Welcome to my brand-new blog.
My lovely psychologist suggested I start this blog because I put some helpful articles in her waiting room. She said her other patients/clients really like it and said I should start a blog. So here I am.
Welcome fellow patients! Welcome people with similar diagnosis! Welcome everyone who is interested in the subject of mood disorders.
I am in recovery from major depressive disorder, PSTD, and generalized anxiety. I am interested in moving on and upward, not staying in the valley. Though sometimes I end up in the valley, I am getting better at getting out of there sooner than later.
Who am I? I am a single woman on the eve of my 45th birthday. And I am worried that I will be celebrating alone tomorrow. You see, besides being single I have no siblings, no boyfriend, no children (because I am not married). My mother is deceased. I have one father who is not big on birthdays like the way I am big on birthdays.
Last year a very good friend of mine, Janice, took me out for a leisurely pizza lunch at Lou Malnati's on my birthday (which was on a Sunday). We giggled and had much girl talk to talk about. Though Janice was married, she had no children either, so we had that in common. I can't remember what she gave me as a gift. Well, no Janice this year. My good friend Janice died this past August at the age of 46. And I write this with tears in my eyes.
I do have other friends, but one person cannot replace another. In fact last Saturday, two of my friends took me out to for a steak dinner and gave me wonderful gifts. It's not like I'm forgotten. I am just tired of being alone.
Today it's sunny with temps just above freezing. I will leave this library and go for a walk. I take myself for walks, which is how I take care of myself. Taking myself for walks is how I show me that I am worthwhile and important. Today, go stick your head outside. A walk would be great, but if you go outside for fresh air, you will be revived momentarily if not longer. And if the sun's out, soak up that necessary Vitamin D and be in the sunshine. Shine, shine, shine whenever you can. We've spent way too many hours in darkness. Grab the sunshine when you can.
Lita
Sunday, November 28, 2010
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