Many times in my life I thought I was depressed. However, except for the actual post-partum depression after my 3rd (and only daughter) was born, I have discovered that the deepest most paralyzing emotions I have are grief. Grief of the possibilities not realized. I have found tricks to process that grief and I am able to move on most often with in a few hours, if not a few days!
Grief can often be masked as depression. It can also come out the blue, from occasions that you think "should . . . ". Listen to the podcast for more of Marian's story of discovery.
BIO --
Marian is the mother of 3, step-mom to 2, aunt of 48+, sister to 9, cousin of 98+, friend of many and wife to her eternal companion Tommy