Posted by PuraVida on June 27, 2001, at 17:30:00
In reply to Anyone out there UNable to work (or do much)??, posted by Janelle on June 24, 2001, at 15:30:52
Just a thought:
I think we probably tend to get down on ourselves by thinking that "normal" folks are accomplishing so much more. But what is normal anyway? Everyone has a challenge, and ours isn't as physically apparent as those confined to wheelchairs, or fighting cancer, or those with substance or violence problems. And depression isn't as socially acceptable as most challenges are.
There was a post on here of famous people who had similar challenges - so what if Lincoln missed opportunities, sat around for a few years, or even most of his life? In the time that he was out of his hole he contributed so much more than the "normal" man...
I also think that as a group, we are probably more goal and achievement oriented - we just care more and honestly want to do more. So, we just have to remember that we can only do what we can, and sometimes our achievments may not bring us monetary gain or acknowledgement, but just by getting through each day the best we can, we are doing something...
Two cents from a fellow hold-on-for today-er...depression has challenged me a lot in my career and relationships the past five years - now I'm just trying to get better
> My depression and anxiety are so bad that I'm unable to work and basically lost a wonderful job opportunity. I'm feeling very "alone" in this, in being at like 10% (if that much) of capacity. For awhile, I didn't feel like and couldn't do ANYTHING. Has anyone out there been this way, barely able to function? Just curious (misery loves company, or should I say NEEDS company). Thanks!
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