I met with my therapist this week and she made a shocking announcement to me: “You are no longer depressed.”
Wow! Really? I knew I’d been thinking that, but to have an objective observer who knows me well to say so is affirming.
So what does a person who has suffered with depression for much of her adult life do now that she is not depressed? Here’s some of what I’ve done this week:
On Monday I made phone calls to people who have voiced interest in working for common sense gun legislation.
I called people Tuesday on behalf of Gun Sense Candidate Peter Joffrion.
I met with a state House candidate and discussed with him why he should seek the Gun Sense Candidate distinction. I hand wrote post cards for a Gun Sense Candidate.
Today I am joining a local nonprofit to distribute school supplies to kids.
Oh, and let’s not forget I’m keeping Yella more active and eating less.
I’m staying busy, and it feels good!
In the past when I experienced periods of feeling good, I stayed in a panic, worrying when the depression would return. Today I know that while it may some day visit me again, depression is a treatable condition.
If you suffer with depression, I hope you are reaching out for help. You, too, deserve recovery.
Dogpaddling Through Life 
Long may you stay on the up 💜
Thank you!
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It’s so good to read this. ❤
Thanks It’s good to share it with you all!
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That is wonderful
That is such good news
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We are so happy to read this post!!
This is wonderful news!
I’m so, so happy to read this 😊
To know you are feeling better and also are feeling positive about the future is fantastic! I am doing my happy dance for you x
Good for you! Depression will indeed pay you a visit once in a while, but it doesn’t need to be your guest. Keep up the positivity. 🙂
That is wonderful news. I am sure all the good you are doing will keep you feeling well.
Such great news – you have been busy!
Woo hoo! That’s PAWSOME news Jen. And yay for your lobbying … from where we are on the opposite side of the globe, it seems more good people like you are needed.x
wow, how did you get there?
This is great news all round! Keep up the good work! Cheers,H
All the best now and in the future.
That’s so wonderful, Jen. Thank you for sharing this with us! I love that you’ve grown in your understanding what depression is, and in your knowledge that it is treatable. 🙂
And thank you for all of your advocacy and action for important causes.
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Very good news, and very important work!!
I’m glad you are doing well.
I’m glad.
Wow, are you fortunate! I’ve been fighting this thing for at least 15-20 years and have never reached remission, just short intervals of happiness here and there, but they never chase the underlying darkness away.
I’m so glad you’re doing well! Being involved in a worthy endeavor really does help.
that’s amazing news. it’s really good to hear that it’s possible to get through it. I wish you all the best ❤
That’s amazing .
Hey, cute cat. I just started blogging in hopes it can help with my depression. Great news! Good to hear something good going on.
Excellent news! hope others will be encouraged by this.
I love this! You are so strong, and always remember that! If you ever need someone to talk to and reach out then feel free! I had severe depression when I was 5 years old as well as diagnosed with borderline personality. You are never alone! Stay strong.
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Have a great day!!
Yay! I pray you have continued good health.
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I have been fighting depression for a long time. It never seems to ket up. I am glad you are not depressed any longer….
I also fought for a long time. Don’t give up!
I keep trying. Giving up is a luxury I cannot afford…
Beautiful write-up!!
Beautiful kitty, and beautiful story! Long may your progress continue 💚👏🏻🙂
Way to go! Inspiring! I’ve had depression for 36 years. I’ve learned a huge amount about it and am finally on the right pathway to managing it. Thanks for giving hope to so many!
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I’ve thought about trying a therapist!
I highly recommend it, provided you shop for one that clicks well with you. Trust is key in this relationship.
So inspiring to see that though you are ‘cured’, you still acknowledge that depression may return but you have the strength to be stronger than her! I too have recently come to terms with that, and it was tougher than I would’ve thought. Thank you.