Posted by KathrynLex on January 28, 2004, at 21:02:06
In reply to Re: dosages? -- Lynne, posted by BobYuma on January 28, 2004, at 19:51:10
Food for thought & I welcome responses:
I wonder if I'll ever be happy like I used to be. I think part of my happiness was naivety and a complete lack of cynicism about the world. After going through some things in the past 2 or 3 years, I think I'm changed forever. Part of my depression stems from mourning my old self and old state of mind and accepting a new reality, a new order to my world. Hey, do you think I just grew up at the ripe old age of 40????? ha!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Hi Lynne,
I agree with Bob...it's a compelling question. I regret that I don't have a compelling answer for you.
Being cynical is healthy in moderate doses, so long as it doesn't make you bitter. It helps to remember that the world isn't always a bad place. (Lex can assist you in that department.)
Rather than mourn the loss of your naivete, think of yourself as worldly. With the loss of innocence, comes experience. (I'd take experience over innocence any day.)
Enjoy being worldly with a slightly cynical edge. I notice you've got a sharp sense of humor too. That sounds like a good package to me. Embrace who you are. You might find that the you today can be just as happy or even happier than the "you" of yesterday.
Wishing you the very best,
K.
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