For whatever reason I am dead tired today, but everyone's support and advice on this thread has given me some energy. So as to avoid completely cluttering things up I'll try to condense replies . . .
Shabby, funny stuff. Thank you.
Thanks to Shabby, Cissy, and Girlie for your thoughts and experiences with anti-depressants. I've gone into full research mode, including many other threads here, and I guess I'm willing to reconsider my reluctance to take them. Will schedule another doc appt.
Thomas and Cissy, thanks for telling me your experience with sleep medication.
Cissy, that's tough to hear about your parents, and I'm guessing it was tough on you, too. And still is. But you seem to have found a good balance. And, no, I don't think you are a zombie!
DWTBD, no I don't have a niece. Curious as to why you thought I might.
Boozer, yes I'm trying to be more open about myself this time. This is sort of contrary to my nature, but I figure it's the thing to do. Glad to hear you are feeling better today.
And thanks to Wolf, Saouthick, Jsbodhi, Olivia, Hevyn, and Dee (and anyone I missed!) for following this thread.
