This is something that affects many of us Tgirls; perhaps its wrestling with 2 lives or trying to decide which one we should lead? I was surprised to read about Ian Thorpe's issues and when you read the article certain phrases seem apposite to many of us special girls. It certainly made me think about the times I have been "down"...well not down but so depressed that I did not want to do anything.

Here is one extract >>>>

He eventually offers a telling account which uncovers the extent to which depression can be physically, as well as well as psychologically, debilitating. "It's like a weight is pressing down on you. There are days when you just can't get out of bed. You cannot face the world. You tell yourself simple things like: 'Just get to the kitchen and get a glass of water.' But not being able to do something so basic is frightening.

or this extract


Courage is needed to address such problems and Thorpe, who is an intensely private man, makes it seem as if "the cancer of attention" had contributed to his depression. So how was he finally able to voice a secret he had harboured so long? "It helped knowing doctors don't talk. It's also realising you need help. I still don't understand it entirely but being able to share it has helped because part of being depressed is being completely irrational. It's important to apply some rational thought.


To read the article in full check the link below
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/nov/12/ian-thorpe-swimming-depression


I am sure some of you will empathise with this article and I do hope you find it useful.

lots of kisses

Audrey xxxx

Thank You Audrey! I always say I'm in a state of mild depression waiting for the MANIA to kick in. Like 60's Britain. Maybe that's why that country fascinates me so much.

Hi Audrey thanks,I suffer from borderline personality disorder and depression love anniemarie xxx

I had what Churchill famously described as his "black dog" days - they lasted for 2 years. Its only looking back that I realize how ill I was ....and I am still surprised that I kept going and eventually came out to the other side.

hugs

Pauline xxxx

Ah..."Black Dog". Those of you who know me well know the other reference. I was just writing another commentator about my love of Ayn Rand and how her characters go through their dramatic dark nights of the soul (and not always in white satin), but they always rise to the top of their towers in the end...or their gulches!

Not only Tgirls suffer from depression. I'm what's often described as an admirer (don't like the term, actually) but I'm prone to it too. I'm potentially wrestling with two lifestyles also, which is one factor in my situation!

depression is a horrible thing to have and to see. I've been lucky in that, even though I feel guilty at times, and fed up, I've never got into a state of deep depression.
I have however witnessed it in others and it is really upsetting to see someone in that state and sometimes all it takes to help is to listen to them, no judgement no offering of advice just listen. Doesn't sound like much but it can have a huge positive impact on some people.
Suzy xxx

Depression is a hidden illness that can affect people without them realising it. All they need is an ear to listen to them.I know this as i suffer from depression and take tablets to help me keep calm.

depression is a sickness nobody can see and when they find out they ignore you pity because we all need someone to help us regardless tc be safe Paul

thanx for the link and the forum just what i needed

at this moment hugs xxxxx

I've just been looking up the term "melacholia" as I am reading Deirdre Bair's biography of C.G. Jung, and I am also currently addicted to 'Downton Abbey', 'Upstairs Downstairs', and 'Call The Midwife'.

Vallin


Its never easy for any of us...and often its only when we look back that we realize how bad the low times were

Audrey xxx

Thanks for the link Audrey x
I suffer from anxiety and low moods, I sometimes find this really difficult to deal with at times.
At the weekend I actually broke down in tears, for the first time in ages, as it takes a lot for me to to get like this, I did have a lot to drink that night, which I don't normally.
I have been on medication before for depression and I don't really want to go back down that road again.