{{{Ginger-Lynn}}} You are a very important part of our lives and we are
very sorry to hear that you aren't doing so well.  Perhaps the doctor
should try a different drug, maybe the Zoloft just isn't right for you.
Please take good care of yourself and if there is anything I can do just
say the word and I'll try my best to help. The cats are sending you
their best purrs and headbutts.

Julie, Hobbes, Lacey, Sam and Barnabus

{{{{{{{{{{{{ Ginger-lyn }}}}}}}}}}}}
Hugs and purrs.

Many, many hugs, purrs and prayers that you are feeling better soon. In
your darkest days, hang in their for the kitties, if not for yourself.
They need you, and we need you too dammit.

{{{{{{{{{{{{GINGER-LYN))))))))))))))

If you want to talk, you know where I am - we will always listen.

Helen M

I'm glad to hear that the cats are doing well, but sure wish you were
doing better! I know how difficult depression can be. I think you still
have my phone number, don't you? Please feel free to call any time you
want to talk to someone. We're sending our best purrs to you.

Dan

Ginger have you thought it might be the medication causing this.  Zoloft can
have some major factors in mood swings
http://www.drugs.com/cons/Zoloft_Systemic.html

(((((((((Ginger-lyn))))))))))

Joy

On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 15:44:56 +0000, glsummer wrote:

What kind of foods do you eat and drink?  Do you get any exercise at all?
These things can make a difference in how you feel.  IMHO pills are not
always the answer and getting a wrong one can wreak havoc>  Best wishes
you will find the way to feel happy.   MLB

It appears Brando is well named.

Sorry you are feeling crummy.  How long have you been on Zoloft?  Maybe it
isn't so much a matter of more.  Maybe a different one would work better.

Also while the Zoloft isn't doing it, I sure hope you have someone to talk
to.  Pills are fine, but sometimes we really need more help than they
provide.

Sending feel happier purrs.  And a few "clean up you act" purrs from Jake
and Molly to your clowder.

When you feel up to it, give Brando some exercise.  It will make you both
feel better.  You can flip a feather or toy on a string around without even
getting out of bed.

Also, again if you can (been there, know what just plain can't feels like)
go sit outside for 10 minutes in the sun.  Of course a walk would be better,
but what the heck.  A small dose on natural vitamin D is pretty easy to
accomplish.

I had a horrible time making myself get out to drive Kayla to the park
today.  I won't pretend I feel good now,  But she is happy and I do feel
less awful.

Jo

Lots and lots of purrs and hugs for you and your kitties, Ginger-lyn,
Polonca and Soncek

..

Ginger-lyn,
I hope it helps to know a lot of people care.  You are in my thoughts and
prayers.  I wish I knew what I could say to make a difference.

Hugs,

Annie

Dear Ginger-Lyn, I wanted to say don't scare us like that, but it's
when you don't feel like you can confide in anybody that bad things
happen.  Perhaps it is a small consolation at this time, but we are
always here.   And those kitties are, too.   When I have cats, one
thing I know for damn sure is that I will smile or laugh at least once
every day, and as long as I can do that, I don't want to miss that.
Please take care of yourself.

Theresa
Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh

Make Levees, Not War

Many purrs of comfort and serenity coming your way, GingerLyn.  Please
take care of yourself.

<snip>

I wish I could be there and give you a big hug, Ginger-lyn. As it is, I
can only send purrs, meatloaf meditations and general good vibes. Hang
in there!

We're thinking of you. Depression really sucks.

It sounds like it's often hard for you.  Purrs for you, and for you
not to do anything rash.

Hey! We are sending you a magic key. Unlock yourself and switch back
to fighting mood again.

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+----------------+   ^_^   !
!                  >> o << !
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! +-+ !           \       /
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Many purrs and good wishes to you and your furbabies.

Squarely Yours
Michael

My heart and my prayers go out to you, that you and the doctor hit on the
right balance of meds + any other therapy, ASAP.

As a person who's been under treatment for depression for years, I can
empathise with how indescribably painful a really bad bout can be. Keep
battling and see the doctor as often as you need to until the meds kick in
and you start improving.

And if you feel like you're at your limit, CALL someone, preferably a
person who can show up and be with you in person, if possible. Plan B
would be talking to someone on the phone or online.

Hang in there.

Donna, Captain, and Stanley, who send purrs and some virtual kitty fuzz
for good luck //////

It is normal to not be able to do anything when you have severe depression.
It can take six weeks or more for an antidepressant to kick in for you to
feel even slightly better.  I've been there.
Hold off on the suicide.  What would happen to your cats?
You can, and will, be able to manage alone.  It's very hard in the beginning
but it can be done.  I did it, and you can.  It's not easy but it's
possible.

Tweed

Snipped.....

I understand how you are feeling. Been there and got the Tshirt. Even
bought the pills but in the end I couldn't do that to Little Sophie puss
so I waited, (took the pills to get rid of headaches in the usual way)
when Sophie went to RB I thought about it again but didn't do anything and
now I feel more my self. Hang on in there, look into you cats eyes they
need you.

Hugs and prayers

Judith

On Thu 24 Aug 2006 11:44:56a,  wrote in rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
(news:lvhre29ajkkp4mg6rjell3fbmoid3mb2b8@4ax.com):

GL, purrs that something brings you out of this. I can so relate. I
just wish that there was something internal that can stop what some
of us feel, and that it doesn't always have to be something
external that happens. The reverse is true, too, that when things
happen when you're feeling bad, I wish it didn't make it feel worse
when something happens that is beyond our control, like water bowls
spilling and dear cats fighting. Gosh, it sounds like gibberish,
but I hope you know what I mean.

Purrs and more purrs from the gang and hugs from me.