About Fraying Edges
May 17th, 2008 by zania
Hi, my name is zania and I suffer from depression.
The depression isn’t always bad and I can often function fairly well. At other times I am so low or filled with anxiety that I am unable to function at all.
I have suffered depressed episodes for years and, I guess, I have learned to live with them. But I haven’t found the complete answer to overcoming depressive illnesses or even how to prevent them. I really wish I had.
Fraying Edges is part of my plan to find out more about depression, its causes and ways to deal with ‘the black dog’ or even to overcome it.
I guess the fact that you have arrived here means that either you, or someone you care for is suffering from depression. I am not a doctor, or a psychiatrist or psychologist (although I have studied counselling). I cannot give you ‘expert’ answers and I cannot be responsible in any way for your health or your loved one’s health.
But I would like to share my feelings and experiences (and even rants) with you and hope you will want to share yours with me.
As I suffer from ‘blue days’ (and then some!), posts here could be sporadic, but I will try to update regularly. I will share my thoughts, my findings about depression, its causes and its suggested treatments, and also things which help me personally, so you could well find me posting a joke or two to cheer us all up.
At the end of the day, no one can help being depressed. Depression is an illness, not a failure. It is not our fault.
But perhaps we can at least discuss this ‘thing’ together.
I hope so, anyhow 
Related posts
This page has the following sub pages.
Thank you, so much, for writing. I have been suffering for a long time, and it comforts me, to read what others write about it.
Thank you Sheryl,
I think that, if you like writing, it helps to get these things written down (typed…) somewhere.
Depression is a horrible illness and anything which helps can only be a bonus. And another bonus is receiving comments which thank me for writing about it.
Much appreciated
Zania I really like your blog! have you ever thought about getting published? You should try Chipmunka Publishing, http://www.chipmunka.com
Either way I really like the blog - eye opening. Keep it up.
Marc
Hi Zania
I have suffered with depression for about 6 years now, it comes in cycles for me. Your posts are great, there are so many things you’ve said that really hit home. As much as we all feel alone on the inside i think we are pretty much the same. Your blog communicates this outward to other people. Depression isnt bad ive come to realise its a part of who you are.
On another note, ive been building niche websites in my spare time and wonder what your views are on BANS and google de-indexing my sites! Er i wont talk about this on this blog as its totally unrelated. And totally random! lol But i couldnt find another way to contact you. If you have a spare moment i would love to chat to you.
I have also been trying something new to help with anxiety called Lifeflow… Its a bineral beats meditation program that entrains your brainwaves and puts your in a deep state of relaxation. It works for me too. I could email it to you
Regards
Rob
I am fascinated by what you write - I look forward to reading more of your journey….
I am suffering from a terrible depression, and I too have been writing of my experience - I find it helps, but I have no clue as to whether I will eventually win my fight…
the thinker