Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Stray Black Dogs Do Survive


With each episode of depression I always seem to go through a similar routine. It is a power struggle of mind body and soul. Nothing wins. The first emotion when it hits is absolute horror; because this crap hurts in every way. Your physical body fights with your mental and emotional being, and every relationship you have is compromised.

I retreat until the worst of it is over. Then I begin the process of looking for more answers and support systems to help me and my loved ones to better understand and find more ways of managing and coping with this illness. This particular time I found some great internet sites which I have posted as resources. I also found a blog called Stray Black Dog. He is from the UK and calls himself a "depressive". I am sad that he labels himself this. I do not see myself as a "bi-polar". I admit his entries are terribly depressing and the people who leave comments give him plenty of advice of which I am certain they mean well. Now here is my advice...when wanting to really help and truly care about others ONLY offer advice when asked for it, otherwise just LISTEN.

I think when we try to solve other people’s problems, we certainly mean well, but we have disempowered them.

Even stray black dogs can and do survive out in the wild...

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