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I Battle Depression

I fight the fight that many do, I don't do it any better or worse, just my own way. Each of us that do face it, usually have to face it alone, some get help one way or another and we do it our way. There are times we win a bit and others we don't. But most of us continue to fight it for whatever reason drives us on. I think my drive is just shear stubbornness.

But this last couple of weeks, I got into a program through the VA that allows me to obtain counselling through my computer. Telemental Health. Via webcam, I can now go to a weekly session with my Dr. without leaving my home. Hell, my room.

Now most on here don't know my situation, but due to an initial head injury and more since then (something about seizures and floors just don't work well for ones head), I have a few issues I deal with, one being light sensitivity or weirdly known as photophobia (NOT a phobia btw). It makes things difficult in going outside or for traveling to and from places. So, this is a blessing.

Of course this doesn't do away with all appt's I have to go to, but this is one less physical and emotional stress I don't have to deal with when I have so many others already. Still have neurology, physical therapy, all the tests I can't get out of because of meds I take, all that fun stuff.

But just had to share a positive note when dealing with such a negative subject. As always, anyone taking the time reading my ramblings are appreciated. Hope it wasn't a waste. Take care.
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SW-User
And yet you choose a profile pic that reinforces it. Maybe something happier.
MrPerditus1 · 61-69, M
@SW-User I can see how some might see it that way, but the pic was chosen because of the migraines I have get to be so bad that I feel like screaming. For me, it's a representation of the physical pain I deal with daily, not the mental or emotional. But as I said, I can see how it could be looked at that way. Thanks.
MrPerditus1 · 61-69, M
@MrPerditus1 Ok, maybe it's a bit of both. lol Looking at it again.
SW-User
@MrPerditus1 You seem too comfortable with the idea of ongoing depression. You choose to represent yourself so and engage others so.
MrPerditus1 · 61-69, M
@SW-User It's not so much comfort as the realization that since my injury, my life has been taken apart. I understand where it comes from, but it doesn't stop it from coming when it wants. I fight it and work on getting better. Do I want it to continue? Hell no, that's why I am fighting it. But to say I'm comfortable with it from a rant or vent. Again, I can see how someone not around me all the time and only getting a glimpse at the few things I share might think that.

Everything that was before is gone. Do I wallow in it? No, but I do vent when the pressure of it gets to be too much. I come here to release sometimes when I need to, but I have other things that since the change, I've embraced and am learning to go with, adjusting to a life that isn't at all what it was.

So, this is my place to just get the crud out. yeah, I can see how anyone would think and point out what you have. Again, always nice to get input.
@Peeka - For the record, I would prefer a empty void over an individual masquerading as one who is both "cheerful" and supposedly a central "pillar of society". All I see is a very "narcissistic" person who is looking to satiate their "sadist impulses" through others. You would do well to remember that karma may cast you a similar living circumstance later on. :/