I agree with all here... my depressive episodes isolate me and I somehow then work to perpetuate it. I'm learning to fight that tendency and keep moving and keep in contact with people even superficially as the aftermath is just more to deal with. Only one has mentioned medications. I'm learning to stay on mine as my descent into depression can last months now.Previously I got away with taking meds as needed. I think isolation furthers itself and makes it harder for me to recover.
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And thou, too, whosoe' er thou art, That readest this brief psalm, As one by one thy hopes depart, Be resolute and calm. So fear not in a world like this, And thou shalt know erelong, Know how sublime a thing it is, To suffer and be strong.----Henry Longfellow.(The light of stars)
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