[IAmOrangeToday]

I know exactly what you mean. INFx types are the most depression prone as a starter, but weirdly when I'm down I feel more alive than the mid point where I am most of time time. I write a lot of my best songs and words during these periods so I almost look forwards to them. Often just as I'm in a really happy mood I think to myself 'this is just a stopping point to me being unhappy again' and I wish I didn't but I just do.



It's a strange sensations, like standing above a raging torrent with a blindfold. You can hear the roar and feel the spray on your cheeks but you're not actually in the river, just dipping a toe in now and again and the icy water chills you to the core.

[Hypersensitivity]

Thank you. Your story has been very helpful and given me a lot to think about. I agree that it could be a whole lot worse, which actually makes it worse sometimes-- knowing that other people are dealing with much harder situations than I, and are doing just fine. But that's something I'm working through. I know that we are all created differently, so I can't compare myself to anyone else and expect an accurate picture. I think that you're right, that just letting yourself feel the emotions you feel without analyzing and mulling them over is much better. And I'm glad you're feeling better! Just the fact that other people were able to get through their own depressions is a source of hope for me.

[Azure Bass]

Yes..Be aware that depression is associated with darkness and darkness has a reputation for consuming its' inhabitants.

[Hypersensitivity]

I appreciate everyone's input-- it's all very insightful :)