Depression stinks. It takes away my ability to think rationally and I hate it. That is putting it mildly. I’ve found that there are certain things I simply can’t let myself do when I’m depressed:
- Eat junk food to feel better (some people have to watch caffeine)
- Make big decisions such as canceling a project or telling someone I can’t see them anymore
- Keep seeing people who make me depressed!
I also have to watch my driving as my reflexes are off.
As you can tell,the depression has me today. I woke up crying. It’s from a combination of things- trying to work more,relationships,a friend’s illness,eating poorly! Many would say,well no wonder you’re depressed- but as those of us with bipolar disorder know,this depression goes beyond the normal reaction to outside events. This is physical and often out of my control.
But! I can still [ Read More ]