Hello

Hi everyone, I havent been here in quite some time and i just wanted to say hello.Ive been pretty depressed lately with the holidays creeping up on me.My dad died in March and this is the first holiday season i will have without him being here. A little bit too gloomy for me?Anyway, i dont wanna be a downer...just wanted to check in. I hope every one is doing wellTake care, Jag

Hi, jagster. I understand dealing with the death of a close family member. And the holidays are tough to get through the first year.

I know you've heard it before, but it does get less difficult, as long as you allow yourself to feel the loss, etc., etc. I think I finally began to think clearly and positively about my sister's death about a year afterwards. It still hurts, and I still miss her, but time allows you to put it all in perspective and handle the pain better. Oh yeah, and I did spend extra time at the therapist and increased my meds to help with the extra depression... whatever it took to not succumb to the darkness entirely...

I feel for you during this time and wish I could make it all feel okay, but all I can do is tell you it's okay to grieve and feel terrible. It's normal -- anything else should raise concerns...

Rich

Thank you Rich. My meds are still at the same dosage they have been for about a year now. I just recently went back into therapy 2 weeks ago and am seeing a different therapist. Ive only seen her one time so far but i think she is going to be helpful to me. IM hangin in there for now. Thanks for the reply.Jagster

You are not a downer for sharing your feelings!

Welcome back!

Angela

Jagster,
I am glad that you decided to check in. I am sorry that this time if year is difficult for you, but I am glad that you feel comfortable in talking about it with us.
It is common for this time of year to bring on the blues. Especially when someone has lost a loved one.

We are here,
Stay strong,
Jessica

Thank you for thinking im not a downer. Im always worried what other people will think of me? Just another one of the little probs in my life

Thanks Shakes, im sorta glad i decided to check back in also. Im feeling very lonely and in desperate need of friends right now.

(((((((((((((jagster))))))))))))))))

Hi I started coming in here in July, I don't think we have met. I lost my father a few years back and I know how hard the first Christmas can be without our love ones. Thanks for posting , hoping to see you in chat sometime.

Take care,
Leslie

Hi Leslie, im not sure that we have met either? Its nice to meet you and im sorry about your loss also. Take good care.

Leslie, I'm sorry about your dad.....it does make holiday time harder....i really miss the Christmas dinners and such that we had when my parents were alive........xoxoxo