I cannot place enough emphasis on the fact you are in a marathon, not a sprint.  You must take care of your physical wellbeing. For me, it entailed having a full panel of blood work because I had health deficiencies.  I was in early menopause.  I had no idea this was common on my mother’s side of the family.  It started at 44 years of age.  A bone scan revealed osteopenia.  I also had hypothyroidism.  I began replacing my hormones naturally with compounded prescriptions.  I had read about them from Suzanne Somers’ journey through menopause and other related material.  I had tried to educate myself on the subject of menopause in my 30’s to prepare.  Still, I had no idea what I was going through.  I heard a doctor tell me, when she had symptoms of menopause, she had no idea what was going on with her body.  She thought she had breast cancer.

Begin to exercise.  Try to do so with a trainer or in a group so you proceed with caution.  I had not exercised in several years beyond walking and swimming.  I needed to lose a good thirty pounds.  I had no idea how to use a tread mill.  I started with a personal trainer but once I knew what to do, I was able to exercise on my own.

Overall, these things will help elevate your mood.  I have never been on anti-depressants but have used St. John’s Wort for years successfully.  It is widely used in Great Britain and my serotonin  levels have always been normal.  I also take a B-complex 100.  It is excellent for energy and mood. However, if you are anxious or having panic attacks you may want to avoid it.  While I was in the house with my spouse, I was extremely stressed.  I took Valerian caps and the tea.

Take a good vitamin regime. This will give you energy.  I love coffee but had to avoid it for a few years because of the anxiety and chest pain it exacerbated.

Stay strong.  You can do this.