Spoonies! Question about depression...

@CoralLevang There is no reason to be embarrassed and no one should make you feel that way. I have Dissociation Identity Disorder- also known as Multiple Personality Disorder and for many years in the beginning I felt ashamed and embrrassed because that is how people made me feel. But I had to empower myself to learn as much as I could because most therapist also don't really know how to treat this. It has taken me a really long time so I know from experience it is not easy... but I have stopped feeling embarrassed and ashamed and I learned to embrace all of me... even my altars.

@CoralLevang I'm sorry for your experience Coral. Society still has a hard time with accepting and understanding Mental Illness. That is not your fault or anyone's fault. It is just a society that overflows with ignorance where people choose to judge without educating themselves. This is why I write about ny disability all the time. To try and educate others about it. I guess at my age I just no longer care what anyone thinks of me. I will never feel embarrassed or ashamed for something I have no control over. I'm here for you anytime. :-)

@CoralLevang That's awful that there was so much judgment. Nobody needs that kind of negativity!

I tend to go to social media or to forums to talk as well.

I do that when I'm really anxious. It burns off the adrenaline from a panic attack and gives me that somewhat of control feeling you're referring to. Sometimes I do it when I'm angry, too. It's a very productive way to channel that energy!

@sarahworksathome Yes it does not solve the depression entirely but it does help for the time being to see organized and clean stuff. I wish you the best Sarah.