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Originally Posted by thinker22
My depression spiked this afternoon also. I was reading a book about creating meaning in your life and it made me feel terrible, because whatever goal I set would be out of my reach at this point. I'm too broken. All these depression books I read only have partial answers or I need one to fix whatever the last one did to devastate me. Not very happy with myself right now. I want to be better already.
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I think it is about expectations. If someone had a broken leg you wouldn't expect them to run a marathon (at least until it was better)...
You are not well, from what you have written it sounds like you are going through a really hard time. This is an illness like any other but it effects our brains. When it gets better (and it will) then go for your marathon... but while you are broken, give yourself a break.
Some days getting out of bed is an achievement. Others your goal may be to go outside the house. Then with time, on good days, you may be able to get work done. Start little, then as you get better you will be able to deal with more. Have patience, it will get better.