[Don W]

Hi shortcake, First off don't feel bad. This is a great place to vent. We understand. I have to tell you, you've had alot on your plate lately. I can understand you being a little stressed out. First, I would go by what your doctor says and not what you've heard. Many people have different reactions to different medications. You can't judge your reaction by some else's. I would suggest you try and pull back some. Not sure if it is possible but, try and avoid the people that stress you out. If you can't avoid them tune them out. Also, with surgery you might want to at least check out PTSD. I understand it is hard to deal with family. Depression or other mental illness is hard for others to understand. I mean there's no cast, theres no bandages. I've had many family question whether it is real. You need to decide if you trust your doctor. If not find one you do trust. Then follow his instructions. I'm glad you made it through Rita.
Maybe you could find a place to chill out a few times a week. Maybe a coffee shop or something peaceful. Do you have a an aquarium neer you? I've been told that a vist to an aquarium can lower blood pressure up to 15 points in a visit. Stay connected here. We have alot of good people and a number of ears to listen. Don W