Hi everyone, just wanted to give a brief update to those who missed the "I'm working up my nerve to talk to my family doctor" thread... LOL

I went to the family doctor just a little over a week ago. I talked about how low I was feeling, and how much I thought of taking my life. He listened. He was more than a little concerned about me and felt that a March counselling date was just too far off. He gave me an immediate referral to the psych unit at our local hospital, and with a few hiccups, off I went. I wasn't admitted, but have more support now than I ever imagined - some anti-depressants, a regular psych appt, a community mental health nurse who visits me at home twice a week and phones for a chat on the other days. I'm even getting art therapy to help deal with my depression.

Lots of work for me still to do, but I feel that I'm on the path. There have been some good days this week, and some bad ones but I think it will go like that. I'm more hopeful than I've been in some while.

A big thank you to everyone here for your support and advice, it really made a difference. As I said in the other thread, you probably saved my life,

Catherine