[MJo]

I was actually diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder by a psychiatrist. I have a SAD light on my desk at work and I turn it on for 30 minutes a day.
As for family, on Christmas Day I thought I was having an asthma attack. It occurred to me that my shortness of breath might be an anxiety attack brought about by too much family and their troubles. I took a small dose of Xanax and darned if I didn't start breathing clearly again. I won't go into details, but I have have family members who have made bad decisions and have paid the consequences. I get to hear about it when I'm with them. I am not my family members. I am separate from them. You are separate from your daughter and grandchildren -- believe it.
I tell myself every day "I am grateful for all that I have. I have everything I need. I don't need a thing. Thank you, God." Bernie Siegel told me to say that, except for the Thank you, God, which I added. My job is to stay as healthy as possible, physically, mentally and spiritually.