Hi all, It is always hard to write an intro but well, here we go... My name is Maria, i live in middle of Sweden with my boyfriend and our 4 children. I am home since a year back, recovering from severe depression caused by years of work like 24/7 (i worked as IT-technician) and didn't sleep much during all these years soo...i broke down and couldn't do anything without crying, i still can't answer the phne etc but well...finally, i am slowly recovering with help from my family and my hobby/therapy, growing (mostly) African Violets and some other "easy to get" plants (some hoyas for example). Anyway, i hope to read a lot here, get new ideas etc, maybe not participate that much in discussions (not at beginning anyway) and hopefully this will also help me on my way back to life Enough about me now, i wont bore you all with my life story Have a nice day/evening/whatever...lol /Maria, Sweden
Maria. I'm sure you'll fit in here just fine. Sory to hear you've not been too well but I'm sure our members will help to cheer you up. Do tell us more about yourself as we're a nosey bunch and love to get to know new members better. :-D
Hello from Texas. Depression creeps up on you when you least expect it. Growing plants helps for sure. Welcome and enjoy the reading. You'll soon be as prolific and nosy as the rest of us. dooley
Hi Maria from another Texan and neighbor to dooley.I have depression also and plants do help me also.I hope you get well really soon.I think you will find the Stew also helpful to you.
Welcome, neighbour, from the coast of mid-Norway. I can safely say I know what you're going through, and I'm certain your plants and the Stew will be a good thing for you. Nothing like the colourful photos on here when the winter's dark and cold. Do hop in and make yourself at home. I'm looking forward to stewing with you.
Hej Freja and a warm welcome to GardenStew from Malmö. Glad to hear you are recovering, gardening really is great for that. Ha kul! // frank
Hi Maria, welcome to GardenStew from north Texas. Gardening is great therapy whether you are actually fiddling with the plants or just sitting outside in the garden planning. Please show us some photos of your African Violets and Hoya, those are plants we don't get to see very often on the Stew. Don't worry about not talking much at first, it won't be long before you will be joining in and talking as much as the rest of us.
Hi from Wisconsin USA where it's cold too. Nothing better than gardening for chasing away the blues...looking forward to hearing about your experiences.
Welcome to the Stew from Virginia, USA. I too have suffered from depression, and gardening(plus medication ) has helped me a great deal. You can bury alot of troubles digging in the dirt! I love African Violets! Would love to see some of your pics whenever you could post some. This is a great place with lots of friendly folks and I just know you'll be feeling better soon.
Thank you all It is strange to say but, it feels lilttle better to know one is not totally alone with these kind of problems, even if it feels that way most of the time. Yes, gardening (and my AV's) together with medication and a supportive family is helping alot. It already feels like i am among friends and jeez, i love all those nice pics one can see here Well, time to look at more beautiful photos Have a nice evening everyone, Maria
