been trying to muster up the energy.

There is an SCA Barony here - Stargate... heh... Apparently they're pretty hardcore, but they seemed like a nice bunch when I started with their madrigal group earlier in the year.

Would like to volunteer more, but it's a time thing at the moment.

The dose I had been prescribed was the lowest possible dose and then working up. I just couldn't hack it and being solely responsible for the little ones - I can't afford to not be ok. I'll get through it, though I am feeling pretty shitty today.

[little_foxy]

*hugs* glad to hear you have a plan. Also look into foods that help with depression. There are quite a few that are easy to incorporate into your diet... and this I must follow myself too.

everything you have on that list sounds good!

[mousicles]

I'm sad to hear that you are really having a rough time. But the challenges of your life are huge and I'm amazed how well you cope with all your responsibilities. I would be a mess. You've lived in 3 different countries in the last 3 years with 3 kids in tow and a husband with a job that takes him away regularly. It makes my head boggle.

Your plan to lift yourself up sounds brilliant. Get out and do things that make you happier and healthier. But be gentle and don't expect to do it all at once.

For point 8 I would recommend www.flylady.net. I found her through a comment from DrQ and it's all about babysteps to making your home a better place for you.

Please keep us posted on how you are and if there is anything we can do from this distance. And if you need anything when you come over for the wedding.

love
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