I've suffered from depression since I was a pre-teen. In 2012 I got very sick, becoming suicidal. In 2013 I decided to try ElectroConvulsive Therapy. The "Depression" series of blog posts chronicles that process.

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I have to begrudgingly admit that it was an OK day today. I was so busy at work that the time flew by, but I didn't let the pressure of the workload get to me. I managed to get through about half of my inbox - two more days and I should have it under control.

I even took time out to have coffee with Fluffy Bear, who was in town for meetings.

Our boss is turning 60 and we gave him some gag gifts today: massively high waisted swimming trunks, a cane, lube.... Luckily we had red velvet cake for him too, so that softened the blow.

I was a little restless at home this evening in front of the TV, but we found a new HBO series called True Detective, which was extremely compelling. It feels like it's been done in the style of the Scandinavian series like The Bridge.

I feel a bit mentally restless as I type this,but I am also feeling tired, which is a very good feeling.

I'd say that on a scale of one to ten, where one is suicidal and ten is a really fun day, today was a six, maybe even a seven.

Long may this upward trend continue!

IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO'S DEPRESSED, PLEASE RESOLVE NEVER TO ASK THEM WHY. DEPRESSION ISN'T A STRAIGHTFORWARD RESPONSE TO A BAD SITUATION; DEPRESSION JUST IS, LIKE THE WEATHER.
STEPHEN FRY

To start the Depression series at the beginning, click here: http://ittybittycrazy.squarespace.com/imported-data/2013/12/29/depression-1.html