I woke up depressed- nothing new unfortunately. I knew it was going to be a tough morning- but it doesn’t have to be a tough day!
Then I turned on the TV and saw Barak Obama being sworn in as President. I felt such happiness. No matter what a person feels politically, I think that seeing a million people in an orderly gathering in Washington is a powerful thing- and it helps depression because it makes you see that people can get out and do things – even when it’s cold!
I now have to get on with my day. It’s hard to get going when your first thought in the morning is that there is no purpose to your life. I have to remind myself that I didn’t feel this at all yesterday and that this is depression talking. Now I have to get out and work on my book proposal- see friends and get going! I will not listen to this depression. It’s an illness and it’s not real.
Julie
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Hi Julie!
I’d also enjoyed the ceremonies today! This is a day I’ve long awaited with great anticipation!
My mood is threatening to drag me down, even though I am– on some level– deeply happy and very excited about this Presidential event today!
I have been struggling alot lately. I am becoming acquainted with your writing and am grateful you share so much with so many! I am encouraged, despite the recent swing into a paralyzing depression. Having a “comprehensive treatment plan” sounds very encouraging… and “doable.”
I’m ready to commit to whatever it takes!
Thanks so much, Julie, for the insights, advice and encouragement you share! I am sincerely grateful to you.
I just googled lamictal and came upon our site. I have been in a depressive state of my bi-polar II for quite a while. A couple years. I was just given lamictal, the starter pack, to go along with my seroquel….I pray to get some sort of normalcy in my life again. I am a 49 year-old woman. Two sons, 19 and 21, and a very nice husband. Why do I feel so crapppy? I ran up a lot of credit cards this past year and that adds a lot of anxiety as well. I would love to crawl in a hole and just stay!! Any comments that would help me would be immensly appreciated!!!
Thanks You Julie for your inspiration to get and keep well!!!
I don’t have bipolar, but I do have a severe depression since childhood absue began…35+ years. I’m feeling better after a recurrance recently. I’m finding your recent book helpful. I’m thinking of purchasing the Health Cards but not sure how much they will apply as I don’t have bipolar diorder.
Thanks for your help.