Posted by Blue Cheer 1 on March 14, 2002, at 23:05:49
In reply to How do y'all function; anyone as bad off as me?, posted by Janelle on March 13, 2002, at 21:49:57
> Me, I'm suffering so bad I can't work, had to stop school and am functioning at minimal capacity. Some days I can go on the computer, other days I can't go near it. I get the impression that people who post on here are able to work or go to school, basically get out and fuction in the world (drive, shop, etc.) while on the meds and even with the side effects - is this true - is there ANYONE out there as bad off as I am?
Hi Janelle,
I'm really sorry you're feeling so badly, but it's human nature to think that others must be doing better than you when you're feeling this way. Not to diminish the quality and degree of your suffering, but I know there are persons with psychiatric disorders who feel even worse than you (every day and for years).
It always appears worse than it is -- when you're in the kind of state you're in. I'm guessing you're pretty young, and that's in your favor. Keeping a journal, especially of what medicines you've tried and how you've responded, might be helpful. Also, no matter how bad or dysfunctional you feel, try to go outdoors every day - even if it's for 10 minutes.Keep your spirits up,
Blue
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