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By: Monique

Monique — Sun, 21 May 2006 02:05:00 +0000

Thanks for the support. When it comes down to it, I’d rather be me, with my complexities and challenges, that someone less compassionate. I’m glad y’all were able to get help … because it definitely is not an easy thing to do …

By: shirley buxton

shirley buxton — Sat, 20 May 2006 23:08:00 +0000

I am so blessed, that in my 67 years of life, I have never been depressed. But I have been around many people who were, and can see that it is a terrible thing. Just this afternoon, a neighbor told me her husband suffers from severe depression to which he will not confess. Their marriage of over 20 years is breaking up. So sad.

Blessings,

Shirley

By: michele

michele — Sat, 20 May 2006 20:45:00 +0000

This might sound shallow,
but money and a pretty car
has always help with my
depression.Here by way of
blogmad,stop by for a visit.

By: Some Girl

Some Girl — Sat, 20 May 2006 05:28:00 +0000

I’ve battled depression too. Right after my divorce (although I should have seeked help a lot sooner) and I was on Paxil too-yes, weird shit…
I’ll tell ya, those drugs can make a world of difference. Talking to someone did too.

My emotions run high still, but I think i’ve come to accept that its just a part of me that I can’t change. I’m just very in tune with what people are feeling. Sometimes its a good thing, other times its a hinderance.

By: Ricardo

Ricardo — Sat, 20 May 2006 04:40:00 +0000

I have it myself and you’re right, there is a stigma attached to it. I thought of flinging myself of bridges and so on as well. Ditto for me not being unable to get out of bed. It’s very brave of you to come out with this and I’ve written about it once or twice on my blog as well. But it’s a hard thing to grapple with. I wish you the best and keep up your wonderful honesty about this disease.

By: Country Girl

Country Girl — Sat, 20 May 2006 03:56:00 +0000

I finished reading this and was left wondering “Is she talking to me?” That’s how much I relate to everything you’re saying. I fought with depression after my divorce but society’s stigma made me feel too ashamed to seek help. Luckily, I managed to sort of get myself together for a while. However, this last year has been even more depressing. I finally swallowed my pride and went to see a doctor a few months ago, and I wish I had done it sooner!