even though my first depressive episode was over 6 years ago now (wow, i didn't realize how long it's been), i still find it so hard to grapple with the fact that this will likely be a chronic thing. my seasonal depression was way worse than anything it's been before this year, though. i think it has to do with the new place i live in. for the first time my depression wasnt "high functioning" anymore and i could only barely take care of myself. and now im just randomly getting better? all of a sudden, out of the blue? and i can suddenly (somewhat) fix the sleep schedule that i wanted to change for months?
its so bewildering. and i hate that it repeats, is going to repeat, every year. my quality of life is significantly decreased when im so depressed. and i cant be independent if things keep being this bad. and if they keep getting worse...?
i hate it. i hate being disabled by something like this.