As you know, Kay, I have been battling depression and anxiety for months now. Nothing is the same for me... games I loved to play, I don't play.. shows I liked to watch, I watch other things... I don't even know who I am sometimes... I really am lost. It absolutely is a real disease and it has been the hardest battle of my life trying to get this all figured out. I would advise other people that they should make sure they check in on the person that is depressed...they may feel that no one cares. I know I have times that I feel that way. It also isn't something you can just get over... I only wish it was that easy!
Because someone I love hurt me very deeply last year around this time, I went into a period of depression. No where near as severe as yours though Laura. At least I don't think so - I never went to the doctor to see about getting put on medicine. However like you, I lost my joy in everything. I didn't want to get out of bed in the morning, I didn't feel like talking to friends on the phone, or going out to dinner. Luckily I have a patient husband who prayed for me and understood me. He didn't tell me to snap out of it, or to stop crying. He just held me why I did. I am still not sure I am totally over the whole thing - Even though I talk to her on the phone, I have no desire to go see the person that hurt me. Then I have feeling of guilt for feeling that way, because after all she's my mother. I have forgiven but am still trying to forget - and I do not want to set myself up for another fall. I am praying soon you will be feeling wonderful. Debbie
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