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Registered: 01-08-2004
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Thu, 01-08-2004 - 11:15pm
This is my first post to any board like this. I'm not usually one to share such things so publicly, but I thought it was worth a try. I'm 44 and ever since I turned 40, I've had bouts of depression, but haven't told anyone. It's not really bad, but just a sense of being down, not enjoying things I used to, feeling burned out, overwhelmed by all of my responsibilities, etc.

I have a good life. I have a wonderful husband, 3 great kids, a good family, a nice house in a nice neighborhood, a good job that I've been at for 10 years, and I'm currently going for my MBA. I guess my feelings of being down started when I turned 40. When I turned 40, I lost 30 pounds and also decided to go back to school. School does make me happy. I have a sense of "so this is what my life turned out like". I like meeting new people and feeling like I'm learning new things. I shouldn't be down, and I'm getting tired of it and would give anything to have that happy feeling back again. I have all of this going for me, but I still feel alone and down.

I've been at my job for 10 years. I make decent money, but am bored with it and would like to change it. With the current economy, it's difficult to find work and I do feel fortunate that I have a good job (I'm in I.T.) My company has recently been through a reorganization and substantial job cuts, which I survived, but everyone is stressed out, and overworked. I also tend to be really hard on myself and take things more seriously than I should. I don't even think I wish to stay in I.T. the rest of my life, too stressful.

I think I need to lighten up and find that happy feeling again. I think I feel better already with this post. I notice all of the other posts on this site, so I definitely don't think I'm alone. Thanks for listening.

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Registered: 09-04-2003
Fri, 01-09-2004 - 7:55am
Welcome to the Board Amazingchick!

First off, congrats on your continuing education!!!

We have a bunch of great ladies here, who are great to talk to, about anything!!

My name is Heather, 22, from New Brunswick Canada!!!


Hugs

Heather

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 01-09-2004 - 9:17am

Welcome AmazingChick!


I'm Jennifer and I'm 34.

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Fri, 01-09-2004 - 5:59pm

Welcome


HI there! Welcome to our family! Im glad you found us!


Im glad too that posting helped a bit because you are definately not alone hun!


You will find lots of understanding and support here.


Sounds to me like you have things under control more or less hehe... have you considered seeing a Therapist for a bit? Sometimes just an objective ear to listen and work thru things with is all it takes. The other possibility is that after 40 our hormones do begin to change *giggle and it could be that chemically you need a jump start again with Anti depressants. I would suggest a visit to your family doctor to start.

*hugs