Depression. It's a silent killer.

[EmmAgain]

Postpartum depression is nasty. I hope you have a network of people that can help. The best way to get through it is lots of rest and a loving support partner or network. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Sometimes just a quiet afternoon is enough to get you through.
I had it bad with my last child. You can get through it.

Thanks so much for your beautiful, compassionate reply. I couldn’t imagine a partner more supportive than my husband, and we’re moving to the city soon, so no lack of a social network.

It sounds like you’ve been able to move past the postpartum and enjoy life with your family. I’m sure you’re filling their lives with joy and warmth. Big hugs from afar.

 

[Ratchetman1982]

It won't just pass. You need to talk it out. I'm sure there are tons of people on here that would be willing to talk to you. Don't suffer alone.

 

[Wetkitty09]

Thanks so much for your beautiful, compassionate reply. I couldn’t imagine a partner more supportive than my husband, and we’re moving to the city soon, so no lack of a social network.

It sounds like you’ve been able to move past the postpartum and enjoy life with your family. I’m sure you’re filling their lives with joy and warmth. Big hugs from afar.

My youngest is 28 this year. We all got through it and many other highs and lows. My only advice to parents is to enjoy every moment because one day they’ll be grown up and living their own lives.

 

[RozayTrell]

I hope all who are going through this rough patch know that it doesn’t last. It could feel like forever and a boulder is on your back but know as you continue to press on . Things start to get better day by day just focus on one thing at a time. It doesn’t have to be a goal but things that just make you happy !

 

[Wetkitty09]

Another day in the trenches. Keep following your relief.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Bassytian]

Happy birthday Bass. I’m so glad it was a pleasant day for you. I much prefer a quiet day with a few close friends or just myself to a loud party.

Thanks! As an almost pure introvert, I feel the same. My mom even got me a shirt about being an introvert. It's quite funny, I'll need to post a pic!

 

[Bassytian]

I hope all who are going through this rough patch know that it doesn’t last. It could feel like forever and a boulder is on your back but know as you continue to press on . Things start to get better day by day just focus on one thing at a time. It doesn’t have to be a goal but things that just make you happy !

Seconded. Time heals. It may take a few days or a little longer, but the darkness fades if you give it a chance. Do what you can to distract yourself from your brain that's trying to lie to you, because that is exactly what it's doing.

 

[Wetkitty09]

Keep that derogatory tape that keeps playing in your head quiet by doing the things that give you relief. I have a book nearly always playing in my earbuds. It gives my brain something to focus on besides the negative commentary.
Keep following your relief.

Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Ratchetman1982]

Always remember...

 

[Wetkitty09]

Another day. I hope this one goes smoothly.
Be safe out there.
Love you

 

[Ratchetman1982]

Just a reminder...

 

[Wetkitty09]

I want to become a hermit living in a van down by the river.

Be safe out there.
Love you

 

[Bassytian]

I want to become a hermit living in a van down by the river.

Be safe out there.
Love you

Sorry, I had to!

I know the feeling though. That seems like a preferred way of life anymore.

 

[Wetkitty09]

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Sorry, I had to!

I know the feeling though. That seems like a preferred way of life anymore.

I was hoping someone would pick up on the reference.

 

[StormyTexasAngel]

Depression comes in many forms. It can be ongoing and appear at any time, resurfacing whenever it chooses. I have depression myself, and it's a pain in the ass. Whether it's daily struggles with work, home life, relationships, anything - it can happen in any form!
Mental health is something people aren't comfortable with because they have no idea how to navigate the subject. All it takes is listening, compassion, and wanting to be there for that person.

 

[Wetkitty09]

I’m hanging with a friend in case she needs help evacuating from the wildfires that sparked yesterday.
Fingers crossed they go it down.

Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Wetkitty09]

Update. The fire is contained. We’re waiting for the evac notice to be removed.

 

[Ratchetman1982]

Here

 

[Wetkitty09]

Vertigo today. Yay me.

Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Ratchetman1982]

Truth

 

[Wetkitty09]

Helping a friend fix a chicken coop today. Acts of service help me to get out of my head sometimes. Especially when working with friends.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Ratchetman1982]

Remember...

 

[Wetkitty09]

Back home today. I’m more than ready.
Have the best day you can.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[lifeis2short2b]

Its frustrating when your with someone who is depressed. You try so hard to try and help them.
A friend of mine was going through a battle with this. He wouldn't answer the door or phone he would lose touch with people and I always thought he killed himself. Then he would just pop up somewhere. I always went out of my way to socialize with him. It was like talking to a wall. The only thing that kept me hopeful was that he always thanked me when he left and I was one of the few people he would say goodbye too.
To this day I always wonder about him and he would text me out of the blue. I think he is doing better now. Hard to tell since we moved apart.
Now you can get pissed at me. I feel depression is over diagnosed. I'm not talking about my friend just generally speaking.

 

[RemoteShadeofGreen]

Now you can get pissed at me. I feel depression is over diagnosed. I'm not talking about my friend just generally speaking.

I don’t think it’s over-diagnosed, I think it’s under and improperly diagnosed. And I think the heart of depression is that humans aren’t living the way evolution designed us to.

We’re aren’t made for big cities and thousands -let alone millions- of people.
We’re aren’t made for prolonged solitude.
We aren’t made to work non-stop, but we need purposeful action every damn day.
We aren’t made to blindly accept casual abuse or indifference.
We need community connection like we need air, by design.

Humans are full of so many contradictions and this civilization has made its priorities about money and perceived security. Depression is not only about chemical imbalance- acknowledging the true nature of the society I was raised in was huge in helping me gain perspective and heal.