Carol

[Guest guest]

I'm sorry you've been though such a rough time with the depression. I hope

you find something that helps. It's an awful feeling that I've dealt with

to many times. It's hard to stay cheerful when we hurt so much.

I've been dealing with many personal things at home that has caused me to

have a great deal more depression than I've ever had. I just think someone

up there is testing my faith.

On the positive note, you and I will be closer pretty soon. I just got back

from a house shopping excursion in sunny Florida. If all goes well, this

will be the LAST winter I have to deal with the ice and snow.

As bad as our country seems at times, it's very true that we are so much

better off than many other countries. I hope your lobbying falls on caring

ears.

a

> Hi ,

>

> I thought that might be the case. She certainly has her hands full.

> After

> all the trying, she must be enjoying Fabien immensely.

>

> I hope you're doing well. I've certainly missed you and everyone in the

> group. Is a OK? I haven't seen her post yet, although that's not

> so

> unusual. There are certainly a lot of new members. I hope the day

> comes

> when there are no new members because RA is so well controlled that it's

> like having a cold or a sprained ankle. Until then, it's great having a

> place to come for advice, support, and friendship.

>

> I've never experienced depression before, and had no idea just how

> crippling

> it can be. At least we live in an age were we have biologics, SSRI's,

> and

> computers. I was doing some lobbying (by mail, not in person) for a

> bill to

> support North Korean refugees in China (it's a very sad situation) and I

> realized how fortunate we are to have food, housing, freedom, and

> excellent

> health care. It still didn't help the depression, though. Strange

> thing,

> depression is. It defies logic completely, and no matter how hard you

> try -

> you can't talk yourself out of it.

>

> Love and hugs,

> Carol