I have been suffering with chronic severe depression and P

TSD for 20+ years. I am divorced after a 17 yr. abusive marraige. I have three children (boys) grown, with a close relationship with to of them. I have one son with whom I have no contact. There was no fight or anything. He just chooses not to be in touch. I have three wonderful grandchildren, two of which I have provide child care for since they were born. The mother of my granddaughters is a wonderful mother, daughter-in-law and friend. I have one adult son who lives with me.

I recently lost my psychiatrist of 20+ years without the chance to terminate( He lost his license). I am starting with someone new who is very nice, but it is still hard. The loss is huge. I am dealing with Traumatic Grief  Reaction, which I had never heard of before.

I have been hospitalized several times for my depression, had ECT twice and been on many combination of meds. It has been 6 yrs. since my last

hospitalization.

I also have a Cognative Therapist who is tremendously helpful and helped me survive through my of my doctor.

I am a retired special needs teacher and miss my work a lot.