Posted by Ron Hill on July 3, 2003, at 11:48:29
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Shar,> I'm not sure to make of "no need to stay down there." If I had control of it, I would not be down here. If a ladder, or med, or good thoughts made a difference, I would not be here (it sure does not feel like a choice!). So, I'll add it to my list of other conundrums.
Yeah, I hear what you are saying, Shar. I was concerned when I wrote my previous post that my quick note might give the impression that I was oversimplifying the severity of the problem and/or trivializing the feeling of powerlessness regarding escape from the abyss.
Like you, I also have experienced that feeling of inescapable helplessness while being drawn deeper and deeper into the quicksand of depression with no apparent means to reverse the gradient. I find it interesting that it is soooo much easier and faster to spiral down than it is to spiral up. Therefore, it was not my intent to suggest that one can merely “climb out” of a depressive state. Instead, I was just trying to do some cheerleading. I care about you as a fellow traveler on this road.
For me, when I am in the depth of depression induced despair, I become very pessimistic and I convince myself that I will be stuck in the depressive state for ever. The truth of the mater is that, although I can’t climb out using a ladder, I can take baby steps that can help somewhat. Some of the things that help me (to some extent) include exercise, a good diet, vitamins and supplements, daily spiritual renewal, healthy interpersonal relationships, meds, and a positive attitude. The thing is, when I’m depressed I don’t want to do any of this crap! However, if I take baby steps in these areas it seems to help.
Best wishes, Shar. If I can help you in any way, please let me know.
-- Ron
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