I can’t talk to a health care professional on the phone or in person without them asking me if I’m depressed. Everybody from my nutritionist to my surgeon has inquired about my mental health. My answer up till now has always been “not yet, but I’m getting close”.
The dictionary definition of depression is: sadness greater and more prolonged than that warranted by any objective reason
So I can’t be depressed if I have an objective reason to be sad? What’s a good enough reason to be sad?
I don’t know if I am depressed but after fifteen months things have changed.
I’ve been taking more medication because I can’t handle the pain anymore.
I’ve been leaving work more often instead of sticking it out at my desk.
I’ve been going to bed early instead of hanging out with Cory at night.
I no longer expect to get better. I don’t look forward to tomorrow.
I don’t know if these things point to depression but if I’m not there yet, I’m getting close.
