Hi Geekgirl (and everyone)

I am sleeping a little better now and mood-wise I feel better too, however I still feel a bit fragile emotionally.

It seems like when I have trouble sleeping it sets off these "woe is me" black moods where I think about stuff and start worrying about things, or I just start feeling sad.

I think if isn't perimenopause, it's probably related to my hypothyroidism. I got diagnosed with it recently and I am still not stabilized on my thyroid meds yet. I have read that hypothyroidism can mimic depression and I wouldn't be suprised if sleep difficulties don't upset this balance of hormones etc.

Anyway... regarding being single... I actually love being single except when I feel sad.

I am not sure if a husband would be helpful during my sad moments or not... since most men do not enjoy listening to women's emotional issues... but when I do feel sad or down it sure would be nice to have someone to talk to, who would just listen and offer positive encouragement..

I think if there is a problem with being single it is the fact that one typically has too much solitude and not enough togetherness.

However when is one married, one has too much togetherness and not enough solitude!!!

It's too bad there isn't a relationship where there's a happy medium--a nice balance of solitude and togetherness, for if such a relationship existed, I would gladly give up my bachelorette ways!

Peppermint Patty