hello everyone, <BR>divorce is underway for me and H. we have both filed papers and it looks like it is going to be a nightmare. my problem today is I am having trouble getting started doing ANYTHING. I suppose its depression, I am taking Paxil and trying to get in to see a counselor. My son is away with H for the weekend. I have many things I neeed to do and now I have the time to do it but I am so tired. Took me an hour to get dressed. I think its that I am overwhelmed and its raining today and I am feeling lonely. Weekends are the worst. At least on sunday I get up and go to church which helps. If anyone has any coping suggestions please respond and pray for me and my family. <P>------------------<BR>joanne<BR>

I'm praying sweetie...<P>Put on a fire, read a book, go to the mall, take a bath, listen to upbeat music, drive to the city or country, put your jammies back on and snuggle with a teddy bear in bed... and if nothing else works, call your doctor and ask for advice. Honestly.<P>~Sheryl<P>------------------<BR>The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.<BR>-Carl Rogers<P>

{{{{{{{{{{<B>joanne</B>}}}}}}}}}},<P>Sheryl is right....<P>How does that commerical go... Just Do It (anything!) <P>Oh yes... prayers and a lit candle tonight!<P>Jim

Hi, Joanne.<P>Just one little thing at a time. That's all you have to do. Baby steps.<P>It will get better.<P>I'm praying for you.<P>Lori

joanne,<P>Hugs coming to you. Sorry yoyare sad <P>{{{{{{{{{{{{{{joanne}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}<P>A few quick and easy things to lift the spirit:<P>- Upbeat music, as new_beginning suggested<BR>- Light a scented candle<BR>- Cup of flavored tea or coffee<BR>- Treat yourself to a small gift<BR>- Visit the bakery or candy store and buy something decadent and loaded with calories<BR>- Trip to the library and read some magazines in the browsing section<BR>- Call or e-mail a friend<BR>- Send an e-mail joke or e-mail funny card to a friend<P>Do something to be nice to JOANNE!!!!! <P>Roll Me Away<BR><P>------------------<BR>"Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things in which smiles and kindnesses and small obligations, given habitually, are what win and preserve the heart and secure comfort."<P>Sir Humphry Davy<BR>

Paxil didn't do the trick for me, it took care of the anxiety but not the depression and it sounds like you do. I would talk to the doc and ask him if maybe you should switch to something else. I am currently on wellbutrim but there are other types out there and maybe the paxil isn't doing what it should for you.<BR>God Bless!<P>------------------<BR>Chick's <BR>Bren<P>You won't see things until your ready to not be blind!<P><BR>

Thanks friends your suggestions are great. <BR>I am feeeling much better now, I did take care of ME for a while today and that gave me the energy to do some things I needed to do. 95% of the time I feel pretty good, I just was feeling down a bit earlier, which considering what I am dealing with is normal I would think. Sometimes its just hard for me to focus and think clearly. ((((((HUGS)))))to everyone, you are all wonderful.<P>------------------<BR>joanne<BR>