Saturday, May 10, 2008 -- 10:10 AM   I hate taking new medications because when I have done this in the past, I have had several adverse reactions, which have caused me to wind up in the ER. Nevertheless, I started another new medication this morning, which is an anti-inflammatory drug that is supposed to help with the swelling in my legs. I had planned on putting this off somewhat longer, but when I got up today the pain in my back and right knee became very intense and excruciating. I did not think I had any other choice but to try the medication.   My mood has definitely gotten worse overnight. I hardly got any sleep, and it felt colder than an iceberg in the apartment. When I got up this morning, I checked the thermostat and saw that it was far lower than I normally keep it. Apparently, one of the people who helped me last night took it upon herself to change the temperature setting.   I am very depressed and do not feel like doing much of anything today. There are a couple of videos left in my stash, so I will probably look at them with the hope that one of them will somehow lift my spirits. I have begun reading another mystery book. I will continue reading it, and hope that it gets better as I get further into it.   Tomorrow is Mother's Day. I hope that everyone who was blessed with a good mother, and who is a good mother herself, has a happy and peaceful day.   Quotes for Success:   “Success: willing to do what the average person is not willing to do.”   Anonymous