question: Hi,I am a 61 yr old female. I am taking a multi-vitamin, 25mg hydrochlorathyazide, and .25 mg Alprazolam at bedtime. My mom passed away 5-30 of 2014.  I understand that the holidays would be different this year for me, but I cant seem to get past the sadness. I cry easily. When invited to social things, I back out at the last minute and just cant be around big groups of people. This has gone on since before Thanksgiving. I have always felt myself to be more of an extrovert, but feel myself pulling away from people. I dont know if I should go on some medication to get me over this hump, or just tough it out.  If I should, what would you recommend? Thank you for your time.