whimsygirl - I know you were trying to be helpful and I'm sorry if I sounded ungrateful.
I haven't worked full time since 1984. I took 10 years off to raise kids, then went back part time from 1994 until the end of 2008.
I am seeing a therapist and am on the waiting list for a psych.
Again, I'm sorry if I sounded ungrateful for the advice.