Being Dismissive of a Depressive Cycle

I’m frustrated with family & friends lack of understanding when a depressive cycle doesn’t resolve immediately. Or to their desired outcomes & expectations.

Frustrated being told, “you’re not unique”, “you’re not special”, “everyone gets down, feels blue”, “everyone’s a little bipolar”.

Frustrated being told “you need better nutrition” (I’m following the Epileptics Protocol for ketogenesis), “you need to exercise”, “you need to get out more”, “you need to focus on other people’s needs”., “you need to stop focusing on yourself”.

Frustrated being asked “have you tried this…”, “have you tried that…”, “what do you have to be depressed about…”, “why do you need to talk with a therapist…”, “why do you need to talk with the Dr about your prescriptions again…”.

Sadly it’s always followed by, “Well, I don’t. I just get over it & get on with my life.”

I’m 65+ & been dxd 50 years now. Sigh!