We all have bad days. Those of us with depression and anxiety will have heightened or 'exaggerated' feelings.  A bad day will feel really  bad. Everything seems so black and sometimes it's a struggle to get out of the hole. You may think 'what is the point?' and 'why bother'. Other days may not feel as black and you enjoy life. This is why people may not understand what you are going through. They may see you on a good day and think 'she/he is fine'. I'm currently trying to r

It's been a week of happiness despite my obsessive thoughts about my disabilities. I'm still struggling to come to terms with the concept that I am unable to cognitively process information at rate and level that is expected. On Wednesday I had a formal assessment to decide what assistance I need for the phd. The assessor said "how have you done so much without any help, a doctor and PhD.! is there anything more amazing?!". Despite his lovely compliment I still feel ashamed t