I'm Back
You probably thought I wasn't coming back!
So this is what "normal" feels like!! Once you stop hitting your head against the wall - it feels so good. I realize I haven't felt like this for a long time. It's kind of like your eyesight. It can slowly deteriorate and you adjust to the changes and don't notice how bad it has become until until you have your eyesight checked.
One point for anyone having to interact with someone depressed. They are using a lot of energy just holding it together. They may say or do things that appear out of character and aggressive or testy. It is just the depression speaking from an overloaded stressed person. Take it with a huge serving of patience.
I have decided to take up my beloved cross stitch again. Now you KNOW things are back to normal for me! I'll work on the project I left off with. The Christmas Crystal Chatelaine.
So this is what "normal" feels like!! Once you stop hitting your head against the wall - it feels so good. I realize I haven't felt like this for a long time. It's kind of like your eyesight. It can slowly deteriorate and you adjust to the changes and don't notice how bad it has become until until you have your eyesight checked.
One point for anyone having to interact with someone depressed. They are using a lot of energy just holding it together. They may say or do things that appear out of character and aggressive or testy. It is just the depression speaking from an overloaded stressed person. Take it with a huge serving of patience.
I have decided to take up my beloved cross stitch again. Now you KNOW things are back to normal for me! I'll work on the project I left off with. The Christmas Crystal Chatelaine.
posted by Terri at 2:54 PM
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10 Comments:
Terri, it's so wonderful to hear that you're feeling better and better! Keep up the good work.
Did you see the Dead Sea Scrolls?
Hurray for you! I am so happy to hear that you are feeling so much better. Welcome back! And it's great that you are getting back into the cross stitching. YAY!!!
Glad you're feeling better!
I am so glad that you are feeling better! Missed yah!
~Lana~
This is a perfect definition. You find the words in a very clear and accurate way, Terri.
My Doctor also explained my DH how much energy I was using to try and make it all seem all right...
Thinking of you and checking your blog very often (though I haven't blogged much lately)...
Take care!
A Heartfelt Hug from over the Pond, Terri!
Depression is a rotten thing, but it can clear in time. We need to let ourself feel our negative emotions, not depress them, (which leads to that persistent low mood), but i know it's hard as it's something I have some trouble with too - but not too cripplingly, I'm relieved to say.
You keep up the good work and I look forward to reading more from you over the weeks and months ahead.=)
Elisabeth=)
I am so happy to here you are dealing with your depression. I have been depressed for most of my adult life and I finally started taking medicine about two years ago. I never knew what normal felt like until then, so I understand how you are feeling now.
You are right about dealing with people who are depressed. People need to start thinking of depression as a legitimate illness, like diabetes or lupus. We handle people with physical illnesses with patience and mental illness should be handled the same way.
Jen
How are you, Terri? Long time, no see!=(
Like Elisabeth, I'm getting worried yo're no longer updating this blog. Are you OK? I just hope that your decision to let down this blog has been made because you have decided to start a new happy life and leave the difficult things behind you -as much as possible...
Take care, Terri. I wish you the merriest possible Xmas.
Lili
Happy new year, Terri!
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