I know there are some FHG's here that have and continue to live with depression.  I just wanted to start a thread for us.

Depression for those who can't understand is like having an ache perhaps a headache that wont shift, so you do your best to carry on but it's so hard.  Some days you get through ok, but others the pain is so bad that you just have to call it a day and shut yourself off from the world hoping you can function tomorrow.

Actually, that comparison is naff but it's all I can think of to help normal people understand.

I live with it always.  Today was a bad day and it took my son aged 11 to help out of it by taking me to the beach in the evening.  😞
I do not want my children to feel responsible for my wellbeing

If you battle and want to talk I'm here