Just checking in...hanging in there

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Just checking in...hanging in there
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Mon, 06-14-2004 - 12:43am
Hi, you all...I'm sorry I haven't been around much lately. I feel kind of selfish writing a whole new post, but I just wanted to check in. I know I'd been doing well until recently, but this week and especially this weekend, I feel like my mood is on a downward spiral that's been difficult to stop.

I'm still managing all right and doing my best to pull myself out of it (went jogging today and made plans to meet an old friend for breakfast tomorrow)...and I know many of you are going through much more trying situations than I am, so I don't want to spend too much time complaining. And I do tend to do better with the structure of the work week (although there hasn't been much structure lately...there's been so little work that my boss has let us just sit and read semi-relevant books for the whole day!).

But still I worry because I know the depression has returned so many times and disrupted my life completely. Hopefully I'll have the tools to deal with it this time.

OK, I'm getting thrown out of the computer lab, better go,

Rose

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Mon, 06-14-2004 - 2:05pm
Rose, thanks for checking in. I think you are doing a great job in your new place. You are handling a huge stressor and you are taking baby steps. In other words you are doing exactly as you should. Thinking, being concerned and trying to conquer your depression.

Hang in there my sweet friend! I know I have told you before, post any old time you want. You are not being selfish!!

Sending hugs and good thoughts your way.

Take care,

Lisa-)

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Registered: 05-14-2003
Mon, 06-14-2004 - 8:38pm

Rosa,


Thank you for updating us and I'm glad you are getting though this part of it before you start med-school.

~Jessica
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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 06-16-2004 - 11:22pm
Thanks to both of you, Lisa and Jessica...I do apologize for not being around as a source of support...I guess I've been isolating myself even from the board. But thanks so much for caring and understanding.

Rose