Posted by noa on January 25, 2003, at 17:42:47
In reply to Re: In the depths of depression--please help, posted by Theresa Rae on January 25, 2003, at 12:34:06
Yes--I have had years of depression. During major depressive episodes, it was/is difficult to imagine getting through it (I still have an episode from time to time, but they don't last as long and aren't quite so horrible now). But I did. As for books,for some reason, reading "Darkness Visible" by William Styron used to comfort me when I was in the throes. I guess because it is short and so readable and the language he uses to describe his experience really rang true for me.
And I went through years of searching for the right med combo--so discouraging. But I eventually got one that worked well enough, and the deep depression began to lift.
The goal is just to get through it--not to think about big life decisions, etc. but just to do what you need to do to take care of yourself and get through the hardest period of time. List your resources for support and have the list visible to remind you.
Hoping you begin to feel better real soon.
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