Posted by Mike_H on July 17, 2011, at 12:56:05
In reply to Re: two nardil questions » Mike_H, posted by Phillipa on July 17, 2011, at 10:47:21
> Not being critical to run a marathon is the ultimate of feeling good to me. Was my goal but body wouldn't physically allow me. Was a runner though. Phillipa
So, I should be "fine" then--Is that what you're saying? Based on that logic, maybe I should just look at my behaviors rather than my inner experience. I have a job. I'm in graduate school. I have a girlfriend. I have some friends. And yes, I exercise. Sounds like I should be fine right?
I'm great at putting up facades. Inside, I'm not okay. I may not be as debilitated with depression as I once was and my social anxiety is not as bad as some other peoples', but that doesn't mean I am fine. You are just looking at behavior, which is what people judge of course, but it tells a very small picture of what's really going on.
You cannot objectify experience. Saying that running a marathon is the ultimate good feeling and implying (or perhaps I'm inferring) that means I shouldn't be on Nardil, is simply wrong. Everybody has different definitions of what they believe is the ultimate good feeling.
I judge people too, don't get me wrong. I've seen people who seem very successful, but who also have a dark side and who are very, very depressed. You cannot judge how you feel on the inside with what you see others doing. It's unfair not only to them but mostly to you.
Anyway, I am offended by your comment, and I may be totally off base--if I am, I am sorry.
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