Hi Wisewoman,

I'm sort of new to this site, but I hear your pain. You have so much more time here than me, so I don't know what I have to offer you, but a warm and caring heart that feels everyone's pain. You seem to me someone that is stuck between two rocks, one is loose and other is not going to move. If I had the power to lift that hard rock from your shoulders I would. But I could probably move the loosen rock just enough for you to get by.

I know sometimes it may seem like people don't care, but I sincerely believe that normally everyone has good intentions and they really want to make a difference in someone's life. I relate to you when you said you've gained weight from your meds. So have I and it does suck. I look at myself in the mirror and don't recognize the person I once was just one year ago. I've always struggled with my weight and flip flop between looking ok and being way overweight. It hurts a person's self image and that can make anyone feel despair and depressed. I know the weight can come off if I work hard on it, but you know when depression hits, there's just no motivation to follow through with anything.

Hang in there and remember we do listen and want to help. "When you are feeling better, I could really use your wisdom to help me as well.