Yeah I admit it, I've been grumpy lately. Grumpy
might be putting it mildly, perhaps more like Oscar the Grouch on steroids.
Recently I realized it is more than just being
grumpy. I find that I don't want to go anywhere, do anything, see anyone or
talk with anyone. Nothing seems to make me happy and even things I normally
enjoy doing aren't giving me pleasure. If I were a turtle I'd swim to the
bottom of the deepest pond, settle down into its soft, muddy bed, tuck my head
inside my shell and remain there for as long as possible.
Also the fact that my hubby was recently diagnosed
with prostate cancer has definitely contributed to my lackluster spirit. So yes, grumpy is now beginning to look a lot like
depression. Fortunately my hubby is basically in good health and the cancer is
in its first stage. According to the urologist it is a very slow growing cancer,
so John is a prime candidate for low dose chemo therapy, which minimizes the
side affects and damage to nearby healthy tissue. He will begin treatment in
March and will have to have low dose radiation treatments daily for nine
weeks.
Hopefully my mood will improve soon - if not I
guess I'll need to see my doctor or a therapist . . . or both! Until then
please do be patient with me and forgive me for my "downer" blog postings. I
realize that 99.9% of blog readers want a happy, chirpy post, full of motivation
and inspiration and though I must admit I have never been a constantly perky,
perpetually cheery individual, I have never been this down for this
long.
Wishing you all well and wishing you
happiness.
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