Do you ever feel depressed?
Depression is a big part of grief. Whenever we have a change in our life which brings about change in our daily routine, our daily living structure, and our long-time habits, we grieve over what was, what might have been, and fear what is to come.
Depression is part of grieving and something that I don't take a pill for. My depression isn't a chemical imbalance. Doctor's have tried to put me on anti-depressants for my fibromyalgia and all they did for me was put weight on and then I became more depressed. I have seen many girls put on them only to go back out to get thin. Either they were not honest with their doctor or their doctor doesn't understand the disease of addiction.
Every time there is a change, a loss be it a job, a routine, a loved one, or a habit, we go through a grieving process. It isn't something to ignore and hide under a bushel. The program works on it when I apply the 12 Steps. The 12 Steps are applicable to all situations.
Depression gives me signs to me that I am heading down the old path and I need to turn things over to my Higher Power. i.e. no shower, not getting dressed...no leaving the house...only leaving the bed to eat or go potty. Bed was one of the things I used for years. I even went without TV for two years, because I was living and out and about, participating in life. When depression hit, I got it back and added extra bundles so I wouldn't miss anything. When I got my computer, I became addicted to it, not realizing that it was just another escape route.
Here is a link to some quotes. The one I like the best is:
“Depression is nourished by a lifetime of ungrieved and unforgiven hurts” by Penelope Sweet
www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_women.htm
