My Depression

My Depression: A Picture Book | Elizabeth Swados

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Why I read this book: found it searching for graphic memoirs in library database

When an explanation so often seems allusive, it always amazes me when an author/artist is able to describe depression so accurately.

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MyNamesParadise

My Depression: A Picture Book | Elizabeth Swados

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Since the fall of last year, I was in a really bad depressive state, one that led me to a recent stay in an inpatient unit. This book was so accurate and really represented depression. I‘m hesitant to refer to my recent episode in the past tense because I‘m still healing, but I am feeling like myself again & I never thought I would feel that way and it‘s truly scary. Please know if you are suffering, you‘re not alone. ❤️

CatLass007 I, too, have suffered from depression and still struggle with it. My advice to anyone dealing with mental illness is to get with a good talk therapist and stay on your meds. 6y

MyNamesParadise @CatLass007 I was always taking my meds and have been in therapy for years and something still wasn‘t cutting it. They adjusted my meds and I am so much better now. 6y

CatLass007 Sometimes, a med adjustment is exactly what you need. But I wasn‘t really specifically referring to you. It was more of a general comment to anyone reading this. I‘m glad you‘re doing better and I hope you will continue to improve. If you ever need to talk to anyone who‘s gone through the same thing, I‘m here. My email address is CatLass007@yahoo.com sometimes a friend is all anyone of us needs. 6y

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MyNamesParadise @CatLass007 thank you! I figured you weren‘t referring directly to me but I always like to clarify I‘m doing what I‘m supposed to be doing because during my experience I learned there are so many people that don‘t do those things and it was shocking to me!! I also have a lot of familial support and I saw how a lot of people don‘t have that either which is sad. 6y

CatLass007 It is sad when people don‘t have a good support system either from family or friends. Fortunately, even though both my parents are gone, I still have a lot of friends I can count on. 6y

rretzler @MyNamesParadise @CatLass007 I have struggled with depression for many years as well. And meds are certainly as issue for me - over the years, I have tried several which have become less effective over the years. It seems I can go about 4 years with a medication and then it doesn‘t work well any more. Has that happened to either of you? Currently, the meds that I have been trying have side effects that I can‘t tolerate so I‘m still looking 😞 6y

CatLass007 @rretzler Yes! I currently take Cymbalta and Abilify. But I have taken several others over the course of the years that have either lost their effectiveness or never been effective. 6y

rretzler @CatLass007 Cymbalta was the one that worked most recently for me, but lost its effectiveness. I seem to do better on SNRIs but there aren‘t many of those. 6y

CatLass007 @rretzler What dose were you taking? If you want to talk more freely, email me at the above. 6y

rretzler @CatLass007 Thanks! 6y

CatLass007 @rretzler You‘re welcome. 6y

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ReadingSusan

My Depression: A Picture Book | Elizabeth Swados

I am having a rough night. My depression is really kicking in tonight. It‘s raining hard and usually it feels cozy but tonight it just feels bleak. Luckily my little sweet kitty is cuddling with me and trying to make me feel better. Usually reading helps but I can‘t even focus on a book tonight 😔 I feel like I am wasting a precious weekend day.

CouronneDhiver Spend it in a way that works for you... reading isn‘t (gasp) everything. 😘😘 Better luck tomorrow 6y

AlaMich I know that feeling well. We can‘t choose our bad days. I try to remember that I wouldn‘t kick a friend when she‘s down by telling her she‘s “wasting a perfectly good day off.” Try to give yourself permission to feel crappy. I hope tomorrow is a better day. 💙 6y

Notafraidofwords Agree with the above. Own your feelings. Tomorrow might be a better day. 6y

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Amiable Sending good vibes and a virtual hug your way! 6y

Lcsmcat ❤️ 6y

JenReadsAlot Take care of yourself! 6y

JennyM Sending love 6y

Gezemice Sometimes even reading does not work. Do what feels best! Snuggling sounds wonderful. 6y

MaureenMc 💗 6y

hgrimes ugh I hate days like those. Take care of yourself, hope you feel better soon. 6y

CareBear Hugs 💙 6y

Tamra I‘m glad you at least have furry friend! 6y

Redwritinghood Hope you feel better tomorrow. Snuggles from a kitty should help. 6y

AmyG Sending a hug. No weekend is wasted. Take care of you. 6y

Eyelit 💜not a wasted weekend! Take care💜 6y

Bklover Any time spent with a much loved kitty is not wasted. Sending hugs your way. Hope you feel better soon and bleak returns to cozy. 💛 (edited) 6y

Ruthiella Please take care of yourself! Sending you warm and happy thoughts 💜 6y

JoScho It‘s ok to just do nothing sometimes. Sending love your way 🖤 6y

sprainedbrain I‘m sorry you‘re having a rough night. ❤️ 6y

Paula3 💙💜 6y

julesG 💙 6y

Sungirl79 Hugs!! I am glad your fur baby is there to snuggle with you. I swear animals know when we are feeling down and come and take care of us. 6y

youneverarrived ❤️❤️ 6y

rabbitprincess Hope the kitty snuggles do the trick! ♥️♥️ 6y

jillannjohn Beautiful 🐱! Hope you‘re feeling better soon. 6y

tracey38 Many hugs to you! I have been dealing with this lately, too. I hope you have a snuggly evening and enjoy some reading. ❤ 6y

nikirtehsuxlol Is that a Siamese 😻 6y

LoLo_and_The_Dude 🤗 I hope you get back into your stride soon. My cat helps me when I get to that place too! I appreciate your candor. Take care! 6y

ReadingSusan @AlaMich ahhh this is so true. Thank you so much. 6y

ReadingSusan @CouronneDhiver ❤️❤️ 6y

ReadingSusan @tracey38 thank you so much. Sending you warm thoughts too. 6y

ReadingSusan Thanks everybody! I have been feeling better this week. Thanks for being such an awesome community 🥰🥰🥰 6y

tracey38 @ReadingSusan so glad you're feeling better this week! 6y

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Austen_Nerd

My Depression: A Picture Book | Elizabeth Swados

I have been hoarding my notes and cards, sorry. My depression has had me all messed up. I will be catching up this week. I am trying to read them today. I my brain was not functioning right to over come my dyslexia. Thanks for all your litsy love!! it was definitely a blessing!! #jb #justbecause

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Kaye Hope you‘re soon feeling better. 6y

Samplergal ❤️❤️❤️ I‘m struggling too. Feel better soon. 6y

Craftylikefox I hope you are doing better 💕💕💕 6y

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Austen_Nerd @kaye thank you, I am trying 🙃 it is playing catch up that is hard 6y

cobwebmoth *hugs* 6y

knittedgnome Hugs! Do what you can when you can! 6y

Kaye We will all be patient. No stress from any of us. We will gladly wait til you get the cards done , no rush. 6y

Wife That‘s the beauty of #JustBecause No obligations, answer when you can, we all understand that stuff happens. No need to stress 🌹 6y

Deblovestoread Just take good care of you. The rest will follow when it's the right time. 6y

mabell Take care ❤️❤️ 6y

BiblioLitten A big wide bear hug💞❤ 6y

jfalkens *hugs* 6y

JoScho Sending love and take all the time you need 💜 6y

BookwormAHN Take your time, hugs 💙 6y

Soubhiville No pressure! That‘s the beauty of #jb! I hope you‘re feeling better soon. 🌸 6y

Bronte_Chintz 💖💖 No rush! Hope you‘re feeling better my darling. X 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks You‘re welcome!! No worries and I hope you feel better soon 💗💗 6y

tracey38 Many hugs to you! Take care of you first. The #jb group and cards are literally just because, so no rush on feeling you have to reply right away. 💚💛🌻 6y

BookaholicNatty Happy birthday @Austen_Nerd hope it‘s been a great day! 😘😍🎈🎉🎂🎈❤️🎂 6y

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WanderingBookaneer

My Depression: A Picture Book | Elizabeth Swados

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Simple and relatable, composer Swados illustrates what her life is like when she is depressed. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

TrishB Is this aimed at a particular age? 7y

WanderingBookaneer @TrishB : She is an adult dealing with work and commitments. While teens might relate to certain feelings, they might be bored by her hectic life. 7y

TrishB @WanderingBookaneer thanks 😁 was looking for a teenager , so maybe not quite right. 7y

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guinsgirlreads

My Depression: A Picture Book | Elizabeth Swados

I want to post this before I fall asleep or get distracted or who knows what else may happen.. but I will miss all of you wonderful Littens tomorrow morning!!! 😉😢 May we all get lots of caffeine in and reading done ❤️💋 and take over Instagram! 👊🏻😉

MrBook 🤗🤗🤗🤗 7y

JoScho 😭 7y

Eyelit 😘 7y

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tif

My Depression: A Picture Book | Elizabeth Swados

Having a bad day. A VERY bad day. And feeling all the feelings you feel when you've isolated yourself so much that you don't get included in or invited to things any more. And that depression part of your brain tells you it's cause you're fucked and why would anyone want to spend time with you. And every nasty thing every one has ever said to you swims in your head and pushes you underneath the water because you know they must have been right.

Chelleo Hi Tif. Sorry that hear you‘re having a bad day. Not sure what to say that doesn‘t sound condescending. I hope you can find a light moment to focus on to help get you through this time. Sending good vibes your way 🤗 7y

ReadingSusan I have totally been there. I know it‘s hard to fight back from those feelings. I am sending you hugs and hoping some light will shine through. Remember those voices are lying to you. Those people aren‘t right. 💕💕💕💕 7y

tif @Chelleo @ReadingSusan ❤️ 7y

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JoScho I feel you and I think we have all been there. Those feelings can be soul crushing. Hang in there. Snuggle up in a happy place with a book you love. 7y

aurora.dawn I know what you mean. You are strong! Sometimes curling up with a favorite book helps me feel better when I'm really down. This too shall pass. 💙 7y

tif @JoScho @thenamesbondvagabond ❤️ gotta be at work. Wish I could make myself into a burrito and read. 7y

BarbaraBB I am sorry to read you feel this way. I am so happy to have met you here - as are many others, I am sure. Maybe that can be a little counterweight to your negative thoughts about yourself. Sending positive vibes! 🍀 7y

tif @BarbaraBB ❤️ 7y

tournevis *huggles*💕 7y

tif @tournevis ❤️ 7y

JessClark78 🤗❤️ 7y

erzascarletbookgasm I don‘t know what to say to make you get out of how you‘re feeling now, but sending you hugs and positive vibes. Know that Litsy is a happy bookish place. 💗 7y

cobwebmoth I completely understand. You're not alone, and you are cared about. *hugs* 7y

mrozzz This is a really low place and it‘s so hard to see the end when you‘re in the middle of it... hoping all the Litten love makes a difference and sending you warm thoughts. 💕 7y

CarolynM What a horrible place to be. Hope your brain chemistry rebalances soon. In the meantime, sending positive vibes your way.❤️🌻🌷 7y

tif @erzascarletbookgasm @cobwebmoth @mrozzz @CarolynM ❤️ 7y

Lizpixie 📚💞☕️❤️😘💪 Know you are not alone. 7y

tif @Lizpixie ❤️ 7y

Eggs ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 7y

tif @Eggs ❤️ 7y

kezzlou85 Sending you big hugs ❤💖 7y

tif @kezzlou85 ❤️ 7y

tournevis Remember, depression lies! 💕💕💕💕 7y

tif @tournevis ❤️ 7y

SamHeartCoffee Absolutely know how you feel. I hope it passes soon! You're so brave to share and so wise to let others know how you feel. Hugs to you❤️ 7y

tif @SamHeartCoffee ❤️ 7y

readordierachel 💙💙💙 7y

BarbaraTheBibliophage Sending love your way! 💓💓 7y

tif @ReadOrDieRachel @BarbaraTheBibliophage ❤️❤️ 7y

GypsyKat You are SO not alone! These feelings are very common, even though they can make you feel otherwise. Please know that you are cared for. Know that you are loved. Depression is a bitch (I know from experience) but it doesn‘t define who you are as a person. Let yourself feel whatever you need to feel. Go through it, because there is light on the other side. ❤️❤️❤️ 7y

tif @GypsyKat ❤️ 7y

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