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"I was diagnosed with Lymes disease July of 2012. I live in southeastern Oklahoma..." (ValleyJoe)

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i don't know how much of this i will do. not used to giving out private information. but will try

just here

Nov 07 2008

i am having a real hard time just struggling to live - and sometimes the depressions wins the race. i'm going to ponder this for a while

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written by Cori, November 07, 2008

Hi Booklady maybe you need to find something that you enjoy to do. I often times get depressed too, it a tough battle that we struggle. But me and everyone else here are here to support you when you need it. Talk it out maybe it will help. PM me if you want, talk to you soon. Oh and smile it's Friday. smilies/grin.gif

written by blondee8257, May 02, 2009

hey booklady, u know i think that at some point each and every one of us thinks the same thing. with as much pain as we all have i think depression just goes hand in hand, that is just my opinion cause i have been dealing with depression for a long time now and it has crossed my mind. but then i get to thinking about my family and I KNOW FOR SURE they could not get along with out me. not only do they support me but i support them. they did not know what to do with me when mine started but the dr made me take a full month off from work and put me on some meds and it done wonders for me, i have a son that has been dealing with depression for a few months now and i think it took him dealing with it for some of them to understand. oh i still get down and out, and my temper seems to be worse than it used to but if im able i walk or sit outside w/ favorite grandson, and then again i just get off by myself and read, read, read. just remember that most of us are probably dealing with it to and we would be more than happy to talk to u. thats what were all here for to support one another!

written by booklady14, May 02, 2009

thanks to both of you for your comments. I am doing much better depression wise. Now just trying to get through each day and trying to at least to one thing in my day "to make that day count". sometimes it is no more than washing a load of clothes, but hey, I couldn't do that before!

written by greywolf, July 13, 2009

Dear sweet booklady please know that we are here for you each and everyone of us. If we were not I don't believe we would be here. We are here to seek soltice when we are on the bottom and to give a helping hand to hold to when we are on the top. And that hand is reaching to you in your now time of suffering so grab on Sister of mine and let me hold and comfort you now. Who know tomorrow it may be you holding me and rocking me in safe arms.
All my love
Ann

written by roomtoheal, July 13, 2009

We are all here for you booklady. Lean on us and et us walk you through this difficult time.

written by noahwiatt, November 08, 2009

Hang in there times get tough. I go through a lot of days where I feel worthless and mothing is not worth living. I have to stay strong for my husband and my two little ones ages 4 yrs and 4 months. I cant keep up with my house work for more that 2 weeks. I feel overwelhemeed. But when I do things around the house I feel good about myseld and when I dothem for a week or 2 I feel even better. God Bless and I am always here for you when you need a helping hand or just need to talk!

written by NANE2MOTHER, November 26, 2009

I bared my soul in my profile, things I've only told a psychiatrist. It helps to talk sometimes and get it out. We all on this site are going through problems including depression. Please seek medical help if you are depressed also. And don't give up. Send a PM if you want and I will answer.

written by Invisible2them, July 01, 2010

Booklady,

Know that you are not alone. I can tell you that we are all on this roller coaster ride together. I will share with you that when I have a flare up-I become weepy and depressed. When I feel good my mental state is good-when I feel bad I get depressed-it goes hand in hand with this disease-the problem with depression is when you can't kick out of it yourself then sometimes you need a bit of help. If you ever get to that point please see your DR as they can determine if you need assistance with medication etc. Hang in there and know you are not alone!