Bio

I am a herpetologist and environmental scientist. I am currently in a state of extreme despair, but somehow manage to wake up every morning and go to work.  I've had two divorces-the first one was after a marriage of nearly 20 years. The second followed an act of violence wherein my 'husband' tried to strangle me.  I don't know why he didn't finish the deed, but something stopped him.  So, depression, fatigue,  PTSD and anxiety are my constant companions.  Taking Cymbalta, Xanax and Klonopin.  I'm worried that I will just give up one day, because it really does hurt a lot.  It's funny--because people who meet me say I seem happy, fun-loving and unafraid.  Could use some friends, and this seemed like a nice venue.