Depression?

[cattaillady]

For those looking at the food thing, I really like The Mood Cure and GAPS- actually I was doing REALLY well with the pureed, cooked-to-death soups from the GAPS book, but it's too daggone hot for hot soups at the moment!

I'm currently on a downturn, in part because my food has been terrible- but the chickens requiring my attention daily does help. So did sitting in the sun and reading yesterday. I do need to remember to sit in the sun on those days I can't do anything but sit.

 

[rIrs roost]

I have had depression and anxiety since the 80s. I have tried many medications and the one i have been on works the best for me. The insurance company wants me to take cheaper pills that you take three times a day. I would never remember to do that. But so they can save money, i am supposed to suffer. I get really weird dreams if i miss one dose. I have been through so much the last few years: Moved back to FL, Dad died, taking care of Aunt and Mom with Alzheimer's, Aunt Died, i was just ready to die myself. Just sat on my rocking chair and watched TV, and slept a lot. Ate a lot. But i talked my husband into moving back to the country so now i can get myself out of my chair to work outside. It really makes me feel more calm living in the woods. The quiet, the calm and nature. I am sleeping less, lost a few pounds. Two days ago i fell off the porch, yesterday i wrecked my truck and today i fell down. But i get back up and carry on. Hope you all have a good day.

So sorry. You've really had it rough for a while. I live in the wood too. It does help some to get out with the chickens when I can. I know how it is to fall a lot. I've got a mild case of cp along with severe spinal spinal stenosis and a few bulging disc. I've been falling all of my life. But like you said, you gotta get back up and try again. Thanks for sharing. I helps me to chat with others that go through some of the samething that I'm going through.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Yes, chatting helps. For others that are also depressed, i find listening to music helpful as well. Having animals gives me a focus, have been enjoying them all my life.

 

[rIrs roost]

If it weren't for my dogs and chickens and my friends on this site, I think that I'd honestly loose it.

 

[Junochick]

If it weren't for my dogs and chickens and my friends on this site, I think that I'd honestly loose it.

I know what you mean, I have had a chronic pain, Fractured vertebrae,bad disks and more. I live alone with my animals they keep me going. I do have some great neighbors and a few friends but it is my animals that bring me the most joy.

 

[tigger19687]

Woods and counrty make the mind at rest. Some day I will be out there again, too bad my DD doesn't like the out doors
But good for you all for getting back up and out again !!!

 

[rIrs roost]

Woods and counrty make the mind at rest. Some day I will be out there again, too bad my DD doesn't like the out doors
But good for you all for getting back up and out again !!!

I know you're looking forward to getting back in the country. I told my wife that if she ever decided that she wants a divorce and dated or married another man, she'd just half to explain to the guy that I live here lol. I'm not getting outta the woods.

 

[tigger19687]

lol @rIrs roost

 

[drumstick diva]

I found when I did a lot of walking - I would do well on a minimal dose of SSRI. But after several years and some overuse injuries - used to walk 6-8 hrs. a day sometimes quite a bit more - the knees, hips, shoulders, back got alot worse. When the walking stopped, I had to have a bigger dosage of meds.

 

[rIrs roost]

I found when I did a lot of walking - I would do well on a minimal dose of SSRI. But after several years and some overuse injuries - used to walk 6-8 hrs. a day sometimes quite a bit more - the knees, hips, shoulders, back got alot worse. When the walking stopped, I had to have a bigger dosage of meds.

I'm in the same boat @drumstick diva . I use to love deer hunting and I'd walk for miles in the woods just about everyday. Not being able to do much keeps me down a lot.