This here is the crux of the matter for most people with depression. The people who choose to love us don’t have to., But in the same way, we aren’t the ones with all the answers – and we have[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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I’ve had so many people tell me I’m not a burden. But I’m considered really blessed. Not everyone enjoys this kind of support. And well… if you can really love someone, then however ill they are, would you consider them[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I once called the stubbornness in depression, the arrogance of depression. I still do. What people misunderstand is that I’m not saying depressed people are arrogant. Far from it. But depression only allows certain truths to hold true – negative[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
That’s how it is, most of the time. I don’t know how I got through the day. More to come. Sorry for the intermittent postings.
And everyone thinks they have *the* solution to depression! Cool cool cool. Sure. Cool.
Omnomnom. Fingers, anyone? Smiling or forcing oneself to smile might work for those who’re not unwell. But at the same time, why do we keep running away from feeling less than stellar? Why must we be happy all the time?[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What some people don’t understand about crying in depression is that sometimes, it’s nothing more than an outlet. The emotions still are too raw to handle directly, and the sufferer might not yet be trained to do so. And there’re[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The last frame is the most important, I guess. Please don’t push someone away just because they are unwell. Directly, or indirectly, through your words, or actions. But I guess that’s a lot to ask….
Unless it’s absolutely necessary, people suffering from depression – depressives! – find it difficult to decide on important things. Oftentimes, we get guilt tripped into making decisions we regret, which makes us feel worse. Either when we can’t keep our[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
There comes a time when all the smoke and mirrors in the world will clear. At that point, what’s left? What will you regret? Will you regret never reaching out to help someone in pain? Someone close who wanted you[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…