Depression after Treatment

Thank you ladies for all of you advice and care. I'm a tad overwhelmed by the response to be honest! You're all very special ladies for caring.

I think all of you have given me lots of ideas as to why I felt so down and I could really relate to some of them such as 'not enough me time', 'pressure at work' and accepting that I don't have the stamina I used to - very frustrating for a person like me (I'm usually tearing around with 5 projects on the go at the same time!).

I don't think not sleeping well and having terrible hot flushes is helping either - totally sick of that! :) I'm already on Effexor SR so that doesn't seem to be helping much.

I also have my parents getting older and sicker (dad had an op 2 days before Christmas) and it is difficult to see them deteriorate before you eyes...especially as they supported me so much during my battle. It seems all I can do is be there, act as the driver and take them to appts and try to keep abreast pardon the pun!) of all their speciailists. They have both aged considerably since last Christmas and I think that was worrying and upsetting me too.

But I'm happy to say that I'm much better! It's taken time - hence why I haven't responded - sorry about that! I needed to relax and regroup.

I've decided to take up painting - hopefully water colours, I'm better organised at work and I've had a good rest (3 wks off) including a nice weekend away with hubby.

It's funny how you can pull yourself out of the depths of depression isn't it....just takes time. But I am eternally grateful for your luv and support and your responses.

Look out world - I'm BACK!!

Cheers and much luv to all of you

Thank you again

Helen xxxx