Depression

    A very dear friend of my late husband's mother, had posted a page on her Facebook.  She is a very sweet person and I never knew she understood about Depression, Anxiety , Panic Attacks.  Sometimes these illnesses are treated by some as bogus, downplayed or even thought of as an excuse for laziness.  They aren't,  sometimes I still fight prejudices about it.  I find it much easier not to talk about it, but people should.
   Like any illness, some days are better than others, the days that stress me to the point of tears, uncertainty, lack of desire to do things I normally love... these are the extremely tough days because I feel unworthy, lack confidence and motivation.
 

I have been treated for depression since 1998, Anxiety and panic disorder since 2007.  Setbacks happen, sadness often happens, you long for loved ones to be around you or simply someone who understands.  Those like me, know you aren't alone, it is an illness and never give up on yourself.  Their are care providers out there that treat this as an illness, God bless them and God bless You!