And the depressive symptoms are greatly improved.

Very good news indeed!

Depression is brutal. Enjoy the sunshine. Hope it is with you forever.

I'm glad to hear. I love your perseverance through the blue times to see the moments of sunshine. Know that "you're not alone."

Been struggling a bit myself, but feeling better too. Your post gave me a lift. Thanks.

made me smile

the warmth. Know that your DU family is always here for you.

huggggggs and vibes for continued healing.

DU is a great place because it’s filled with smart, caring people—like you!

One of your posts in the Arts group a while back had me really worried for you.

I think most of us have been there at one point or another.

The rainy weather wasn't helping (even though here in CA we REALLY needed it). Then my little Yorkie (16 years) died. I was forced into early retirement (after 21 years!), but I think I'm adjusting. Maybe it was a blessing in disguise. I was /so/ tired of my daily 4 hours commuting to the city for my job. A little bit scared about my future finances, but that is something that might be fixed this year.

But it is Spring now, and I'm not crying so much when I think of my little doggie. I am very empathetic, and very upset over the killing of innocent Ukrainians. I fear for my country which seems to be heading towards fascism. Every where I turn it seems people are trying to scam us, lie to us, steal from us. So tired of the lying. I miss honesty and integrity.

While I have everything that I need (shelter, food, family, health-more-or-less), I just couldn't shake this deep dark sense of despair.

Anyway, it was getting pretty bad. Until it wasn't. What worked for me: I have been micro-dosing Psilocybin (my doctor prescribed me Wellbutrin, but I'm not ready to commit to taking something like that for the rest of my life, and I wanted to give this a try first).

Well, I'm glad I did.

It seems to be working. Definitely feeling better. I'm still dis-interested in going anywhere. That might be part of Covid, and I live very rural, it is a 30 minute drive to the closest store.

I do Love Spring more than any other season, and right now, outside, it is Glorious. I'm going to do some work around the house/garden today.

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I'm glad you are feeling better. And I agree. Don't give up. Things often get better with just time (and maybe a little sunshine).

And it is heart

And it is heartbreaking when we lose them.

And I totally understand about how a lot of things can accumulate and you start to feel very down.

I am glad things are better for you now!

I have heard great things about microdosing and I am hoping with all my might, that will become legal where I live, soon.

❤️❤️❤️

I am close to having some circumstances change in my own life that have been a heavy burden on me for a very long time. I’m almost afraid to hope that this may actually happen, so thank you for your words.

I am very grateful and so very fortunate to have people who are helping me achieve this change and that had been a good reminder that there is still a lot of good in this world. Sometimes I forget that.

Good for you for making it through and giving others hope.

Life will change for the better and you will feel a greater level of happiness from now on!