I was telling a friend today... Depression has been my faithful companion longer than almost any other relationship... I was thinking about that... and thinking while depression has been the source of a lot of pain... I don't think its going away... so... I decided to look at some of the positive effects depression has had on my life... Depression takes me way down... but I think.... I think a lot... about depression and life and feelings... I cry a lot... I laugh a lot... and I feel a whole lot... perhaps too much... but yet... I am truly alive... I feel things intensely... and although I may hurt intensely... hurt is a feeling... so is love... and I love intensely... and I'm not sure I would have had it differently... at least loving... and thinking... and if pain is the price I pay for such deep gifts... perhaps its worth the price...Just some thoughts..... Hugs Elissa Not about to move up my feeling monitor... I am somewhat afraid of my feelings... If I feel too good... is a down very far behind.... Its ok... I am amused by my own reflections.....
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I know what you mean. I look at other people and see that it could be worse. We are entitled to our feelings. I guess that\'s what makes the world go round.
God bless... Your a very good friend
oh my Elissa, you are making me think way too early this morning. you make perfect sense. i guess we have to hit rock bottom to appreciate the things more that we have overlooked. i wonder tho!!! love you!! ~~ charlayne
I feel ya friend. Depression is something that only was in my life a bit but now she is with me constantly. Trying to cut the ties though. I guess we are all here trying to do the same. Have a good day
have a great day!
Those are some deep thoughts...I understand what you mean. Love you!
Elissa, I used to say that even when I\'m feeling sorrow, pain, anger, hurt, and depression that those were still feelings and they silently reminded me that I was still alive. It made me feel thankful and blessed again.