Posted by sweetmarie on June 23, 2001, at 10:37:27
In reply to Re: GENERAL QUESTION - TO EVERYONE » sweetmarie, posted by geekUK on June 23, 2001, at 8:09:19
> I dont think anyone truely knows the course you will take. Just think, treatment resistant depression kinda indicates they dont know whats going on.
> maybe that nurse has seen people stay like that forever because he told them they would, its cirtainly not an uplifting thought and he should have known better.
> hey I hope 2 hear from u soon
Maisie & Geek (?),Thanks for both your replies.
No, the comments were certainly NOT uplifting. I`ve had more positive and encouraging feedback from the docs, which I suppose carries more weight than what the nurses say/think. I do think that he could have chosen his words more carefully or, better still, kept his mouth shut. Even if the odds for recovery are really low, surely it`s better to hope than to despair ? Most people with depression are only inches away from giving up completely as it is. We are not going to be very encouraged to keep hoping if our worst fears are reinforced by medical staff.
It`s also good to hear a success story. Let`s have some more.
AGT,
Anna.
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