Depression Support Group

Today is me waiting for someone to put in an airconditioner as I sit here freezing in Michigan! LOL My daughter is moving to Minneapolis this weekend to start her new life. We are all going with her to drive her down and help her with her bedroom set to put into her new apartment. That is going to be very sad for me but I understand that she has a great promise for a great career and life so that makes it better. My stomach acted up all night so today I'm exauseted and depressed. I have so much to do to get ready for this trip and all I want to do is curl up in a ball and disappear. My place gets trashed due to me not wanting to get up and clean but I can't leave it like this before I go. Just waiting for some type of energy so that I can begin something...

I know the feeling, Alice (well, the lack motivation and such. Not so much the having a daughter move away)... Hope you feel more cheerful soon.

I've had a really good day! I'm finally recovering from a cold I caught (It's winter here in Aus. and it's seriously freezing), and even managed to motivate myself to work solidly on my Software Design major project! I actually didn't get any closer to finishing the project, as all of my recent changes seem to have broken my program, but that fact that I even worked on it (I've been avoiding it for months now) is quite encouraging

My Husband starts on midnights tonight. my son works midnights too. I will be all alone during the night...and normally we never have to lock the door out here, but thats going to change. I dont want to be alone trying to sleep and worrying the back door is not locked up. I have my dog, and I believe he may protect me...but just in case, I think I will be more safe with the doors locked up.

Wonder if I will sleep better in an empty house?? I will see..lol

If you get freaked out, turn on your TV or the stereo. "Ambient noise" can be good sometimes! I also find that a dog helps more than anything else. You KNOW your dog will bark or go nuts if there is anyone around-including a mouse outside!

I'm nutty about locking doors myself. I make sure all doors are locked-including and especially my bedroom door. Then I feel safe.

You will adjust, don't worry about it...Frankly? It is far more peaceful sleeping alone-once you get used to it!

All the best,

Cynthia

I hope you're ok. Try to remember that the night and day world are the same place and that it'll be no different to being on your own during the day time.

I've had a strange few days - yesterday we went out for a movie and meal, but an angry type downer took hold and we had to come home. Today everything 'reset' again and we had a really nice day just chilling out together. He's gone home now though, and I know I'm going to miss him like mad.

Can't believe I stayed up all night...it felt so strange being alone at night...well I had my Dog and he wouldn't leave my side. LOL I think he reads my mind...he tries to talk , its kind of funny..he says ruff ruff real quietly as he looks at me...but he puts a little cry in there..he is so cool!!! LOL...Patty

It's strange but I'm never afraid at night. I remember the first night I was going to be alone at night when I had my first apartment when very young. I wonder if I was going to grab that big knife or be afraid of ghosts..LOL. It ended up I was so exausted from moving I just konked out. Of course I take a sleeping pill at night as prescribed from my Pdoc so that helps me immensely. I wish you both peace at night and Yes! keep your doors locked!

Hello Patty and Rach and all of you that I have not met yet. For those that do not know me my name is Viv. I am one of the leaders with Patty and Rach but have not been here much lately due to just life. I have been staying really busy since Ben is here with me. We put out a small garden and flowers in my bed. This is the first summer in a longtime that I have gotten to do things I really enjoy. It is so wonderful to not be alone all the time anymore and by the time we come in it is usually dark and I am ready for bed so I don't make it on here. I do miss all of you guys though and hope to start checking in more often. Cindy I am sorry for your loss. It is never easy to lose someone esp. unexpected. ANd Patty I am sure you will adjust to nights alone after all God is right there with you at night as well as day. Miss you lots Rach give me a call sometimes when you have time. Hope all the rest of you guys are having a good weekend. Many Blessings!

Hi, my name is Michael and I like Viv have not been here for quite some time. Hi Viv, its great to have you back on the board. My relatives from out of state are on a short visit here. Its Sunday in my side of the world and tomorrow will be a lovely Mon. I was a bit down this morning what with having to prepare things for my relations who are now out sightseeing. I am now ok after some rest. I feel a bit guilty though about not accompanying them but my wife and daughter are with them. I am a quiet person by nature and thrive in the solitude of my room. As today is Sun, everyone is taking things easy for a bit. Have been watching some tv but the programs aired are a bit boring. Hang in there everyone and have a good weekend.

Great to see you on the board to Michael I have missed you my friend. TOday is Sunday now and I went to church this morning. Did not feel really well this evening so we decided to stay home and just veg. and watch the Glades on T.V. No big plans but a nice day even though we are having some bad storms this evening. We do need the rain here in Tn. though so I shall not complain. My garden will like it I am sure. Hope all of you are having a decent day. Hugs and Blessings!