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I enjoy reading your posts.....you are very intelligent and knowledgeable. Don't shorten them too much ok?

I wanted to address your concerns about work. My advice would be to talk to your boss (I am assuming he knows about your illness?) and explain to him that this month is not reasonable for you but you would love to do it for next month.....gives you time to catch up on the happenings with work, etc. Explain to him how much you enjoy doing the newsletter but you would feel more comfortable with some more time. Being that it is almost the middle of the month now....I am sure he will understand.

Now about your co-workers......hmmmm...the thought that popped into my mind is are they informed as to what depression "really" is? Even though they could be well meaning people....ignorance of not knowing what depression is all about makes some uncomfortable.

I am so sorry that this has happened to you. I am sure it is even harder as you have no family and your friends are more like family to you? I have 8 brothers and sisters and am only close with one of my brothers.....my friends mean everything to me so I understand how you feel.

The only advice I can think of at this time is to make a visit into work? Is that possible? How close are you to work? I am just thinking that it may be a way for you to visit with your boss and co workers....catch up...collect the things you need, etc. Is this possible?

I think you are a terrific guy and I know you will get through all of this.


Heather