Depression

I have been so depressed this week, and I am really not quite sure why. I think part of it is because I miss my kids, grandkids, and aunt and uncle. I haven’t seen any of them in a while. I went to the doctor yesterday and found out I gained a couple more pounds. I am at 224 lbs. Disgusting! But I have nobody to blame but myself. This winter has been a rough one. I have been snacking on junk food and not exercising as much as I was. My doctor showed me that this is a regular thing for me every winter. I know I have seasonal depression or SAD. She suggested I talk to my psychiatrist about having my meds changed during this season. I will do that. I have med management coming up. Thankfully, we are getting closer to Spring. I cannot wait! I’m so looking forward to warmer temperatures and more sunshine.

I chose to quit my part-time job at the dollar store. With school and making the clubhouse international faculty, I just felt overwhelmed and felt something had to go.

If you haven’t heard of clubhouses and what they can do for those who have a history of mental illness, I suggest you check them out. There are over 300 clubhouses worldwide. Here is the website: http://www.clubhouse-intl.org. Being on the faculty means I can travel to other clubhouses and do accreditation visits. I am so excited to be part of the faculty. I look forward to visiting other clubhouses.

I attend the clubhouse where I live, and they have really helped me. When I first started going nearly five years ago, I was practically catatonic. I was in no shape to live on my own. I had a guardian and payee. Now I just have a payee still but I’m working toward getting control of my finances again.

I am proof that Clubhouse works.

Peace and Love,

❤ Dorothy