[beutifulxdreamr]

I think I've just accepted my depression. I think... it's okay to feel the way that I do. Sometimes it makes life harder, but really, it's okay not to be energetic and pumped and hyped up for life all the time. Sometimes you just don't have the energy to plaster that smile on your face and fake it.

I'm depressed. I'm isolating. And that's okay. Because I'm safe. I don't even know what I'm depressed about. I'm just down. No interest in things. Kind of floating through everything. Not feeling connected. I don't really care any more. Just trying to live my life the best I can.

[tori2b]

Originally Posted by beutifulxdreamr

I think I've just accepted my depression. I think... it's okay to feel the way that I do. Sometimes it makes life harder, but really, it's okay not to be energetic and pumped and hyped up for life all the time. Sometimes you just don't have the energy to plaster that smile on your face and fake it.

I'm depressed. I'm isolating. And that's okay. Because I'm safe. I don't even know what I'm depressed about. I'm just down. No interest in things. Kind of floating through everything. Not feeling connected. I don't really care any more. Just trying to live my life the best I can.

It's ok to be depressed and sometimes it's hard to pin point what it is that we're sadden about.But glad to hear that you're safe and that you post it to get it out of your system.I hope you feel better soon!

[trevorzero]

You may be safe in the short term, but with depression you cannot expect to remain safe for the long term. I imagine you realize this.

[justfloating]

I'm glad that you've accepted your depression, and I'm glad that you're not kicking yourself for being depressed. It is okay, there is nothing more wrong with being depressed than having the flu -- it just happens, so we keep on living despite it.

I'm glad that you feel safe right now. That's a very, very good thing! Trevorzero may be right that there's a risk of not being safe in the future, but I think that when we accept our depression, we're better equipped to handle any dangers it may lead us to (like getting help when we feel we need it). I read a book where the author stressed that the depression itself can't hurt you. You can hurt yourself, sure, and that's where the danger is. But if you accept it as an illness and do what you need to in order to get through it, there are much more dangerous physical or psychological illnesses you can have. Depression is dangerous in its own way, but it's also a distant danger that can be dealt with in many different ways. There are always options, and there's a comfort and sense of security in that for me.

More hugs. Take care!

Depression is darkness- I am feeling that way-
I have some antidepressants so that helps
I have to ofrce self to do things
this has been sinc I lost my job
I hope you are okay

[madisgram]

(((bd))) i sometimes hate this expression but for me it's true...try to do baby steps..like step outside and take a short walk to help curb the isolation. if u see a neighbor you may not feel up to a conversation, but try to say hello.
are u seeing a therspist and getting some of these feelings out? many times our depression can make us feel numb, very numb. it can lie to us that we are worthless, or helpless. it can drain us of our energy cause it takes so much mental energy to do just one thing. i know. i've been there. it's a dark place. it's a lonely place.
so i'm glad you are "talking" about it here. at least that gets some of it out and lessens the power of the depression. keep posting and get it out.. we're here for you and i care about you. saw your pm and will reply in the morning. got to get offline for right now. hang on. we'll help you til you are stronger and can find the strength on your own to feel better. if you aren't seeing a pdoc or t, i encourage you to do so. sorry can't remember.