Posted by Emily Elizabeth on November 21, 2005, at 0:32:45
In reply to working on my Christmas newsletter (already), posted by spriggy on November 20, 2005, at 18:07:03
I love to get them, especially if they have pix of kids in them. :)
I used to send out lots of cards (and newsletters once or twice) but I have been so depressed the past two yrs that I haven't. It is like I can't bear to pretend to be perky and okay when things feel so awful, you know? And certainly, sending a letter with what is really going on wouldn't be very appropriate. Could you imagine?
"Dear friends and family, In January of this year I started on desipramine because my meds weren't doing enough for me. That seemed like it was working for a while and for the most part I could tolerate the dry mouth and nausea. But then that wasn't really enough, so we added a stimulant. That seemed to work for a while until I was strongly reprimanded for not doing enough work (of course due to the depression) and treated very poorly by my supervisors. I became more and more hopeless. Nothing was working so we tried lithium. That sorta worked, but I still feel pretty rotten. I go through lots of tissues. I'm dating a man that doesn't love me (and I suppose I don't love him either). How I wish that I could find a husband and have some kids, but I suspect I will be lonely for many years to come. That was my year. Hope yours was better."
Oh dear, did I just type all that? I'm having a teary and lonely night. Guess I just needed to dump on someone. Your poor Christmas letter post was my victim!
In conclusion, I'm sure that many folks (like me) enjoy your newsletter. If you post it, I'll absolutely read it!
Best,
EE
poster:Emily Elizabeth
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