... err ... This is one big reason why I didn't go to CODA or OA meetings. (taking a deep breath...)

Hi, I'm Tomi and I'm a depression and anxiety sufferer. I've been depressed most of my life but the anxiety reared it's ugly head 22 years ago when my mother passed away. When my mother died, those two things became worse with the PTSD that watching my mother deteriorate and die caused me.

I've been through at least ten years of therapy and all kinds of medications. Personally, I don't believe my depression/anxiety could have been overcome without the right medication. I've also been hospitalized once for severe depression against my will and once willingly. I feel like I've come a long way but still have problems I need to work on. Darrel, Wendy and I were actively working on our issues. Now Darrel needs some time away from here and I can't help but feel abandoned. I hope he comes back soon.

<font color=blue>This above all: To thine own self be true. --Shakespeare</font color=blue>