"The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side"
The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side..
A well-known proverb which people use to reflect that no matter how much you have, you'll always see that which you don't as better.
Well, in our case, it rings true. 'Our' as in people who suffer any type of depression. Individuls who have been blessed through the lack of any type of chronic depression sometimes even use this phrase with us; but the thing is they don't get that they simply can't make us see it, no matter how hard they try. Today, I want to use this blog to simply display what I've seen of that grass on the other side; that greener grass we've never experienced and have so much trouble imagining.
No, I'm not a psychologist or therapist. I'm not any type of doctor. I'm a patient. A patient who got so sick of life it was necessary to force myself to get treated. What am I a patient of? I suffer - or rather used to suffer - PTSD. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I'm sure that any - or at least most - of you can relate. I've had a lot of trouble with myself for a long time. For over twenty years. Lots of crying fits, mood swings, hopeless discussions and angry fights - and again, you can probably relate to the misery and exhaustion of it all. I started 'force treatment' barely four months ago. And today I can safely say that I believe I've climbed at least 70% of that wall between the two sides of the grass. I'm looking over it and I like what I see. But I'm not jumping over and leaving without at least trying to take you with me. I was a walking clot of grief. I was a pessimist. I rarely felt that I am truly enjoying myself. The only thing I looked forward to was dying, and I can see the nods on the other side of this screen. Today, I'm happier, full of positive thinking and optimisim, and looking forward to spend that energy enjoying my life and helping others enjoy theirs.
So here's the deal: I'll keep this blog anonymous. I won't place any sort of order; I'll just blog my positive transformations as I notice them or as they come. In no way will I tell you to go see someone; I might only list some of the little things which helped me through this and are still doing so. Feel free to comment in any way; be it your story, opinion or even a single word. The only rule is to keep religion, politics, and foul language away. You might benefit from my steps or you might not, but it's an honour to see you guys interact with this blog in any way, and it's even a bigger honour if you did benefit.
For starters, you'll find a picture of how this blog used to look a few months ago in this post. The only three posts from back then I've left up on purpose, so you can compare 'before' with 'after' if you wish.
Welcome to The Other Side 😃
A well-known proverb which people use to reflect that no matter how much you have, you'll always see that which you don't as better.
Well, in our case, it rings true. 'Our' as in people who suffer any type of depression. Individuls who have been blessed through the lack of any type of chronic depression sometimes even use this phrase with us; but the thing is they don't get that they simply can't make us see it, no matter how hard they try. Today, I want to use this blog to simply display what I've seen of that grass on the other side; that greener grass we've never experienced and have so much trouble imagining.
No, I'm not a psychologist or therapist. I'm not any type of doctor. I'm a patient. A patient who got so sick of life it was necessary to force myself to get treated. What am I a patient of? I suffer - or rather used to suffer - PTSD. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I'm sure that any - or at least most - of you can relate. I've had a lot of trouble with myself for a long time. For over twenty years. Lots of crying fits, mood swings, hopeless discussions and angry fights - and again, you can probably relate to the misery and exhaustion of it all. I started 'force treatment' barely four months ago. And today I can safely say that I believe I've climbed at least 70% of that wall between the two sides of the grass. I'm looking over it and I like what I see. But I'm not jumping over and leaving without at least trying to take you with me. I was a walking clot of grief. I was a pessimist. I rarely felt that I am truly enjoying myself. The only thing I looked forward to was dying, and I can see the nods on the other side of this screen. Today, I'm happier, full of positive thinking and optimisim, and looking forward to spend that energy enjoying my life and helping others enjoy theirs.
So here's the deal: I'll keep this blog anonymous. I won't place any sort of order; I'll just blog my positive transformations as I notice them or as they come. In no way will I tell you to go see someone; I might only list some of the little things which helped me through this and are still doing so. Feel free to comment in any way; be it your story, opinion or even a single word. The only rule is to keep religion, politics, and foul language away. You might benefit from my steps or you might not, but it's an honour to see you guys interact with this blog in any way, and it's even a bigger honour if you did benefit.
For starters, you'll find a picture of how this blog used to look a few months ago in this post. The only three posts from back then I've left up on purpose, so you can compare 'before' with 'after' if you wish.
Welcome to The Other Side 😃
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