Dear Kathryn and Vonnie
I have not been in this part of the forum for a long time - I too am on medication and in england we call this amitriptyline. I am only on a very small dosage - 10mg before bed - but I do believe this helps me, even if its just to get a good nights sleep.
I can totally relate to how both of you feel. I have not had to move countrys to be with my present partner, but I did have to move a county (you call it a state).
I was very close to my friend karen and we practically saw each other daily. In fact I think her husband thought he had two wives and I would often do things for him before he even asked. It really was funny - thank heavens my friends were so understanding.
I have now been living in this other area for 4 years and still only know my immediate neighbours. My daughter has got lots of friends, but I feel very lonely. My partner has drifted from me - we are still in the same house, but he would rather be out at the horse racing or with his mates than spend any time with me and I find this very hard to take. Luckily I have a job so am independant financially - but its still hard to come home and realise that you feel just like a housekeeper and even worse seem to be treated like one.
So dont think your alone out there - some men have alot to answer for, but then again - we do allow them to make these decisions for us or maybe its just me.
Anyway lets keep in touch and that way we'll not be so lonely. Feel free to email me Tigra1965~hotmail.com or if your on msn messenger - maybe we could set up a time to chat.
Take care