love that picture of you woman. it is hard to do this process and even harder if you have personal issues attacking your life. employment issues for a year.....id say your allowed to be what did you say downer,,,,,,,,,,, but first you know its not you its the state of employment jobs are hard to come by. I don't know if you have like a routine or daily plan for yourself. I am not working now but I do try to keep to a sort of schedule for the important stuff meds, food, work out, walk dog, I keep a little variety computer time is fit in not scheduled. tv is well with computer time lol ............it helps me stay out of the kitchen and away from emotional eating . If you are a social butterfly ( I suspect you might be) maybe make visits for coffee at your friends homes or have a pot luck at yours. keep yourself busy. (pot luck is for social mostly not to pig out with an excuse let the friends clean the plates)

if I have not said it already you are allowed to be down. feel your feelings and own your emotions. don't burry them.

Hang in there! Many of us can relate! I just recently started working again after over a year off, so I totally understand where your coming from. And around holidays I seem to get "moody".
Try to surround yourself with positive family and friends, exersice to feel good, and remember all the wonderful things you have been given!
Aka: new found freedom with food and body!
One day at a time, you got this!

Thank you for trusting us enough to share your heart. You don't have to pretend to be chipper when you aren't.

Sending prayers and peace your way.

JJ

It's ok to feel down... and to express that here! HUGS darling!!!

Must be something going around my dear because I appear to be in the same boat. Usually I have something to say to help cheer you up but I'm searching hard to encourage myself. God will turn things around, I know he will for both of us.

Sorry your feeling down. I wish I could help. Thanks for sharing your feelings, and if coming here to this forum helps you to feel better then come back often. We love to see your beautiful smiling face.
Shelley

So sorry you are having a hard time. It must be hard to stay positive and I know its hard for folks to understand when you are the type of person who always has a smile on her face and exudes warmth (which you do!) I can only offer my prayers to you and hope they help!! Kathy

My prayer love and hugs... dont worry when you feel down..just thing the only way now is up..Soon you will be your smiling self again...just hang in there

Sending you much love and prayers, to pick u up, and hope the job situation gets better!

Any type of volunteer work, that you CD do, to fill up your time, and get your mind off things..for a few hours, per week???

Sending blessings your way!

Hugs,

Boo

Your picture is so nice. The out of work thing gets old fast. My issue is with all the medical and psych appointments I have. So I decided to become a substitute teacher. This way I can accept or turn down a job when the call comes in. This week I had appointments four out of five days so it would not have been a productive week. Next week I only have two days busy so I could work three. It doesn't pay a lot but it keeps my foot in the working door. I do hope you feel better soon.

We all have our times when we go through the funk. Hang in there and know that prayers and hugs are coming your way.

I am so sorry that life is being so difficult @ this time for you. Saying an extra prayer that employment comes your way SOON!!! Hang in there and keep taking care of yourself & your health. Big hugs from WV,
~Kimberly

Lisa first off you look Fabulous! I totally understand what your going through as far as the depression area, its tough and its not any fun. Is there a work force in your area that might help you get some new schooling to be able to get you back to work or help you find work? Your in my thoughts and prayers. (((hugs)))

Big hugs! Can you feel it? You have a valid reason to feel down. I'm so sorry you can't find work. Wish our little group could help. We do so much for each other already. You DO look fabulous. Hang in there.