Thanks for dealing with the drama

Again, as I've said before, thanks to all of you for your support.  Even on my darkest days I know I'm loved and I could reach out to any/all of you.  I just hope you all don't get annoyed with my 2-3 times per year mini dramas.

Anyway, to answer some of your questions...

Yes, depression does run in my family.  I believe it is only a mild to medium form of depression but it is still debilitating.  

I've taken the antidepressant Effexor before.  I didn't like the way I felt on it--numb is the word that comes to mind--and when I weaned off of it it was horrible.  The side effects were terrible.  Even though I know that there are a whole slew of antidepressants out there and they each work a bit differently, I would have to be really bad off to take another.  

I've considered counseling but just never really get around to it.  I've known people who have done well with it but I just haven't taken the plunge yet.

I've tried as many alternative treatments as I can find.  I mostly find success when I can do well with my diet and get regular acupuncture treatments with herbs.  It just so happens that I haven't had an acupuncture treatment for about a month because of time constraints and it came back to bite me!  I find that at this point it is better for me to go see an intern at the school clinic.  I'm hoping within the next semester or two I can do more at home on my own.  I've needled myself some so I know I can do that part.  It is the diagnosing part that I'm not yet good at.

Also, my new blender is due any time now (actually they tried to deliver it on Friday but we had already left for the game and they won't leave it without a signature) so I'm hoping to start having green smoothies daily and get some better nutrition.

We had a pleasant evening at ZCM and CM's house this evening.  I always enjoy just hanging with our wonderful friends.  Even though I've slept so much the past few days I'm still tired this evening.  Hopefully I'll get some good rest tonight and be ready to go tomorrow.  It is back to reality!

Hope everyone had a nice Memorial Day Weekend.  Love to you all!