Hi Guys! Gary, Mark, and George... Wow, we seem to all have been rowing in a similar boat these past few months. The Evil 3 (Stress/Anxiety/Depression, or SAD for short) can really grab hold of a person and take over their life. I think we have all had remarkable breakthroughs by finding the help we need, even if just to step back and cut ourselves some slack.
Gary... So proud of you for all you do for others and it is time to give equal consideration to YOU! Good for you!
Mark... It is so good to hear from you and I am very happy you are doing better. Meds used in the right way can be just the bridge to get across a tough time in life.
George... "Chill" is just the right mantra for 2014 and I hope you heed your own words. I had shingles 30 years ago right where you have them and I have never had such pain. I was on vacation in Spain of all places. Many blisters, eye swollen shut, puffy red all over... not a pretty sight! Still have scars on my forehead as a reminder since that was before there were meds to take for it. I also had a small outbreak on my abdomen last summer and I knew immediately what it was. There is no other sensation like it and a quick trip to the weekend ER and acyclovir took care of it much quicker. So take care!
So good to hear from all of you... reading this just made this chilly day (18 degrees) feel a lot warmer!