Posted by Patricia Risi on February 20, 2006, at 14:34:31
In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR?, posted by TinMan on February 20, 2006, at 9:33:40
> >>>>i really dont want to bore anyone. damian<<<<
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> Hi Damian,
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> Yeah, I know what you mean. But, really, what you are posting is not boring. I certainly can relate to the suicidal thinking and the deep, dark depression. I think most that post on this Board can to some extent.
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> You know, I spent some time (72 hour hold) in a psychiatric hospital. And honestly, it was a rich experience for me. I wouldn't trade it. I am glad that I went even though at the time, I didn't want to. It was such a learning experience for me.
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> Yes, there is the social stigma. It is difficult at times, but for me, not unbearable. Many of my siblings are not understanding. One sis thinks that if she criticizes, confronts, yells and threatens to tell others that I will somehow just "snap out of it". It doesn't work that way. Hence the Effexor for me.
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> So, Damian, hang in there. You are not alone. I am hoping that you find a therapist, psychiatrist or doctor that you can trust. Because, you are worth it!
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> ~TinManTinMan
Thank you for so being so honest about your painful experiences. It really does help us understand that we are not the only ones.....I am sorry that you are surrounded by uneducated people. It really comes down to people being afraid of what they dont understand I think. I have found that if you relate it to something that people DO understand then it makes it alot easier..maybe if you tell your sister that if she had anorexia you wouldnt tell her to "just eat"...just like, you having depression means she can't tell you to "just snap out of it". Once its put in terms that people can relate to it seems to help alot. I also have a brain tumor as well as my depression so I have twice as much to try to explain to people. You are correct....every experience has something to learn from. I actually have become such a different person with my illness that I prefer who I am now to who I was before....We are much more complete people I think! I wish you the best and stay positive! Thanks again for your input....numb.
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