Struggling with PTSD and Depression

Mental illness is like other chronic, life-threatening disease. It sucks and we're stuck with it. Don't give up though. One of my favorite coping tools is a gratitude list. Sometimes I need to remind myself that life is full of ups as well as all the downs. It's easy to forget the good when you're in that deep black hole of depression. Even at the worst times I can at least find one or two positives. Maybe it's just that I love my dog or that the sun is shining. Personally, I feel that my life over the last few years has been much more negative than positive but I can still find some joy if I search for it. This is a great place to vent. We get it it.