Posted by Mark H. on March 27, 2000, at 21:56:58
In reply to Depression has made me stupid, posted by Ned on March 27, 2000, at 19:02:20
Yes, I can relate. What starts as a physical phenomenon eventually can ruin your confidence, your social skills, your memory, your sex life, your cognitive ability, everything you take to be "you."
Recovery takes a combination of meds and therapy. Meds can put a floor under you; therapy can teach you what you've forgotten. But as long as your legs are just dangling over the abyss, it's a bit difficult to get a therapeutic foothold.
Acknowledge your illness -- don't let your employer, school or significant others mistake this disability for permanent stupidness or laziness or incompetence or anything else. It's treatable, and you will get better.
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