Is Depression normal?

[alatariel]

Hey, Daisy, don't discount the opinions of flighty 9-yr-olds.  They don't censor themselves the way adults do, so you got the Truth from them.

[daisyk9292]

Pearls - Of course I am "shoulding" myself!! I'm a master at that!

I keep saying to myself, "Who in the Hell wouldn't be depressed after going through all I have?" The past 4 years hasn't been all about EA and N treatment. It's opened up every single scab on my soul. It's a lot to process and deal with. But I'm being a very big baby about it all not a grown woman of 42. Where's my grace and dignity? It isn't coming!!

I've been in and out of very dark days and very high functioning days. Not like bipolar. From what I hear, I'd love to have a day of mania!! Even though there'd be a price to pay after I'm sure. 

I'm going to discuss with my therapist. I talked with my H and I'm giving myself a limit. If I don't improve after 2 more months, I'll see a doctor and get on meds.

I hear many of you about how dangerous letting depression go untreated can be. It scared me.

Bottom line, if it would help me be a better mom to my daughter, than I think it's time for some extra help.

Thanks all. 

[Legs]

What grace and dignity???????? Are we supposed to be dignified after the Universe just pulled the rug out from underneath US????????? I think not. I think we get to wail and gnash our teeth for as long as we feel like it. And take pleasure when something crappy happens to the n's in our lives and make sure no more of them latch on for a ride.

We have to do whatever we have to do and that means throwing a Royal Hissy Fit, then by all means get after it. Non one gets to tell you how to act including me.


I'd think if you WEREN'T depressed, there would be something *really* wrong.....


xoxo, Legs