Hi Clinte89,

Just wanted to offer a cyber hug and let you know you're not the only one who has felt this way.

When I start feeling like this, I try to remind myself that things will be better soon, and then I try to sleep through the bad stuff. If I take a sleeping pill, I'm careful not to take too much so I don't risk overdosing without meaning to do so.

I take half an Ambien. Just half.

What were you doing when you were feeling better? Were you working on a certain project?

If so, would it help to take a look at that project and remind yourself what a great job you did, the difference you have made in someone's life, the joy that your project can bring to others, etc.?

When I'm feeling like I haven't accomplished anything in life, I try to remind myself that I did a great job raising a child who is now an adult and living on his own. I also look at the nonprofit group that I've been involved with for about 15 years, and think of the events and speakers that I've brought to the group, which has made a difference in the members' lives and fueled their own creativity.

I know it's difficult sometimes to think beyond the pain and look forward to something, but there has got to be something for you to look forward to.

Let's find it.