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I Battle Depression

I don't know if writing this will benefit me in any way but in case it does I am going to. Most of this probably won't even make sense but whatever. I don't know what changed (I never do) or why but I am no longer depressed (for now). After an 8 month BRUTAL depressive episode I finally feel better. I got used to being depressed that this happiness feels like such a foreign feeling. I can't even explain it but I've been in this cycle since I was 11 years old.

My first depressive episode was so hard on me and I struggled to figure out why I was feeling that way. It was like sadness increased tenfold and magnified. Out of nowhere I would get so depressed for months at a time for seemingly no reason at all then one day its like the depression decides to relaease me from its grasp and I feel absolutely amazing. High energy, motivation, hopeful of the future it's crazy and it makes no sense.

Depressed me has no motivation and a complete disregard for my life. I also was never able to focus, had a brain fog, couldn't remember anything or learn or retain information. And now I finally feel like my brain is repairing itself from all the havoc depression caused. I feel like I am regaining my personality back.

I've noticed this pattern and accepted that my depression will never be "cured" and that I should make the most out of the periods of time when im not depressed. It seems like my depression is always there lying dormant waiting to resurface again. It feels so good to finally feel happy again. to have motivation, energy, and a desire to live again.

Is this how non depressed people feel like everyday? I honestly feel euphoric. I feel like I am on drugs without even taking drugs. What does being on drugs even feel like? If I had to guess this is it. I have only been sleeping 4-6 hours a night and I feel so much more energized and refreshed than I ever did sleeping for 8+ hours when I was depressed. it's crazy. Anyways if you made it this far thanks for reading my incohesive thought vomit and I'm going to end this here because if I dont I would probbaly keep writing about how good I feel for hours and I have things to do.

Ps. Before anyone asks, no I'm definitely not manic. Just happy to be happy again.
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AndrewC1993 · 31-35, M
My dear, I like this, and this is the reason for your username, it is kick ass!! But I must tell you this. It sounds like you are bi-polar, so you have a period of time when you are at an all-time low, and then suddenly an all-time high. I know what the high feels like. I'm conditioned in a way, where I only get the high, because, you know if I had the fuckin' choice, I'd rather feel good about myself, and most often times I do. I have Unipolar Mania. And I felt drained when I was on meds, almost mirroring depression, void of feeling.

But I must say, please take stock, of the way you are feeling right now. Yes, plans about future is ok, but, it is only achievable when we embrace the moment that we live in. Please, be careful, I wouldn't want you to be crashing like the Pound in the wake of the Brexit vote. Yes whilst you'd want to ride this out and know that I would too. Find a mellow. If its alright with you, would it be ok if I sent you a song about my mental condition? Its a rap! :)
@AndrewC1993 Tysm I love and appreciate this comment so much.

I know I'm bipolar. I didn't like the label. Still don't
AndrewC1993 · 31-35, M
@RebornPhoenix Who likes labels really?