Posted by Fi on July 2, 2006, at 7:37:58
In reply to the things we lose, posted by honeybee on June 11, 2006, at 13:36:50
You describe it so well. Its bad enough actually having depression, but you also have to cope with the impact on your life. Just like you would have to cope with the impact on your life if it was a problem like like arthritis. So its a double whammy. They dont have depression affecting how they can cope with their illness.
I get jealous of people who are well, particularly since they take it for granted. I know that their lives (and mine when I was well) arent actually easy. But it feels that way.People who are worse than me are scarey, and ones who are better are demoralising to see.
If only I had made better use of the years I was well- I'm angry and jealous of that version of me.
I dont know if its at all helpful, but you're not alone with how you feel.
Take care.
Fi
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