The following is a very special guest post regarding one person’s experience with depression.  It was written by the client of a colleague as a way to make sense of their time with depression.  These are their words…unedited.

For anyone who is currently in depression’s grasp, you may be able to relate to this person’s story and take hope that ‘coming back’ is possible.  For those who have never had to cope with a mental illness, this first-hand account provides amazing insight into what it is like.

I would like to thank the author of this piece for their courage in sharing their story…

I wake up, and immediately wish that I hadn’t. The overwhelming feeling of despair isn’t the first thought I have, it is just there from the day before. It’s like I never slept at all.

To continue reading, please visit Being Gone and Coming Back on Laurie Blaikie's blog.