Feeling down lately

Hey again, I have been reading profiles, and you all are doing so amazing! I get such encouragment and inspiration from you all. I'm sorry I haven't been posting much lately. I have been feeling so down. I had my 6 month check up last Monday (did not make it to the goal I wanted, but it was very agressive anyway), we took the 6 month pics on the 19th, and I haven't felt up to updating anything. Just feeling so down. I know a lot of you went through this too, and I so much appreciated you guys sharing your stories and stuff. I don't know why I am so down. I've been fighting 2 stupid infections and they just kicked my butt. Now I have the rash, and it's all just too much. I want to shut down and just go hide til I'm better. Sad, huh? Feels like I hit 6 months and just fell apart! Thanks for listening. This stuff has been weighing on me for weeks now. DH keeps telling me to post (he knows how supportive you guys have always been!) and I have just been too down to post or anything. This is a drag! Take care. I hope everyone is happy & healthy. Hugs, Lisa

Hi Lisa, Yes, I was feeling this way too. I started taking Zoloft again and it's really helping. Maybe you could talk to your doctor about it? Sorry to hear about your sulfa reaction- I am allergic to it as well but I get deathly ill. I sure hope you feel better soon!

Thank you Michele, I really appreciate that. I don't normally feel this down. I am usually a very happy, upbeat person. But this is kicking my butt! I have an appt with my Dr, I'll talk to her about it. Thank you again sweetie. Hugs, Lisa

Alicia, I read all three of your posts and I think that you have many "things" in your life that all collided at one time. Give yourself some mental health days!! Do something uplifting and fun or relaxing. If it all came on this suddenly, it will probably leave suddenly too. I hope you are feeling better soon!!! C Leigh

Hi Channon, Yep, I had a lot pile up on me all at once. Very overwhelming! Thank you for your message. Sorry I couldn't reply sooner. I've been so sick lately that all the work just kept piling up and I didn't have energy for the boards at the end of the day. But I did read your message and appreciate it. You are so great and encouraging to all of us! Thank you hun! hugs, Lisa

Lisa- I was feeling that way in January... I totally understand! Can you take some time off and do a mental health day (as per Channon's suggestion)? It can help clear your mind to get away from it all. Sending you good wishes, Andrea

Thank you Andrea. Sorry I didn't reply sooner. I was trying to keep my head above water work wise and health wise! Didn't have much for the boards after that. I am feeling so much better now. The itching is almost gone, and things are looking a little brighter. Thank goodness! I did read your reply after you wrote it and it did help to cheer me. Thank you very much. Your good wishes helped! I hope you are feeling better as well. January was a tough month I think! Take care, Lisa

Hey there girl! Lisa I think you need to relax so badly.. Sometimes I sound like my mother but it's true when it rains it pours.. But honey it's all going to clear up the rash, life all of it.. Sometimes you just need some down time.. I am thinking of you tonight and sending hugs and tenderness.. Peace Mo

Hi Mo, Oh my goodness, I almost started to sob when I read your message the first time! The sending hugs and tenderness almost undid me. Thank you from my heart Mo. I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to send you a thank you sooner; I have just been trying to keep stuff going and haven't had much time for the boards. Except for reading everyone's wonderful support (which helped so much!) of course. Things are looking brighter, the rash is almost gone and we got some sun for a couple of days. So everyone's good wishes and hugs and prayers worked and I am feeling so much better. Thank you so very, very much. Hugs, hugs, and more hugs!! Lisa

You look amazing and you are doing great. Try to remember where you came from, thats what puts in all in perspective for me. I had a lousy week last week too, crying for no reason and just sad overall ... feeling down and depressed, and I dont even know why. Hang in there, it will get better! Its winter, cold and miserable, and that doesnt really help with the spirits and this big change we are all going through!! Thinking of you ...