(((((((((sarahbarah)))))))))


I am sick of people who come down on the mentally ill too. I have walked out of rooms where the discussion has turned to mental illness and the consensus that the mentally ill "just aren't trying hard enough". It's pure ignorance and if there is anyone in your life coming down hard on you about your mental health, please don't listen to them. They have no idea what they're talking about! YOU know it's more complicated than that, and that's what counts.

Are there any support groups in your area that you might be able to join? Your T or Pdoc might be able to recommend some. You'd be able to connect with people in a similar situation as you, and build up the support network you need to deal with your depression. I know what it's like to be all alone in a new place -- add depression into the mix and it's AWFUL. It's sort of a vicious circle -- loneliness in a new place leads to feeling depressed, which leads to more loneliness, which leads to more depression ...

Sending lots of hugs. I hope that you feel better soon. Also, I'm SO happy that you're enjoying your job! Maybe you can focus on your work for a while; devoting time to something you enjoy might give your mood a boost.