Life can be so hard. We try to hide our needs, feelings, and illnesses from others. Then we try to be perfect. But we can't be perfect. It gets exhausting.

No wonder you are feeling miserable. If you just had surgery a week ago you are probably dealing with pain, and not being able to do your normal stuff, on top of regular depression.

I also find depression is a lonely disease. Nobody in the regular world really understands what you are going thru. And you try to paint on that fake smile and keep on going.

Until I found this forum I thought I was the only one out there. I never realized how many other people suffer this. At least we can lean on each other for support.

Hope you feel better soon.