For years I've maintained a perfect facade. I was an actress skilled enough that I should have won a few academy awards. This past winter I was deeply inspired by "Shadows in the Sun" a memoir on depression. The author's truth made me realize I needed to start by being honest, with myself and with others. This is the first step and I am blogging it along the way in hopes to help anyone who may be struggling with something similar, or at least give hope that you're not alone.
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Darkness is taking over
It's interesting because Spring is coming and there is more daylight outside yet I am feeling progressively more dark. Today I find myself wondering what, if anything, is the point to living. I cannot come up with anything. People expect me to be at this group tonight where I signed up to lead an activity- I can't bail since I bailed last time. I can't keep disappointing people and leaving them hanging. So, I'll go. Maybe they won't be able to tell how truly terrible I feel on the inside. Maybe, just maybe, it will give me the spark of hope that I secretly yearn for. I'm already overwhelmed thinking of the social obligations I have lined up in March and April. I have to have energy for all of this. Shouldn't I want to enjoy this? It feels very taxing and draining. I just want to lay down, in my room, alone, to be left alone. Truth is, I am not sure I will survive this. Everyone else thinks I'm great, but only I know the truth. This is overwhelming, and I have no idea which way is up.
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