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Originally Posted by lavieenrose
Welcome to PC. So glad that you found us, Rose. I've struggled with depression and anxiety throughout my life. I've had job and relationship failures as a result, and am single and on disability, which is hard. I really understand the struggles and feelings you described. I've done better at times, but am currently in one of the worst bouts I've had. I'm sure that you'll find a lot of support from the many wonderful people here at PC. There's a lot of heart here.
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Undoubtedly, you understand all too well the stress affecting me at present. I've read of persons who have had an experience with serious, even severe, depression and then got over it and went on to not have a chronic problem with it. (at least not a disabling problem) It seems the general public can grasp that better than they can the sort of difficulty you and I have. To have chronic recurrent bouts of serious depression undermines our chances for success in everything that we would like to have go right in life. It is a bitter pill to swallow when one realizes that the struggle may ease up now and then, but will likely always return.
I am touched that in the midst of your own current bout you are able to be caring of me and appreciative of the members of PC. That shows you have generosity of heart. I'm sure right now is very hard for you, especially since this is worse than lesser bouts you've gotten through. May your pain be lessened soon. Thank you for your kindness in encouraging me.