Posted by Wallabee on July 7, 2000, at 20:43:10
In reply to I feel like giving up--will I ever be balanced?, posted by Dona on July 7, 2000, at 16:23:09
see, I stuck my foot in my mouth already . . .
by saying your perspective is reasonable and realistic, I wasn't suggesting that your situation was great, rather that, depression aside, you have some pretty substantial real challenges dealing with, and anyone would reasonably feel overwhelmed by what it sounds like you are facing in terms of physical health and family.
I donno if it helps you, but it does help me to avoid the downward spiral of free floating depression when I can acknowledge that its normal for me to feel down when life is not going well. Although you say you feel like giving up, it sounds like you're still fighting hard to get help and help yourself, which is great.
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