“Others imply that they know what it is like to be depressed because they have gone through a divorce, lost a job, or broken up with someone. But these experiences carry with them feelings. Depression, instead, is flat, hollow, and unendurable. It is also tiresome. People cannot abide being around you when you are depressed. They might think that they ought to, and they might even try, but you know and they know that you are tedious beyond belief: you are irritable and paranoid and humorless and lifeless and critical and demanding and no reassurance is ever enough. You’re frightened, and you’re frightening, and you’re “not at all like yourself but will be soon,” but you know you won’t.”
― Kay Redfield Jamison, An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness
I’m redesigning the blog so it may be down for a day or two. Hopefully I’ll be able to stay in action with no down time.
I feel that quote deep within me. Well chosen, my friend. Best of luck on redesigning your site. Mine has been the same forever, because I lack the techie know-how. Best, Smrtie
Yeah, once I read it I had to post it.
I reposted this quote on my fb account and will quite likely repost to my wp account when I feel like writing again…thank you for finding it, really says it like it is. xoxo
I agree, Patti. When I read it, it seemed like the words were coming right out of my mouth. I found it extremely cathartic.
I love the quote…so very true. I also love your new site! Looks awesome!
Howisbradley…would you mind terribly if I reblogged this quote? It’s incredibly appropriate for me right now.
Absolutely, I don’t mind at all.