Recovering from a episode of major depression...

This blog shall document my struggle with a mental illness. I hope anyone that comes across it, will find inspiration to continue to live and live well. Be forewarned, if negative moods and actions affect how you feel or affect your well-being then don't read my blog. Otherwise all encouraging and carefully crafted criticisms are appreciated.

Friday, September 10, 2010

Prison and Release

Since the middle of February I have been in seclusion. I realized today that I have been suffereing from severe depression since last July and I am currently coming out of it. I'm going from severe to manageable. Manageable means I will be able to look for and get a job and begin to get my finances over. Manageable means that I have a major shift in perspective. I know it was only a few short days ago that I a suicide action plan, but now my perspective has done a not quite 180 but more of a 90.

I no longer have a strong desire to end my life, but I am still unhappy with my life. I am able to see solutions to my problems and I am no longer distressed about how long it would take me to make real change.

I have been in this state of pain before and it will take me more time to get out of it. There is no way around it.

The way I am feeling now... I wonder if I am heading towards mania? I haven't had a manic episode in awhile that I can determine...God I hope not...

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