It doesn't.

just kidding

HEY!...i said intelligently

In my exp. I feel lighter and there is no heaviness over my head. And things seem clearer and more logical.
ANd of course, I feel happy.

Depression lifting is like someone taking a blockout curtain off of the window...You start to take pleasure in the simple things in life again. Your not up, your not down but life for the first tie in awhile is a pleasure...You feel normal, stable...

now, that was intelligent and very helpful.

i might be getting better, because things might be getting "lighter" day by day

well dobbie you stole my thunder n described it to a tee , but i probably wouldnt have wrote it as well anyway xx

i wanna feel happy.

part of me wants to feel like i did when i was 8 years old on christmas eve
but
i need to be a little more realistic and set my expectations more reasonably

take pleasure in the simple things in life...Your going to be a dad again...two tiny people that will idolise you no matter how crappy you feel...That always brings a smile to my face and joy to my heart...

Hi, unh1995!!!!
I truly don't know if I can do so intelligently, but I can describe what happened to/for me as of 3 days ago.
I woke up and had a sense of well-being. For the first time in months, I had energy and actually WANTED to do things that needed doing. And my brain functioned so much better than it had been!!! I was much more clear headed and my short term memory was much improved! I think I've gotten more accomplished in the last 3 days than I did in a whole month, prior!!
And it was also a bit of surprise!! I thought, "OmiGod! I forgot that I ever felt this way!!!"
I tend to go in 3 month cycles, so I'm hoping this current state of affairs continues!! I fully intend to enjoy it for as long as it lasts!!!!
Take care and good luck. I suppose it's different for everyone, but for however it's going to be for you, I hope it happens soon!!!

It's when it lifts that I question myself and think I'm crazy! :)
It does feel foreign if I've been depressed for a long while, but it's such a relief! I love the days I wake up wanting to do something - not having that doom and gloom hanging in the room.
Not sure if that's intelligently written, but I do the best I can with this BP brain! :)

i guess we really want something to give us hope, some chance for improvement...and i think that i am seeing that, and i appreciate all the kind replys...looking for joy in the small things...

i have to agree with every one. it just feels clear. and if i must say it "normal". you'll know it when it happens.

Well, if YOU don't have faith, Unh, We will for ya!! HUGS! It will lift eventually!! Just keep coming here and we'll kick your ass until it happens! :)

hey...i am joking about the intelligent thing..i dont care if you type it with your elbows...i am just grateful for the replys