tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925288990167100425.post2546713750777367791..comments2023-04-23T09:49:34.867-06:00Comments on My Journey Through Anorexia: "real" depression?Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05886626878002819010noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925288990167100425.post-18554994618814190832011-08-05T19:46:57.211-06:002011-08-05T19:46:57.211-06:00wow, thanks! I'm still trying to figure out h...wow, thanks! I'm still trying to figure out how to be nicer to myself. I'm sure someday it will get easier, right? I appreciate the encouragement. Thanks!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886626878002819010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925288990167100425.post-49984987284064926002011-08-05T14:14:51.840-06:002011-08-05T14:14:51.840-06:00Sometimes we don't know exactly where it comes...Sometimes we don't know exactly where it comes from. I can relate to your questions though because I wonder the same thing. When I am off my anti-depressant meds, Even though I have that weight of sadness or low feelings, I can still have lots of good days... so it also makes me wonder if I am truly depressed. I was diagnosed with a chemical imbalance, but why can I be okay sometimes without my meds?? <br /><br />I think the important thing is to try not to analyze and judge the "depression" or YOU so much! (be nicer to yourself, you deserve that) and to just do what you can to help the problem. I think this is just the doubt, fear, exhaustion talking and trying to convince you that it is you, or your faith in god, or that you are somehow making it up, or whatever - but that is a trap. If that makes sense. I think you're faith in god is very strong. I think you are doubting things because you don't understand them. I do that ALOT :( But try not to because it can be dangerous. Just try to find those things that will help lift the sadness. And those days when you are sad and don't know why... just try to give yourself a break and try not to judge yourself or your feelings. You are STRONG! And you have proven that many times over!<br /><br />okay... I am done with my book of a comment. lol. Take care girly ;)Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980101542608631267noreply@blogger.com