Is this Coping

[Only Mika]

Well, I must admit that after getting some sleep, I am feeling a lil better but I still have that ill feeling. You know that, I cant quiet put my finger on it feeling. I will be so happy to see my Psychiatrist next week so that I can get a handle on these feelings. In the meantime, I am looking into alternative treatments. I want to exercise but with my injured knee,, the only safe thing I can do is Water Aerobics.. Although, tomorrow, I am going to attempt a few minutes of yoga. I think the key to my survival is creating a plan, a daily plan. I think I need to feel and be busy, in order to pull myself out of this depression. I will begin volunteering at my daughter's school next, coupled with exercise, a daily schedule, and meds....I think I may be able to fight my way back to me. What are somethings that you all do to combat the many obstacles of depression? I would love some feedback and guidance?

[Obayan]

When I was little, both my hands were broke. Never healed right. And I've been sewing since as far back as I can remember. It has left me with arthritis in both hands. My fingers will lock up on me and have to be forcably opened again. What my doc has me do, is jewelry makeing. Wire jewelry. It's great exercise for my hands without the stress on the joints. I also take ibuprofen daily. I do yoga and meditate a lot too. In 2 more days I will be 50 years old and i'm still quilting.