Posted by BarbaraCat on January 9, 2002, at 19:33:04
In reply to Re: So what makes us continue? » BarbaraCat, posted by manowar on January 9, 2002, at 19:18:44
Thanks, Manowar for your words of wisdom. Yes, when I'm having a good day I'm grateful for the experiences that have made me a very strong and compassionate person. And has gotten me in touch with a loving Presence and Grace... Keeping a journal during those good times helps (however I never seem to keep up writing during those good times as I do when I'm down - just having too much fun I guess.)
I agree on the education received - how fascinating! If I can ever maintain a consistent level of health and motivation I'd like to go back to school and aim for using this hard won knowledge in a health/psych field. And I'm 50 years old, so having faith is necessary even in the best of times. Good luck to you.
> Hi BarbaraCat, I've got one word for you and that's "faith"
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> Yes, I agree, it totally sucks having depression. I hope you have times like I do of remission, where you feel normal. That really helps me keep going.
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> I read Lance Armstrong's book- you know the bicyclist that has won the last 3 Tour De Frances. He said that the cancer that almost killed him was the best thing that ever happened to him--he really meant it. It made him a man. His life is 100X better than it was before the cancer. It made him face the facts of life, and what really mattered in his life.
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> I'm optimistic, even though it’s hard-- that I'll get better. And when I do, I'll be a stronger, more successful, more compassionate human being than I ever thought about being before. I certainly will appreciate life a lot more than most.
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> I've also have gotten quite a layman's education on Psychopharmacology:)
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