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Hey Cate,

I know exacly what you mean, I have been feeling the sme way. This time for me has been the longest episode for me, going on 3 months now. But I guess instead of trying to find something new to throw myself into in the HOPE that it will make me happy, I am trying to ride the storm out this time and actually get some proper help and then HOPEFULLY get better for the long term.

I hear ya and I feel ya pain.

Take care,
Holly

Written by Griffin08, 20. May 2008 02:03 PM

Hi there,

In just a few words you have describe exactly what I have been feeling all week.

Oh yes the never ending path of depression sometimes it seems it will never let up. I was talking to my cousin yesterday and as I was describing my despair she made me believe that this never ending cycle can stop and those great feelings we had back in the good old days can be revived.

I know it's so hard to grasp the light of hope when you are in such despair. It will get easier with time, the more we learn how to cope and move on, the closer hope will return.

bluewave
xxoo

Written by bluewave, 20. May 2008 05:26 PM

Cate

It is good you can remember a time you have been happy. Even if like me uni didn't work out, at least you tried it and that is importnat to be happy with - you tried.

Go Cate!!!

Mrs Studying1

Written by studying1, 20. May 2008 06:06 PM

'i don't want to remember the pain of hope...'

I'm with you there. Well, maybe I am. I don't want to remember the pain of losing hope, but I'd love some hope that actually sticks around and fulfills itself.

Written by babz, 20. May 2008 07:09 PM

Hi Cate,

Don't lose hope, it's the last thing we have with this illness, hope that one day the fog will lift. You must keep trying to fight the fight, one small step at a time.

Don't look at uni as a failure, you were brave to even give it a go, I'd never be brave enough to set foot on a campus, so you're a lot more courageous than I am.

Take care of yourself,

Karen xxx

Written by fly, 20. May 2008 08:22 PM

Oh Cate please take care, you are starting to process some of your stuff and it hurts it really hurts, I wish i could offer you more, maybe tomorrow I weill try again

Please look after you.


Liz
XXX

Written by keller, 20. May 2008 08:54 PM

I know exactly what you mean, hang in there Cate.

Whoever said that life is a rollercoaster is exactly right. It takes will from deep inside to stop yourself being sick.

Life is much more than those big ticket items and I can see you've got that will and motivation. You have a shoulder to lean on here.

It's remembering the little things that will add up for you and someday soon you can make it to the top again.

Written by amandablue, 21. May 2008 10:13 AM

Cate

Love the man in your life!!!!

Go Cate!!!

Mrs Studying1

Written by studying1, 21. May 2008 08:59 PM