((((Shadow Wraith))))

Thank you for posting. I am not sure what normal is but I do know that some people that claim to be normal are not those that I would want to be like. Those that are able to admit that sometimes they are depressed or not feeling "normal" to me are facing the things that come upon us in life. All people at one time or another are depressed and unhappy.

When I get depressed it is telling me that I need to stop and take a look at what is going on within myself. This is not always easy to look at or say for many times I would rather hide away from it. But I also know that it is during those times that I look at what is going on I grow. That there is something I need to learn, face, let go of, and listen to.

I feel that facing depression helps us be more in tune with others around us. We can feel and reach to others who are having a hard time. Those that tell me that they are normal and have no problems I am not sure that I would trust them to turn to in a time of need. Those that face things in life have empathy and understanding to others.

I think being positive is important but being honest with yourself is more important. Each time we can go through something it is a chance to grow and change. I think being able to admit that something is wrong is much healthier than pretending like nothing is wrong. Life is full of ups and downs and we all go through many things at one time or another that has an affect on us.

Thank you for this thread. I think I would rather be feeling than not for that means I am living and growing. I am not sure if this makes any sense but I do understand. Sending you gentle hugs and loving thoughts. Always.

dps