How do you explain anything to someone who's mind is closed to believing that what you're saying is true; real? For someone who has never dealt with depression, it's difficult for them to understand what we experience (and overcome) on a daily basis. I guess I've given up on being understood by anyone who is "normal". Could someone explain to me exactly what "normal" is, anyway? Is my "normal" different from your "normal"? Does that make the one above, or beneath the other?

Fortunately, everyone I have met on this site has been so understanding, and non-judgmental, and that's so refreshing. I wish I could hug everyone on here that I have talked with so far... I'll keep trying, and you keep trying, and eventually, everyone will get a hug or two from someone! I like hugs...