Welcome, Maiden_Voyager and outdoorwomyn.

MV, I'm also Jewish, We celebrate Hunnkah at home and Christmas with my husband's family. There have been years when I, too, wanted to smash the speakers if I heard one more piped in seasonal song.

I've also suffered from clinical depression most of my life, although now that it's being treated properly it's less of a problem.

I'm sorry you're feeling so bad right now, but this is a great place to come and be cheered up.

I you'd like to talk to me privately, I'll be happy to do so.