Help............

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Help............
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Fri, 11-28-2008 - 11:13pm

I've lot my enthusiasm, my energy, my motivation, gained 15 lbs.(this hasn't happened for many, many years....might be med. related)....I cannot get myself to move:( Lost my job a few months ago, my life has spiraled downhill since then!! Also am scheduled for surgery on 12/15/2008, which I do not want to have:( This afternoon, I walked @ 2-3 miles(usually, I workout 5-6 times/week).


Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.


Thank you, Donna 

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Fri, 12-05-2008 - 12:56pm

Thank you so much, Grammawillow. I totally agree w/you many people suffer from S.A.D.(sun affective disorder). Apparently, you, as well as, I probably do.

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Sat, 12-06-2008 - 12:09am

Donna, I was reading this post and all the things you're dealing with and it struck a chord. I imagine it did for most of the women who read it. Let's face it, most women can't get this old without hitting rock bottom on this roller coaster of a life sometimes. In fact, this theme has cropped up many times over the years since this board was started. There's been a lot of sympathy, empathy, support and advice handed out over the years. I wish I'd copied it all down...would make a great book.


I LOVE giving advice...way more than anyone likes getting it.

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Sat, 12-06-2008 - 2:47pm
Ah, Kat, once again, you're showing me the way. I've been so down, lately, I couldn't see up! I really needed your post, today. I think I'll print it out and keep it handy, since it's going to be a long, cold winter.

Jan


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Sat, 12-06-2008 - 6:18pm

What an intelligent and well-written answer....Kat you are a WISE woman!!


I have been working very hard this Fall and Winter to do what men seem to do well and that is to "compartmentalize".

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Sun, 12-07-2008 - 8:57pm
Thanks, Kat. That's what finally "pulled" me out of this depression, along w/exercise. The only time anything ever works for me is when I get totally disgusted w/myself. Then, I realize how much I've missed while I was trying to "figure" things out. First, I had to get back into the exercise routine, I walked 3 miles each day on 11/27, 11/28, 11/29, 11/30, & 12/1.
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Fri, 12-12-2008 - 9:13pm
Donna, Hi an welcome to the board. For your medical problems I suggest you see a homeopath before making any final decisions. They might be able to rectify your female problems and assist with your depression. Check in your area for a licensed practitioner.
Hugs, Bernie
Hugs, Bernie

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