Posted by pegasus on September 22, 2004, at 14:56:31
In reply to Need lots of encouragement, posted by Wildflower on September 22, 2004, at 12:57:10
Wildflower, I'm so sorry that you're living with depression like that. I can tell you that I've had it like that, and in my case it did get a lot better. I've really been free of major episodes for at least a couple of years.
I think that moving can be a huge trigger. There's just so much to do, and so much that you could worry about. I love pc's advice about finding one small corner to make livable. Or unpacking one box a day. It just doesn't help to set goals that would be ok if you weren't depressed. It's ok to say, hey, I'm depressed, and I just have to take as much as I can off my plate.
Also, just so you know the story, in my case, depression came and went, alternating with serious anxiety, until I found a good antidepressant. Now it seems to have gone for good, more or less. There are still days . . . but I haven't lived with that leaden black clothing on for a long time. So, meds and therapy (cognitive mainly) have been my saving grace. I sincerely hope that you find some good solutions soon as well.
pegasus
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