I'm Eeyore

[dragonyphoenix]

I have been getting more and more depressed. At first it was only workdays, but then it started extending into the weekends. Today I burst into tears. It was just for a few minutes but it was over pretty much nothing. I'd been feeling like crying all morning and it finally burst out of me.

My friend Anne agreed with me that it might be hormonal (perimenopause), but also said this: "You are depressed a lot, so I wonder if you've ever talked to someone about chronic clinical depression? I have friends and family members who have been greatly helped by very mild and temporary medication--sometimes your brain chemistry just needs to be kicked back in the right direction."

I don't know. I don't want to take something with a bunch of side effects, but I am getting more and more miserable over time. ;-(

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[dragonyphoenix.livejournal.com]

Um, it only went up yesterday, and I thought you weren't checking your e-mail as often so I didn't expect to hear from you immediately although I was hoping you would notice it (and not have it get lost in the pile of catch-up).

Well, the side effects I was worried about weren't weight gain although I will put my foot down for that one. I already weigh too much, especially since I have high blood pressure. Herbs are tricky though because they can mess with my medication. I had thought about talk therapy, but accupuncture would never had occured to me. Thanks!

I can't call tonight because I'm supposed to call my friend Kat. She's a social worker too (that's what you do, right?) and wants to give me advice on finding a therapist. At least I think so. She sounded sad when she left me a message this morning and has been on the phone for an hour and a half so now I'm wondering if she's having some personal issues as well.

*giant hug and love back*

Thanks so much sweetie!