momof4--fish oil and vitamin D most definitely (unless you are in the sun a lot naturally)..also, I use flaxseed daily which is high in Omega 3's..I have been on Zoloft in the past but haven't taken it in five years now..I would go back on it if my depression never relented..but I have my bouts (I would say moderate ones) that last a few weeks and then I am usually okay for a couple of months..I have found some self-medicating that works for me somewhat--like the vitamins, the sunshine, exercise and knowing when I need to be alone and not feeling guilty for that anymore...
You know I always hear other people say that withdrawing from others makes it worse..while I understand the comment, I find sometimes I just need to be alone..sometimes I literally need to remove myself from any stressors whatsoever and having to deal with people stresses me when I am even feeling borderline much less depressed..
..You know I remember reading here a few weeks back how anxiety happens for many before the depression sets in...I had never considered that before but in my case it is very true...I am very fortunate in that I am able to remove myself pretty easily from most situations since I don't work outside my home..I have thought about returning to work this next year but am concerned it will be too much for me...if I end up mentally unfit because of it, I don't know that it will be worth it in the longrun..
Bojo--thank you..!
Have a good evening ladies. Thank you for listening to me.
It makes me feel a wee bit better knowing you are all here.
I have some playdates arranged for my kids tomorrow and they are with really good people to be with. I did manage to take them out to the park today and to get some new books from the library. When is spring break over? LOL.