I broke my finger 4 weeks ago. After that I was really really down. My finger is supposed to be getting better and is but it is such a slow process. Hubby and I started seeing a counselor right after. He and I have a lot of issues with who is doing what around the house. We have much different standards. With perfectionist tendancies it seems nothing hubby does is up to par. I am unable to keep up with thinking about everything. He lets me take responsibility for most things. It is still hard for me to see that I am depressed since I can function and have done so well. I thought it would be significantly different from my "normal". I have always had issues even as a child with irritability and rage. For a while I was into alcohol and drugs. I never sought treatment just decided enough was enough and quit. I am wondering if this is something that I have always had and just didn't know. Also I wonder what my life would be like now if I had dealt with this a long time ago. If I can function this well while depressed I am imagining I could do much better if I felt good about myself. I found out yesterday I got As on both the grad classes I took. This was with a broken finger! I am really looking forward to getting better. Many of my symptoms are in line with dysthymia. Does anyone else have this diagnosis? I know I am not bipolar, my depression is much more mild and I definately do not have a mania stage. My dad is diagnosed with bipolar and he and I are like night and day. Thanks for the replies! I really feel like I can relate to so many people and posts here. It is a good feeling to know I am not alone, because I often do feel this way.

Meachie