Hi snow,

Almost all of us are, or have been where you are right now, and yeah, after feeling good for awhile, that feeling of slipping back again is so scary. I'm so sorry you're in that place again. I guess the best thing we can do for ourselves is to try and develop coping skills to try to deal with it. What other choice does depression give us?

Aren't we good at giving advice to others when they're feeling down? We can help them feel better, even if for only a time. But we never seem to never be able to use those words of wisdom on us. No snow, you're not Superwoman. You don't need to be strong all the time. You're allowed setbacks just like everyone of us. It's part of our dis-ease that were going to have down times. Please don't be hard on yourself, the depression does a good enough job of that.

You say you want to be normal again. I wish you all the luck with that. I don't even know what normal is. It's just a dirty six-letter word to me. I have friends who claim to be normal, but their lives don't seem all that great to me. Me, I'd like to just be better. Have days where I could smile, and enjoy my family and friends. Walk with a bounce in my step, and get some enjoyment out of just being alive. I don't think I have to be normal for that. Actually, some people would say that might be acting a little crazy. I can live with that.

Snow, I hope this passes for you very soon, and you have some truly good days. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

(((((((((((((((Snow))))))))))))))) a hug if you want it

Greg