Depression

Today it has been raining all day.  All day I have worked with people that are depressed.  It is the rain or the darkness or cooped up feelings.  I think it is a combination of all that.   Depression is a real illness and sometimes it is impossible to rid.

Do you feel the anti depressant pills work?  What I have found out more and more people are on them both men and women . Age is no factor. It is happening with teenagers too.

Depression comes in so many disguises - over weight - widow or widower - loneliness. Death ,unemployment, breakups, divorces , money and the list goes on................................

So to combat depression today with clients- turned on every light in their space.  Brightness  helps combat the situation.   Writing can help. Go walk in the rain with proper gear(not in the lighting)

Write a to do list
Write a shopping list
Write a friend list
Make a date with a friend or spouse or  lover  or cousin
Write a chore list
 Just don't  think about what is bad what hurts  
Do a productive activity
Cook a new recipe
Call a friend or foe
Reorganize your kitchen, pantry,draws,closets, car, garage, yard  etc etc etc


How do you fight depression- comments welcomed!

Another dog

Today is April 28,2017.  I have been thinking about my beautiful faithful  four legged friend Charlie who died of cancer last month. I have lost so many dogs and friends to cancer. We can travel to the moon but we can't cure cancer. I miss him so much. we were together for many years. He seemed to know me better than I did. He was a rescue dog but he rescued me.   Pets are so much a part of our lives.

I am looking for another companion dog.  I been searching and searching the internet.  There will not be another Charlie . My family wants me to get a small dog but I am a big dog person.  I feel safe with bigger dogs.  They bring comfort to me and protection. I want a young dog to explore adventures with.

My sister is now living with me and she took Charlie's death hard.  She does not want another dog or pet at the house.  We are both up in age 68 for me and 78 and half  for her.  I am the one that takes the dog for walks.  Animals are great responsibility.  For us we are both now widows .  I still work and my sister is retired.  

Do we need a dog ? Should we have another dog come into our lives?  I say yes.