Kathy Repko's Blog (3)

I know all to well about the isolation. Since the illness and losing my job and moving to Pittsburgh, there is too much alone time. No friends to speak of here in this small town but it is quiet here and I have my own house now w/porches and decks now so I can enjoy the fresh air, sunshine and nature. Just the idea that I can pull into my own driveway, wake up to my own place and privacy and work in the flower garden is such a joy. Can't wait till my tomatoes are ready to harvest. One of my favo… Continue

Went into a deep depression for weeks..... not going out of the house, not eating much and just overwhelmed with the feeling of giving up. Now, with regrets, I realized that the best thing to do was to have gotten into my car, got back out there and into nature and the world of the "living". Why is it that when I feel so depressed, I throw away my treasured belongings and clothing that was new and/or in good condition and kept my old clothing I've been wearing fo years. When asked by one of my f… Continue

Depressed a lot, emotions consist of anger. Say things w/o thinking and then regret saying them. Ashamed of what has happened to me...feel lesser of a person; what now? Continue