[OT] Checking Back In

Sorry to have been deliberately absent for a while. I've been battling
depression again and was in a bit of self-imposed protective isolation (when
I get like this I tend to take the least little negative comment too much to

Monique Y. Mudama...

Don't worry about it, Lori, just do what you need to do to feel
better.

Purrs for your job situation and your health.

heart).

Takayuki...

I was wondering about you yesterday. I'm sure others were too. I was
thinking of pinging, but I figured that people should be allowed a
break without being harassed. ;)

CatNipped...

Thanks, Tak. How are you holding up sweetie?

All the news is still bad. The *ONLY* job lead I had an interview for fell
through (they re-examined their budget and decided to go with an in-house
person to fill the job). It was a really interesting job and was just a few
miles from my house so I'm *REALLY* bummed about it.

Health-wise... I see my PCP and my urologist Thursday. I went in for a KUB
x-ray today and they ended up taking an extra one since they saw some stones
in my bladder as well. Then they did an ultrasound and my left kidney
looked pretty normal, but again the radiologist had to do a special, extra
examination when they looked at my right kidney. Just looking at it on the
screen it was about 3 or 4 times the size of my left kidney, but that's all
I could tell since I didn't know what I was looking at. Again, the concern
of the radiologist with what he saw is concerning me. Oh well, I'm going to
try to just not think about it until I talk to the doctor. I'll let you
guys know, if you care, what the doctor says on Thursday.

Adrian A...

Too many of us are struggling with depression. :-( Purrs for you to get a
job you enjoy.

CatNipped...

Yeah, the state of the world right now is conducive to depression!

Right now I'd settle for just a job that will allow us to keep our house -
even if I don't love it.

Purrs back at you for your depression - how are you feeling?

Adrian A...

Still up and down, the doctor's started me on Citralopram.

Magic Mood Jeep©...

Purrs for your health, purrs for the job, purrs for your nerves for having
to deal with both!

Nan...

Of course we care, CN, we're worried about you.

I'm sorry that you've been battling depression again on top of
everything else, but taking your job situation and health problems

CatNipped...

Thank you!!! I needed that hug! ;>

into consideration it's no wonder you're depressed.

The furkids are purring overtime for a good job and good health to be
just around the corner for you.

{{{{{{{{{{Catnipped}}}}}}}}}}

Purrs and Hugs,

Dan M...

We're VERY sorry to hear about the job news. Seems like there are
altogether too many cat folks dealing with bad job situations currently.
Our best power purrs continue.

As for your health - please, do let us know what you learn. We're all
concerned for you. Do you have meds for the depression? I know that ones I
take are a lot of help in dealing with my depression.

Sam...

Of course we care. Purrs and prayers that it's nothing serious.

CatNipped...

Randy...

Purrs continuing for your health and job situation.

Thanks Sam. I'm off to the job I hate now (through major flooding in
Houston), so I'll check back in tonight.

Cheryl...

Purrs CN. Yes, let us know. I hope you feel better soon.

polonca12000...

Lots and lots of job and health purrs and best wishes,
Polonca and Soncek

CatNipped...

CatNipped...

Thank you, Randy. The purrs are greatly appreciated.

Winnie...

Hang in there. Purrs for things to look up soon.

Thanks, I really appreciate the purrs!

CatNipped...

Thanks, Winnie!