The worst thing someone can say to a person with depression:
"You have so much going for you. You should be happy".
You know why? Because they already know that. Chances are they know that and it is the reason they are depressed.
I can sit here and type reason after reason I should be happy. I can also name hundreds people who have it 10 times worse than me...Sadly though, it does not make my depression go away. I wish it did, but it does not. So then, on top of overall depression, I get to sit around and think about how selfish and pathetic I am.
With that in mind, I am starting this blog to help me get through my depression. It has hit me harder and is lasting longer than ever before. I believe now, more than ever that it is an actual "sickness" then just a cop-out. I have tried convincing myself several times that I am just feeling sorry for myself and I need to toughen up. Sad to say, it doesn't work.
In summary: I know, so keep in mind this is an attempt to get better, not just to bitch and moan.
I read a comment on The Bloggess's Blog: "Depression is a lying bastard. It will get better". I have never read something more inspiring. So I hope this is the first blog of many that will lead to me just being okay again.
*This will be the most dry and boring blog. I just had to get started...
