Sigh of Relief!

[iluvmikey07]

Things are looking up again. It was at least two weeks of hell and it felt like a lot longer. I was starting to drown in it when I realized, anytime things have gone that far downhill for me, they have always come back up eventually. So I started taking deep breaths, looking for the bright side of things, and talking to God. It is so hard to build myself up mentally and emotionally when I am depressed like that but it's those times that I need to the most. I have an amazing baby that I could not live my life without, a really great friend, awesome new mom friends, a full time job, a place to live, my own car!, nice clothes, food to eat, and despite what my mind tries to tell me I'm also attractive. I say these things because I'm thankful - not bragging. Anyway, it really did help once I reminded myself that the bad times weren't going to last forever. I was able to clear away a lot of the gray clouds and see things more clearly. Hopefully it can be a reminder to others who go through rough patches or suffer anxiety/depression to try to keep your head up and know that it always, always, always gets better.

[SaniyasMom]

Aug. 19, 2008 at 8:42 AM

I know exactly what you mean. I'm struggling with this as well. Although I tell myself it will get better, it's still difficult to get out of that slump, but we do have so much to be thankful for and God will see us through every time, no matter what we think at the time!!