I woke up this morning feeling so depressed.

yes I am a trained counsellor, a therapist, I know this very well, lol

Writing i sknown to be very therapeutic in relieving depression. You are right though - everything sems better after a good night's sleep.

I remember reading about your boss not liking the workers taking a longer break, lol, and the deal your going through with that I can understand your depression. Glad your feeling better though! Have a wonderful day.

It so helped. My boss is the cause of my stress usully. I am o.k. now. Many thanks. I do know that I am blessed

I am glad to have pottered around outside - it made the world of difference. Give ann my very fondest wishes - I do hope that she is doing much better

I'm glad being out helped. Ann went home this morn. I just talked to her & SHE SAID SHE WAS FEELING BETTER. i'M really worried about ann. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR CONCERN.

This time last year I was recovering from skin cancer on my face so I have to avoid the sun - a bit difficult as I live in a hot country. Ther cruise is the end of August and I am so looking forward to going away with friends.

YOu are so sweet to respond with so many relaxing thisngs to do to take away the depression. I will put some into action if it happens again. Blessings

I also find music to be great therapy. I like to put in a cd and belt out the words with the singer

My modem was fried so could not respond earlier. I am glasd that you know how to remedy your depression. Take care friend. Had to delete so many posts as was without pc

I'm fine - the only thing that really stresses me is my boss and he is in the U.K. so I'm good. It was just not knowing what the reason was. It may be that I am getting a bit teary as my DIL will be here next week and then on August 11 they will be going to London for a week and then on to Dubai. My son will stay a few weeks to settle the twins in their new environment. It is the right thing for them to be with their mother and she has missed them so much this past year but I will miss them so much too. One of those moments in life that I cannot do anything about but they have been with me for 15 months so far. I just have to reconcile myself to taking a big step back! It was an honour and blessing to have them and I have good memories but oh, I shall miss them so very much.

JUst going down to the sea tends to put things in perspective. It does not happen often - it can happen but I know the reason. It is rare that it happens and I just od not know why. Many thanks. Trying to catch up during lunch hour but will have to delete so many emails.

I'm fine now Dawn but it was that I could not pinpoint what caused it. Proobably because of the children leaving next month. It is a joy to see them with their mother. They were so excited - and she did tell me that I had done a wonmdeful job with them. We had a talk and I am backing off and letting her take control as they are still looking to me for decisions. All that matters is their smooth transition to their mother and away from me.

We do get days where nothing seems ot go right. I hope that you get ther rest!

I think that playing with your pets is very therapeutic and it helps to get out too. I am not usually depressed that much and I was puzzled that I could not work out why I was unhappy. Itake care of yourself and know that you are loved dearly by our father God

It is good tha tyou know how to get out of this depression to feel good again. Many thanks

This is what happened to me. The beauty of nature lifted mny depression

This is mega stress and you do know what is causing it. I just didn't know and that was frustrating. I have been in situations like yours and togejhter, you and your jusband and children (if any) have to go into survival mode. Get rid of extras on the phone etc. Just put pen to paper and see where you can cut down. Can you offer babysitting services to anyone during the day? Try and get to garage sales to get all children's clothes and school supplies. Can a Church assist you? Can you have a garage sale? Or join with someone else to have a sale? Can you sell anything on ebay? Important for you to get out of the house especially now during the summer. Wsh in cold water only. Can you hang washing outside to dry? Unplug all appliances when not in use. Turn off lights. Cut down oin water. Go to websites where people are frugal and collect recipes etc. Once you start to plan and do something then you will not feel so helpless. Maybe a supermarket would hire you on the weekends. Just ideas to get you started. Please let me know how you are doing. do you have a yard or garden? I grow veggies in containers and potatoes in tyres. so easy. Many blessings to you and your family.

I love looking at the stars too. It really helps. don't swerat the small stuff with you children - the years pass so quickly and now mine are all grown

I do hope that you are feeling better now.

Thank you for your kind words. It was just strange as I could not figure out why I felt so depressed. I am fine now - thanks again

Well, I had to get up early and go to work but the time spent on the grounds really helped. Also water is very therapeutic and the ocean was so pretty

iT IS WISE NOT TO STAY IN THE HOUSE BUT TO GET OUT AND DO SOMETHING