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Sep 26, 2009, 12:59 PM
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Member Since: Jul 2009
Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA
Posts: 2,779
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((((((((((((((( just floating ))))))))))))))
I am 56 years old. I've had depressions since I can remember. That's because I'm bipolar and wasn't diagnosed as "officially" mentally ill until I was 32 years old and then it was a misdiagnosis but it was major depression. Finally, five years ago, I was diagnosed correctly. I've spent a good portion of my life in various stages of depression, much more than mania. I realized I've had it all my life. So I truly identify with you.
From reading your post, I really understand your feelings. Another thing I understand is that you are expecting a lot from yourself. Be more gentle! You've dealt with a big change. I'm sure you feel lost. Having found the sunlight after the dark is magnificent! Slow it down. Try to not worry so much about regaining what you lost. Try to focus on the present. It is so much better than what you've been living with. There is no way you are going to recover EVERYTHING. So don't put that pressure on yourself. Enjoy every day. Bask in that sunlight.
I am truly happy for you. I know what it's like.  
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 Vickie
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