Depression would have you experiencing feelings of being hopeless. You would not get out of bed. Having energy would be a faint memory. You may have feelings of guilt. When you are depressed, you'd have a difficult time taking care of children, work and life.
You are not to blame! Depression is an illness.
Therapy and medication can help. You need a professional to determine what's appropriate for you.
There are many effective treatments - and they all take time to work. There is no instant gratification; but, with patience, determination and diligence, you can be gratified in due time.
Then -- you will start to lighten, brighten your attitude and outlook. Interests will spark up; sleep and energy will return.
Persevere with treatment; don't give up!! Kick frustration away. Take your specific combination of meds and psychotherapy and see things working!
Learn about yourself through all of this.
Do right by you. :)
21 May 2010
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Hi, Linda!
ReplyDeleteGreat Blog. I'm so sorry about the oil spill. When is New Orleans going to get a decent break?
Best Wishes,
Peggy O'Reilly
Talk about PTSD, Peggy, there will be lots more of it with BP's oil wash all over the Gulf of Mexico.
ReplyDeleteSome people are calling it K-2. It has all the stress of Hurricane Katrina and more.
Thanks for reading and for your caring comment.