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what does healing look like?

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Written by northrnbelle 14. Jan 2008 06:34 AM

tried going for a walk today, but my walk is too slow...i can't outpace the sadness. i cried and the tears froze on my face, but i was too numb to feel it or care. Fresh snow covers everything here, and it looks so clean and pure, but it is all an illusion. underneath is the same dead grass that was there yesterday. even the snowflake itself is based on a tiny particle of dirt.

i had a counsellor once that kept asking me 'what does healing look like?' i wanted to scream at her 'if i knew that maybe i could get there!!!' that was about fifteen years ago and i don't think i am any closer to an answer to that question.

i am so tired of dragging myself through days that are so much of the same pain, day after day. it's hard to imagine a future that can look any different.

ten days here until i see my new counsellor again. will only be the third visit. maybe i can find someone to talk to in the meantime.

hope someone else is having a better day

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Comments from the community:

To me healing means:

Getting out of bed when you don't want to.
Going for that walk.
Meeting up with your friend for coffee even though you really don't want to leave the house...

I view healing as a process. It's a process where you help yourself and push through mental barriers. I know the actual process requires a lot of strength and motivation but we are all capable of it.

I believe you can heal yourself. You must not believe the negative messages that nasty depression can tell you.

Keep fighting, you can feel better, you must fight!

I hope you have a better connection with your new cousellor.

Bluewave
xxoo

Written by bluewave, 14. Jan 2008 12:14 PM

Northrnbelle

I bought goggles to go swimming and guess what - I can't find them so I can't swim without the so I know what you mean by slow steps.

My thoughts of healing is being better than we are now, able to cope with things and take meds if necessary.

Good luck with your next visit with your counsellor.

Go NB!!!

Studying1

Written by studying1, 14. Jan 2008 05:16 PM