Bless you, Katy, I am once again SO glad (but not in a Pollyanna way) I found this place where you never fail to delight with your daily sojourns and--here especially--dive so deeply into what keeps you ticking over. I could've written a great deal of this myself and, like Keris, am in awe of the way you have written so eloquently about your mental health.
I was 'diagnosed' at 17 with "nerves" in the late 1970's and have struggled with depression & anxiety ever since. When I was diagnosed ADHD aged 58, then autistic aged 60, I honestly thought I could do away with my antidepressants because I'd discovered my inherent weirdness. Big mistake. Huge. So huge it did nearly cost me my life, but now--even on them and while they work--I don't value whatever it is I get up for in the mornings. Which is mainly a cat.
I came your way via Satya Robyn’s recommendation.
Thank you for writing this.
I have lived my life as a more or less “functional depressive”, and so many of your descriptive phrases are immediately recognized by my soul.
I am sorry that you struggle. Life is a tricky little bugger. Solidarity. x
You are beautiful ( just one thing you could hear along with the shrill, persistent other voices) . Sent with concern, hope it makes you feel a smile
It does. Thank you. xx
Bless you, Katy, I am once again SO glad (but not in a Pollyanna way) I found this place where you never fail to delight with your daily sojourns and--here especially--dive so deeply into what keeps you ticking over. I could've written a great deal of this myself and, like Keris, am in awe of the way you have written so eloquently about your mental health.
I was 'diagnosed' at 17 with "nerves" in the late 1970's and have struggled with depression & anxiety ever since. When I was diagnosed ADHD aged 58, then autistic aged 60, I honestly thought I could do away with my antidepressants because I'd discovered my inherent weirdness. Big mistake. Huge. So huge it did nearly cost me my life, but now--even on them and while they work--I don't value whatever it is I get up for in the mornings. Which is mainly a cat.
I value you. Thank you. xx
I am in awe of how brilliantly you write about all of this. And I’m so glad you’re still here. Xx
Thank you. xx
Beautifully written and very relatable xx
thank you. x
Thanks for sharing. Hurray for meds that work - whatever works is good!!
Hooray indeed. x