7 Signs That Your Depression Is Returning--And What to Do About It

[Siwsan]

2. I remember those body aches all too well.

When I was working in a very toxic environment, AND dealing with the fatal illnesses of my mom and sister, I'd wake up (during the few (3 to4) hours I slept) with the most aching pain throughout my torso. Sometimes I'd get up and take a hot, hot shower, hoping to be able to relax.

Step by step, bit by bit, I'm getting better with most symptoms of depression, but that survivor guilt will probably follow me to my grave. It's one of those things you can talk about until you are blue in the face, but people just never understand.