A simple explanation

Found this a while back and I use it to try to explain depression to those not afflicted.

My depression is not always triggered by an event. I refer to them as down cycles and have told those close to me to watch for changes in my eating and sleeping pattern.

It is indicative of a depressive episode. I wanted my better half to understand it was not her. It was not anything. It was, well...you can't hide from the inside.

Understanding myself and explaining what I needed, just be there...hold me...hug me...I may even push you away hoping you will stay anyway. Give your loved ones the piece to the puzzle.

Be honest with yourself and them.

No one knows you better than you. I don't know why I am this way. But I know I don't want to be alone even when I act like I do.

[fauxartist]

that is a very good advice for others who have partners and family that may not understand what we go through... it's like explaining child birth to a guy....I don't think there would be as many people in the world if the roles were reversed.

[Hidden in reply to fauxartist]

I read one of your older posts yesterday where you talked about depression not going away. It can't be cured. It doesn't heal.

It is a chemical imbalance.

It has to be understood by those who have it. And managed as best we can.

Managing anxiety / depression will take different paths for each of us.

Filter through the posts. Try everything and find something that gets you through the chaos.

Encourage others. We are not always in the dark at the same time.

Lead those that are toward the light...knowing that when the darkness comes...they will be there to lead you.

Thanks to all who come here.

And care.

There is peace here.

God bless you...and me.

[aaronm]

Very well said and spook true.

[sadBluebell]

Thank you for sharing this. It is perfectly descriptive of how i feel and often cannot communicate with other people. I am going to save it -- so i can more easily share it in the future. Thank you!!

[Hidden in reply to sadBluebell]

You are very welcome.

It is a simple explanation of a complicated disease.

I hope it helps you.

[Hidden]

Thanks for sharing Dominic.

🌺.