Depression vs. Sadness
For anyone who has ever had to try and explain to someone that "no, I'm not just feeling down or sad...I really am depressed" or vice versa, I came across this quote from Gloria Steinem. I was so impressed with how this statement says so much with so few words…and I have never heard someone contrast the difference between depression and sadness so eloquently and yet so succinctly.
“…I realized that in depression, nothing matters. And in sadness, everything matters.” Gloria Steinem, referring to the loss of her husband, during an interview on the CBS News Sunday Morning, 1-22-06
“…I realized that in depression, nothing matters. And in sadness, everything matters.” Gloria Steinem, referring to the loss of her husband, during an interview on the CBS News Sunday Morning, 1-22-06
posted by Hopelessly Depressed at 1:21 PM
7 Comments:
you're right, that's very eloquent. I'm gonna jot that one down :)
Here's the kicker....
"Everyone feels the same way...."
They don't understand that when the pressure's off they can stop thinking about their problems. But when you have compulsive thoughts that won't go away and pound inside your head so hard you think you're going to die
You know, i found your web address on a comment you posted on therapistunlimited.com. i have posted a comment there myself titled "My Birthday is Thursday", if you want to hear my story. it's somewhat consoling to know that i am not alone in my despair. i appreciate you opening your own blog spot allowing the rest of us to vent so to speak. some days i just feel like a huge fake because most people who know me have no idea what my life is like. they only see what i allow them to see or what it is they want to see. kind of like selective hearing isn't it? most people don't want to get all tangled up in the day to day melodrama that is your life do they? anyway, i'm on myspace if you ever want to chat and thanks again.
yeah I felt the same way. I hate our culture because there is a part of it that pushes people to "be honest" "be forthright", "express yourself"... unfortunately, this attitude has not lent itself to topics that are less than appealing, like depression. Like what are you going to say: "Hey, I feel right damn depressed today!". People would reject you. Sometimes I think that people fear depressed people. Like lepers.
“…I realized that in depression, nothing matters. And in sadness, everything matters.”
Indeed I like this quote ..
thanks
“…I realized that in depression, nothing matters. And in sadness, everything matters.”
I really loved what this person said :)
thanks
Those that battle depression can feel like it is something that is always hurting them. A lot of time, the best way to go is to hire a therapist. I know that Grand Junction therapists have a lot of experience and can definitely help.
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