JPG Magazine: Photos: "Depression is a Bitch." by Laura Hartley

Depression is a Bitch.

By Laura Hartley

On 24 June 2008

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Despair is its cousin.

Desire, its bastard child.

"By virtue of depression, we recall those misdeeds we buried in the depths of our memory. Depression exhumes our shames."

E. M. Cioran, Anathemas and Admirations, 1986.

Today was a very, very bad day. So was yesterday. Wonder, how will tomorrow be???

"The best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer somebody else up."

Mark Twain.

So, there ya go. Here's the pic to make me feel all better by making you feel all better.

Nope Mark Twain, no dice.

Depression is feeling left out of other people's happiness.

Laura Hartley

And thanks, Peggy Sue. You are a TRUE friend and inspiration.

30 Responses

On 24 June 2008 ! !! Eton Ziner!! ! gave props:
nice shot! looks like someone's having not the best day! great photo!
On 24 June 2008 Christian Golay gave props:
Wow, you are growing.......more daring.................cutting edge............................................unafraid............I love it...............................
On 24 June 2008 Christian Golay gave props:
Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On 24 June 2008 Laurie Search gave props:
Hang in there, Laura!!! Tomorrow's a new day!!!!
On 24 June 2008 Warren Mangione gave props:
I agree with Laurie! Each day brings with it a new beginning and a new promise! Don't let yourself become stuck in that bed viewing old movies of your bad times in life! Besides, We all care about you!!!
On 25 June 2008 Kiwi ana gave props:
There's so much each muscle tells us in this image. Like a dance of despair on a bed instead of a stage. Never give up! Laura, yours is a greatly creative talent. Unfortuately with such comes sensitivity which sometimes brings despair. Live the good things love, take health in all its forms even if you have to force feed yourself healthy living in all its forms, take it bite at a time. Give and take love in maximum amounts and the sun will shine again. (these things I know from my experience of Bi-Polar over the last 16 years. Hugs Karen
On 25 June 2008 Carlos Aviles gave props:
"Hoy es siempre todavia" Roghly translates to today is always possible, still, or somtheing like that. Get anthter shot and remembre, if you fele life is giving it's back to you, eat it's ass.
On 25 June 2008 John Linton gave props:
Isn't that Groucho Marks on the wall? No...wait...maybe it's Gene Shalit.
On 25 June 2008 Laura Hartley gave props:
That's James Hartley, circa 1979! The hair is all gone now, but the face remains the same. That's the year we met. I have been doing photography for a long, long time.
On 25 June 2008 Penny Nannini said:
Laura we just met and the next morning you got depressed...should I be worried that I have that effect on people??? I hope you are better today. I love the photo.
On 25 June 2008 *Peggy.Sue* Harrington gave props:
Laura I just tried m.r. nelson's meds .. they work super fast! ;p
On 25 June 2008 J Mac gave props:
I don't know if I have words of wisdom to share but.....I was laying in my bed almost the very same way..just a day ago!! Some times I wonder where I will find the strength to function each day! I want to throw the towel in and run away at times! That is my place to get swallowed up by darkness,my bed my comfort place,and my worst enemy.It s in those moments of darkness,that i can pull out my best most creative inspirations! You are a powerful gifted woman,that with out "depression" you would not be able to share such art with us! Does that even make sense?
On 25 June 2008 Catherine Kurvink gave props:
Dearest friend, and I hope I can still call you that, I'm sorry that you are depressed! I guess things don't always go the way we want or expect them to. But know I am here for you and I love you!
On 25 June 2008 Michael Ash said:
Very intense......yet peaceful.....sleep can be a wonderful escape!
On 25 June 2008 Cassandra Fogal gave props:
Excellent insight into depression and the peak of just not giving a shit anymore...wonderful photo, and I agree with another poster, you are a truly gutsy woman, and inspiring, BRAVO!
On 25 June 2008 William Moore gave props:
Wonderfully expressed and photographed.....
On 25 June 2008 Jayne Logan gave props:
Love your words and the mood of this shot ... I do hope you are not still feeling down.
On 25 June 2008 Kevin Leger said:
Damned SEXY even depressed!
If making us feel all better makes you feel all better then at least from my little spot of the world you should be getting a major dose of happiness!
Have some Cajun-Irish boudain and e-mail Dr. Leger in the morning. ;)
On 26 June 2008 Laura Hartley gave props:
A friend died. It's gettting better. You can see my lost friend above.
On 26 June 2008 peggy gardner gave props:
yeah it's all the pain from your loss...you need to lighten up. where did you get those lamps anyway?
On 26 June 2008 Warren Mangione gave props:
Peggy is on the money! And where did you get those lamps? ;>)
On 26 June 2008 Laura Hartley gave props:
Hey Jo -- the wall in the guest room??? Oh my gosh - HOURS of paint and faux finish, thanks for noticing! Base, beige, covered in olive green, then fluffed over with alternating glazes of red, light gold, deep umber About six layers - my arm was killing me by the end! But hey, I have a minor in interio design, might as well use it! I'll send you a shot in color - it looks like marble. And Warren, Peggy, the lamps - tacky beige base from Dollar Store, faux painted daker brown. Shades - dee-luxe from New Orleans, and, might I add, FREE - left after the hurricane, in pefect shape, side of the road, beaded and with a green paisley pattern. Hey, if its lying there, it may as well have my name on it! I'd rather be ass-deep in a dumpster than anywhere, except my dark room! YES - can you see - I am not as depressed, thank you all!
On 27 June 2008 peggy gardner gave props:
gee I feel so cheap...misguided. They looked like wrought iron to me.
On 27 June 2008 Mick said:
I love it Ms. Laura. Wish I was there.
On 2 July 2008 Spilt Sugar said:
This photo has so much emotion behind it! I love it!
On 3 July 2008 Laura Hartley gave props:
Thanks all, and Peggy - the lamps ARE wrought iron, just bought cheaply!!
On 4 July 2008 Leanna Lomanski gave props:
Well thank goodness you were cured by the time I got here; not to minimize the reason for your despondency at all but I have identified a problem with this room -- the bed is too small!!!!
On 13 July 2008 Farras Abdelnour gave props:
A powerfully expressive composition.
On 13 July 2008 Eric Finster gave props:
Photography is an Awesome Outlet, isn't it?
On 13 August 2008 Robert Armstrong gave props:
Well done to you, lovely photo!