A few months ago I was. The medication I took for prostate cancer not only caused depression but broke my sexual function. I was so ready to just throw in the towel, as you can see if you read some of my early postings on the Mayo forums.

But I didn't and I'm still here working toward SOMETHING, I don't know what. I'm in my 60s and still don't have life figured out. The dirty little secret I learned is that a lot of us are completely clueless about why we're here, what we're supposed to be doing, etc. So there is some comfort for you, I hope, in knowing that you're not alone.

A lot of people will give you giant ideas--do volunteer work, run 20 miles, etc. I won't tell you that. I will tell you to find something really small and manageable that you can do TODAY. Pat a dog on the head. Look at a tree--REALLY look at it and how amazing it is. Make yourself a cup of tea (or iced tea depending where you live) and savor it. Nothing huge. Just SOMETHING other than sad thoughts for even a couple minutes. Try the same thing again tomorrow. When you're up to it, then move on to something medium-small like going for a short walk. Etc.