Sort of new......

Hi Everyone....

I know I've posted a few comments around and I did post a question a week or so ago and got some wonderful response from some folks. I want to thank those of you who responded and gave me some things to think about along with your support! It meant the world

Figured I would tell a bit about myself. Hope I don't bore anyone....if so....just fwap me one ok?

Over the years I have suffered from a few bouts of depression and anxiety. I have used meds now and again for help along with therapy when needed. I had a wonderful T who taught me well how to help myself. She was calming and nurturing, exactly what I needed! She opened my eyes to see the real me and that I was a pretty damn good person who deserved my love

The past 3 years have been very stressful in many ways. My daughters and grandson have gone thru some nasty stuff, I have been ill....possibly MS, but no definitive DX on that yet....divorce....moving....change in jobs.....got married to a man overseas....moved again and again and again.....phewww I'm tired just reading all this. LOL

Anywho....point being....at this time I'm not in a depression or anything (possibly getting close but working really hard not to go there). But I sure would like a place where I could sound off when needed. You know, a shoulder to lean on type of thing.

The other big part of me is that I am a great listener, I'm logical, caring, and understanding. I love to help even if it's just a hug or a pat on the back.

Hope to get to know as many of you as I can. And remember, I'm always available for a chat or even just a good cry...we can all use them now and again eh?

Hugssssssssssss to you all....take good care!

Sabu it is nice to have you here - post whenever you feel you need to.

Thank you Karen! It's nice to meet you

I'm sure I'll post ALOT....I have this issue with "talking too much??" hehehe

Thanks for the intro...it's nice to learn more about people here!

Hi 1day! Nice to meet you.

I'm always curious about others and what makes them tick, so I figured it would be good for me to introduce myself and open up the lines of communication

Take care!

Welcome and thanks for your introduction. You sure have been through quite a bit. I hope you can be successful in fighting off the depression. I could sure use some tips on how to do that. Lots of shoulders here and lots of listeners.

Welcome. You'll feel like part of the family before you know it, or maybe you already do. This is a great place to talk about what's bothering you from time to time and get a bit of support. One can never have too many friends.

sabau2, welcome and congrats on taking the steps that so many are afraid to take... the meds and therapy and such. Sounds like you have had quite a life. Thank you so much for letting us know a little about you. Hugs back at ya.

Ryan

Hi Ryan!

Thank you for that nice welcome.

I know the idea of change is very hard for some people to accept openly and just dive right in. It's scary as all hell sometimes. What it all came down to was one little question - "Do I want to continue living this way?" Of course the answer was a resounding "NO!!!". That in itself was a huge push in the direction of change for the better. I took things one step at a time, I made a plan, and I followed it as best I could, making sure there was room for more changes, cuz you know, things don't always go the way you plan them...LOL.

I'm still a work in progess, as all of us are. It's just been so much more interesting and fun getting here than I could have ever imagined

There I go, getting mouthy again....LOL. It's just hard to hold back when feeling so good about the future and evaluating what I've accomplished in the past!

Hugsssssssssss and take good care!

Hugsssssssssssss AngelGirl!!!

Any time you need a shoulder, I'm happy to let you use one of mine. I've been reading a lot of your posts and I can see that you are having such a difficult time trying to make decisions and deal with all thats happening in your life right now.

I guess what my best suggestion to you is to take things one at a time. It's so easy to become totally over overwhelmed by each problem and then to have them compounded....wow....it can really be devestating. The important thing to remember is that you are NOT alone, even though at times it may feel that way. And when you feel as though everything is caving in....take a step back....BREATH....take a break from it all....and evaluate what is really going on. Sometimes its the only way to stay on top of things

I wish you well dear....Hugssssssssssssssss