So, I chose my username, figuring I'd have to add on a number or something and was amazed no one else had taken it. If only there was space to add depression to the list. I am definitely struggling with a bit of stress, lots of temper, some anxiety and have had depression in varying degrees for so long I can't remember when it came on. I am the mother of a nearly three year old beautiful, sweet, loving, happy little girl and married to a man who is enduringly patient and pushed me to get into this program. I'm only on session two but I'm glad he did, because it's a relief to know I'm not alone. I look around at the range of people suffering from the different things I suffer with and am so grateful to find others who seem to be in the same boat as me. I did go on meds very briefly for my depression when my daughter was about six weeks old but my doctor took me off it quickly because I had nasty side effects. I take a Vitamin D every day and make sure I get outside at least once a day, especially on sunny days to help with it but I have some huge bouts...although recently they don't last as long. I think knowing that I don't want my daughter to worry about me has helped make the bouts shorter but obviously it's just temporary. Sometimes I'll think I'm in control and okay and then something will just make me either blow up or start sobbing...or both. So, that's my story. If you want to know more about me, feel free to ask me anything.
Oh, and my name is Amy. 