Stormy Weather

In case no one knows this,  I have a few problems.  I have money problems and I have some minor health issues but I have also been diagnosed with depression and anxiety disorder.  I am not saying this to complain or to get pity.  In fact I do not want any one's  pity.  I say these private things just to tell you what is.  In fact depression is quite common.



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I found an article on the Internet that stated that as many as 17 million Americans suffer from depression.  It also states that depression is the most common secondary disorder for people with disabilities and chronic health conditions. (Depression article)  Having lived with a disability for a few decades now, I am not surprised by this statement. 

I know that most of my depression comes from frustration kept inside.  I want to do things and experience life but a lot of prejudice and injustice has kept me from doing everything I would like.  While I work on the prejudices and injustices by teaching, speaking, and trying to work, I also take medication and see a counselor.  I use the sessions with my counselor much like I use this blog.  I vent, cry, get mad, all that stuff.  I also try and make it a nice day in the end.  I may go shopping (even window shopping helps) or meet a friend for lunch and a few drinks.  Even though I have these "problems" I try to get the most out of life.  If you ever decide that you need help with depression don't be afraid of medicine and counseling.  Counseling for me helps me see why I get depressed so that I can find my way through it.  Then I can return to trying to get what I want from life.  Whatever you want from life, keep trying to get it.  Signing off