Bereavement and depression wear matching clothes, sometimes. A good doctor can see the difference. A good doctor can treat the depression and let the bereavement run its course.
A good doctor has the courage to say, "Yep. That sounds about right. What you're describing is normal. There isn't a drug for that."
So the good news is that I am on track, I'm not regressing, and these hills and valleys are predictable on the invisible map. The bad news is there is no way around this.
I think sadness is beautiful. It's so pure. There is nothing to filter - no anger, jealousy, deceit, insecurity, wrongful hurt. There is simply sadness.
It's a rare day when she travels alone, but the purity is worth the brief visit.
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I think YOU are beautiful.
Beautifully said, Tricia. In a conversation with my older sister yesterday, she said she thought I could be depressed and might want to consider medication. I would if I needed it, but I told her I am not depressed, just still going through the grieving process. The only "down" things I told her were that I'd cried once on Christmas morning, once the next day after the kids and grandkids left, and cried the morning of New Years Day after I removed my wedding ring which I'd worn for over 35 years. I think I'm allowed some tears for all those things! I love what you said about sadness being so pure, and am so glad to hear your doctor thinks you are on track. You have a wonderful doctor.
Brief ....I pray the moment of purity was brief!! God Bless~Lindsey
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