Hi Linda

Thanks so much for your comments. I think you are right about the time/situation/brain chemical issue.
What's frustrating is how it can take a while for things to work or even out, and then lots of times you don't know what is actually making a difference for you- is it the meds or your current situation or the season or what??!!

Just 3 years ago I was your age with 2 teenagers (barely- 18, and 19).
I know that is not easy since they are older. At least when my kids were little I could hide things easier. Now my son is all "chilled" and philosophical and says things like Mom, does this really matter now? You need to relax etc.. He is being really mindful, and I love that about him and for him, and I agree with lots of what he says, and know lots of it is good for me- to be living in the moment and all. However, having said that, it just drives me crazy when someone tells me to be calm!!!! and I get really upset when someone points out something that is good for when I am having trouble following through with the basics!

Thanks again for your post!