My pdoc has told me I need to learn to live within the bounds of my limitations. I don't want to be limited. I hate it. The reality is though that I have had depression my whole life and it had been very limiting and robbed me of much. Doesn't mean I have lost hope or don't keep trying to treat it. I have had many very good periods in my life but depression always returns. Learning how to live with it is difficult but I have been forced to and I have. The shame of not being able to do things can be enormous and can really fuel the suicidal thoughts. Accepting that this is the way I am and giving myself permission to be this way is hugely beneficial. Screw shame. I would never give up therapy, meds, meditation, journaling, support network, etc etc, even though they will probably never cure my depression. They are so beneficial in so many ways. I get satisfaction from personal and spiritual growth. It's an inside job that takes a lot of help from others figuring out how to live and what is important. Accepting yourself as you are and honoring yourself are very powerful.

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