Yes, it’s true. I’m blogging again. Hard to believe I haven’t done so in a month. I don’t think I’ve touched a needle in that time, either, which is even harder to believe.
The depression is waning. The psychiatrist thinks that we jumped into taking me off of one of the bipolar medications (which also has antidepressant properties) too soon; while I was still coming up to therapeutic levels of the new bipolar med. So, she put me back on a low dose of the medication and I’m feeling better.
It’s been a long, hard road this winter. My therapist keeps telling me that I’m a trooper and that I’m doing everything right, so I have good support in that area.
I also have all of the wonderful comments that keep coming in, wondering where I am, a postcard from Barbara and even a gift from Dawn! Check out her blog to see the post with a lovely picture of the heart box that she made for me to lift my spirits. I have a great support system in all of my blogging friends! THANK YOU!
Most importantly, I am learning how to manage my depression. I know that going into work is critical for me, both to help keep me busy and distracted, as well as the social element. Working from home is not an option right now, unless Terry stays with me. Even now, I still tend to crash out on the couch after dinner. Weekends are a bit harder, unless I have something planned like going out to dinner or something. I tend to turn into a little hermit on the weekends, which just seems to exacerbate the depression, especially while it’s still cold out.
As I said, I haven’t stitched at all this month (yet). I ordered smaller new Just Nan pieces from Drema at Needlecraft Corner to try to help me kickstart my stitching again. They arrived yesterday, so now all I have to do is kit one up and get stitching. Maybe tonight, if I’m not feeling tired again when I get home.
So, that’s it for me right now. I had to mark all of your lovely blog feeds as read so that I can start from scratch; otherwise, I’d never be able to keep up. Look for comments from me as you post anew.
Congrats on being back! I always check your blog for new updates. I know what you mean about marking all as “read”, though, because I do it from time to time when I disappear for a bit. Good luck with the new stitching!
Welcome back, Jenna! I’m very glad to hear that you’re feeling better!
I am so pleased you are feeling better!
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((((Jenna))))
Keep hanging in there – good to hear you are feeling better.
Good idea to mark all your feeds as read, just did it too and now I feel I can manage blog reading again….
Sounds like a small Just Nan will be just the thing to ease you back into stitching…
{{{{{{Jenna}}}}}}
I’m so glad you are starting to feel better! 🙂 ((HUGS))
I am so glad to see you back! I have missed seeing your posts and am glad to know you are feeling better.
I’m glad you’re starting to get better, Jenna.
Glad to have you back. 🙂
Sending some magical power rays for your stitching mojo. 🙂 (I would send sun if we had any.)
I’m glad you’re back and you were most definitely missed. 🙂
Glad to see you back Jenna and I am very glad things are looking up for you!
I am so glad to see you back! I am also glad that your new therapist seems to be a good fit with you. I know what you mean about needing to be busy and interact. The longer I am out of work and at home during the day, the harder it is to keep my spirits up. It is hard! Big hugs and I hope those new Just Nan’s get you back to stitching!
Welcome back! – I’m not a frequent blog reader, so I missed this, not because I haven’t thought of you, though.
((((((Go, Jenna! ))))))