Hi Wildflowerchild, I know that fragile place all too well. It is hard, too, when you feel like you might easily slip back into the depression. You want to be careful with yourself. I think that is where the feeling of fragility comes from.
As you know, I'm in the thick of the depression right now, so don't have a lot to share with you. I just want to say that taking care of yourself when you are feeling fragile is SO important. I know I sometimes try to power through my fragile places. I think it is better to listen to our selves. Listen to our own place of knowing and awareness.
I'm glad you are on the upswing. Albeit slowly. Sometimes the slower recovery is the more lasting.