Depression senses a void. Tell it you See it, thank you, and see if you can convince it to go out for pancakes. At the South Pole. lol

The chemical imbalance in our minds that brings bipolar is just There, and will either send too Many chemicals (when we go flying with mania), or not Enough chemicals (argh!).

Either way, don't be afraid of it; if you acknowledge depression as Being there, but put it on a list of "things to get around to" that you are too Occupied to deal with now, it becomes Smaller.

Like it's a Least-favorite chore: "Hello depression, I'll get around to you Eventually, but I've got a Lot of other stuff I want to get done right now that is more Fun."

:)

big ((((((((((hugs))))))))))) for you, my friend.

Not so sure I can ship it off to Santa this time- the monthly approaches and usually if I have a good few weeks it really hits hard. The past few months have been somewhat good so I think it's out for blood- bad choice of words, huh? Just as long as it doesn't nibble away the part of my brain that stops me from self harming I'll be ok.

I'm sorry!! You're not alone iam, we all know what this feels like. Do you have an appointment with your pdoc or t soon?

The 24th. Couldn't get an earlier one, sadly. And thanks Hobo.

Mine knocked and like a fool I opened the door.
I'm with you. We can pull through this, we have thousands of beepers here on DS.
Good Luck to you!

The title of this web article is...

What Is Depression? Let This Animation With A Dog Shed Light On It.

I found it helpful myself as a reminder tool.

http://www.upworthy.com/what-is-depression-let-this-animation-with-a-dog-shed-light-on-it

Good analogy DoorMawss. And advice.

mimimize it. go running.

again, not saying anything about meds....just go running or do some exercise. you might fight it off or lessen it.

works for me quite a bit

Find something good to occupy your mind! Fight it off -- you can do it. And if you can't, and depression sets in, know that it will end soon and won't last forever. I wish you well! Depression sucks. Ain't no butts about it.

I'm trying. Making plans to go out tomorrow to shop for some very needed stuff and trying to sign up for an event planning class. Doing as much as I can to not have time to mope.

Well I think I've found a way to get rid of the depression- great news. Somehow the director of the event planning course was kind enough to work out a payment plan for me and allow me to register for it. I'm so happy I could cry.

I know how you feel! Hugs to you!

Congrats on the great news iam!! Things do have a way of turning around one way or another! HUGS!!