I know it’s depression when…

…I don’t feel the urge to dance when I hear a good blues or hip-hop song.

…coffee and chocolate are the only things I can get myself to ingest for the majority of my meals.

…I don’t want to bake cookies.

…going to the gym just sounds like too much work for me to consider.

…I start looking up pictures of celebrity stretch marks in attempt to make myself feel better. It never works.

…I have no desire to work on whatever craft or house project I’m currently focused on finishing.

…the mere thought of sex makes me want to cry.

…the dishes can wait.

…I can’t seem to stop picking at zits that are virtually nonexistent.

…I spend the majority of the day vegging out in front of my computer.

…pajamas are the designated outfit for the day.

…leaving the house with two kids is too much effort.

…I pull out a mirror and scrutinize my childbirth-ruined hoo-haw. And it makes me hate myself.

…all I want to do is sleep, but my head just won’t shut up long enough for me to relax.

…the details of yesterday are foggy or nonexistent.

…the TV serves as a great babysitter.

…answering that phone call seems like way too much work.

…all the caffeine in Seattle can’t seem to give me a smidgen of energy.

……………………….

Luckily, today these don’t apply. Today, I feel well.

Thank God.

Current Mood:Surprised emoticon Surprised

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8 Responses to “I know it’s depression when…”

  1. Ellie Says:

    Glad to hear you are getting back to normal,(normal is when you coffee and chocolate center is balanced). :)

  2. Nobody Says:

    glad you feel good today. :) i hope those aren’t a checklist of rules, ’cause most of those are me… every day.

  3. Kimberly Says:

    Oh Jebus, when I started reading this I got super worried…I am so glad that you don’t feel like that!!

  4. Rikki Says:

    I’m glad you are feeling well! :)

  5. Rosanne Says:

    Relieved, especially since I had to leave a message this morning. ;)

  6. Mandie Says:

    I’m so glad that you used the word “well.” A lot of people don’t realize the depression is so much more than just a state of mind. Its a true illness that takes time and treatment (normally) to beat. People don’t chose it and anyone who’s ever experienced it would never wish it on their worst enemy. I’m so glad that today, you are well!

  7. Tamra Says:

    Thanks, everyone! It’s been a much more positive week than the last month has been, and it’s so nice to realize that I feel human again. :-)

  8. Misty Says:

    *whew* Don’t scare us like that!!! lol