Denise: If it makes you feel any better, I have kids that are older than you, and I'm still trying to figure out my life! One thing you might consider for a creative activity is writing - we all do a lot of it here, and there seem to be a lot of writers here (I'm one of them). If you like to read, start with a book of short stories - it seems easier to get thru one story rather than facing down a novel. Reading is a great start to writing and writing (particularly fiction) is a really good outlet for creativity. Whatever you want to do, make the decision to start - set a date and stick with it. Do something that you can see tangible results quickly, but don't expect perfection! I think one of the reasons so many of us give up is because we expect perfection.

Thinker: hope you're feeling better

Clive: Happy you're doing okay

BlackPup: Glad you're feeling productive, hope that depression stays away!

poly: sorry you have to wait so long, but happy that you recognize the symptoms..keep reminding yourself and hang in there a few more days!

sundog: hope you're feeling better today - those stomach bugs are awful.

Me: as close to normal as I can be, I think. Stayed on the right side of the line (whew!). Finished a lot of homework yesterday and worked on some articles for my volunteer job. I call it a job now, because the people in charge are great at letting me know how much they value my skills and are comfortable around me even tho I've told them everything! I guess it helps that they don't have to pay me. But it is satisfying when someone brings me an article or a grant proposal and asks me to fix it up...and turns out I'm pretty much the computer genius there compared to everyone else, which makes me look even smarter. I think today I'll let myself putter aimlessly and enjoy the good mood.