Depression is:
A permanent state of tiredness that can’t be fixed by sleep.
Feeling like you’re drowning above the water.
Feeling like you’re in a straight jacket and you cannot move.
Feeling like you have a ball of cotton stuck in your throat.
Feeling like your mouth is glued shut and your teeth and gums hurt from clenching.
Feeling like your insides are going to pop out.
Wanting people to call or text or email but not wanting to answer back.
Wanting to be invited but not wanting to go.
Wanting things to be clean but not wanting to clean.
Feeling like you can never get enough sleep.
Forcing smiles and conversations when you’d rather be quiet.
Avoiding shopping.
Avoiding social situations.
Unable to focus on anything.
Not feeling sad but unable to feel happy.
Embarrassing.
Feeling ashamed.
Having zero energy.
Making a cup of coffee and feeding your cat might be the only thing you do today.
Wanting to be alone but also wanting company because you’re lonely.
Feeling hungry but too tired to cook or get in the car to go to a drive thru.
Not showering.
Not brushing your teeth.
Not caring about your appearance.
Procrastinating everything.
Sleeping for 12 hours and still feeling tired.
Feeling anxious.
Feeling exhausted.
Feeling overwhelmed.
Feeling afraid.
Feeling forgotten.
Feeling helpless.
Feeling alone.
Feeling hopeless.
Praying you will feel better tomorrow.
Hanging on to a thread of hope.
The pain that you’ve been through can’t compare to the joy that is coming. ~ Romans 8:18
Blessings,
Stacey ~ iamalive