Posted by SLS on December 24, 2012, at 19:21:21
In reply to Thank every single one of you, posted by Phil on December 24, 2012, at 14:31:50
> I want to wish everyone here a Merry Christmas.
The sentiments are mutual.
> So many people have helped me over the years and I dearly miss those who are no longer here.
I miss a great many people, too. I will say that your presence in these forums is a positive contribution. I am particularly impressed by your efforts to remain objective in your approach to issues without becoming cynical.
> I haven't been myself, here or anywhere else and for the last 3 days have been rapid cycling.
Ouch. That must be frustrating.
> Today is weeping, yesterday I felt great. I don't purposely hurt people here but I just get frustrated with myself.
Perhaps you expect from yourself more than you would from anyone else who would find themselves in your situation. I am guilty of this sort of thing. It really does make life more difficult to operate that way. Since I really don't know what you are frustrated with, I don't know whether or not you are beating up on yourself. Depression can ruin one's self-esteem, regardless of how "strong" they may be. It is a full-time job to keep it intact when one is in the midst of depression.
I know this sounds trite, but I really mean it: I am glad that you are you. You are missed when you are absent.
- ScottSome see things as they are and ask why.
I dream of things that never were and ask why not.- George Bernard Shaw
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