re: Depression

I feel compelled to reply, as I’ve walked a mile in those shoes. I was diagnosed bipolar 2 in my 20s. I’ve taken just about every medication out there (to be fair, I finally found the right mixture of mood stabilizer and anti depressant, and still take them currently).

The posters above are spot on. I’ve found that I’m happy giving my time and talents to others. I’m a good cook, so I started a free breakfast ministry at my church, and you would not believe the joy it brings me. Your purpose in life doesn’t have to be fit for a movie. I’ve found that lower income people relying on me to help them get from week to week is a worthy purpose. Plus, I’ve made some good friends I never would’ve made prior to this.

TLDR-sometimes looking outside of your 10 foot cone holds your answers.

Don’t quit-every person on planet earth has at least one good quality