Tuesday, March 1, 2011

depression sucks

I've had a hard time putting my emotions into words. The following is the prefect description. When I read this, I felt encouraged yet sad that someone can explain and understand how I feel (the woman in the quotes). I haven't found the cure yet.

Depression associated with infertility is not the same as typical depression. Lisa Tuttle, Ph.D., a psychologist who specializes in fertility counseling, says that depression related to infertility is a combination of emotions: not just sadness, but jealousy, anger and grief. "Jealousy is probably the most painful, and more so because it's not really a socially acceptable emotion," says Tuttle. "There's also guilt for depriving spouses and parents of a child, loneliness and often loss of faith." Obsession is also a factor. Tuttle encounters many women who say they can't stop thinking about it, that it haunts them even while they're sleeping.

I am posting this only as a way for me to vent. I don't know if anyone will even read this, but i'm okay with it going into internet oblivion. I'm depesrate to feel better. Have a day when I don't feel a great sadness. Maybe me writing this out and journaling will help. Maybe not. We'll see.
(If you're curious, the full article can be found here.)

5 comments:

  1. I read it and I wish I could help :(

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  2. Just as you don't have the words, I wish I had the words to make you feel better.

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  3. I agree with Mikki. I wish I could take the hurt and pain away for you. If you need a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen to your cries, I'm here for you. Love, mom

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  4. I am so so sorry you are hurting so bad. Praying for you...

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  5. Praying for you and with you tonight. Praying that His spirit brings you peace and comfort while you rest in His arms tonight.
    Kerri

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