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Who really thinks depression is fake? Whoever you are, you are mistaken.
Depression is as real as any sickness. There are just fewer outward signs. There’s hardly any vomiting.
It’s a struggle every day to keep the depression at bay. Every day. Lately, I don’t feel much like getting out of bed. I’m not sure if it’s depression yet but it could be. I recognize this sign so I try to do something constructive when I get out of bed. Whatever keeps me out of bed works. Housework, blogging, craft projects, photography, yoga . . . as long as it keeps me active. The further away from depression that I can get, the better.
On most days, I absolutely do not want to leave the house. Yet, I have a schedule that requires me to leave the house every day. It’s a cruel joke, isn’t it? However, getting out of the house is good for me. It means that I have to drink coffee, shower and put on something besides my night owl pajamas.
When I have a set back in life, I give myself very little time to pout. One evening and then it’s time to move on and get it together.
This quote from Elizabeth Taylor is my motto on quite a few days. My drink is usually coffee but lipstick is sometimes the cure for what ails me.
I know of what you speak. I have bipolar so I feel ya. I have to talk myself into leaving the house these days. If it weren’t for the dogs, I probably wouldn’t even get up most days… but they ain’t gonna walk themselves.
I had a boss who called this time of year “the dark days of February,” and he wasn’t talking about the lack of sunlight. I try to stay busy, too, when all I want to do is hibernate.
What else can we do? Thanks so much for commenting & sharing your thoughts.
There are many days I find it hard to escape from my flannel pajamas. I’ve learned, as much as I don’t want to leave the house, I have to leave the house. It’s the only way to feel a little bit better. Depression is real and it really sucks!
It really does suck! Thanks for sharing. Glad I’m not the only one who wants to stay in their comfy jammies. I know, I want to stay home too much.
I hear you…at times it’s hard but you have to fight it and seems like you are doing just that! I love that quote…it’s awesome!
It’s one of my favorites. Thanks! Fighting it like crazy this winter. 🙂