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I'm sorry to hear you are having such a terrible time. What region do you live in? Do you get much sun? When you're feeling dumpy try getting outside for a walk. I know it sounds stupid, and I'm not saying it will solve all your problems, but something about the sun I've read lets your body up its serotonin levels and makes you feel better. I think that's why winter is so rough on us (I know that must be why I'm so miserable in the east US when I'm used to my 60 degree winter temperatures in Texas.) And the exercise is a plus too, as you know. Anyway, it won't solve all your problems, but it might help you deal with the immediate problem of crying fits. I like to think I'm recovering from my depression, and those crying fits are anything but productive. In fact they are stalling your IBS improvements. If youc an stop one in its tracks you've won half the battle. Let me know what you think. You'd be surprised what a little change will do for a crying fit!

Please post when you're feeling down. Oddly, it doesn't bring anybody down when others need help. In helping others we learn, too! Everyone benefits when you talk it out!

*evie

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