Posted by Marge Harrison on March 26, 2000, at 8:50:25
In reply to Re: Stopped medicating-there is no normal, posted by Mick on March 24, 2000, at 12:03:38
Reply to Mick: I've beat depression, and by following this advice my husband has quit drinking and later beat depression too. Here it is: Understand that depression is wanting what you can't have, and wanting it very badly. Alcohol has a numbing effect, and is addictive, and stupifying (you already have experienced this).
When you stop the alcohol, then challenging your brain will get it up and going again big time. Spend time reading and studying, and on computer creatively and intellectually -- it WILL work in less than a year. Also, about returning bouts of depression: ACCEPT your "lot", STOP wanting what you can't have (exceptions are only, food, water, and shelter, face it!), START appreciating your many gifts from God - like "health" is a biggie. etc. Remember, every person is full of flaws, so it is for each of us to "overlook" their flaws and look for their talents -- and you will find they begin to do the same toward you. That's how living is supposed to work. Good Luck!
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