Gee, Geoff... this is a blast from the past. I'm finding it very interesting re-reading this thread from my current position, and remembering how I felt when I posted the contributions above... a very moving experience.

I have nothing but good words to say about SJW. It helped me through the worst year of my life. It's not a cure, but helped me cope with the worst symptoms of the depression (without any of the side effects which came with prescribed medication) while I worked my way out of it, with counselling, and the support of good friends; many of them mudcatters.

Last October, Jeri said:
"May you find yourself in the sun more and more often, until you forget what the darkness was like." I don't think I'll ever forget what it was like, as it's a part of me, but I am certainly in the sun now nearly all the time, and I do appreciate it. I'd like to wish Jeri's wish, for those who are still going through it: it can get better! I'm very happy to talk further about this with anyone- feel free to PM me, or discuss it further here.

Thanks again, my friends.

Noreen
xxx