I had a virtual doctor appointment today, but was checked in by a person who had not done so before. Among the standard questions that I've been asked, she added one that I don't remember being asked before. "In the past to weeks have you experienced feelings of depression or helplessness?"
The question set me back a bit. Normally, I can just reply with a "not really," but these past two weeks ... even months ...
I have to admit that I've felt helpless. I've watched people I respect defend vileness and selfishness. I've seen people who claim to love liberty defend tyranny. I've had the situation around my job vacillate from week to week and day to day with no real control on my part.
That's certainly given me feelings of depression and helplessness.
But ... I have hope as well. Even with all of the negativity and stress surrounding us, I earnestly believe that we can make things better. I might feel helpless, but not hopeless.
And that's what I told her.
The question set me back a bit. Normally, I can just reply with a "not really," but these past two weeks ... even months ...
I have to admit that I've felt helpless. I've watched people I respect defend vileness and selfishness. I've seen people who claim to love liberty defend tyranny. I've had the situation around my job vacillate from week to week and day to day with no real control on my part.
That's certainly given me feelings of depression and helplessness.
But ... I have hope as well. Even with all of the negativity and stress surrounding us, I earnestly believe that we can make things better. I might feel helpless, but not hopeless.
And that's what I told her.
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