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Hi all. I am having a problem and I hope you guys have some advice.

I have major depression.
I also have 35+ allergies.

Believe it or not; that is not my problem in this instance. Well, kind of.

What I do to care for my allergies makes me depressed.(stay inside, don't kick up the dust(household), stay away from animals, plants...basically, stay away from LIFE)(Thank God for poodles!)

But, what I do to care for my depression; makes my allergies worse.(take a walk, go camping, have a weinie roast, take my child to the park, play with her outside.)

I am in a "catch 22." Anyone have any suggestions? I would appreciate any that you could give me. Thanks!

I would go to your doctor about it and see if you can take any allergy meds that will make it easire for you to go out and do those things. You might be on one right now, but it doesnt seem to be working.
Thats my only thought, hope it helps

((((JudeB)))))

Thanks for the suggestion. Yup, I have an appt. with my allergy specialist the 25th of this month. Hopefully, she can figure out something that lets me enjoy the outdoors without the punishment afterwards.

I hope everything goes well with your appointment