MAJOR BLOWOUT

Me too Maggie. What are you doing up Jamie? Not sleeping? I hope that you get some rest, but glad that you posted.

Hugs to you both,

Karen

thanks to you all-he is on his best behavior and I am spreading work apps all over town so we are not here together so much...we both always worked and now are both at home 24/7....very tough on relationships...anyway, we're good...thanks for the love and support

maggie

good maggie. love, jamie

Thank you Stephen
your kind reply came at the right moment-feeling pretty blue, so thank you for reminding me of the good in me. i know you know how our negative self-talk KEEPS us down and I woke up praying to God to keep me positive today.
It is always easier to be kind to others than to ourselves. I must remind myself that the kindness and forgiveness I extend to others, I need to extend to my self. I think both of us are learning that.

I have enjoyed my journey with you Stephen. Your tenacity and good heart have inspired me to keep trying..thank you so much for posting

Maggie

Stephen,
Your post was beautifully written and for some reason, made me tear up. Guess it's one of those overly emotional days lol, but what you wrote is true.
Maggie- you ARE a really kind and good person. And you're right- often we don't extend that same kindness to ourselves.
I read something on one of these threads once (can't remember which forum, maybe here) and it was really thought provoking. The person who wrote it said that when she feels herself slipping into depression, she treats herself like she would a person emerging from some horrific ordeal, she used the example of a concentration camp. She nurtures herself and cares for herself in the same way you would someone who had been through that.
It was an interesting way of looking at it and made alot of sense. I shared it with a friend who is going through a very tough time right now.
Anyway, thinking of you and hoping today is brighter for you. Hope you can do something nice for yourself today. Sending you hugs.

Maggie,

You would be surprised what you can do when you have to. I didn't think I could work either and worked a few months at a stand up all day job. I quit after New Years, but I did it. Often just a change in scenery helps. So don't be pesamistic about working. You can always try. IF you can't do it, maybe you should sign up for some sort of disability. But give it a try and see what happens. If nothing else, you tired. And if you can't do it, I would think of signing up for some assistance of some sort.

Be careful taking your hubbies meds. I have taken prozac. It worked well but made me fat. I could look at food and gain weight, but that doesn't mean that it is going to do that to you. Have you tried needymeds.com? They help you pay for your meds. Also a lot of the companies will give you free meds for a year. So think about that. Think about a new counselor. Yours left you high and dry. I am sorry about that.

Keep posting hon. IT does help. We all are here to support you.

Hugs, Karen

I know Maggie,
Things are hard here with money too. We're on one income (I don't work either) and it's really stressful, not to mention, always feeling guilty at how hard my boyfriend works and I'm not able to.
Going to start the long and frustrating process of applying for disability soon, and I expect to be turned down the first try at least. It's hard not letting it get to us or to feel overwhelmed. All we can do is take it one day at a time and do our best.
Would you be able to try to get assistance with food through your state?
We just got approved and it's already helped out alot.
I'm glad things are alittle better around your house at least.
I'm sorry to hear that your councelor dropped you :( That's horrible.
I hope that you can find a new one soon.
Sooo frustrating that you have to wait so long to get in to see your Dr. about more meds. I hope the prozac helps you get over the hump at least.
Hope you have a good day.

Yes, hubby is heading there today...they are wonderful but so overwhelmed by the need..andthere is always all my husband's delicious fish from the bayou.... We may not have what we WANT, but God always makes sure you have what you need....

***Oh God, would you mind sending a new bod down with those groceries????LOL

Love you guys maggie

We were going to go to the local food bank but it was cancelled due to a winter storm. I don't know when they are gonig to do it again. Waiting to find out. It really helps.

Maggie, you are going to get through this. It will work out. I am glad that hubby is doing better and being nicer to you. Try to ignore him when he gets bad. Find something to do to take your mind off of him and his antics.

I know things have been hard, but you my friend, are a survivor. You have gone though tough times and came out alright. You will again.

We are all praying for you.

Hugs, Karen

Maggie....keeping you in my prayers...

Blessing, Amy

Post Edited (sos007) : 1/21/2012 3:53:51 PM (GMT-7)

and to yours maggie. how are you all doing? just checking in. love, jamie

thanks alaskah you are so right...i did interview for walmart greeter (which they hire seniors for) a few months back and they said no stool....they have one man out there in hi 70's for God's sake.

Anyway, this family has always found a way...thanks for the support

Maggie