I started feeling better yesterday. I was worried about my cat, she'd not been eating much in the previous 24hours and I was worried something was seriously wrong. She had been eating plain cooked chicken, with a bit of pumpkin but nothing else. Desperate, I offered her a small amount of food that was sent to us by mistake and she ate it eagerly, and with no ill effects. *phew* But I don't think it was just the relief of my cat not being ill, but I think reaching out on here, this forum, breaking my isolation helped too

The air quality is better this morning, I have bad allergies and asthma and poor air quality (wildfire smoke or heavy pollen) can prevent me from doing things that help with my depression.

Congratulations, Delia and being Vape-free for 2 days!

Jennifer I hope the visit with your therapist and med provider bring you the help you need.

regretful Indeed, depression is a skilful liar -well said. That knowledge - that depression tells lies, has gotten me through to see the next day many, many times. I've had a few window in my depression this year, for the first time in years, they're no long window, just a day or two in the midst of weeks of feeling like it's all too hard and not worth it - but I'm so glad I was still here to enjoy those precious few days.