Wow Carmina. Thank you for sharing your poem. Would it surprise you if I call it beautiful? It is certainly filled with the darkness of depression but I found your self-expression and courage to share very beautiful. I have never thought of depression as like a famine but now that you have pointed that out, I find it very apt.

I am really struggling today but before I log off the forum for a while, I want to thank everyone on the thread for sharing your truth. I was struck by the uniqueness of each poster's experiences and I also find beauty in that. That said, if I could wave a wand for all of you and make your depression go away, I would. Take good care of yourselves. I may post more ideas later.

*Please note that I am intentionally not replying to this thread with suggestions for depression management because I don't think this is the place for that.* I think we folks living with depression need a place to simply share our candid truth. However, I've created several other threads with ideas and strategies for feeling better if you are interested.

Be well

"Hope"