Thanks so much Cyrena! I'm just so lucky I'd already been in therapy and my IC was skilled enough to recognize my early signs of depression before it got too bad. (Lucky too, to have these boards to connect with all the helpful people here, like you!).
The ADs have really helped clear my head so my therapist could get me moving forward again. My energy level and spirits are still a little wonky; some days really up, some days I can't keep my eyes open and get down on myself. But overall, what a difference. I'm almost back to sleeping normally. When my insomnia was really bad in nov/dec, my dr had also prescribed clonazepam for nighttime. It was great then, as it allowed me the sleep I needed so badly. But now - phew! It's proving to be very difficult to taper off from. Making progress though by tapering slowly, and expect to be off it within a couple weeks. What an unexpectedly strong drug.
My 'lightbulb' has already given me the courage and insight to look at a particular (financial) situation at home in a new way, and see I had needs there that I'd never even realized, let alone spoke about. So, I let my H know that I'd revisited the issue; we had a good talk about it and he was completely on board. How empowering and connecting! It also got me through some difficult situations at work yesterday. Love those lightbulbs!
So, the journey's been a long one (and yes, scary!), but very healing and proving to be rewarding as well. Thanks again for your encouragement and cheer - it means a lot to me!
I cannot complain for not receiving from others, that which I've never asked them for.
