argh, depression!

Well I awoke this morning and knew that I would not make it to the gym. I thought about not going to work, but put it off. I read for a bit and by then it was too late to call in to work, so I got up, without turning on my happy lamp. I had my shake, fed the dogs and let them out and went for a shower, the whole time thinking about what was going on. Kind of ironic that I've been thinking about decreasing my antidepressant more, eh? That is definitely what happened. Luckily, I know what to do for that! The extra walks I'm doing are no longer optional, and neither is the gym. To that end, I went looking for some wind pants to help keep me warm, because I'm really feeling the cold. If you had told me this in the last ten years, I would have laughed. I don't think I've even had a winter coat on more than 6 times in the last ten years. The hot flashes kept me warm no matter where, no matter when. Now, partly due to the weight loss and partly because the flashes seem to be over, at least for now, I am freezing! I will also postpone looking at another decrease in meds, at least till the end of winter. It felt good to figure it out and act on it and after my walk I realized that I may need to get a bellaclava too. Peter, is that how you spell that? That's all for tonight, as I'm going to do stretches. Love all of you, elly "Good humor is a tonic for mind and body. It is the best antidote for anxiety and depression. It is a business asset. It attracts and keeps friends. It lightens human burdens. It is the direct route to serenity and contentment." Grenville Kleiser Amen to that!