[bitomato]

Glad to hear. I have bipolar and know a lot about waves.
Sometimes the depression does make you feel as you are either treading water going nowhere or about to go under. The key is not giving up. The thing with waves is that you have two choices- try to go over them by jumping or going under. Jumping takes a lot of energy and I think that is why people without depression don't understand it is a real disability. You can get so tired and unmotivated. The thing about going under is choosing your moment. It uses a bit less energy but you still have to clamber back to get above the surface. With coping skills you find the techniques to get back to normal so you can jump waves again. In my work, I literally challenge my kids who are afraid of water to karate chop those waves. Sometimes support of others going through the same experience as you can make you feel stronger. Meds are one form of coping. But make sure that you make time for you as much as possible. One day when depression waves- you'll just be waving back- and maybe waving it goodbye.