Some readers have said, "Clearly you're not THAT depressed. Maybe you know mild depression, but your upbeat blog posts and videos aren't for people with serious depression."
In light of that, I thought I'd show you all what a bad depression day looks like for me.
To view my YouTube video, click here.
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Hi, Therese:
Thanks so much for sharing such an intimate look at depression. I think your comment at the end is key: "I know I won't be in this state forever." I wish I could find that insight when I'm depressed, but when I'm in that state, that degree of enlightenment is hard to come by.
Hi Therese,
I am relatively new to Beyond Blue but am certain that I was led here by an angel. I have just watched your video about your bad days. It hit the nail on the head.
I was diagnosed with clinical depression 8 years ago. Since then, I have had manny upheavals in my life and have found myelf hanging on by my fingernails. I left my husband of 13 years, took my 2 young daughters and moved from Chicago to London without anything but our clothes and knowing no one. It was terribly difficult but a good move.
I have now lived in the UK for 6 years and have married a man with 2 daughters as well. Although I am very lucky to have been given a chance at life again, things can be so hard.
I had a breakdown about 18 months ago. I have been really struggling ever since. My husband tries to understand, but I know he doesn't. I have to work every single day to continue my climb out. I know I can do it, but some days, the light feels alot further away than others.
Thank you for being a voice for those of us who suffer with this terrible chronic disease. You are an inspiration.
Love, Cindy Turner
Thank you for your article on this website. I saw a few of your videos and they are great for those of us struggling with depression. Some people have disorders that may be helped with medication, others it is due to circumstances in our lives. This helps to know that we are not alone, that we will get better and that God loves us and hates to see us in pain. I am reading the book, "The Shack" and the character in the story deals with a terrible tragedy that makes him question "why?" to so many things. I know in my situation, it helps to read encouraging books, listen to people like Joel Osteen's sermons and surround myself with positive people. However, that can be hard if we are stuck in a terrible relationship or a dead end job. I have to keep looking at people like Joseph in the Bible who endured hardships for years. To all who read this and are suffering, may God greatly bless you and restore all that has been lost.
I have a daughter that is bi polar, and it is so true that everyone is worth more than the disease. I think that its letting go and letting the lord carry it through , as he will do exactly, but one needs a faith that will not doubt for a moment..it is just as hard as the bi polar...to work at the trust and belife that god will carry you true it. Joel Olsteen is an excellent inspiration, but when it comes to the knowledge of guidance of how to get through the suffering of the physical mind, and bring you to that spiritual helaing journey I would advise Joyce meyer. I think once you hear about her own life of abuse and suffering, and how she came about her healing, will surely bring you to that journey of healing..as we all know that every problem of life has a solution in the word of god ... not everyone has been blessed enough to break down the definaition of the word of god. I assure you that you will find it listening to her ministery ..one thing we all know for sure is .. we are reflected apon through our life time which creates thoughts and attitudes.. althought this seems like two unimport words there defination carry a lot of power...it takes practise to change ones thoughts , and the attitude we take towards out thoughts leaves us to the results of our circumstances and most of all how we function in out lives...our thought pattern is what forms are circumstances , and that the attitude we take towards thee outcome will leave us in the state of mind we bring apon ourselves...Feeling that we are not worthy of being joyful and well It is not what the word of lord saids.."I come to give you life abudantly...joyfully!
I have been there , and wore many T shirts.. You can heal! It will take time, and each day you will be more confident..prayers,strong unquestioning faith...and listen to joyce meyer...she will help build faith in yourself, through undying faith in Jesus Christ..she has been there through her won suffering..suffering is pain no matter which form it comes in. love and gentle blessing to all MTA PS theres a godly spirit shining through therese bouchard
My first time on this site. I've had a down ward spiral in live since the yr.2000. Have lost My parents, and three sisters to illness. Watch Mom die then my sister lost her self in greed and has done so much to hurt her family I don't know if she can ever mend them with me. Meantime our Oldest sister that I cared for we watched as she was taken by MS. Her faith in God gave her the grace and courage to live through MS. Lost the fight in Oct 16, 2005. Again was put through hell bye the sister who likes to hurt and called my youngest sister and me Murders, because we followed MS sisters living will(which was soooo hard to do). Youngest sister found out she had non-curable cancer throughout body Aug. 2006 , Dad died of COPD (Oct. 3rd sister with cancers Birthday). Had to go to Mass. and take care of him and his estate. Still no help from sister who is full of hurtfulness and no concern. Sister (MY best friend besides my hubby) with cancer stayed home while we cared for her she was brave and taught us all allot about dealing with pain and how to live with her own mortality. We lost her Dec 6, 2006. I didn't mention the 6 pets I lost to old age and cancer through that same time frame. 2007, I had physically had enough and ended up anemic and finding out I had tumors and surgery. Physically fit now but, my mind is a car reck . Depressed and doing one day at a time. Realized I have a great family Hubby Kids and beautiful grand daughter, but really missing the others who have left me for now. Just keep telling myself not forever. I'm trying to focus on the family here and give myself the permission to let the grieving go when it creeps up on me.
Thanks for this web site, Nancy
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