Posted by galkeepinon on July 31, 2003, at 16:45:58
In reply to Re: Would like everyone's opinion...., posted by maxime on July 31, 2003, at 15:40:17
Hey Max, You said>>> "If you feel like you depression descended upon you, like something attacking you and you feel like you have been singled out. Then it might be as result of events in life. If you feel like the depression comes from within and is a part of you and you can't remeber a time when you didn't feel this way then it is probably a chemical imbalance".
I CAN remember a time when I didn't feel this way-many, many, many times, so it was interesting that you said the first staement as it applies to me a lot. Addictive personality traits run in my family, as do anxiety and a little OCD-not horrific, but it's interesting you mention "life events" because I feel that has put me where I'm at today. Regardless of who, how, or why.
So what do you think is the best way to solve this, get past it, and move on???
And nope, you'll get no pounces from me:)
Thanks for a great post, hope to hear back,Gal
I've been depressed since I was 6 years old. Dr. told my parents but they didn't believe it to be so. By age 14 I was bipolar. Finally when I was in my 20's I took matters into my own hands. So I think in my case it is a chemical imbalance compounded by the fact that I had to wait 15 years before I received therapy and meds. Early intervention is the key, I think.
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> IMHO If you feel like you depression descended upon you, like something attacking you and you feel like you have been singled out. Then it might be as result of events in life.
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> If you feel like the depression comes from within and is a part of you and you can't remeber a time when you didn't feel this way then it is probably a chemical imbalance.
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> That is just my theory so please don't pounce on me for saying it. :-)
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> > 2-Life stessors such as getting too old,hating your job,problem w/your marriage,death's in the family etc.
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> > I am just curious what everyone thinks happened to them.....Not what the Doctors that see you for 5 min,write a prescription,then drive home in their porsche.What is the root of your illness?
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