The problem with depression is it's boring. It wears you down. Through the monotony. Through a consistent effort to make you feel numb or empty. Depression is something that constantly tries to take from you. Take your energy, take your mind, take your joy.
I am so sorry to hear that you're feeling flattened right now, Kevin. Thank you for so beautifully articulating what it feels like to be depressed. I really don't have any words of wisdom as I live in the darkness these days. A sunny day just seems like an assault so I keep my curtains closed and force myself to keep breathing and yes, to remember that this too shall pass. And yes, it is exhausting on every level - physical, emotional and spiritual. I struggle so hard to still trust that God is with me. Because in the darkness it feels like he / she has abandoned the ship.
Thank you for your courage in sharing. I want you to know that your TED talk and your book are currently in the hands of a 19 year old young man who is battling depression (a friend of a friend of a friend). It is really helping him to have hope that he will live in the light again. Thank you for all you do for those of us who need to be reminded that life will be good again if we can just wait it out. I pray that your darkness will lift sooner than later. Take care my friend.
I am on your side too.
I am so sorry to hear that you're feeling flattened right now, Kevin. Thank you for so beautifully articulating what it feels like to be depressed. I really don't have any words of wisdom as I live in the darkness these days. A sunny day just seems like an assault so I keep my curtains closed and force myself to keep breathing and yes, to remember that this too shall pass. And yes, it is exhausting on every level - physical, emotional and spiritual. I struggle so hard to still trust that God is with me. Because in the darkness it feels like he / she has abandoned the ship.
Thank you for your courage in sharing. I want you to know that your TED talk and your book are currently in the hands of a 19 year old young man who is battling depression (a friend of a friend of a friend). It is really helping him to have hope that he will live in the light again. Thank you for all you do for those of us who need to be reminded that life will be good again if we can just wait it out. I pray that your darkness will lift sooner than later. Take care my friend.