I don't really know where to post this, but, this seemed like the right place. I'm dealing with seasonal depression right now. It's normal for me, this time of year. I also have some pretty serious stressors going on, too. There's work being done at my house, which is in disarray. That's bad, because I'm already ADHD. I'm in a bad place at work as a displaced teacher. (I work everyday, but, don't have my own classroom after 24 years.) And now, to the point...

I have a neighbor who lives right behind me. I completely stay away from this woman. She continually harasses me, over and over. It's gone on for years. It started when she took in a former tenant of mine, who robbed me; she wanted to be his "defender" and I wouldn't hear it. Since then, she has screamed obscenities at me from the street, come onto my property when I had friends over and began ranting like a banshi, she's put false charges with the police against my son, (the police did nothing about it, knowing they were false from the start), and more.

Last summer, I went to court to get a restraining order. Only then did she stop; she's a psychiatrist and can lose her license in this state for her behavior. During the winter, there's never a problem. As soon as the longer days and the warmer weather come out, so does this Mr Hyde form of Dr Jeckel.

Well, it just started again today. She was outside, in the pouring rain, with a push broom. She was sweeping the winter debris from the street onto my off street parking area! When she saw me looking at her, she flipped me the middle finger, and continued. Only when she saw me pick up the phone, (I was calling a neighbor to be witness), did she stop and go inside.
I know she drinks; she's an alcoholic. She may be bipolar, given the way her moods come out in the spring.

I cannot take this anymore. I just broke down and cried today. This has gone on for years! She is really a nutcase, and I live directly in front of her!

So, what am I supposed to do now? Staying away from her completely has not worked - she comes after me. Going to court was only a temporary help - she's back at it again. I can't take this anymore!!!

Peace!