This is a discussion on what has depression taken away from you? within the About Depression forums, part of the Resources category; Depression took away from me the ability to enjoy life....
My ability to have a high level happy/excited reaction, to respond in social settings to the expected levels of excitement. It's left me feeling like I'm less of a top quality person because I can't go high enough.
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We have to become creative problem solvers, not just tolerant burden barers.
My current marriage, my self esteem, friendships and family, another relationship years ago that was the best thing to happen to me, my ability to have fun, and even my health in some ways.