Holliday Blues,
Ah how I understand holiday blues. I am still going through a major bout of depression myself. Following my own advice I went to my doctor and we had a long talk about it. I am seeing a counselor who deals with chronic illness and after about five months of him and medications I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
This time of year is very traumatic for many of us. We want to be super men and women and cook, clean, bake, buy, wrap, decorate etc. But in reality we do not feel like it sometimes so we go through the motions hoping we will get the spirit.
Truth is a major depression cannot be healed alone. It takes effort by us, our loved ones and medical science. I have not been posting much the past six months per our director’s orders. Dr. Nancy Patterson said, “You cannot provide help when you need help.” So like many of you I have been a reader but not a poster.
I drew strength from you all. I took time to work on my writing that I dearly love to do. I went for counseling and things have improved greatly. I even danced and sang with Jan in the kitchen the other day while we baked cookies.
Just remember when it is dark there is a hand reaching out for you. You must be willing to reach back. As always we are only a click away.
Jake
On-line Facilitator
