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lynn09 · Nov 13, 2009, 09:13 PM

Sorry you're feeling so low (((((justfloating))))). But, you are not a failure - far from it. You have been battling this for how long? Your depression is not of your choosing, nor are the ways it affects your ability to function. Depression is the enemy, not you. Depression steals parts of your life from you, then tricks you into blaming yourself for it - it tricks you into abusing yourself. Sometimes, you just have to ride out the rough times and learn to forgive yourself for your limitations during that period of time. You are no more responsible for those limitations than a person with a broken leg is responsible for the limitations the injury places on them. This is an illness and you need to view it and treat it as such. During the rough spots, you need to be that much more patient, kind, compassionate, and loving towards yourself to lessen depression's grip. This has nothing to do with counting your blessings or performing to standards you and/or others have set for you. Just like a virus has to run its course, so do the deeper bouts of depression. Remember, any changes in your body chemistry due to stress, less sleep, changes in diet, etc., affect how your body processes your meds - so, during periods of greater stress on your body and chemistry, you may need adjustments to your medications to make certain they are effective. This is not a time to beat up on yourself, but rather a time to seek assistance in taking back what depression is stealing from you. Please let us know how you are getting on, and know that we are always here for you through posting, PMs, e-mails, whatever. Reach out and we will grab hold.