I see clouds. I suffer from depression.
Medication helps sometimes, but for the most part, it takes depression sufferers a Herculean effort to approach the day in a normal fashion.
But I have my coping mechanisms.
First off, I start the day with prayer. Not to make this a religious thread, but it helps me to put things in perspective with God.
After that, I search for my wife and daughter and give them each a big hug and kiss.
By this time, I am functioning somewhat like a normal human being.
Depression is no fun to live with. It makes it difficult to enjoy life's pleasures.
But I coped through life by taking on a light-hearted personality, jokes, and laughter. It keeps the moody edge off for the most part.
But when I'm alone to think, the mood will spiral down to a pretty deep abyss...so I have a LOT of hobbies and projects to keep me busy (including keeping the MBs running
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