Thanks to everyone for all of your replies. They all have made me think.

Hopeless, I'm happy to hear that you may begin to think of the glass half full more often. I know how hard it is to due that.

Susanne, I know how hard it is to become the person needing the care. That is one of the hardest things for me to accept. During my career I was a nurse.

Ginnie, I have been on the site for a while so I do take many of the supplements recommended here. You may not see much from me because I go on and off the site. I don't understand why I do this. I'm trying to me better about that because I feel better when I talk with people who actually know what I feel like.

Stacy, I'm the same as you I go through pity parties. I try very hard not to let them last long. I pray many times in a day thanking God for everything I do have. Doing this helps to remind me that I have a lot. Actually, the only things I don't have are health and much money without my job. My family and friends are awesome.

Elaine, I do take Cymbalta, Tramadol and Synthyroid. I also do not know what my PN is caused by. Idiopathic! I have some possible ideas but probably will never know.

Mrs. D. thanks for the idea of the visor. It sounds great but I will have to save for it. Christmas was a killer on the finances.

I actually don't believe I am depressed. I'm very good at knowing when I am. It comes off and on. However, I do think that the winter changes my mood. I too am so much happier in the summer. We have had so many dreary days lately.

I give thanks for all of you!!